Year 12 End of Year Awards
8 Jul
Kindness Respect Dedication
A World Of Opportunities
Herne Bay High School is a hugely popular and oversubscribed school that prides itself on its culture of high expectations and values. We are passionate about ensuring every child, regardless of their cultural, social and academic background, is given every opportunity to reach their full academic potential whilst supporting them to develop as a mature, confident and rounded individual ready to flourish in a rapidly developing world.
Connecting Our Community
Herne Bay High School / 13 Jul 2026
The Year 8 STEM Horizons group had a fantastic celebratory workshop on Friday. They reflected on all of their experiences, visits and skills they have developed through the project which have opened their eyes to a range of careers in the STEM industry.
They then finished with one final challenge and had fun making bath bombs. It has been a fantastic project to be part of, thank you to The STEM Hub
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2026
Today, our Sixth Form students organised a fantastic fundraising event in support of Dottie’s Little Hog Hospital Charity Number: 1210935, a local charity in Herne Bay that rescues and cares for injured and vulnerable hedgehogs. The hospital relies on donations to provide food, shelter and vital care for these amazing animals.
Students got involved in a range of activities, including a bake sale, a 'Name the Hedgehog' competition (with the winning name being Kevin!) and the highlight of the event – a Hedgehog vs Dinosaur Race! 🦔🦖
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, took part and supported the event. We raised an amazing £90.00 for Dottie's Little Hog Hospital.
Well done to our Sixth Form students for organising such a fun and successful event in support of a worthwhile local cause!
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2026
🏆 Congratulations to Herne Bay High School on achieving the Platinum School Games Mark! 🏆
This prestigious award recognises the school's outstanding commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive sporting and physical activity opportunities for all young people. A huge well done to the PE department, staff and students whose dedication and enthusiasm have made this fantastic achievement possible.
About The School Games Mark:
The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme. It celebrates schools' commitment to developing competitive sport within their school and community.
Applications are assessed against the set criteria once submitted. This determines whether the school qualifies for Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Local SGOs verify applications, and some applications will undergo external validation to ensure accuracy. A Platinum award is available for schools that achieve Gold consistently. The Platinum award is valid for two years.
The School Games Mark follows the School Games’ objectives. Schools must show how they:
- Maintain and increase engagement in the School Games, and ensure every child gets 60 active minutes per day. For SEND students, this would be 20 minutes per day
- Organise competitions that provide positive experiences tailored to students’ motivation, confidence, and abilities
- Focus on key transition points, such as Year 3 and Year 6/7, and how secondary schools take part in the School Games
- Support the personal development of targeted students through youth engagement and leadership
- Engage key stakeholders to promote the value of the School Games and enhance local provision
- Provide equal opportunities for all young people, regardless of gender
- Understand and develop their approach to physical literacy..
Herne Bay High School / 9 Jul 2026
Our year 12 Biology students returned yesterday to the University of Kent for their final day of the GENE project.
They carried out an ELISA assay to show how the antibodies they had modified could be used in a diagnostic test such as the lateral flow COVID-19 tests. The students have developed a range of skills throughout the project and gained amazing lab experience.
We are very grateful to the University of Kent for their support and look forward to taking part again next year.
Herne Bay High School / 6 Jul 2026
On Friday, we were delighted to host our Year 13 Prom, celebrating the end of their exams as they prepare to move on to their post-18 options.
We welcomed all students to the Horsebridge in Whitstable, who looked amazing as they entered across the red carpet, to enjoy an evening of celebration and dancing as their time at Herne Bay High School came to an end.
Mrs Wrigley thanked all staff, mentors, year manager and students for their hard work and commitment over the past two years and wished every student success in their future endeavours.
Relive the evening with this gallery of photos, on the school website at https://monkeylink.co/a493eb
Herne Bay High School / 2 Jul 2026
A huge well done to all our post-16 applicants who joined us for Sixth Form Induction!
Over the past few days, students have had the opportunity to experience life as a Sixth Former – meeting new people, exploring our community, and sampling their chosen subjects. It’s been fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity, and ambition.
We hope you’ve had a great insight into the independence, opportunities, and support that define our Sixth Form. We can’t wait to welcome you back in September to begin your journey with us.
Herne Bay High School / 1 Jul 2026
Thank you to all parents and carers who joined us yesterday evening for our Work Experience & Post-16 Pathways Information Event, led by Chris Target from CXK.
The session was both informative and engaging, with plenty of audience participation throughout – Chris kept everyone involved (and laughing!) while sharing valuable guidance on preparing students for work experience and exploring post-16 options, including sixth form, college and apprenticeships.
We appreciate that some families were unable to attend, so key information from the evening will be shared with all parents and carers shortly.
Finally, we would like to wish all of our Year 10 students the very best of luck for their work experience next week – take every opportunity, be eager to learn, and enjoy the experience!
Herne Bay High School / 30 Jun 2026
Last Friday, we were delighted to host our Year 11 Prom, celebrating the end of their exams and for some of them, their time with us as they prepare to move on to their post-16 options.
As always, we were blown away by some of the outfits and modes of transport to arrive at school, and everyone was very thankful that the prom venue was air conditioned on one of the hottest nights of the year so far.
Relive the evening with this gallery of photos, on the school website at https://monkeylink.co/bf8107
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