# Notting Hill Prep

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## News

- [<span>News</span> & Insights](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/news-2/): Stay up to date with the latest news, events, achievements, and stories from Notting Hill Prep - a leading independent prep school in West London.
- [NHPs Guide to Entrance Exams](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/07/30/nhps-guide-to-entrance-exams/): Timelines, exam formats, and how to choose a senior school - everything London parents need to know about 11+ and 13+ entry.
- [Notting Hill Preparatory School Recognised by the House of Commons](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/09/15/notting-hill-preparatory-school-recognised-by-the-house-of-commons/): Notting Hill Preparatory School is delighted to have received a letter from the House of Commons congratulating the school on achieving the NACE Challenge Award accreditation, the gold standard for challenging and stretching high achievers in the classroom and beyond. The NACE Challenge Award recognises schools that demonstrate excellence in supporting more able learners and
- [Notting Hill Prep School Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Education Business Awards 2026](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/03/06/notting-hill-prep-school-shortlisted-for-two-prestigious-education-business-awards-2026/): Notting Hill Prep has been shortlisted for two prestigious Education Business Awards 2026, recognising excellence at our leading independent prep school.
- [Year 4 Design and Technology Project Exploring Traditional Mexican God’s Eyes](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/08/year-4-design-and-technology-project-exploring-traditional-mexican-gods-eyes/): Year 4 Design and Technology class learnt to use sewing machines and worked independently to create God’s Eyes, a traditional Mexican craft.
- [NHCCC Sings at the Switching on of the Podobello Christmas Lights](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/12/13/nhccc-sings-at-the-switching-on-of-the-podobello-christmas-lights/): The NHP Foundation Notting Hill Children's Community Choir sang beautifully, drawing in the crowds at the turning on of the Podobello Christmas Lights.
- [Radius hosts it's first ever Community Sports Afternoon!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/06/19/radius-hosts-its-first-ever-community-sports-afternoon/): The NHP Foundation Radius programme hosted its first-ever inter-school multi-sports afternoon, and it was a huge success! Well done to all the new friends!
- [NHCCC Interactive Workshop with 4 local Primaries!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/21/nhccc-interactive-workshop/): We welcomed 200 Year 4 pupils from other schools (Thomas Jones, Oxford Gardens, Colville Primary and Avondale Park Primary) to a Children's Community Choir workshop.
- [Harvest Donations to Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/10/03/harvest-donations/): A huge thank you to those who brought in generous food donations for our Harvest Celebration last week. They have been donated to the K&C Foodbank.
- [NHPs Annual Partnership Schools Maths Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/11/nhps-annual-partnership-schools-maths-competition/): On Monday, 10th October, our Head of Maths, Mr Lee, and our Year 8 pupils hosted the NHP annual Maths Competition for our local partnership schools.
- [£310 donated to the Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/01/14/310-donated-to-the-kensington-chelsea-foodbank/): Notting Hill Prep held its termly 'paired back lunch', saving a total of £310.00, which was donated to the community at Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank.
- [Year 4s Residential Adventure at Cumlington Manor](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/30/year-4s-residential-adventure-at-cumlington-manor/): From canoeing and climbing to bushcraft, crate escape, and even bouldering, our Year 4s threw themselves into every challenge with huge smiles and unstoppable energy.
- [Year 5s Residential Adventure at Mill on the Brue](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/30/year-5s-residential-adventure-at-mill-on-the-brue/): Find out how our Year 5s got on: from zip lines to mud races, pizza making to tunnelling, they threw themselves into every activity with full energy and fun.
- [Staff vs Parents Football fundraiser for Radius](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/06/26/4223/): The staff and parents met on the pitch again and raised £350 for Radius! After a game full of teamwork, tackles and top goals, the staff just edged the win!
- [NHP's Quiz Night in aid of the NHP Foundation](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/19/nhps-quiz-night-in-aid-of-the-nhp-foundation/): A fabulous night of quizzing in aid of the NHP Foundation! A huge thank you to everyone who organised this event and made the entire evening possible.
- [NHP Foundation Spring Term 2025 Highlights!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/31/nhp-foundation-spring-term-2025-highlights/): As the Spring Term comes to an end, we have rounded up some of the NHP Foundation highlights since January.
- [Blenheim’s House Fundraiser for War Child](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/10/blenheims-house-fundraiser-for-war-child/): Blenheim House hosted a charity fundraiser this week in aid of War Child, raising over £1400, thanks to the generosity of everyone who contributed.
- [215kg of Food Donated to the K&C Foodbank](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/10/06/215kg-of-food-donated-to-the-kc-foodbank/): For Harvest Festival this year, our parents donated an incredible total of 215kg of food which was then delivered to the Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank.
- [World Book Day - Author visit to Oxford Gardens Primary](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/06/world-book-day-author-visit-to-oxford-gardens-primary/): Notting Hill Prep's Radius programme brought a World Book Day author visit to Oxford Gardens Primary, inspiring pupils to explore reading and stories.
- [Gareth P. Jones visits St Francis of Assisi!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/09/17/gareth-p-jones-visits-st-francis-of-assisi/): Children's author Gareth P. Jones visited St Francis of Assisi as part of Notting Hill Prep's Radius programme, inspiring in pupils a lifelong love of reading.
- [Ben Martynoga visits NHP and Thomas Jones Primary School](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/10/ben-martynoga-visits-nhp-and-thomas-jones-primary-school/): Author Ben Martynoga visited Notting Hill Prep and Thomas Jones Primary School, inspiring pupils through the school's Radius community partnerships scheme.
- [Staff vs Parents Football & Netball - Raising money to fund PE sessions at Avondale Park Primary](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/11/29/staff-vs-parents-football-netball/): Notting Hill Prep's Staff vs Parents football and netball match raised funds for the Radius programme, supporting PE sessions at a local primary school.
- [Avondale Park Primary Y6 Enjoy Their Weekly PE Lessons](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/26/avondale-park-primary-y6-enjoy-their-weekly-pe-lessons/): Notting Hill Prep's Radius programme funds weekly PE lessons for Avondale Park Primary's Year 6, supporting local children through community links today.
- [Radius' Annual Inter-School Maths Competition!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/10/07/radius-annual-inter-school-maths-competition/): Notting Hill Prep hosted its Radius Annual Inter-School Maths Competition, bringing together local primary schools for a fun-filled day of friendly rivalry.
- [STEM Roadshow visit to St Francis of Assisi](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/10/17/stem-roadshow-visit-to-st-francis-of-assisi/): Notting Hill Prep's Radius programme brought a STEM roadshow to St Francis of Assisi, inspiring local primary school pupils through hands-on science fun.
- [Young Art 2025: Congratulations to Our Exhibited Artists!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/01/young-art-2025-congratulations-to-our-exhibited-artists/): Congratulations to the Notting Hill Prep pupils exhibited in Young Art 2025, celebrating creativity and artistic talent at our independent prep school.
- [NHP Pupils Excel in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/09/nhp-pupils-excel-in-the-bebras-computational-thinking-challenge/): Notting Hill Prep pupils excelled in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, showcasing strong problem-solving skills at our independent prep school.
- [NHP's Teacher Training on AI: Building Digital Literacy and Innovation](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/09/27/nhps-teacher-training-on-ai-building-digital-literacy-and-innovation/): Notting Hill Prep's teacher training on AI builds digital literacy and innovation, equipping staff at our independent prep school for the future ahead.
- [Year 7 Visit the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/02/06/year-7-visit-the-silk-roads-exhibition-at-the-british-museum/): Year 7 pupils from Notting Hill Prep explored the Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum, deepening their knowledge of world history and culture.
- [Notting Hill Prep Achieves NACE Challenge Award Accreditation](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/06/01/notting-hill-prep-achieves-nace-challenge-award-accreditation/): We are delighted to share that Notting Hill Preparatory School has been awarded the NACE Challenge Award, a nationally recognised accreditation that places us among a select group of schools across the UK delivering exceptional provision for more able learners. The NACE Challenge Award is part of the Challenge Development Programme, a framework built on
- [Notting Hill Prep Named Most Innovative Preparatory School in England](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/05/07/notting-hill-prep-named-most-innovative-preparatory-school-in-england/): Proud to announce that NHP has been recognised at the Private Education Awards, hosted by Lux Life Magazine, for its commitment to forward-thinking education.
- [NHP Wins Best Place Space Award at the Education Business Awards](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/04/22/nhp-wins-best-place-space-award-at-the-education-business-awards/): NHP wins Best Place Space Award at the Education Business Awards, recognised for innovative learning environments and our unique on-site woodland and beehives.
