From The Headteacher
Dear Parents and Carers
This term has been packed full of amazing opportunities for the students of Nower Hill 2025 has begun incredibly successfully. You will read in this issue about all sorts of events and activities that show our school at its best.
We have been honoured and awarded for our successes We were proud to be recognised by the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) for achieving attainment in the top 10% of similar schools in the country for our GCSE results last year. Our students have been achieving remarkable things; many were recognised in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards, 214 were awarded in the UK Intermediate Maths Challenge, our Glee choir were selected to perform in Barnardo's National Choir Competition at Birmingham Symphony Hall, and our STEM club have won two awards in the LEGO League Challenge. Many of our sports teams are winning great accolades and playing brilliantly as teams, with notable success in table tennis, netball, and both girls and boys football You can read more about all of this success inside.
I hosted a lovely afternoon tea party with two children from each year group who had made a big improvement this term in the number of achievement points they have received We discussed how they were excellent role models for students across the school It was wonderful to hear about their achievements and all the things that they are enjoying most about school
School days are about learning in the classroom, but also the enjoyment we get by discovering passions and interests In this edition you will find it jam packed with experiences within and beyond the curriculum There is a wonderful write up of the production, which was a true highlight this term.
As ever, I want to thank all families for your ongoing support of the school I hope you have a wonderful break with your families, and a very Happy Easter to all those in our community who celebrate
Jo Skelhorne
Headteacher
Nower Hill High School
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NOWER HILL HOUSE NEWS
House Colours Day
Last month we were delighted to hold our first ever House Colours Day, with students encouraged to wear clothing referencing the colour of their House and to make a donation to their House Charity
It was fantastic to see so many students proud to represent their Houses, with House Hero trophies handed out to those who had gone the extra mile! We know that the House charities will be delighted to receive the generous donations from our students and staff
Mr Bremner
Bannister Franklin Gandhi King Nightingale Shabazz
NOWER HILL HOUSE NEWS
Nower Hill House System
Our House Competition continues, with King House extending their lead at the top of the leaderboard, and Nightingale with some work to do at the bottom! Our 6th Form House Leaders have led a fantastic series of assemblies to celebrate the successes from their Houses and coordinated our very first House Colours day as well as collating the donations from our Spring Charity Collection for the Harrow Foodbank. Keep your eyes peeled for lots of opportunities to get involved!
Annual Charity Collection
In March we held our annual charity collection, with students encouraged to donate items that will be delivered to the Harrow Foodbank Once again, our Nower Hill community has shown their incredible generosity, donating hundreds and hundreds of items of food and other essential items going directly to this great cause in time for the Easter holiday.
King House were comfortable winners of the House Charity shield, by contributing over a hundred items more than other Houses, but it was a fantastic effort from all our Houses.
Thank you to everyone who made a contribution and to our committed team of House leaders and 6th Form helpers who coordinated the collection!
Mr Bremner
DIVERSITY
During the Spring Term the focus of our Pyramid of Hate Diversity Assemblies have been on International Women’s Day
Ms Chaudhry
JACK PETCHEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS EVENING
We were delighted to see 14 Nower Hill students recognised at the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards in February for their outstanding work for other local organisations. Garvit and Aanya were nominated by Harrow St Mary’s Cricket Club, while Headstone Manor Youth FC recognised Eesa, Luca, Arjun, Niam, Olivier, Aaryan, Alok, Devan, Dylan, Abdullah, Samir and Toby All students were presented with a gold medallion by the Mayor of Harrow at the Harrow Arts Centre in front of a packed audience and alongside 120 other award winners from across Harrow in an evening full of music, dance and celebration. Mr Bremner
JACK PETCHEY SPEAK OUT!
On March 11th, NHHS proudly hosted the regional final of the Jack Petchey Speak Out! competition, with our own Desarae in Year 11 co-hosting the evening. We were delighted to be represented by three talented Year 10 students—Ayden, Kalyani, and Gracie—who took to the stage to compete against 21 students from schools across the borough of Harrow.
