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

Year 2 have been finding out more about the lives and work of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole during an immersive history day. They have enjoyed role-playing soldiers and nurses, writing diary entries with pen and ink, making lanterns and creating small herb bags - all whilst deepening their understanding of the Victorian era and the important developments that were made in nursing and infection control. #bringinghistorytolife #preprep #privateschool #hertford #ware #hertfordshire #education #florencenightingale #maryseacole

A brilliant morning for the U13 Girls at the @iapsuksport national football finals. They finished as Plate runners up, placed overall sixth in the country! Highlights included an awesome goal from the half-way line as well as some impressive goalkeeping. Mr Naylor was very proud of the girls who were not just exceptional on the pitch but great company off it, too! Well done to our U13 lionesses... Your love of the game shines through every time you play and you have also inspired many of our younger girls to get into football and emulate your success. #beautifulgame #girlsfootball #prepschool #sport #privateschool #hertford #ware #hertfordshire

It's Headmaster's Tea in the Prep School today, a much-loved tradition that rewards pupils for showing great effort, resilience or achievement and generally going above and beyond in lessons. It's the perfect chance to celebrate the little wins and enjoy a friendly catch-up with Mr Gillam over sandwiches and sweets. Keep up the good work, everybody! #prepschoollife #privateschool #headmastertea #reward #effort