- [Raising Thoroughly Decent Humans in London](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/03/09/raising-thoroughly-decent-humans-in-london/): Never been an easier time to be a child. Entertainment is instant, answers are one tap away, and boredom has been almost entirely engineered out of existence.
- [Year 3 Art Exhibition Inspired by Karl Blossfeldt and Van Gogh](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/02/06/year-3-art-exhibition-inspired-by-karl-blossfeldt-and-van-gogh/): Year 3 pupils created bold and colourful plant inspired artwork, exploring artists, colour blending and imaginative design in their latest school exhibition.
- [House Spelling Bee Finals This Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/02/06/house-spelling-bee-finals-this-week/): Eight pupils from each year group took part in the final for their respective year, proudly representing their houses and competing to earn valuable points.
- [NHP Community Comes Together to Support Education in Burundi](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/02/03/nhp-community-comes-together-to-support-education-in-burundi/): The NHP community has come together to support education in Burundi through generous fundraising and donations, including uniform, educational resources.
- [NHP Shines at Dukes Education Cross Country Tournament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/30/nhp-shines-at-dukes-education-cross-country-tournament/): NHP students in Years 3 to 6 impressed at the Dukes Education Cross Country tournament, with Year 4 boys, Year 5 boys and Year 6 girls teams placing third.
- [Year 5 Pupil and Mum Publish New Children’s Book Lily’s Pickles at School](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/26/year-5-pupil-and-mum-publish-new-childrens-book-lilys-pickles-at-school/): Celebrate the publication of Lily’s Pickles at School, a new children’s book written by a Year 5 pupil and her mum, inspired by teachers and emotional wellbeing
- [The Thinking School: Why Now is the Time to Plan for Reception 2027 at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/23/the-thinking-school-why-now-is-the-time-to-plan-for-reception-2027-at-nhp/): Planning for Reception 2027? Discover Notting Hill Prep, the "Thinking School" in W11. Limited 2026 availability. Join our Open Mornings to meet our Head.
- [Why Every Pupil Should Learn Chess: More Than Just a Game](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/13/why-every-pupil-should-learn-chess-more-than-just-a-game/): Discover why chess is vital for a pupil's development. See our NHP Year 5 Chess Club in action, part of our diverse and engaging school club programme.
- [Habit of the Month: Being Kind and Courteous](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2026/01/12/habit-of-the-month-being-kind-and-courteous/): January Habit of Mind focus on being kind and courteous, supporting respectful communication, positive relationships, and emotional wellbeing at school and home
- [Foundation Coffee Morning & Film Launch](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/10/16/foundation-coffee-morning/): The NHP Foundation were delighted to invite all our parents to a coffee morning and launch of our new Bursary Film. We are so lucky to have such incredible and engaging bursary alumni so willing to come back to NHP and tell us about their experiences. It is incredibly powerful to hear from them how
- [Age UK came for Tea!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/11/18/age-uk-came-for-tea/): We were delighted to welcome 30 guests from the Charity Age UK back this year for tea and to enjoy our Year 3 pantomime. Our guests enjoyed a delicious spread provided by our amazing catering team served to them by our lovely Year 8 pupils, and each one left with a homemade Christmas card made
- [The Community Heroes Awards 2025](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/11/22/the-community-heroes-awards-2025/): NHCCC were delighted to have been asked to perform at this years Community Heroes Awards, 2025. 20 pupils from NHCCC took part and put on a fabulous show for their parents and members of the local community. Well done to everyone!
- [NHCCC Workshops](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/09/17/nhccc-workshops/): The Notting Hill Children's Community Choir workshops have been underway since term began, with 5 local primaries visited so far. NHCCC brings together children from 7 local primaries each week to sing as one of the NHP Foundation's Radius initiatives. Over 300 pupils enjoyed the magic delivered by our choir master, Dom Harlan, through our
- [From the Moon to Mars!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/10/16/from-the-moon-to-mars-2/): Through Radius, Scott, a scientist from Imperial College London, gave an incredibly exciting workshop delivered at Colville Primary school, 'From the Moon to Mars'. Over 100 pupils (Y3-6) enjoyed this workshop, charting the early history of space exploration through to modern day space tourism. This show educated and entertained in equal measure. It featured live
- [NHP Wins Best Bursary Provision Award](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/09/15/notting-hill-prep-school-celebrates-talk-education-bursary-provision-award-win/): Notting Hill Prep School is proud to announce that we have been named the winner of the 2025 Talk Education Award for Innovation in Bursary Provision. This prestigious recognition celebrates schools that are leading the way in widening access to independent education through creative and impactful bursary programmes. Earlier this year, Talk Education launched their
- [Summer Term Foundation Highlights](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/07/21/a-summer-round-up/): 🌟 A round-up of some NHP Foundation highlights from this term! 🌟 We are incredibly proud to be able to support such meaningful causes through the NHP Foundation and to have such an incredible NHP community making it all possible. From football games to summer fairs, every effort has helped make a difference 💛 A
- [An Evening of Gratitude](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/06/05/a-thank-you-evening-for-our-incredible-supporters/): A huge thank you to all of our amazing supporters. The NHP Foundation could not operate without you. We had a wonderful evening and raised a glass (or two) to the NHP Community who make it all possible!
- [NHP goes BONKERS!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/07/09/bonkers-meets-hawaii/): The NHP Foundation says thank you in true Bonkers Style! This year...think crazy, think fun, think music, think dancing, think HAWAIIAN! Purely a day of happiness and joy for the pupils (parents & staff) at the end of term. This day is run by the Foundation in recognition of all the support received throughout the
- [The Foundation is a Finalist - x3!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/06/06/we-are-finalists/): We are delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists in the following 3 categories in the 2025 Education Choices Awards: Developing School Partnerships Bursary Support Working with Local Charities An enormous thank you to everyone who has supported us in our mission to enrich the lives of local primary school children and to expand our
- [Radius is a Winner!!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/06/13/education-choices-award-prep-school-winner-for-developing-school-partnerships/): We are thrilled to have won the 2025 Education Choices Prep School Award for Developing School Partnerships. Thank you so much Education Choices Magazine 🙌 🥇 At the NHP Foundation, our Radius Programme is dedicated to enriching the lives of local primary school-aged children through a variety of engaging events, collaborative initiatives, and targeted project
- [£12,500 raised through the NHP Flea!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/03/13/12500-raised-through-the-nhp-flea/): From designer handbags and clothes, shoes and jewellery, this years Flea market had it all! Thank you to all our parents who donated such amazing items and to all those that bought them, an incredible £12,500 was raised for the NHP Foundation! We are so grateful for your support.
- [Year 2 Trip to Odds Farm](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/23/year-2-trip-to-odds-farm/): Our Year 2 pupils visited Odds Farm for a hands-on day of learning all about farming and food production. From meeting the animals to discovering where our food comes from, it was a fantastic outdoor learning experience packed with curiosity and smiles!
- [Year 1 trip to Gunnersbury](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/20/year-1-trip-to-gunnersbury/): Year 1 visited Gunnersbury Park Museum and participated in a 'games of the past' workshop. This included dressing up and experiencing a Victorian kitchen.
- [2025 Dukes Athletics Champions!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/05/19/2025-dukes-athletics-champions/): A huge congratulations to our incredible Year 3 to 6 athletes who took part in the Dukes Athletics Competition at Battersea Park on Friday. Bringing home the trophy and making the whole NHP community proud, their performance was a true testament to their hard work, determination, and team spirit. Well done to everyone involved, what
- [NHP Easter Ski Trip - Saas-Fee 2025](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/04/06/nhp-easter-ski-trip-saas-fee-2025/): A Wonderful Week in the Swiss Alps Over the Easter break, a group of NHP pupils travelled to the picturesque resort of Saas-Fee, Switzerland for a week of skiing and fun in the mountains. We were fortunate to enjoy wonderful weather throughout—glorious sunshine for much of the week, with a welcome snowfall midweek that refreshed
- [Age UK Tea Party!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/11/11/age-uk-tea-party/): Last term, we welcomed 30 of the local community from the charity Age UK to a Christmas tea party! The guests enjoyed a fabulous performance by Year 3 of their pantomime songs, taking them on a musical journey through the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, followed by some fantastic instrumental soloists. After a spread
- [Grow2Know visits NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/24/grow2know-visits-nhp/): This week, we welcomed NHP alumnus Tayshan Hayden-Smith (2008-10) to lead assemblies to our OB, JCB and PGB pupils. He introduced his non-profit Grow2Know CIC to the children and explained how he formed his charity which offers individuals and communities opportunities to connect and learn through nature. The pupils were challenged with the question ‘What
- [Gareth P. Jones delights the OB](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/09/20/gareth-p-jones-delights-the-ob/): On Tuesday, we were thrilled to welcome the talented children’s author Gareth P. Jones to Notting Hill School, where he spent a magical morning with our Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 pupils. Gareth, known for his books The Dragon Detective Agency, Fairy Tales for the Fearless, and Solve Your Own Mystery, captivated our young
- [NHP's Annual Maths Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/10/11/nhps-annual-maths-competition/): This week, we welcomed 3 local primaries to NHP for our annual Maths Competition. In teams, the pupils enjoyed a fun, and competitive, morning full of Maths games. Huge congratulations go to St Charles who were this years champions and well done to all those who took part. Everyone left with a well deserved medal
- [Big Questions at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/01/31/big-questions-at-nhp/): At NHP, we love exploring Big Questions! In our Y6 P4C lesson, we started with “What makes a species successful?”—but our discussions led us even further. The children’s curiosity sparked incredible new questions, showing their ability to think flexibly and push their ideas in new directions. What Big Question would you ask?