The night also featured a fantastic performance from our award-winning Glee choir, who stole the show and wowed both judges and audience members alike While we didn’t take home the regional title this year, NHHS could not be prouder of our students and staff for their hard work and dedication.
To see more photos from the event, please visit the Jack Petchey website here.
Ms Gordon
Paul Hannaford Assembly
On Wednesday 19th March, Year 7 had an extended assembly presented by Paul Hannaford. Paul has visited Nower Hill for the past few years. He works to raise awareness on drug misuse and the impact it has on the lives of people it effects. Year 7 listened to Paul’s story and asked some insightful questions We were really pleased to see their maturity in their listening and the questions they asked
YEAR 7 NEWS
Year 7 PTFA Spring Party
On Friday 14th March, Year 7 had their annual Spring Party hosted by the PTFA The event was a roaring success, with students showing off their dance moves and enjoying Pizza.
Samarth in 7GH had this to share about the event:
‘On Friday 14th March, I had one of the best times any Year 7 student could have. Initially, when it was announced that the tickets were selling, my mother asked me if I would like to go. I was hesitant to go as I thought to myself, “Will I have fun? Will it be enjoyable? Are any of my friends going?” I thought I should give it a try so I decided I should attend. When I got there I can honestly say all of my senses were kicking in! The music was booming into my ears, watching people dance and bust their moves on the dance floor and the taste of the most delicious, mouth-watering pizza in my mouth! It was truly one of the best times I've had so far at Nower Hill High School. Here’s to many, many more to come’
Ms Halai & Ms Eveleigh Heads of Year 7
YEAR 11 - THE CHASE (FOR GCSE GRADES) IS ON!
As the Easter break approaches, our thoughts and minds again turn to GCSE examinations and the impact that a planned and effective revision strategy can have upon preparations, performances and outcomes. However, as educators we are acutely aware of the pressures and stresses that our students are under, and how they can at times feel lost amongst the expectations that we have of them and that they have of themselves.
Whilst we of course wish every student to reach their fullest potential, we want them to know and understand that they are not alone on their journey and that we are on hand to offer both support and advice.
To this end, we were delighted to welcome into school Mr Shaun Wallace (who many of you will recognise from ITV’s The Chase) who spoke to our Year 11 cohort in an assembly on Tuesday April 1st. Mr Wallace spoke candidly and passionately about his dreams as a young black man growing up in North London and the hurdles and set-backs that he faced and overcame in becoming (amongst other things) a barrister and the first black man to win Mastermind. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr Wallace explained the importance of having and working
towards dreams and goals, and how success and failure are merely steps on a path that we all can follow to realise these. All too often, students and society see the successes of individuals and ignore the barriers they overcame and the work they put in to get to where they are today, so it was lovely for them to hear first-hand about how these same celebrities have gone through (and continue to go through) the same issues that many of them face today.
Needless to say, we are extremely grateful to Mr Wallace for taking the time out of his busy schedule to speak to our Year 11 students.
Constantine Michaelides and Lyall Sahadow, Heads of Year 11
YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY ICELAND TRIP
Iceland: the country of geothermally heated water, lava and stunning scenery. 39 Geography students recently had the week of a lifetime over in Iceland where we got the opportunity to partake in some of the most breathtakingly spectacular activities. From walking behind a huge waterfall to seeing genuine lava flow right in-front of our eyes; this trip was like nothing else. It gave us the opportunity to learn about the country, make new friends with peers and explore a very rich culture that’s unlike the UK. Over the course of 5 days and 4 nights we travelled across the vast lands and hills to different parts of the country, spending each night at a different hotel. This arrangement was coincidently perfectly timed with aurora activity allowing us to see the most vivid and exquisite northern lights that you would never be able to see with a naked eye here in the UK. We watched the sky turn bright green and dance in its naturally beautiful pattern showing off what solar activity is all about.
Without our tour guides extreme dedication and the amazing help of all the fantastic teachers on the trip we would have not been able to do all the things we had planned. All the students gave phenomenal feedback saying how it was “The best trip of my life” and “I wish we could go back” The trip brought us all together as a group and opened doors for us into a whole new world.
