Why our young people value the opportunities at HEHS

Debate Mate

It is well known that the ability to present and debate confidently to a wide range of audiences is one of the most important life skills we can have in order to be successful. Debate Mate is a fantastic, national debating programme for students facilitated by students at the best universities, providing our students with the opportunity to practise these vital skills such as speaking, listening and critical thinking.

“I never used to watch the news, but now I do because at Debate Mate we talk about what’s going on in the world. I want to be Prime Minister one day, and that’s all because of Debate Mate.” - Jessica Woolf 

 

The key contact for Debate Mate is Mr Want, Head of English. Please email cwant@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk for further details. 

St Johns Inspire Scholars Programme

The Inspire Scholars Programme for Years 9, 10 & 11 is a pioneering, sustained-contact programme developed collaboratively with St Johns College Oxford in order to help students explore their interests, develop their academic skills, and consider their futures. The Inspire Scholars Programme recognises the importance of each individual’s surroundings in supporting students to reach their academic potential. The programme offers a range of opportunities - from Inspire Clubs to Conferences, and Summer Schools to engaging trips. Participants get the opportunity to:

  • Explore academic subjects they are enthusiastic about in a structured and deeper way
  • Gain confidence in their academic abilities; talking about their subject and understanding what makes a good application to competitive universities
  • Meet people who share a passion for their subject
  • Gain the tools to make informed academic choices and submit strong applications to competitive courses and universities.

"My experience was very positive throughout all the Inspires Scholar sessions, we were all engaged and involved, consisting of multiple different enticing activities to build on our skills and develop knowledge. The programme has  shown us all many different aspects of education to discover, including crafts, architecture, and creative writing. Sessions were always really well attended, and applications to enter were continuous! We are exceedingly grateful for this opportunity!" - Freddie Huggett

The key contact for The Inspire Scholars Programme is Katie Llewellyn. Please email kllewellyn@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk for further details.  

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  • Jan 2026 100 students from local primaries joined Hatch End High to entertain 400+ families, ending with a mass performance of Sing and a visit from Father Christmas. Huge thanks to staff and Sixth Form helpers who also raised funds for Romania!
  • Jan 2026 Applications close tomorrow at 9am for our Assistant Headteacher (Key Stage 5) position. This is a rare opportunity to take on a key leadership role within an ambitious, supportive school community. 🔗 Apply now -  hatchend.harrow.sch.uk/1553/…
  • Jan 2026 There are always competitions for students to get involved in! ✨🎨 Take a look at this one supporting youth mental health charity Spark UK 💛 📌 Full details are on the poster below and via the link -  play.ootiboo.com/projects/al…
  • Jan 2026 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🕸️ The Addams Family arrives next week — and excitement is reaching electrifying levels! ⚡ Our performers have been hard at work, getting ready to bring this spooky spectacular to life. 🎟️Tickets still available:  ticketsource.co.uk/hatch-end…
  • Jan 2026 Year 8 students enjoyed a Creative Writing Workshop, crafting stories inspired by the museum’s art. 👏 Impressive creativity and rich vocabulary — thank you to the Wallace Collection for an inspiring day!
  • Jan 2026 Some Year 9 students were selected by their Drama teachers to watch John Lyon’s production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. 👏 A lovely reward for their hard work, commitment, and positive impression last term!
  • Jan 2026 Our students enjoyed seeing ‘Wicked!’ at the Apollo Victoria Theatre — a key part of their GCSE course and an inspiring experience for aspiring performers. 👏 They represented the school beautifully with exemplary behaviour. Well done, Year 11!
  • Jan 2026 A group of Year 9 students visited Watford FC, taking part in workshops focused on confidence, teamwork, and mental health & wellbeing with Hertfordshire Police and Mind. Well done to all students for their excellent conduct throughout the trip!
  • Jan 2026 Last chance! Applications for our pastoral leader position close tomorrow at 9am. Don’t miss out.
  • Jan 2026 Just two weeks to go until we open the doors to our production of The Addams Family! This must-see musical celebrates family, love, and being delightfully different — all wrapped up in classic Addams charm. ticketsource.co.uk/hatch-end… You won’t want to miss this! 🕷️🖤
  • Jan 2026 We loved welcoming Year 5 pupils from Marlborough and Weald Rise for Art and Science sessions, the creativity was amazing! We are looking forward to more Art, Science & MFL sessions in 2026.
  • Jan 2026 Last month, students met leading chemists and explored careers in the chemical sector, while receiving tips for tackling A-level exam questions.