- [Year 2 Drama Workshop](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/01/28/year-2-drama-workshop/): Matthew from Perform Theatre Company came to school to deliver a wonderful drama workshop last Friday. Year 2 children had a fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed exploring drama and movement activities with a professional actor!
- [Middle School Passion Projects](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2025/01/22/middle-school-passion-projects/): The Middle School were lucky enough to have two Year 4 pupils present their Passion Projects to the children this week. All children in Year 4 chose topics to study and present to their class, and 2 standout presentations took part in the assembly. The two children who presented taught us about Vincent Van Gogh
- [Arundel House Fundraiser](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/12/02/arundel-house-fundraiser-2/): This year's Arundel House Fundraiser was held to raise money for a wonderful cause chosen by our house captain, Honey. Honey has selected Honeypot Children’s Charity as the focus of our fundraiser this year. Honeypot is a fantastic charity that provides respite breaks and ongoing support for young carers, helping them experience joy, friendship, and
- [Residential Weekend to Portland](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/12/02/residential-weekend-to-portland/): Last half term, 30 of our students embarked on an exciting adventure trip to Portland, Dorset. Blessed with glorious sunshine all weekend, the children challenged themselves in new and exciting ways, gaining confidence and building friendships.
- [Christmas at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/12/15/christmas-at-nhp/): Although we did not have a Christmas Fair this year, we certainly had Christmas Fun - Santa, Reindeer, Crafts and Snow!
- [NHP Visit to International Rugby](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/11/12/nhp-visit-to-international-rugby/): Our group of 15 NHP children joined 81 000 fans to watch England play Tonga in the first home international since lifting of Covid restrictions.
- [Arundel Fundraiser Day!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/11/12/arundel-fundraiser-day/): Today was NHP's Arundel Fundraiser day, where pupils and staff dressed up as their favourite animals to raise money for the WWF. Here is what our Arundel House Captain, Caspian, has to say about the day: Today was Arundel’s house fundraiser day for the WWF. I chose this charity because I care a lot for
- [Year 5 Football Tournament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/11/09/year-5-knightsbridge-football-tournament/): On Tuesday 9th November, Year 5 travelled to the beautiful Burton Court park in Chelsea to compete in the Knightsbridge School 6-a-side Football tournament.
- [Windrush Thinking Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/06/22/windrush-thinking-day-are-you-sure/): The 22nd June was designated as Windrush Day by the government in 2018 and chosen as our summer thinking day for 2022. Therefore, NHP as a leading ‘Thinking school’ created an adventurous learning journey for all the children, with some exciting external visitors around this topic. Curriculum: Across the school children were taking time to
- [Philanthropy Workshops at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2021/11/05/philanthropy-workshops-at-nhp/): This week, we were delighted to welcome visiting speaker Jake Hayman, a leading entrepreneur and consultant in the world of philanthropy, to host ‘Exploring Philanthropy’ workshops at NHP for our Year 5 to 8’s. During the sessions, he explored and challenged the pupils’ ideas of both fairness and unfairness within every day society, the definition
- [Harry Potter Night](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/02/03/harry-potter-night/): Yesterday evening, NHP turned into Notting Hill's very own Hogwarts with a Harry Potter themed night full of activities
- [Forest of Dean Expedition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/02/04/forest-of-dean-expedition/): A minibus of very excited children departed NHP promptly, as we set forth through the intense traffic London traffic to arrive at the forest by the early evening
- [World Book Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/03/world-book-day/): We take World Book Day very seriously at NHP. The children and staff put so much effort into dressing up as their favourite character.
- [The NHP Music Festival](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/04/the-nhp-music-festival/): It has been the most fantastic week for the Music Department. On Wednesday we had the NHP Music Competition...
- [NHP Quiz Night](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/09/nhp-quiz-night/): What a fun and brain challenging night the quiz was on Wednesday. It was fantastic to see so many of you there coming together as a community for the first time in a quite a while.
- [Young Art Exhibition WINNERS!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/04/young-art-exhibition-winners/): We are very pleased to announce that Jonny (Year 1) and Braxton (Year 6), have had their art work selected to be part of this year’s Young Art Exhibition!
- [French Day at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/21/french-day-at-nhp/): To start the day off in full Parisian style, pupils enjoyed a fresh croissant and chocolat chaud, before beginning their workshops with Mademoiselle Jamieson and Madame Levell.
- [NHP World Maths Day 2022](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/23/nhp-world-maths-day-2022/): NHP celebrated World Maths Day in style on Thursday 23rd March. The children worked both independently and in groups on a range of activities...
- [Year 1 Zoo Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/24/year-1-zoo-trip/): To finish their week learning about ecosystems and the evolution of species, Year 1 enjoyed a trip to Regent's Park Zoo.
- [Charities Round-up: Spring Term](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/25/charities-news-round-up-spring-term/): It can't go without a mention the phenomenal effort the whole school has made this term in support of some incredible charities. It has been beyond belief the amount of commitment and passion from our pupils, parents and staff that has gone into fundraising for a number of charities that all do incredible work around
- [Year 6 Ski Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/03/31/year-6-ski-trip/): NHP ski trip is well underway and after 3 days of skiing, progress across the board has been really impressive! The weather has been perfect so far and we had 3 days of perfect sunshine followed by a great snow fall today which made for perfect conditions! The evenings have been filled with fantastic activities.
- [Reception's Castle Themed Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/05/19/receptions-castle-themed-week/): Reception took an exciting tour around Windsor Castle this Thursday, followed by a special dress up day on Friday.
- [NHP's Mocktail Bar](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/05/20/nhps-mocktail-bar/): Year 5 consolidated their knowledge of ratio when they attended the annual NHP Mocktail Bar on Wednesday.
- [Lower School Sports Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/06/15/lower-school-sports-day/): Reception, Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a fun filled afternoon in the sun for their annual sports day today at the Linford Christie Stadium...
- [When the ducklings visited NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/05/26/when-the-ducklings-visited-nhp/): Each year, NHP nurtures five ducklings that stay in our Reception classrooms until they are old enough to look after themselves...
- [Year 8 Post CE Week!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/07/01/year-8-post-ce-week/): To celebrate weeks of hard work and the end of Common Entrance exams...
- [Teddy Bears Picnic](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/06/28/teddy-bears-picnic/): Each year, NHP hosts a special Teddy Bears Picnic for our brand new Reception starters and their parents...
- [Speech Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/07/07/speech-day/): Today was our annual Speech Day, where we celebrated the school lives of our Year 6 and 8 pupils, and all of their achievements so far...
- [We've been shortlisted!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/07/05/weve-been-shortlisted/): The Independent Schools of the Year 2022 Shortlist have been announced. We are so pleased to announce that Notting Hill Prep School has been shortlisted for an award in the Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing and Independent Prep School of the Year category! We have also been recognised for our student wellbeing
- [Lewisham Donation Hub](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/12/lewisham-donation-hub/): NHP were incredibly fortunate to be able to offer our old and unused school laptops to the Lewisham Donation Hub which does incredible work every single day to provide for those most vulnerable in our society...
