Epple House - GOSH Fundraiser
17 Jun
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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 / 24 Jun 2025
We’ve taken the Let's Go Zero pledge, declaring our aim to become zero carbon by 2030. We’re joining schools across the UK in this national campaign to show the overwhelming support for zero carbon schools, and inviting government and local councils to work with us to reach this goal.
We know that schools can be the trailblazers for their community, responding to young people’s calls for action. In fact, they can inspire whole communities to tackle the climate crisis. In the coming pivotal ‘climate decade,’ we will be part of Let’s Go Zero’s national network of schools and sustainability, sharing information about how to reach zero carbon, and working with local councils and government to make it happen.
We’re committing to cut carbon in a number of key areas:
We already have over 360 solar panels on the roofs of our buildings, generating clean, renewable energy we can use to light our classrooms and power the school.
Most of our rooms are also now lit using environmentally friendly LED lighting. These generate less heat and require a fraction of the electricity to operate compared to older light sources.
Every classroom is equipped with a recycling bin enabling waste to be separated at source, with as much as possible avoiding landfill and reducing our reliance on the planet's precious resources.
Our wellbeing garden provides vital green space and pollinating plants to encourage bees and other wildlife to thrive at our school, and provides beautiful colours and scents for our students to enjoy, as well as delicious vegetables which can make their way into our restaurant.
By joining the Let’s Go Zero campaign, we’re taking a positive step on a local level to help combat the climate issues we all face globally. It sends a strong message to our whole school and community that together we can safeguard our planet for future generations.
Find out more about the Let’s Go Zero campaign here: https://monkeylink.co/59edd8
Herne Bay High School / 24 Jun 2025
The Scholastic UK Book Fair is coming to the LRC from 27th June - 11th July!
With a fantastic array of books on offer for students to purchase, they will also be helping to earn free books for our school.
Please do encourage your child to browse what is on offer and buy some books to fuel their passion for reading!
Herne Bay High School / 24 Jun 2025
We had a fantastic turnout for the first day of National School Sports Week yesterday, with an amazing 113 students taking part in the penalty shootout and the 5-a-side football tournament.
Every participation during the week's activities earn students points toward their house total for Sports Day on Friday, and with only 1 point separating the top two houses, it's all to play for!
Today's activities feature a Basketball Shootout in the Arena at lunchtime and the much awaited Staff vs Students Rounders match on the field after school!
Herne Bay High School / 23 Jun 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!
Herne Bay High School / 20 Jun 2025
Last Sunday, our Year 12 OCR Sport Studies students headlined the volunteering at Whitstable junior parkrun.
The students you like to say a massive thank you to Adam, and all the other regular junior parkrun volunteers who helped out on the day. The event was a big success, with over 70 participants taking part, including 18 first timers.
Thank you from all our sport students - Archie, Jordan, Sam, JP, Riley, Jamie, Dan, Tiff, Kiera, Ella, Amelia and Maddie.
Herne Bay High School / 19 Jun 2025
Are you the parent or carer of a child in Year 11?
Would you like some advice on how to guide your child in their next steps after their GCSEs?
This excellent event from the team behind Kent Choices on 1st July will aim to answer some of those questions. Book your space now at https://monkeylink.co/d788ff
Herne Bay High School / 18 Jun 2025
Students enjoyed meeting some of the University of Kent outreach team and student ambassadors today.
They explored the benefits of studying Languages at GCSE, A Level and in Higher Education. The students explored different courses related to Languages at universities across the UK and the opportunities available to them.
Herne Bay High School / 17 Jun 2025
Yesterday, a group of Year 7 students took part in the fantastic launch of the STEM Horizons project. They had to develop and test their listening, problem solving and speaking skills firstly by working in a group on tangram puzzles.
One of the group directed the others on how to solve the challenging puzzle with only spoken instructions and no other communication. They all did this so well! In the next challenge they then designed, made a tested a balloon racer. Well done to Maizie, Brooke and Amelia whose balloon racer went the furthest!
Thank you #STEMHorizons and #STEMAmbassadors
Herne Bay High School / 16 Jun 2025
We're pleased to report further success for our A Level Art Students!
Amelie L in Year 13 and Isla B and Pearl F in Year 12 have all been shortlisted for the University for the Creative Arts - UCA prize in their annual YouCreate: Competition under this year's theme of 'Dreams'.
Their artwork will go on display in a special exhibition at UCA Canterbury, New Dover Road, which will open on Thursday 3rd July between 4 and 6pm, with the winners announced at 5pm. The exhibition will then run 10am-1pm on weekdays until Friday 12th July.
Herne Bay High School / 13 Jun 2025
It’s never too early to start researching apprenticeships and the summer period can be a brilliant time to help to get ready. Join The ASK programme to hear from experts explaining how to help students to get ready for when vacancies open up in the autumn.
For full details and to register, please visit https://monkeylink.co/6cb84a
Herne Bay High School / 12 Jun 2025
Yesterday, our Year 12 Alternative Routes PSHE class had the privilege of welcoming former student Dan Miglorine and his colleague Luca, both proud Royal Marines. They shared insights into their career paths, offering our students an inspiring glimpse into their journeys.
With passion and enthusiasm, Dan recounted his experiences, highlighting the perseverance and determination that led him to a successful and fulfilling career. His story is a testament to what can be achieved through commitment and resilience. At Herne Bay High, we couldn't be prouder of all he has accomplished, and we would be delighted to welcome him back again soon.
Herne Bay High School / 12 Jun 2025
The Scholastic UK Book Fair is coming to the LRC from 27th June - 11th July!
With a fantastic array of books on offer for students to purchase, they will also be helping to earn free books for our school.
Please do encourage your child to browse what is on offer and buy some books to fuel their passion for reading!
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jun 2025
Last Friday, our Technology department took at group of Year 8 students for a wonderful day at University of Greenwich.
The students took part in various challenges to win awards. The challenges comprised of coding robotics, carrying out diagnostics, and using police software to identify misfits.
Big congratulations to Connor H and Alfie R who were overall winners of the day and have been invited back to the University next January to compete with other winners from different events.
There were lots of plaques and trophies won by all, great effort.
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jun 2025
If your child is looking for a post-18 qualification that is flexible, job-focussed and an excellent way to progress to a higher/degree apprenticeship, a full degree or a highly-skilled job, join us to find out more about HTQs.
Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Duration: 60 minutes
Please register to join and receive the recording at https://monkeylink.co/803d34
Herne Bay High School / 9 Jun 2025
Canterbury City Council is inviting families to come along to their free summer family event where they will get to try a range of sports including rugby, football, judo, taekwondo, boxing, wrestling, cricket, wheelchair rugby, combat archery and more.
The event aims to encourage active lifestyles and greater well-being through sport and is open to all abilities and ages from four to 18 years old.
There will be organisations from the Blue Light services, food and drink options, as well as health and well-being and community safety stalls to take any of your questions.
The event is taking place on Saturday 12 July 2025 between 10am and 4pm at Canterbury Rugby Club.
A free bus service will run every 30 minutes from 9.30am from Canterbury Bus Station to the rugby club, and the last bus leaving the rugby club will be 4.30pm.
To find out more, please visit https://monkeylink.co/4e7a71
Herne Bay High School / 6 Jun 2025
Our Art department have recently been hosting a competition for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 and they would like to invite you to an exhibition of the work on Monday 16th June, after school in our bright and airy Art area.
This is a fantastic chance to experience some of the wonderful work our students have produced.
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