Christmas came early to Heath Mount yesterday as we hosted our charity gift fair in aid of Zambian NGO Twende Education For All. A big shout out to our ridiculously talented staff and pupils who handmade so many special, festive gifts to sell at our craft stall. A group of Senior pupils did a fantastic sales job and showed off their customer service skills as they ran the stall and fun activities for two hours. An enormous thank you goes to our visiting stallholders - who helped all of our visitors find some unique and beautiful gifts for their nearest and dearest - and to our catering team for keeping the shoppers fuelled with mulled wine and mince pies. Finally, thank you to everyone who came and supported the event!

We are super proud of our U12 girls who finished in the top 8 at the National @iapsuk Hockey Finals today. Well done to them and to their coaches (who accompanied them to Bristol last night) and thank you to our hosts @cliftoncollegeuk. @iapsuksport #teamwork #prepschoolsport

Our Senior Craft Club members have been working hard every Tuesday after school to make festive bunting, stockings and tree decorations for tomorrow's Christmas Gift Fair in aid of Twende Education For All. They have shown such commitment and passion for the project and we know that they'll do a fantastic job of running their charity stall. Also for sale will be homemade mincemeat courtesy of Year 7, beautiful scandi-style tree decorations from Year 3, bunting by Year 4, reindeer Christmas cards designed by a group of Year 5 pupils and hand-knitted toys made by members of our talented teaching staff. Do come and support the stall between 4-6pm in the Sports Hall! Our House Captains will be running games and a lucky dip for the younger children and our Christmas Cafe will be open for business, serving mince pies and our famous chocolate brownies as well as mulled wine to turn up the festive spirit! The fair is a fantastic chance to get all your gift-buying done ahead of time thanks to the fantastic array of local artisans and small businesses who will be selling everything from ski accessories, jewellery and luxury socks to candles, original artwork, books and ceramics. There's even the chance to order a luxury Christmas cake and your festive wreaths and flower arrangements to complete your Christmas preparations! Alumni, friends and family are all welcome. #christmasiscoming

The Pre-Prep Hall transformed into Scutari Hospital during the Crimean War yesterday as Year 2 learnt all about the lives of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Throughout the day, the children took part in a number of craft activities including making their own lanterns to be just like 'The Lady with the Lamp,' and putting together a small herb bag, similar to the ones Mary Seacole used to help treat illnesses. The children particularly enjoyed re-enacting a hospital scene which saw many caring Year 2 nurses and doctors helping look after the 'wounded' soldiers. #bringinghistorytolife #FlorenceNightingale #maryseacole