- [RA Young Artist Summer Show](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/15/ra-young-artist-summer-show-winner/): We were extremely proud to see the work of Braxton in Year 6 displayed at the Royal Academy this summer, as part of their Young Artist’s Summer Show. Braxton’s stop frame animation video piece, ‘Back to the beginning’, was selected amongst a huge number of entries to be shown in this prestigious annual exhibition. His
- [Tatler Schools Guide 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/15/tatler-schools-guide-2023/): We were delighted to be featured in this years’ Tatler Schools Guide 2023, amongst the UKs top prep and public schools. And to top off a fantastic review, it was great to see NHP alumnus, Braxton, on the front cover! “You won’t find many schools that nurture children’s minds by following the principles of Edward
- [Congratulations Ivy!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/16/congratulations-ivy/): This week, we were thrilled to learn that we will soon have a published poet among us. Ivy in Year 6 submitted a poem about Egyptian gods to a ‘Young Writers’ competition earlier this year. Ivy says the poem was inspired by a school assignment responding to ancient civilisations, and that she that she spent
- [Year 7 and 8 5-a-side tournament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/23/year-7-and-8-5-a-side-tournament/): The Year 7 and 8 football team kicked off their season by playing in the Fulham Prep 5-a-side tournament on Saturday 17th September. They cruised through the group stages without conceding but despite dominating the semi-final they lost to a breakaway goal in the closing minutes. The boys managed to pick themselves back up to
- [Languages Week at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/29/languages-week-at-nhp/): In celebration of the European Day of Languages, the MFL department were busy providing a jam- packed week full of language learning! Each day, the children began their mornings by saying "hello" to their teachers in a different language, followed by a discussion of that country's culture and the similarities they have to ours. Our
- [NHP Parent Workshop](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/28/nhp-parent-workshop/): On Wednesday evening, The Parent Team delivered a talk to parents on ‘Developing Healthy Friendships’. In this 90 minute workshop, we learned all about how boys and girls develop, how they experience friendship and ways in which we can help them navigate and maintain relationships. As teachers, dealing with friendship issues is part of the
- [Year 5 and 6 Football Tournaments](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/09/30/year-5-and-6-orchard-house-football-tournaments/): To kick off the football season we entered the Orchard House tournaments. The Year 6 team were impressive throughout the whole afternoon. Despite the heavy rain, they were able to play a great brand of football which only saw them concede one goal throughout. They were deservedly crowned champions, topping the league with 12 points
- [National Poetry Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/06/national-poetry-day/): Poetry in schools suffers from a bad reputation: often thought of as stuffy and dryly taught, it is not unusual to hear groans of dread from children and adults alike when poetry raises its head. A Punch cartoon, supposedly written by A. E. Housman, perfectly skewers the popular opinion of poetry teaching: Two English teachers
- [First Silverware of the Season](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/07/first-silverware-of-the-season/): NHP were on great form at the Fulham School ‘B’ team tournaments on Saturday 1st October. The Year 6 team had a slow start in the first two games, with narrow defeats against Kings College and Thomas’s Fulham. They regrouped to draw 1-1 with Fulham School and then had their best performance to beat Thomas’s
- [Sharky and George visit NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/07/thinking-hats-with-sharky-and-george/): On Monday morning, the thinking skills of Years 7 and 8 were put to the test. Sharky and George and NHP’s Thinking School worked together to create a unique morning of fast, fun and curious challenges to test the brains. Using Edward de Bono’s thinking hats, the children were split into groups of 6. They
- [Black History Month: Art lessons](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/13/art-lessons-during-black-history-month/): As part of Black History Month, Year 2 have been learning about the quilters of Gee Bend in Alabama, USA. The ladies here are from a long line of quilters who, for generations, have been coming together to sew and make quilts. Year 2 learnt how, over a hundred years ago, they did this from
- [Priya Ahluwalia visits NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/14/priya/): This morning, British designer, Priya Ahluwalia, came into school to speak to the children in Middle and Upper School in assembly. She spoke about how she started her career in the fashion industry, her studies, setting up her own business and the process of designing clothes. She told the children what inspired her designs: her
- [Halloween at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/10/31/halloween-at-nhp/): We'd like to wish all of our pupils, parents and staff a happy Halloween and a big welcome back after half-term! In true NHP style, all of the buildings were fully transformed with spectacularly spooky decorations, from eyeballs hanging from the trees to a ginormous ghost in front of our Upper School entrance. We would
- [NHP's metacognition event](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/11/nhps-metacognition-event/): NHP was delighted to host our first Metacognition event on Wednesday 9th November in partnership with Thinking Matters. Over 30 Heads and teachers from schools all over London and beyond came to NHP to see what being a Thinking School looked like, as they embark on their own thinking school journey. After a brilliant tour
- [Computing news!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/11/computing-news/): This week and next pupils in Year 4-8 have been taking part in the Bebras Computing Challenge. This is an international challenge that introduces computational thinking to students. It is organised in over 50 countries and designed to get students all over the world excited about computing. Each pupil answers questions online that focus on
- [NHP Year 3 Football Tournament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/11/nhp-year-3-football-tournament/): Last Friday we invited 15 other schools to Chiswick Rugby Club to take part in our own Year 3 football tournament. It was a fantastic afternoon with some excellent play on display. NHP finished 3rd in the Plate tournament beating Norland Place 2-0 in their final game. Well done to everyone who took part and
- [Year 5 Netball Tournament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/11/year-5-netball-tournament-at-ravenscourt-park/): On Thursday 10th November the Year 5 travelled to Ravenscourt Park to play in a netball tournament against seven other schools. For some pupils this was the first time they had ever participated in a tournament. There were 3 different competitions: the Championship, the Shield and, the Plate. Notting Hill Prep took four teams; entering
- [Arundel House Fundraiser!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/11/arundel-house-fundraiser/): On Thursday 10th November, Arundel House hosted their annual House Fundraiser. This year, they supported the charity CPotential, which provides integrated tailored therapy and support to children and young people with movement disorders, due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, global development delay or acquired brain injury. House Captains Wilf and Wilf chose to focus
- [Anti-Bullying Week  - ‘Reach Out’](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/18/anti-bullying-week-reach-out/): On Monday, pupils and staff came to school in odd socks to mark the start of National Anti-Bullying Week. This year’s theme was ‘Reach Out’, encouraging children to speak out if they are being bullied and to stand up for others if they see bullying behaviour taking place. Children have been discussing this in their
- [Year 4 Trip to Celtic Harmony](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/18/year-4-trip-to-celtic-harmony/): First of all, thank you to the weather gods who arranged for the deluge of rain to fall either side of our time at Celtic Harmony, leaving us to bask in beautiful, autumnal sunshine for most of the day. The children were treated to a feast of Celtic activities as part of the ‘Warrior Day’.
- [Year 2 Museum of London Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/18/year-2-museum-of-london-trip/): To continue their focus on British history in lessons, Year 2 took a trip to the Museum of London today. They spent the day exploring through the galleries and partaking in a range of immersive activities which included performances, storytelling and object handling. They had an excellent day seeing history come to life!
- [The Puzzle Company visit NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/11/25/the-puzzle-company-visit-nhp/): NHP was delighted to welcome ‘The Puzzle Company’ yesterday to put the NHP children’s thinking skills through their paces! From Reception to Year 8, the children had to use many of the NHP habits to tackle the ‘Smart Thinker’ puzzles placed before them.
- [Year 3's Pantomime](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/01/year-3s-pantomime/): On Wednesday, we kicked off our in-house Christmas performances in style with Y3’s Pantoland – a mash-up of different pantos and eclectic music choices. The children rapped and danced with rhythm to ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ – from memory, a first at NHP - and sang Christmas hits from years gone by with style and panache.
- [Tommy's Carol Concert](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/02/tommys-carols-concert/): Our senior choir were amazing at Tommy’s Carol Concert on Tuesday night! They performed two pieces Jubilate Deo by Jay Althouse and Cantamos by James Desjardins. They sang beautifully, from the heart, with passion and joy and big smiles on their faces. It was impossible not to be utterly charmed by them! The concert was
- [NHCCC debut performance!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/02/strongnhccc-debut-performance-strong/): The Notting Hill Children’s Community Choir (NHCCC), the NHP Foundation’s choir, made their debut public performance on Sunday 27th November at the Music House for Children Carols by Candlelight concert at Bush Hall. It was a fantastically festive evening full of carols, Christmas cheer and a special appearance from Santa himself. The choir, made up
- [Year 3's Whipsnade Zoo Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/09/year-3s-whipsnade-zoo-trip/): Our Year 3s had a blast today at Whipsnade Zoo. They discovered more about how to conserve the habitat of their favourite animals and the importance of environmental awareness.