Sasha 11FH
CREATIVE FUTURES FAIR 2025
On Thursday 6th March, we invited 20 creative professionals into school to educate our students about opportunities in the Creative Industries.
We had professional photographer, Gareth Cattermole, professionals representing Universal Music, 20ten Creative Agency, Creative Mentor Network and Little Tiger Press. We also invited professionals that are ‘self-starters’ and freelancers such as Toby Rawal, a successful Visual FX Artist and Ashley Tyson a Tattoo Artist who now owns her own Tattoo Shop. Other areas included were Sound Engineering, Game Design, Fashion, Acting, Painting and marketing. Many of these successful creatives are Ex-Nower Hill Students
Ms Weetch
CREATIVE FUTURES FAIR 2025
UK INTERMEDIATE MATHS CHALLENGE
On Wednesday 29th January, we had 445 students from Years 9, 10 and 11 sit the UK Intermediate Maths Challenge (IMC), which is a 60-minute, multiple-choice mathematics competition, designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision, and fluency. We are really proud of all students who took part in this as the questions can be very challenging!
A breakdown of our results from across the year groups shows:
- 27 Gold
- 73 Silver - 114 Bronze
- 231 Participation
Well done to the following students who achieved the highest in their year group: Year 11 (and highest in the school): Zaki
Year 10: Shiven
Year 9: Rushil
Congratulation to the follow students who qualified for the next round of challenges (Pink Kangaroo, Grey Kangaroo or Maclaurin Olympiad) which they sat on 20th March: Rushil, Kiara, Cynthia, Shiven, Rohan, Meekyle, George, Arshath, Zaki, Wafiq, Kshitiz, Ayush, Joseph, Janak Wesley, Kajory and Athiyuga
If you are interested in trying these questions please visit the this website.
Ms Bailey
GCSE TECHNOLOGY
This term, Year 10 Resistant Materials students successfully assembled various flat-pack furniture projects, demonstrating excellent teamwork and collaboration. Working together, they improved their problem-solving skills and efficiently assembled products, reinforcing their understanding of design principles taught in theory. Knockdown furniture demonstrates mass production, batch processing, showing how products are standardised for efficiency and minimal waste, all key aspects covered in GCSE Design and Technology.
Assembling flat-pack furniture reinforces key design principles, providing hands-on experience that deepens students' understanding of product design and real-world applications. IKEA’s flat-pack approach reduces packaging waste and transport emissions, linking to GCSE topics on sustainable design Students were familiar with the exploded isometric diagrams and instructions which highlight the importance of designing for consumers
Ms Francis
GCSE CLASSICAL CIVILISATION
Year 9
As part of the Myth & Religion module of their GCSE, Year 9 students got up close and personal with their source material The Parthenon marbles, which have been the focus of a repatriation debate in recent years, gave us the chance to revise the mythical founding of Athens and the festival of the Great Panathenaia. In a little-known room nearby, we explored the symbolism of the Centaurs and Amazons in Greek art Some of our group are eagerly anticipating visiting the actual Parthenon in Greece over the Easter break!
Year 10
Over the past term, Year 10 Classical Civilisation students have been studying the art and archaeology of the Mycenaean Age
Through making their own, they have evaluated how useful Linear B tablets and frescoes are to historians. Next term, I look forward to sharing their clay figurines and Mycenaean jewellery with you!
Mrs Pankhania
Year 10 students continued their study of Mycenaean decorative arts this half-term.
The original figurines (left) are named after the Greek letters phi (Φ), psi (Ψ) & tau (τ) because of their shapes. They could have had a spiritual or decorative function, but archaeologists can’t be sure without more written sources from the time.
Year 10 created their own figurines (right), some of which have significance to them. You might be able to spot the miniature dachshund, snakes and psi figurines!
PRE NEWS
In Philosophy club students have debated philosophical and ethical dilemmas such as:
Do we have Free will?
What is the meaning of life?
Is torture the correct method for interrogation?
Is Animal testing ethical?
Are designer babies ethical?
