The laughs kept coming at Heath Mount's first ever Comedy Night on Friday. Our amazing parents' association, the du Maurier Society, magically turned our theatre into an intimate comedy club to play host to comedian @paddylennox and his friends @stefanompaolini , @eleanortiernan and @otizcomedy . Parents and staff relaxed at the cabaret-style tables and enjoyed drinks and a delicious buffet supper while enjoying the varied acts. We're incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and creative parents' committee whose volunteers give up so much of their time to create these community-enhancing events. A huge shout out to the team, and to Paddy, for a night to remember... we hope to see you back again next year!

Well done to the 23 pupils who starred in our Rush Hour Concert last Tuesday, with many performing a solo on their instrument for the very first time. We were so impressed by their confidence and enthusiasm and enjoyed a wonderful variety of music, with the cello, voice, cornet, recorder, piano, violin, flute, guitar, and drums all featuring. Many of the children will be taking their music exams next week and we wish them lots of luck with their final preparations!

What a fantastic turnout we had for our charity breakfast this morning aid of @guidedogsuk! Our charity prefects did a great job of serving up the treats while Year 7 pupils helped run the games. The fully loaded hot chocolates were certainly a winner on such a cold and frosty morning. Thank you to everyone who supported the event, we look forward to announcing the amount raised soon and meeting some very special guide dog puppies-in-training next week.

Yesterday, it was time for our U12 girls' hockey team to compete at the @iapsuksport national finals @cliftoncollegeuk. From start to finish, this amazing group of young sportswomen showed true grit, talent and teamwork. Following wins against Millfield, Monkton and Hurstpierpoint College and draws against St Faith's and Repton, they earned a well-deserved place in the semi-final against hosts @cliftoncollegeprep. Despite an immense effort on their part, the girls lost 3-0 to their impressive opposition and were entered into the play-off for bronze against St Faith's. It was incredibly close, but the girls eventually lost out on shuffles, finishing 4th nationally. "They learnt a huge deal about one another, and themselves," says Mrs Schilling. "Each of them should be incredibly proud of what they did and how they contributed to our results." The girls will be taking back some great memories from their time together in the West Country - not least singing Everton songs at the top of their lungs with Mr Russell in the minibus! #passionateaboutsport #hockey #iaps #nationalfinals #prepschool #sport #privateschool