- [NHP Christmas Fair!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/09/nhp-christmas-fair/): On Saturday, our wonderful Parents' Association transformed NHP into a Winter Wonderland for our first Christmas fair since the pandemic! All items from the stalls and activities went directly to the NHP Foundation, raising a huge £9,070. The organising team of Evie B, Lisette VP, Clodagh B, Lauren J, Susie C, Elizabeth C, Delphine R,
- [Spreading Literary Christmas Cheer!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/15/spreading-literary-christmas-cheer/): Inspired by the holiday-themed towns in Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, 7KP have been writing richly descriptive pieces of work on the theme of ‘Christmas Town’. Their stories were written to interest and delight Year 3 pupils, and on Tuesday they had the opportunity to share their stories with 3K and 3E. They had
- [The Sugar Plum Fairy visits NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/16/the-sugar-plum-fairy-visits-nhp/): The children in the Lower School enjoyed a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy on Monday. They watched quite entranced as she danced a ballet solo up on her pointe shoes. Then, she taught them a dance from The Land of Sweets, which they performed with great confidence. Wonderful dancing, Lower School!
- [Christmas Book Drive for Oxford Gardens Primary](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2022/12/15/christmas-book-drive-for-oxford-gardens-primary/): In true NHP style, our parents came out in full force to support our annual Christmas Book Drive as part of the NHP Foundation’s Radius Programme. This year, we were collecting books for the children at Oxford Gardens Primary School. Thanks to the generosity of our parents, each one of their 302 pupils from Nursery
- [Basic Lunch](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/01/13/basic-lunch/): At NHP, our pupils are fortunate enough to be able to access nutritious and varied meals made up of a number of different ingredients and portions generous enough to power them through the day and keep their brains and bodies healthy and growing. Statistics show that a shocking 29% of children in Kensington and Chelsea are
- [Nutrition Talk by Sodexo](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/01/12/nutrition-talk-by-sodexo/): Today, NHP were joined by Amy Teichman, the Quality and Nutrition Manager for Sodexo (the catering providers for NHP), for an informative talk on child nutrition, based on extensive research and experience within the schools' sector. She discussed how the catering team at NHP creates varied and balanced meals that work on a three-week rota
- [NHP Future Schools' Presentation](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/01/20/nhp-future-schools-presentation/): The JCB Hall was buzzing on Monday evening with nearly a hundred Year 4 and 5 parents, gathered together to hear about the Senior School journey. NHP are committed to guiding parents through the (sometimes quite complicated and overwhelming) application process and ensuring that their children remain happy and thriving in the school that suits
- [Author and illustrator visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/01/20/author-and-illustrator-visit/): The Reception and Year 1 children were treated to a very special visit on Wednesday afternoon. We were lucky to welcome a very talented pair of sisters to NHP. Lisa Read and Kim Ansell created the magical picture book ‘Fredrick the Fox’. After a wonderful reading to each class, Lisa and Kim went through all
- [Oxford University Computing Challenge](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/01/20/oxford-university-computing-challenge/): At the beginning of November all children in Year 4 to 8 took part in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge. We were extremely pleased that 12 children at NHP scored in the top 10% in the country and were therefore invited to take part in the next round, the Oxford University Computing Challenge. The 12
- [Year 5 Trip to Gunnersbury Museum](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/02/year-5-trip-to-gunnersbury-museum/): Year 5's trip to Gunnersbury Museum was an educational and exciting experience! They learned about life in a Victorian school and gained a deeper understanding of the past. The museum provided an immersive environment with interactive displays and hands-on activities that engaged the students and made history come to life. Year 5 were able to
- [Year 2 author visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/01/year-2-author-visit/): Year 2 had a wonderful visit from the dynamic duo, the Brothers McLeod this week. Greg and Myles McLeod treated each class to a special session to explore the creative process of writing and illustrating their much-loved books. After some dramatic readings, Greg and Myles revealed some of their tricks on how to write and
- [Cheltenham College Maths Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/02/cheltenham-college-maths-competition/): On Tuesday 31st January, NHP returned to Cheltenham College to take part in their annual maths competition. Four Year 5 and four Year 6 pupils, accompanied by Mr Lee and Mr Hayes, travelled down the M4 in the school minibus, excited about the prospect of retaining our gold medals from last year. The children worked
- [NHP French Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/03/nhp-french-day/): What a day we've had in the OB celebrating all things French! Pupils enjoyed a petit déjeuner, making sure to be courteous: using their magic French words 's'il vous plaît' and 'merci beaucoup'! Each year group had a workshop with Mademoiselle Jamieson and Madame Levell, where they sang in French and showed how much they
- [Peak District Adventure!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/09/peak-district-adventure/): This weekend 15 of our children from Years 4 to 7 went on a proper adventure! They experienced hiking through the beautiful scenery of the Peak District as well exploring caves, and finally climbing up and abseiling down the rock faces of Hope Valley. Two days of intense adventure later and we have some very
- [Children's Mental Health Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/10/childrens-mental-health-week/): This week we have been celebrating Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week and this years theme is ‘Let’s connect’ and the children have been looking at ways to connect with others, naming their trusted adults to help with their strength and resilience. Pupils at NHP were also delighted to have author Amie Taylor visit and speak
- [Bradfield College Public Speaking Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/10/bradfield-college-public-speaking-competition/): On a crisp February afternoon, a group of Year 6 and 7 students from Notting Hill Prep set off on a journey to Bradfield College for a public speaking competition. The students were eager and nervous, as they knew they would be facing some tough competition. Upon arrival, they were greeted by the welcoming staff
- [Surrey Schools Bridge Cup 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/10/surrey-schools-bridge-cup-2023/): Ms Kirkland: The NHP Bridge Club formed in January 2021 and the members of the club have been learning to play bridge with Mike Bell, a professional bridge player, at lunchtimes weekly. Eight of our players were invited to attend the Surrey Schools Cup held at Richard Challoner School on 3rd Feb 2023. They were
- [What we've been up to for Children's Mental Health Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/24/6063-2/): NHP children are leading the way in showing us that good mental health is so important and still remains our priority at NHP. Take a look at the photos to see what they've been up to! 6LL are linking hands to support each other and show how important friendship is: 4S below made some posters
- [Bake Sale for the Earthquake Emergency Appeal](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/02/24/bake-sale-for-the-earthquake-emergency-appeal/): With the tragedy of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria remaining ever present and the need for support on the ground growing, NHP hosted two cake sales this week to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). Their emergency appeal is directly supporting those who have been so devastatingly impacted by the earthquakes through
- [Year 6 Trip to Bletchley Park](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/02/year-6-trip-to-bletchley-park/): As part of their Post 11+ Cryptography week, Year 6 spent Wednesday at Bletchley Park visiting the historic site of Operation Ultra and taking part in some hands-on codebreaking at The National Museum of Computing - enjoying the perfect mix of maths, computing and history!
- [World Book Day 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/02/world-book-day-2023/): A glorious array of mysterious characters walked through the halls of NHP on Thursday. From a host of Sherlocks, Matildas, Detective Dogs, and everything in between, NHP was a riot of imagination. Thank you to all the parents, staff and pupils for embracing the dressing-up opportunity. NHP were thrilled to host not just one but
- [Take One Picture](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/10/take-one-picture/): NHP are, once again, joining the National Gallery to celebrate, explore, discuss and create around their chosen picture. This year the painting selected for schools is Henri Rousseau's Surprise! On Wednesday, the children started their Take One Picture adventure. First, the children listened to a soundscape and were asked to write down everything that came to
- [Lansdowne Charity Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/10/lansdowne-charity-day/): Today, Lansdowne House held their fundraiser in support of the charity Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). GOSH work with multi-disciplinary teams of healthcare professionals and scientists to improve the lives of children with rare or complex diseases. House Captain Hadrian and his team planned the challenge to guess the number of sweets in the jar
- [Year 3 Author Visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/10/year-3-author-visit/): The Year 3s were entranced by their Monday author visit. Andy Jones came bouncing into the JCB to talk about his latest book ' Bob vs The Selfie Zombie'. Andy spoke about his fascinating path into the writing world and how his two children inspired him to move from writing books for adults to writing
- [Holi Festival 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/10/holi-festival-2023/): To celebrate Holi, our pupils were visited by ISKCON London. They had the opportunity to learn about the origins of Holi through presentations, music, face paint and dancing! Our catering team also laid on an incredible Holi feast.
