On Thursday, the Year 9 and 10 girls were treated to a fascinating presentation about the practice and excitement of the Hindu faith. Ms Shah explained the origins of Diwali to the girls. The most interesting part was when she came to describe the colour and ritual of the wedding ceremony. She would have brought […]
Last week a number of our students participated in the Senior Mathematical Challenge aimed at students across the UK. Hasmonean did very well in the competition and produced some extraordinary performances. One of our students achieved a score of 116 and qualified to the British Mathematics Olympiad 1, which makes him one of the top […]
Hasmonean Girls’ swept the board at the Chidon HaTanach. Thursday 12th November saw the English rounds of the annual Bible Quiz, otherwise known as Chidon HaTanach. Being a year with a difference, it was zoomed from Rabbi Fachler’s office rather than a live event. Covid notwithstanding: this Bible Quiz continued regardless and what a quiz […]
Dear Parent, Due to the increase in cases of COVID-19 within schools, we would like to remind you of our procedures if your child develops symptoms or tests positive, as well as the guidance from Public Health England, with whom we are working closely. Current Restrictions In general, you must not meet with another person […]
Our first HIPE Bat Mitzvah event took place on Wednesday afternoon in a packed-out hall, recognising those who had had their bat mitzvahs in the first part of this year. The evening began with an engaging talk from Shira Druin, followed by the Bat Mitzvah girls receiving a book from Rabbi Golker. These girls were […]
As the shuls/synagogues are closed at the moment, we have hosted some beautiful Bar Mitzvahs at the Year 7 school minyan in the gym in order to offer the boys involved the opportunity to lein from the Torah. Thanks to Rabbi Fachler and Rabbi Muster for enabling this to happen and to the HIPE team […]
As part of Hasmonean High School’s commitment to life in the UK, we proudly celebrated Black History Month by dedicating lessons for an entire day to this important and special cause. Last month, students were taught about contributions made by Black people to British life, both past and present, in all of their lessons. Among […]
Dear Parents, When is the first time the word אהבה (love) appears in the Torah? The answer is this week’s parsha: קַח נָא אֶת בִּנְךָ אֶת יְחִידְךָ אֲשֶׁר אָהַבְתָּ אֶת יִצְחָק. Hashem instructs Avraham to take his son Yitzchak, “whom you love” and offer him up as a sacrifice. The second time the word אהבה […]
Wednesday was a wonderful double bill of events. The day kicked off with a breakfast and speaker for Year 12. The common room was transformed thanks to the HIPE team and the girls really felt as if they were in a grander venue with small elegant tables with flowers and individual breakfast boxes for each […]
On Tuesday night of Chol Hamoed, the HIPE team created a fantastic event for Years 10-13. Each year group bubble arrived at an allotted time and were excited to find the hall transformed into a rollerblading rink. They skated the night away to a range of Israeli and Jewish music. Over 300 students thoroughly enjoyed […]