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Leonard’s Legacy

Family and friends gather to mark the legacy of the late Leonard Borger z’l On Sunday, former classmates and the family of the late Leonard Borger, gathered at Hasmonean High School for Boys for a special commemorative event. The Class of ’91 boys collectively raised more than £30,000 last year in memory of Mr Borger […]

Editorial 16th March 2023

Dear Parent 118 years ago, on the 16th of March 1905, Albert Einstein published his work on the Quantum Theory of Light. This concept challenged the existing understanding of light and paved the way for numerous technological innovations, including lasers, solar cells and LED lighting. It was one of four papers he published that year […]

Purim Party

Dear Parents,   This week we celebrated Purim with our annual Purim Party and it was truly an amazing evening! Over 450 girls attended and enjoyed dancing in the hall which was transformed with lights and projections, a 360 moving photobooth, interactive games, mocktails, candyfloss and slush. There was an alternative quiet space for those […]

Editorial – 9th March 2023

Emunah – The Common Denominator   This Shabbos is not only parshas Ki Sisa but also Parshas Parah. We have just enjoyed Purim and are heading towards Pesach. What is the common denominator between these four events?   The common denominator is emunah, faith in Hashem.   Ki Sisa tells of the sin of the […]

Editorial 2nd March 2023

Dear Parent As I sit writing this editorial, we are waiting for the students to arrive at the Boys’ site for the HIPE carnival, which will allow the festivities of Purim to begin. We know that the Talmud tells us ‘When the month of Adar enters, we increase in joy.’  There is certainly joy and excitement in […]

Do you have old clothes lying around at home? Wouldn’t you love to update your wardrobe and support a good cause in the process? We are four Hasmonean sixth form students collaborating with Gift to raise money for Chai Cancer Care. We will be running a charity shop in school where we will sell preloved […]

The Globe Players come to the Girls’ School

  This week, our amazing English Department organised theatrical performances of Macbeth and A Christmas Carol – performed by a fantastic group called The Globe Players. Not only is the play performed but the actors explain their performances as they go along giving the students hints and tips to help them with their English Literature […]

Editorial 23rd February 2023

Dear Parents and Carers, As you are aware, National Education Union (NEU) members have voted to strike. The second strike will take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023. Having read the DfE’s guidance and having assessed – to the extent that we can – how many staff we may have on site on those days […]