- [Year 6 Charity Walk](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/10/year-6-charity-walk/): Last Friday, our Year 6 pupils made the big trek along the River Thames, starting at Richmond Bridge and finishing at Putney Bridge (a distance of nearly 15km!) to raise money for the NHP Foundation. The children set up their own JustGiving fundraising pages in the run up to the charity walk. A heartfelt thank
- [World Maths Day 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/16/world-maths-day-2023/): This week, NHP celebrated International World Maths Day in style! Each year group was allocated a specific task or topic to focus on: Reception used tangrams to experiment with 2D shapes in different orientations and make pictures. Year 1 took on The Caterpillar Challenge using knowledge of odd and even numbers, halving and subtraction. They
- [Upper School Debate Evening](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/17/upper-school-debate-evening/): A hearty congratulations to all those involved in the Upper School Debate Evening this week. Pupils demonstrated great courage and confidence in their debates, with many masking waves of nerves with aplomb as they took their seats. Our NHP Habits were in full force: collaboration between teammates was supportive and spurred on competition; ideas were
- [NHP Easter Music Concert 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/03/24/nhp-easter-music-concert-2023/): Our Easter Music Concert which took place on Wednesday evening this week was a very special event, highlighting, as it did, the depth and breadth of musical talent that we have here at NHP. The standard of music just seems to be getting better and better each year. Well done to our many choirs, ensembles
- [NHP Ski Trip 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/04/20/nhp-ski-trip-2023/): Over the Easter break, we returned to Saas-Fee, Switzerland for our annual ski trip; a jam-packed week full of fun, excitement and adventure. After settling into our hotel and picking up our ski gear, we were up early the next morning to eagerly hit the slopes. Our fantastic group consisted of 30 children from Y5-8,
- [Year 2's Trip to the Science Museum!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/04/28/year-2s-trip-to-the-science-museum/): Year 2 enjoyed a trip to London's Science Museum, where they continued their topic on Space and solar systems through interactive workshops and activities. They can apply their new knowledge on the history of space and it's intricacies to their learning in the classroom.
- [NHP's Maths Mocktail Bar!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/05/nhps-maths-mocktail-bar/): Anyone for a Skeoch Slammer or a Pineapple Pizzi Punch? Year 5 consolidated their knowledge of ratio when they attended the annual NHP Mocktail Bar on Wednesday. The children designed their own unique, delicious mocktails, and thought carefully about the ratios of their chosen ingredients. Expert mixologists Mr Lee, Ms Kirkland, Miss Ingram and Miss
- [King's Coronation-themed Lunch!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/05/kings-coronation-themed-lunch/): In anticipation of the King's Coronation on Monday, NHP has been regally decked out (including a life sized King Charles on the OB gate this morning!). As always, our incredible Kitchen team put together a delicious themed menu ranging from mushroom wellington with salt and vinegar potatoes to coronation chicken and salmon en croute (all
- [NHP's Myth Day 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/12/nhps-myth-day-2023/): What fun we had this week celebrating the joys of mythology! In a series of events embracing a cross-curricular approach to Latin and English, pupils in the JCB learned how to craft stories, wield mythological tropes, and channel their creative energies into writing. A huge thank you to visiting author, Philip Womack, whose energy, passion,
- [NHP Climate Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/12/nhp-climate-week/): This week (9th – 12th May), NHP have been celebrating our inaugural Climate Week. There has been an incredible array of activities for the children to get involved with and to spark discussion about our climate and our environment, what needs to change and what they can do to make this change in their lives,
- [Sussex Adventure Weekend](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/19/sussex-adventure-weekend/): The children had the greatest time at the weekend, with activities such as running wild in the forests of Sussex, building dens, competing in orienteering challenges and leadership games, getting competitive with tag archery and enjoying the glorious sunshine!
- [NHP's Open Evening](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/19/nhps-open-evening/): Tuesday evening marked our inaugural NHP Open Evening: hopefully the first of many in years to come! All three buildings came alive after hours and parents had the opportunity to explore the school (with a glass of wine!), chat to the teachers about life at NHP and get a taster for what their children experience
- [Victor Verborum Inters-schools Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/26/victor-verborum-inters-schools-competition/): Our team of Year 8 boys had a wonderful time representing NHP at the Victor Verborum inter-schools competition hosted by King's House school in Richmond - a Latin vocabulary contest! The standard of competition was very high indeed - although our team didn't win, it was a very exciting and thought-provoking event, and we are
- [Year 5 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/26/year-5-residential-trip/): Year 5 had a blast at the Forest of Dean this week. The children did a range of activities, from kayaking, learning about entomology through insect hunting in the woods, tree climbing, and much more.
- [Year 4 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/05/26/year-4-residential-trip/): The Year 4s visited Culmington Mannor this week, where they enjoyed a trip jam-packed full of activities in the sunshine.
- [Year 8 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/16/year-8-residential-trip/): Year 8 have been having a glorious time in Newquay this week. On Wednesday, they got plenty of surfing practice once all of the morning fog had cleared from the water! On Thursday, they headed to Aquapark for more water-related fun, followed by a 17km bike ride along the Camel River trail and pizzas near
- [Year 7 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/15/year-7-residential-trip/): On the first day of the trip, our Year 7s demonstrated their resilience to make it to the summit of Moel Siabod in the glorious sunshine. The weather was roasting (as the photos demonstrate!) and the children had to persevere and push themselves to conquer the mountain which resulted in smiles all round! On return
- [Year 6 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/16/year-6-residential-trip/): The Year 6 French trip to Normandy has been a great success! Throughout the week, pupils have learned about culture, history, life skills, and more through the medium of French. From market missions and historical discoveries, to farm and coastal explorations, it has been wonderful to see how pupils have grown in confidence using their
- [Bee News!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/16/bee-news/): Last week Miss Marani welcomed two new colonies of honey bees delivered at crack of dawn from the New Forest. A special thank you to Kirsty Wright (mother of Wilf Yr8 and Bhodi Yr3) for the generous gift and to Simon of https://www.thenoblebee.com for showing us how to transfer them from their travelling ‘Nuc’ box
- [Year 6 Play Performance](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/30/year-6-play-performance/): We have collectively run out of superlatives to describe Year 6’s performance of ‘Oliver!’ this week. Praise cannot be heaped upon them enough for their accomplished execution of this beloved musical. There is no denying that they are a talented bunch: expressive actors, versatile singers, comedic entertainers and skilled dancers abound. We were so spoiled
- [Year 8 Author Visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/30/year-8-author-visit/): Year 8 had a very special visit from Beatrice Forshall on Wednesday morning, talking about her significant and beautiful book, 'The Vanishing Species'. From a young age, Beatrice has been on a mission to give a voice to the precious animals we share this planet with who are sadly disappearing. Through her beautiful artwork and
- [Year 7 Author Visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/30/year-7-author-visit/): On Monday morning, the Year 7s met an author who 'thinks flexibly' when writing a book. His book ‘Archimedes and the adventure in the Backyard’, is an interactive multimedia S.T.E.A.M book, combining fiction and non-fiction. Carmel Cohen is a self-published scientist, author and illustrator who believes in combining one's passions to do what you love.
- [NHP Leavers' Celebration 2023](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/07/06/nhp-leavers-celebration-2023/): On Monday, parents, staff and pupils gathered at St Peter's Church in Notting Hill to celebrate our Upper School pupils who are moving on from NHP to their senior schools. Thank you to Mr James Dahl, Head of Wellington College, for coming in to award our many cups and prizes to their winners, and to
- [Year 8 Post 13+ Programme](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/06/26/year-8-post-13-programme/): This week, our Year 8 pupils began their two week long post 13+ programme; a chance for the children to build on personal skills and to have fun before they leave NHP. Take a look at the exciting activities they got up to!
- [BONKERS DAY 2023!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/07/07/bonkers-day-2023/): It's official, NHP are utterly BONKERS! Thank you to everyone who helped us go BONKERS FOR BURSARIES yesterday. In true NHP style, the children took their assignment very seriously, and crazy hair, flash-mob-dancing, staff lip-sync-cheering, Bluey-greeting and disco brunching were the order of the day! A true celebration of what makes NHP so special. Alongside
- [Sodexo Talk](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/22/sodexo-talk/): This Friday we welcomed a specialist nutritionist from our school catering company, Sodexo. A lot of thought goes into each meal at NHP to provide a well-balanced, healthy and nutritional menu for staff and pupils across all age groups. It was great to hear more about the focus on sustainability, British-focused produce and eating within
- [Year 5 Author Visit](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/27/year-5-author-visit/): The Year 5 pupils were delighted to welcome the author and NHP parent, Georgia Byng to NHP. She shared her insights on the art of writing and unveiled the creative process behind her captivating new book, 'Albi and the Glowing Cow Boy.' We gathered in the JCB hall, where Georgia captured the children’s imagination by
- [Adventure Weekend Fun](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/29/adventure-weekend-fun/): Last weekend, 20 children from Years 4-8 joined us on an adventure to Bryanston School in Dorset. The children experienced an action packed weekend which saw them horse riding and learning from the experts how to be the perfect groom; picking their hooves, washing their tails and brushing their coats, as well as clearing out
- [Year 3 Trip to Whipsnade](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/29/year-3-trip-to-whipsnade/): Children in 3C have shared some of their highlights of their trip to Whipsnade Zoo Isaac Yesterday, Year 3 went to Whipsnade Zoo for a school trip! We saw the cheeky chimps, lovely lemurs and a rolling otter. I really enjoyed the trip! My favourite part was seeing the lemurs sleeping. Chloé Yesterday, I went
- [Irish Dancing World Championships](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/06/irish-dancing-world-championships/): Last weekend, four NHP pupils travelled to Folkestone to compete in the OPIDF World Championships. Congratulations to Year 5 pupils Florence, India and Gabriella who placed 2nd, 3rd and 7th in the Beginner U9 Preliminary World Championship and Harley (Year 6) who placed 4th in the Beginner U11 Preliminary World Championship. We are so proud
- [National Poetry Day Celebrations](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/06/national-poetry-day-celebrations/): Across the school this week poetry has rung out: softly, confidently, from comfy carpets, in front of rapt audiences, from beings small and tall. National Poetry Day encourages people all over the country to make, experience, and share poetry. This week we focused keenly on sharing: on finding common ground and communal enjoyment through language.
