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As NHPβs Deputy Head (Academic), Ms Swales oversees the curriculum, teaching and senior school transition. But one of the most rewarding parts of her role is watching pupils discover and share one of her lifelong passions: Irish dance. βοΈ
Despite a near-impossible journey to Liverpool following signal failures at Euston, our dancers and their families made it there on Halloween to compete in the OPIDF World Irish Dancing Championships. We couldnβt be prouder of them.
Right in the middle of their 11+ preparation, the girls gave absolutely everything. Training and competing in dance is about so much more than results: it builds commitment, camaraderie, discipline, confidence and focus.
There were some excellent results in the primary and beginner championships, but what really stood out was the girlsβ confidence and determination. They lifted their heads, put their shoulders back and showed the audience what NHP pupils and alumnae are made of, supporting one another every step of the way. β¨
A big thank you to Ms Swales for sharing her passion, nurturing our dancers and giving them this wonderful opportunity. Thank you, too, to the parents who made the journey and supported the girls throughout. Your encouragement helped make it such a special experience. π
@wida.irish.dance
Meet the teacher | The NHP polymath πππ§
Linguist. Anthropologist. Educational thinker. Environmentalist. Meet Ms Pralle.
What do you get when you combine nearly a decade of teaching experience, an Anthropology degree, expertise in concept-based learning, an excellent track record teaching English through to Year 8, and experience preparing pupils for the 11+?
You get Ms AmΓ©lie Pralle. And we`re rather lucky to have her.
Born and raised in Madrid to English and French parents, AmΓ©lie brings an international perspective to NHP, alongside a passion for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. π
Before joining NHP, she taught in state schools, including preparing children for the 11+, and spent time teaching in Amsterdam, where she became a certified instructor in Concept-Based Teaching and Learning.
Her experience includes teaching English through to Year 8, achieving excellent results, but what really excites her is how children think, not simply what they know. π
It`s this belief in critical, creative and reflective thinking that drew her to NHP, an accredited Thinking School where academic challenge and curiosity go hand in hand.
Today, AmΓ©lie is a Year 5 form teacher, teaches English in Years 5 and 6, leads Modern Foreign Languages and champions sustainability across the school. She`s also helping our Eco-Club work towards its Green Flag Award in 2027. π±
And when she`s not inspiring young minds? You`ll find her diving beneath the waves, climbing mountains, reading voraciously or walking on Hampstead Heath. π€ΏποΈπ
Academic expertise. Intellectual curiosity. A love of learning that is infectious.
That`s the NHP difference.
Three days of teamwork, determination and sporting spirit at the NHP Sports Tournament! πβ½π
We were delighted to welcome schools to our home ground, Linford Christie, for three fantastic days of football and netball, with separate tournaments for Years 3, 4 and 5.
A huge thank you to our Sports Team for organising and hosting the events, and to all the schools who took part and helped make each day such a success.
A big well done to all the children involved for their enthusiasm and fantastic teamwork throughout the tournaments! π
Here are just a few highlights from our Year 5 tournament! π
Our Pupil Leadership Team led a wonderful interactive assembly earlier this week, helping our OB children learn about Remembrance Day and why it is so important. πΊ
A huge thank you to the PLT for doing such a fantastic job. It was lovely to see everyone wearing their poppies with pride.
Poppies will be available at the front gates of each building, with cash donations welcome and card payments accepted via QR code.
@royalbritishlegion
Welcome back, everyone. So good to see such great spirits today. Swipe back and forth for a little slam dunk magic. πͺ π
Calling all Notting Hill Prep families! β¨π
Dukes Festival of Stories is back on Saturday 21st November at Eaton House the Manor, Clapham! π
Meet some of the UKβs best-loved childrenβs authors and illustrators, including Rachel Bright, Benji Davies, Onjali Q Rauf and Gyles Brandreth, plus puppet shows, draw-alongs, book signings, face painting and more. πποΈ
Tickets are now available. Tap the link in our bio to book your familyβs place! π
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π Following the success of The Addams Family last year, weβre thrilled to be taking part in the National School Theatre Awards, where our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical is up for 4 nominations! π @schooltheatreawards
Before half term, Year 1 were busy writing letters home as part of their geography lessons about where they live! βοΈπ‘
They popped down to the postbox to post them and were lucky enough to meet the postman too! They also learnt about the journey a letter takes to get home. π¬
Continuing the journey beyond Notting Hill Prep
Your pathway to Kneller Hall School
Notting Hill Prep pupils benefit from priority admission to Kneller Hall, opening on its spectacular 30-acre campus in Twickenham in September 2027.
For families who choose to continue to Kneller Hall, there is also the option to secure a place without the pressure of sitting the 11+ entrance examination.