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Fireworks - Burgers, Brownies and Big Bangs!
Our first MHV Fireworks Night was an explosive success! As twilight fell the terrace filled with families. While the grown ups enjoyed catching up over a drink or two the children raced around with glowing sabres and windmills, as fired up with energy by the wonderful selection of sweets and treats as any firework! Anticipation built and expectations were thoroughly smashed by the superb display. Oohs, ahhs and cheers filled the air as fabulous colours rained from the sky. Thank you as always to the marvellous team of helpers, Russell and the Maintenance team and Mark and the Catering team for making this event possible.
Sarah Grant, FoMHV
Appointment of Head Girl and Head Boy
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ralph P and Beth D as our new Head Boy and Head Girl. Both pupils will represent the school at official events, support whole-school initiatives, and act as excellent role models for their peers.
MHV Pumpkin Carving Competition
The first official duty of our Head Boy and Head Girl was to judge this year’s Pumpkin Carving Competition - and what a difficult job they had on their hands! Every entry showed brilliant imagination and effort, making it a real challenge to choose the favourites.
A big congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special well done to the following whose pumpkins were highly commended for their creativity:
🎃 Prep School: Theo W, Skylar B, Florence R , Persie L and Isabel V-G.
🎃 Pre-Prep: Zavier (N), Isadora (KG), Toby B, Angus D, Olivia H-D.
A Warm Welcome
We're delighted to welcome Violetta P, who joins 6PR, and Jiawei L, who joins 8P. We hope both girls will be very happy here at MHV.
Congratulations to the MHV Equestrian Team - 4th Nationally!
A huge well done to the MHV Equestrian Team for achieving an impressive 4th place nationally at the recent National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) National Championships held in Buckinghamshire.
In March, Jack G (Yr8), Rosie A (Yr8), Annabel J, and Erin C qualified to compete at this prestigious event - the pinnacle of the NSEA calendar. They took part in the Jumping with Style class, a challenging and technical discipline that tests both horse and rider on style, performance, and time.
The team faced a highly competitive field of schools from across the country and demonstrated incredible composure as they rode in an international arena, complete with spectators, commentary, and even televised coverage! As if that wasn’t nerve wracking enough, they also tackled a complex course of 18 show and cross-country fences.
This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their hard work, skill, and teamwork.
Well done to everyone involved!
Sharon Jones - Equestrian Team Manager
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week is our chance as a school to: • Raise Awareness: It helps people understand what bullying is, how it affects others, and how to recognize the signs—whether physical, verbal, social, or online. • Promote Kindness and Respect: The week encourages positive behaviour, empathy, and inclusion, helping to create safe and supportive environments where everyone feels valued. • Empower People to Speak Up: It gives victims and bystanders the confidence to report bullying, knowing they are not alone and that help is available. • Support Mental Health: Bullying can deeply affect mental well-being. Anti-Bullying Week reminds everyone that kindness, understanding, and support can make a huge difference in someone’s life. • Form Tutors will be leading sessions with their pupils on these topics, and the week culminates in Children in Need Day, marking publicly how we will promote kindness with our peers. Remember to bring in a pound coin!
Enjoying the Produce from Eyelid Farm
A big thank you to the Kingsnorth family for kindly providing MHV with their homegrown squashes from their pick your own farm. Mark and his team have been busy in the kitchen, cooking up some wonderful dishes for pupils and staff to enjoy. So far, we’ve been treated to Roasted Butternut Soup and Roasted Butternut Salad with a balsamic glaze — both absolutely delicious! We’re looking forward to seeing (and tasting!) what tasty creations appear on the menu over the coming weeks.