- [Kalpana Fitzpatrick Visits Year 2](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/12/year-2-author-visit-2/): The Year 2 pupils were delighted to have the author and money expert Kalpana Fitzpatrick visit NHP to share...
- [Top Journalist Visits NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/03/a-visit-from-benjamin-hall/): In heart-warming and inspiring assemblies this week, all the children were treated to a captivating talk by Benji Hall who shared his extraordinary story of resilience and determination after a life-changing accident. Benji took the children on a journey through his remarkable career as a journalist, where he documented some of his experiences: from providing
- [Year 2 Trip to London Zoo](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/03/year-2-trip-to-london-zoo/): On Thursday, Year 2 had a thrilling day at London Zoo. They did not let a bit of rain dampen their spirits! They saw a wide range of animals from beautiful butterflies to mischievous monkeys. The children learnt all about the different life processes for all living things.
- [Happy Halloween!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/06/happy-halloween/): Thank you to the PA for the 'spooktacular' decorations placed around the school on Tuesday. The children and staff loved coming into school in their costumes and the school buildings looked 'fang'tastic!
- [Hockey Success](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/07/hockey-success/): Last weekend, a selection of students from Y6 with a couple of superstar additions from Y5 played in the U11 Prep 4 Sport Hockey Challenge Cup...
- [Mark Walden Visits Year 4](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/08/mark-walden-visits-year-4/): We kicked off the week on a high note as our Year 4 children were treated to an inspiring author talk. NHP was thrilled to welcome Mark Walden, a highly recommended author from the library network. Mark's passion for igniting the love for reading in children, especially in boys aged nine and above, was evident
- [Odd Socks Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/17/odd-socks-day/): On Tuesday, staff and pupils at NHP enjoyed wearing odd socks in support of Anti-Bullying Week. The Anti-Bullying Alliance in the UK established the day to get children and adults alike to be brave and stand up against bullying. The idea for Odd Socks Day is that it's not bad to stand out, and kids can
- [Arundel Charity Fundraiser](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/21/arundel-charity-fundraiser/): As part of Arundel's charity fundraiser, children and staff were invited to come into school in their pyjamas on Friday. Arundel house raised an incredible £1196 for their chosen charity, Classroom in the Clouds! Well done Arundel, this will make a big difference to a great cause.
- [Age UK visit NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/11/24/age-uk-visit-nhp/): On Wednesday 22nd November, we welcomed 30 guests from Age UK to NHP to enjoy an afternoon of festive cheer. Our visitors thoroughly enjoyed a brilliant pantomime performance of Little Red Riding Hood from our Year 3s, with lots of audience interaction – they couldn’t have asked for a better first dress rehearsal! Afterwards, our
- [Donkey Hoatee Saves the Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/12/08/donkey-hoatee-saves-the-day/): Our Year 1 pupils took to the stage for the annual nativity performance. This year, our parents and staff were in for a treat, with the performance of an NHP classic, 'Donkey Hoatee Saves the Day'. The children were absolutely brilliant, speaking with clarity, remembering all of their lines and singing beautifully. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed
- [Year 4 Trip to the Tower of London](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/12/08/year-4-trip-to-the-tower-of-london/): On Monday, we embarked on a captivating trip to the historic Tower of London. Transported back in time to the Tudor era, Year 4 delved into the fascinating tales of Henry VIII's wives. The day was filled with interesting facts and stories, and we explored the White Tower to view Henry VIII’s weaponry and armour.
- [Tigertones visit NHP!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/01/12/tigertones-visit-nhp/): All the way from Princeton University, USA, the Tigertones all male a cappella group visited NHP for the fourth time on Friday morning. What a treat they had in store for the whole school! Singing beautiful arrangements, including songs by The Beatles, Harry Connick Jr, Van Morrison and Leonard Cohen, the ensemble had the children
- [Year 1's History Projects](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/02/02/year-1s-history-projects/): In Humanities this term, Year 1 have been learning about 'Women in History.' In preparation for this topic, the children were tasked with carrying out research about an inspirational woman in their lives. The result was a collection of informative and exciting projects, including posters showcasing the remarkable lives and journeys of their aunties, grandmas,
- [Year 7 Athletics Success](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/02/02/year-7-athletics-success/): A team of year 7 boys recently took on the challenge of the RBKC sportshall athletics borough championships. They competed in a variety of running, jumping and throwing events and finished a fantastic 1st place overall! They will now represent the borough at the London Youth Games. Well done to everyone involved!
- [Cheltenham College Maths Competition](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/02/09/cheltenham-college-maths-competition-2/): On Tuesday 6th February, Notting Hill Prep returned to Cheltenham College for their annual maths competition. The children worked collaboratively on a range of tasks, which included a group round, a logic puzzle, a set of sequential questions where no communication was allowed and a team relay race. They displayed wonderful enthusiasm, admirable resilience and
- [Year 6 Visit the NHM and the V&A](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/01/year-6-visit-the-nhm-and-the-va/): On Tuesday, Year 6 visited the NHM and the V&A. They took part in workshops at both museums and were able to do some research drawings of anything that inspired them in preparation for their biomorphic fashion creations this week. We were blown away by what they came up with at the Year 6 fashion
- [Year 6 Fashion Week](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/08/year-6-fashion-week/): In line with Paris (!) Year 6 had their own Fashion week, on 26th February, as part of the post 11+programme. On Monday they were very fortunate to have a ‘Fashion panel Q and A’ with variety of experts from within the industry. They came up with some interesting questions to ask the panel such
- [World Book Day 2024](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/08/world-book-day-2024/): A glorious World Book Day was had on Thursday at NHP. The day was filled with reading and writing activities across the school, inspired by the array of wonderful animal-themed books we have in the library. From political anthropomorphism in George Orwell's Animal Farm and NoViolet Bulawayo's Glory, to unlikely friendships in Julia Donaldson's The
- [Year 7 Visit Parliament](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/15/year-7-visit-parliament/): Year 7 visited the Houses of Parliament yesterday! They had a tour of Westminster Palace, sat in the public gallery during a live debate and learnt a lot about how laws are made and how the government works. They were also lucky enough to have a question and answer session with two members of our
- [Lower School French Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/15/lower-school-french-day/): On Thursday, we celebrated la Francophonie at NHP! Commencing with a petit dejeuner in the OB, where classrooms temporarily became chic Parisian cafés, pupils used their mots magiques, of s'il vous plait and merci, whilst being stylishly dressed to impress. Amongst some really creative costumes, we hosted bakers, artists, a gaggle of Coco Channels, musketeers,
- [Year 3 Trip to the Roman Verulamium](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/22/year-3-trip-to-the-roman-verulamium/): Last Thursday, year 3 went on an exciting trip to the Verulamium Museum in St Albans. The museum is built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain and is filled with ancient treasures and mosaics. The children had a wonderful time taking part in a Market Day workshop; they dressed
- [World Maths Day](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/28/world-maths-day/): On Friday 22nd March, NHP celebrated International World Maths Day in style! ‘Maths around the world’ was the theme this year. Reception explored tangrams, a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square cut into seven pieces, and used them to create a range of animals. The children in the Lower and Middle School based their learning on
- [Year 6 Latin Plays](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/03/28/year-6-latin-plays/): On Wednesday, 20th of March, Year 6 performed their Latin plays in front of Yr 5, Yr 7, and Yr 8. The three plays were all fully in Latin and all the performers had been practising in lessons for weeks. 6KT performed Auromica et Tres Ursi, (Goldilocks and the Three Bears.) 6OS performed Tres Porci
- [Nurseryland Revolution!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/04/18/nurseryland-revolution/): NHP habits were out in full force as Year 4 delivered 3 fantastic performances of 'Nurseryland Revolution'. The play featured angry rapping princesses, princes that wanted to knit and Dr Little Bo Peep who lost her sheep due to her busy PhD schedule!
