End of Year 12 Subject Awards Announcement
10 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 / 18 Jul 2025
The Drama Department welcomed Jayne from The School of Arts at The University of Kent a few weeks ago. The students were able to explore careers within the industry and beyond, sharing their own thoughts and opinions too.
They then had a dip in what it was like to have a Stand-Up Comedy session, such a positive response from the students for something that they were thrown in the deep for. Students will then visit UKC for a follow up session with the comedian and lecturer Oliver Double.
Herne Bay High School / 18 Jul 2025
Thie Week, the Visual Arts Department had the pleasure of welcoming back alumni HBHS art students, Holly and Jack, to give talks and workshops to their A Level Fine Art, Photography and Graphics students.
Holly, who recently graduated from Oxford University with a BA(Hons) Fine Art degree, talked through her university experience and art portfolio with our current A Level Fine Art students, then in turn offered tutorials and a Q&A session to discuss possible creative pathways. Holly has gained a place to study an Art History Masters at the Courtauld Institute of Art and aims to following a career in art curation in the future. Students were very inspired by her journey and gained valuable insight into creative degrees.
Jack, currently studying a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, demonstrated Adobe Creative Suite techniques to our Graphic Design A Level students, preparing them for skills and approaches used in the creative industry.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The Visual Arts department are immensely proud of both former students.
Herne Bay High School / 16 Jul 2025
Well and truly soaked!
This afternoon after the end of school, 27 members of staff braved the buckets of freezing water in the name of charity.
Our lucky draw winners were able to pour a bucket over their willing victim to help us raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity as part of our fundraiser this term. We think quite a few of them were rather happy to be soaking their teachers!
A massive thank you to everyone who entered the draw and to our staff who volunteered to be soaked. There is still time if you would like to donate to our fundraiser at http://www.hernebayhigh.org/donate
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
Our Crochet club visited The East Kent Mencap hub this morning to spend time making cards and key rings for the charity. They also took the opportunity to buy crafting items to use over the summer holiday.
Miss Reece and the Crochet Club would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year through yarn donations, supporting our sales and helping us find other resources.
We look forward to lots more crochet in 2025/26!
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
Our Year 12 Biology students returned to the University of Kent on Wednesday for their final day of the GENE project.
This time, 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 / 11 Jul 2025
Kent Police have asked us to notify families of a current concern about children using catapults and an increase in the number of reports they have received relating to animals and wildlife being targeted, injured or damaged by objects fired from catapults.
Whilst it is not a criminal offence to carry a catapult, its use may lead to criminal liability depending on the circumstances, for example intentionally killing or injuring any wild bird; causing an animal to suffer; causing unnecessary suffering to any wild mammal; intentionally or recklessly damaging property; and unlawfully having any offensive weapon in a public place.
Kent Police would like to ask parents and carers to dissuade their children from leaving home with a catapult and to explain to their children that using a catapult to cause damage or harm is a criminal offence. If you wish to dispose of a catapult, please contact your local beat officer who will be able to assist.
Kent Police would also like to remind families on the law regarding the use of eScooters, and have asked us to share the attached poster.
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
The Kent local area is working towards a new framework, including the introduction of school-based communities, to help more children receive the support they need within their local mainstream schools. To keep parents informed, Kent PACT - Parents and Carers Together are hosting a webinar with Kent County Council to explain what these changes mean for your children.
Session dates/times (sign up at the link provided):
Monday 14th July 15:00-16:00
https://monkeylink.co/9e0ac7
Wednesday 16th July 18:30-19:30
https://monkeylink.co/574a56
Friday 18th July 11:00-12:00
https://monkeylink.co/f763c8
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2025
Here's our next list of staff facing a soaking:
Introducing Mr Gambrill-Jarman, Miss Mackinnon, Mr Prountzos, Miss Wellings, Miss Kehoe, Mrs Leone, Mr Jones, Miss Laming, Mr Davison, and Miss Junsamut!
The fantastic opportunity to soak one of these people could be yours if you enter the draw. Entries are just £1 each, available via the School Gateway app or by cash from Mrs Johnson in Main Reception on Monday and Tuesday, and you can enter as many times as you wish!
Don't want to soak a staff member, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity? You can do this securely, online at https://monkeylink.co/8da907
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2025
Last Friday, our Year 7 Horizon project group attended the AgriTech experience at Canterbury Christ Church University.
During the day students toured the engineering department and saw 3D printed go-carts, racing helmets and dragons. They learnt how biological pest control is used and how hoverflies larvae are very effective at aphid removal. They learnt how to be plant GP’s and how easy it is to spread disease within agriculture. They were also very surprised how long apples can last after being picked and what conditions allow this to happen.
Herne Bay High School / 9 Jul 2025
We have our first 5 soakees for the Soak the Staff event next week!
We're pleased to announce that Miss Radwell, Mr Green, Mrs Cobb, Mr Lyden and Mrs Johnson have all been brave enough to sit under one of our buckets.
If you would like the chance to pour a bucket of water over one of our staff, please buy your entries via SchoolGateway before next Tuesday.
We'll be announcing more staff who will be soaked later this week, so keep your eyes pealed.
Herne Bay High School / 8 Jul 2025
Our Art department are pleased to announce that Year 12 Fine Art student Isla has been crowed as the overall winner of University for the Creative Arts - UCA's Dreams Competition this year from over 600 entries across the UK!
The exhibition of work continues at UCA's Canterbury Campus until Thursday 10th July.
Herne Bay High School / 8 Jul 2025
Almost 40 students from Years 8-10 took part in a Mask Workshop last week.
Students learnt about the history of masks from Commedia Del Arte to modern theatre companies. They also practically used various types of masks including Vamos and Trestle as well as devising their own work. Look out for more workshops and performances using masks next year!
The photo is of our Drama company Wilde, who are modelling some of the masks used in the workshop
Herne Bay High School / 8 Jul 2025
Thank You for Joining Our Sixth Form Induction!
A huge thank you to all the students who attended our Sixth Form Induction last week. 🌟
It was fantastic to welcome you to Herne Bay High and see your enthusiasm, curiosity, and energy as you took your first steps into Sixth Form life. We hope you enjoyed the sessions, met new friends, and are feeling excited about the journey ahead.
We can’t wait to see you again in September!
Herne Bay High School / 7 Jul 2025
Our friends at Herne Bay Bowling Club have a wonderful opportunity for our Year 8 students. Starting this Saturday morning, they are offering junior sessions complete with two years' free membership!
All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes and some enthusiasm. To find out more, please visit their website at https://monkeylink.co/d0148c
Herne Bay High School / 7 Jul 2025
Last week, students had their house assemblies presented by Active Life Ltd about keeping happy and healthy during the summer holidays.
Active Life have a wonderful offer available to all children aged between 5-15 to access Herons Leisure Centre for just £30 for 6 weeks - please see attached flyer and contact them directly if you are interested!
Herne Bay High School / 4 Jul 2025
As part of our fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity, we're giving students the chance to soak the staff!
A draw will take place to determine who will be lucky enough to pour a bucket of water over one of our staff members, with entries available right now via the School Gateway app for only £1. Students can enter as many times as they wish, each entry will give them another chance in the draw.
Keep your eyes pealed on our social media and on posters around the school for more information and the list of staff who will be getting soaked for charity!
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