PRE-PREP
Year 1 Visit to Bexhill Museum
Year 1 ended their topic Blast from the Past with a fantastic trip to Bexhill Museum. The children were introduced to toys from the past and were amazed to discover that many of them are still enjoyed by children today! The museum was full of fascinating artefacts, and the children’s excitement grew as the friendly volunteers answered their many curious questions. The highlight of the trip was when the children dressed up as Victorian pupils and paid a penny to attend school. They experienced what it was like to be in a Victorian classroom — sitting with their hands behind their backs, only speaking when asked, and replying with “Yes, Ma’am.” It was hard for them to imagine that this was how school used to be, and they all agreed that they much prefer school life in the present day! The behaviour of all the Year 1 children was superb, and the teachers were incredibly proud to take them on such a special day out. Well done, Year 1!
Little Vines Engineers!
This week in Nursery, the children have enjoyed developing their woodwork skills. They were very excited to explore the new tools — the drill and screwdriver — and used them to create a beautiful MHV sign and 3D remembrance crosses. The children showed great skill and confidence, demonstrating the correct techniques needed to construct their designs. We are all so proud of our budding “Little Vines engineers”.
PREP
Year 4 - Outing to Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre
Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic day at Herstmonceux Science Centre on Tuesday. We were lucky to have perfect weather, which meant we could spend plenty of time exploring the Discovery Park where the children had a wonderful time experimenting in the scientific play area and the water exploration area. Inside the Centre, the hands-on corridor was a real highlight. The children were captivated by the interactive exhibits and loved discovering how things work from a scientific perspective. We also took part in two brilliant workshops. In the first, Laura introduced us to the fascinating world of light, showing how an ultraviolet torch can reveal the hidden ‘5’ on a £5 note. The second workshop focused on sound, where the children were amazed to find out just how loud they could be — even compared to a sperm whale! It was a day full of discovery, curiosity, and excitement — a perfect way to bring our science learning to life.
MHV Boys Football
Thursday afternoon marked the conclusion of the very first MHV boys football season and what a remarkable journey it has been. From the 1st team down to the U8s, the commitment, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship shown throughout the term have been truly inspiring. The 1st team capped off an extraordinary unbeaten season with a 2-0 away victory against Bede’s. Having started the term by winning the Bede’s tournament, they’ve gone from strength to strength, scoring an impressive 47 goals and conceding only five. Their consistency and teamwork have set a high standard for future seasons. The season wrapped up with a fiercely contested series of house matches. Saxton House emerged dominant, claiming victories across the junior, middle, and senior age groups, a wonderful clean sweep. Congratulations to all players and coaches for a fantastic term of football. We look forward to building on this success with the Rugby season starting on Monday. Please don't forget your mouthguards.
Matt McKinnon, Director of Sport
Year 7 - Roman Shield Design
During their visit to Richborough Fort last term, Year 7 pupils delved into the world of Roman history. Inspired by what they learned, they designed their own Roman shields - each one a vibrant display of creativity and strong, graphic design. Tracey Konyu, Head of Art
ART & DT COMPETITION Years 3 - 8
The deadlines for both competitions are looming ever nearer. This is a gentle reminder to all pupils who wish to enter, to start work on their designs. The first competition is the 'Upcycling Competition' and the mission is to create something from old school planners. Your child will need to collect a planner from Mrs Konyu. The deadline for this is November 17th. The second competition is the 'Design/Make a Toy for Christmas' competition. The deadline for this is December 5th. All entries to be handed into Mrs Konyu.
Tracey Konyu, Head of Art
Flexi Boarding Activities in November
We ensure that a night in the Boarding House is a really positive experience for our full, weekly and flexi boarders. In addition, we have two dedicated activities every week which may be of particular interest to our flexi boarders. Activity nights are on a Wednesday and Thursday and details of activities up to the end of November are available below.
To arrange for your child to flexi board, please contact the Boarding Team on the link below:
CALENDAR
Please find below the calendar for Week 11.
MENU
Please find below the menu for next week. The menu is complemented by a wide selection of salads, jacket potatoes and cold food options, available daily to all pupils in the Prep School.
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Useful Links
Please note that the SOCS password is: mhvsport