Exciting Science
Year 5 is probably the most interesting one for pupils learning Science at Lockers Park because this is the year that they really start to use serious scientific equipment. Today B5S were learning how to use a Bunsen burner. It...
Scavenger Hunt
This was only the second Nature and the Environment lesson this term, so the pupils are still finding their way around our extensive grounds. A really good way of doing this is through a scavenger hunt. Not only do they...
A8M Assembly
With A8M you knew their assembly was going to be historical and they didn’t disappoint. On the 29th September it is the birthday of Lord Nelson, or it would be if he were still alive! With words and pictures they...
Ice Skating
Weekends are anything but boring if you are a boarder at Lockers Park – there is always something to do. Of course, just like the other pupils, you can spend some time on the computer or watching TV. Then there...
Set Football
The Set (House) Football Competition took place in two parts with U13 teams playing on the back pitch and the Colts (U11) playing on the front. Despite the rain, it was a very enjoyable afternoon with many goals scored. The...
Haileybury Football
It was lovely to see so many teams in action today against Haileybury and Summerfields. At home the visitors were Haileybury and the matches were very evenly balanced. As well as the opposition to contend with, the players also had...
Paradise Park
The Pre-Prep enjoyed their first school trip of the academic year yesterday! We had a fantastic day out at Paradise Wildlife Park. We began the day by exploring the woods where life-size dinosaurs were hiding- the teachers were rather scared...
UCI World Cycling Championships
” What did you do over the summer holidays?” “I took part in the UCI World Cycling Championships in Italy.” This was the conversation we had with Miss Buchanan, one of our music teachers. Not only is she a very...
Autumn Trees
Hemel Hempstead is a New Town, built after the Second World War to house those people who had lost homes during the London Blitz. For many people a New Town doesn’t have a good reputation – houses too close together,...
U9 Football at Manor Lodge
For many of the boys playing in this fixture it was the first time they had played competitive football, unless they play for a local club. Considering that, the standard of football was really good, especially with the A teams....