- [Easter Sailing Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/04/26/easter-sailing-trip/): This Easter we took 24 children to the beautiful Isle of Wight for NHP's first ever sailing trip at the UKSA centre! We had an amazing time, gaining experience of sailing dinghies and keelboats, battling some extreme conditions as storm Kathleen arrived. The children grew in confidence over the course of the week, learning how
- [New Head of NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/07/new-head-of-nhp/): We are delighted to announce that Mrs Maxine Shaw will join NHP as Head from September 2024. She has a wealth of Headship experience drawn from a number of excellent schools and knows the demands of 11+ and 13+ inside out. She leads with heart, puts children first and celebrates the joy of learning. Maxine
- [The NHCCC's Amazing Assembly!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/10/the-nhcccs-amazing-assembly/): Last week we welcomed the Year 4's from our partner schools to an assembly lead by the amazing Notting Hill Children's Community Choir. The audience enjoyed an energetic 30 minutes of fun and games learning new songs before rounding off with an incredible choir performance!
- [BBC 500 Words](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/10/7273-2/): NHP was lucky to receive 500 books from the BBC last term, courtesy of an NHP pupil's winning 500 Words entry. We are lucky to already have access to a wide range of wonderful books at school so we agreed that it would be great to donate some books to benefit those in our local
- [Adventure Weekend to Mendip Hills](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/17/adventure-weekend-to-mendip-hills/): Last weekend we took a group of 40 children from Y4-8 to the Mendip Hills for our summer term adventure trip. We were exceptionally lucky with beautiful sunshine all weekend which really allowed the children to make the most of the stunning camp site and being free to explore the Somerset countryside. Over the 2
- [Year 5 Residential](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/17/year-5-residential/): Year 5 had an amazing week at The Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean. They started with a safe and comfortable journey on the coach, stopping off to eat packed lunches half way through and have a run around. They spent the week taking part in a range of activities, testing skills such as
- [Year 4 Residential Trip](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/05/24/year-4-residential-trip-2/): This week, Year 4 went on their first ever residential trip to Manor Adventure in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. They made the most of being amongst nature by taking part in a range of different outdoor-focused activities, including canoeing, archery, abseiling and crate stacking. The children demonstrated many of the NHP habits, as well as
- [Hello world!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/07/16/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
- [Year 6 Trip to Normandie](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/06/21/year-6-trip-to-normandie/): Year 6 had a wonderful week at the resplendent Château de Chantereine in Normandie, France. On the first day, they visited Le Treport to see the funicular from 1908 and learn a little local history. They then travelled a little further along the coast to the Cayeux-sur-Mer market and took part in a market mission:
- [Year 7 Trip to Plas Y Brenin](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/06/21/year-7-trip-to-plas-y-brenin/): Year 7 had a blast last week at the beautiful setting of Plas Y Brenin in Wales. They enjoyed lots of different activities, including orienteering, kayaking and mountain walking, which reached its climax with Mr Palmer getting his foot caught in a crag and demanding oxygen at the summit! The fun didn't stop there and
- [Year 8 Trip to Cornwall](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/06/21/year-8-trip-to-cornwall-2/): Last week, Year 8 travelled to sunny Newquay in Cornwall. They had a fantastic time on the beach, enjoying late-night swimming, free play, and some relaxed moments together. They also completed a sunny bike ride into Padstow and spent some time exploring the town. One particular highlight of the week was when they took to
- [Opening of the new OB](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/09/17/opening-of-the-new-ob/): Last Thursday was the official opening of the new OB! Over the summer, the reception area and classrooms were completely refurbished into new, modern spaces. We were delighted to welcome Aatif Hassan, chairman of Dukes Education, to cut the ribbon, confidently supported by his reception helpers in front of our parent reps!
- [Pupil Voice](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2024/09/20/pupil-voice/): The lower school had an assembly this week explaining the exciting changes the School Council instigated last year. Voting for this year's Reps will be happening in classrooms next week!
- [From the Moon to Mars!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/06/from-the-moon-to-mars/): On Wednesday, 27th October, Avondale Park Primary School and NHP experienced a STEM workshop presented by Imperial College London, in partnership with Oundle School. Charting the early history of space exploration through to modern day space tourism, the two shows educated and entertained in equal measure. Excited and awed, Year 5 and 6 from our
- [Harvest at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/06/harvest-at-nhp/): This year’s Harvest at NHP was a week-long celebration that was all about community, in partnership with the K&C Foodbank. The whole school have been generously donating items for the Foodbank and we look forward to delivering these to be made into parcels to support those in our local area most in need. We were
- [Bloodhound Land Speed Record!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/10/05/stem-spiration/): On 21 September, our Year 7 pupils enjoyed a brilliant half day STEM workshop at one of our partnership schools: St Charles RC Primary School. Our pupils joined forces with their Year 6 on the Bloodhound Land Speed Record workshop. The workshop was an exciting opportunity to learn about jobs in STEM and to experience
- [NHP raises £1,250 for the Red Cross!](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/29/nhp-raises-1250-for-the-red-cross/): NHP families and pupils were hard at work in the kitchen last week showing us their baking skills by producing an incredible selection of cakes and biscuits to raise funds for the Red Cross. Friday's cake sale was a big hit, raising over £1,250 for the Red Cross Morocco Earthquake Appeal and the Red Cross
- [Lala's Athletic Achievements](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/2023/09/08/lalas-athletic-achievements/): At the end of last term, NHP pupil, Lala, participated in the Activity Alliance National Junior Athletics Championships. This is a national event for children with disabilities and people come from all over the UK to compete. We are incredibly excited to announce that Lala won the following medals and trophy:Gold in 60m, Gold in

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- [<span>Knowledge</span> Hub](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/knowledge-hub/): Answers to the questions parents ask most about prep schools, the 11+ and 13+, Thinking Schools, co-education and life at Notting Hill Prep.
- [Curriculum](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/curriculum/): Discover the curriculum at Notting Hill Prep, an independent London Thinking School, preparing pupils aged 4 to 13 for 11+, 13+ and Common Entrance success.
- [Creative Arts (Music, Drama, Art & Design Technology) ](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/curriculum/creativearts/)
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- [<span>About</span> Us](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/about-us-2/): Discover Notting Hill Prep, an independent prep school in London. Learn about our Thinking School approach, curriculum, pastoral care, and admissions process.
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- [Sustainability at NHP](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/sustainability-at-nhp/): Discover sustainability at Notting Hill Prep and our commitment to environmental responsibility as part of Dukes Education working towards carbon zero by 2030.
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- [British Immersion Programme](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/british-immersion-programme/): The British Immersion Programme at Notting Hill Prep gives pupils from abroad the chance to thrive in London, with full academic and cultural support.
- [Yared (NHP 2014-16)](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/yared-nhp-2014-16/)
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- [Parent Portal](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/parent-portal/): Access the Notting Hill Parent Portal for key school information, resources, and updates. Supporting families at Notting Hill Prep every step of the journey.
- [Bursary Registration](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/bursary-registration/): Begin your bursary registration at Notting Hill Prep, London’s leading independent prep school. Find out how to apply and support your child’s future.
- [Artemis](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/artemis/)
- [Adventure Society](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/adventure-society/): Click here for more on our adventure society.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/privacy-policy/): NHP Privacy Notice Notting Hill Preparatory School is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal information about pupils, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (which is the UK’s implantation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), section 4 of the
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- [Foundation](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/foundation/): More on our foundation can be found here.
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- [Apply](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/admissions/apply/): Apply today to NHP.
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## Staff

- [Rachael Friend](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/staff/jill-walker/): With over 14 years of experience in education and safeguarding, Rachael brings a deep commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Rachael began her career as a PA to the MD of a Toy Company before taking time out to raise her daughter. Driven by a passion to make a
- [Tim Fish](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/staff/aatif-hassan/): Tim Fish is UK CEO of Dukes Education and has over 30 years' experience in education. He founded Earlscliffe College in 2012 and has led a number of successful independent and international schools throughout his career. After beginning his career at St Clare's, Oxford, Tim became Headteacher of Buckswood School, where he oversaw significant growth
- [David Goodhew](https://www.nottinghillprep.com/staff/david-goodhew/): Born in West London, David attended a local comprehensive school and was the first member of his family to do A levels or go to university. He graduated from Oxford with a First in Classics. From 2012 – 2023 he was Head of Latymer Upper School. David is committed to advancing social mobility through independent

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