Ms Chaudhry
COOKING FOR MYSELF WORKSHOP
Leaving home for the first time as many of our Year 13 students will do next October brings adventure and excitement It also brings challenge, particularly when it comes to the important business of preparing nutritious meals on a tight budget. These students attended a cookery workshop run by a professional chef from our catering suppliers, Caterlink where they were shown some cookery skills and some tips on preparing healthy food when both money and time are in short supply.
Mr Carter
BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Inspiring Year 10
This year, 180 Year 10 students are embarking on the challenge of completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award This internationally recognised program encourages young people to develop resilience, teamwork, and independence through expeditions, new skills, physical activities, and community service. As the largest DofE provider in Harrow, we are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication and achievements Here’s what the experience has meant to two of our Year 10 participants
Ms Tomlinson
Duke of Edinburgh Experience
Participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award has been one of the best decisions I’ve made It has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to create a change in society. Before this, I wasn’t even aware of the many volunteering opportunities available, but through DofE, I discovered how I could contribute. For my skills section, I worked on a mental health workbook, which not only deepened my understanding of emotional regulation but also provided practical tips that I now apply in my daily life For my volunteering section I volunteered at a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness among the elderly which has broadened my perspective, helping me see the world through a more compassionate and informed lens. I highly recommend DofE to anyone who has the opportunity to participate. I haven’t completed my expedition yet, but I’m looking forward to an exciting and adventurous experience, just like the previous sections have been.
Kalyani Sharma 10NH
Volunteering Experience
For my volunteering section for DofE, I volunteered at Red Trust Bushey, a charity that aims to build a community in Little Reddings, Bushey. They offer a food bank, open on Tuesdays, an after school club on Thursdays and a charity café open on Saturday. I volunteered at the café on Saturdays for one hour each week, where I helped to set up the café before opening time and I took orders and served visitors and helped to wash up equipment. I really enjoyed this volunteering experience as I enjoyed helping people in the community and helping with the café I believe that my communication skills have been developed through this volunteering experience as I became used to taking orders from people and serving them, which was a new experience for me. I also feel like my teamwork and organisation skills have been developed as I worked with other volunteers and staff members in a café environment. I had to make sure that everything was set up and ready before the cafe opened and take orders correctly. This experience was very enjoyable and I liked helping people with the café team. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience volunteering at Red Trust Bushey especially as I am considering working in the catering industry when I am older and this experience has introduced me to what working in this industry could be like.
Niamh Shah 10KH
YEAR 12 LATIN OXBRIDGE OPPORTUNITIES
Over the past few weeks, the Year 12 Latin students Martha and Riya have taken part in some fantastic super-curricular opportunities, furthering their understanding of the classical world
On the 25th of March our Year 12 and 13 Latinists were invited to attend a lecture at Harrow School by Professor Llewelyn Morgan of Brasenose College, Oxford, exploring Ovid’s epic poem, Metamorphoses. Professor Morgan discussed how Ovid’s poem reflects a subversion of the epic genre, exploring several myths within the epic and its significance in Roman literature. The students found the talk engaging and insightful and feel it will be useful in their future study of Ovid over the A-Level Latin course
A week later, having applied and been successful, the Year 12 Latin students went to Cambridge for an Archaeology, Classics and Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (ASNaC) taster day at Girton College. The day, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm, was filled with university style lectures from each of the Directors of Studies of these subjects, making for an excellent introduction to the study of the classical world at undergraduate level The day also included a tour of the college and its stunning grounds, as well as a guided walk-through of the college’s own minimuseum, the Lawrence Room. There, the girls put to the test their newly acquired knowledge of basic level Ancient Greek from a lecture earlier in the day, translating the inscription of the college mummy, Hermione Grammatike as Hermione the teacher. Overall, the girls are grateful to have visited such a prestigious university, and feel they have been very fortunate in having the opportunity to have a taster of the Oxbridge experience
Martha and Riya both look forward to continuing their study of A-Level Latin, feeling spurred on and inspired by their recent opportunities.
Ms Wilkinson
YEAR 12 LATIN LLOYD’S INSIGHT DAY
On 24th March a group of Year 12 students visited the iconic Lloyd’s building in the City to find out about careers at the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. They learned about the history of Lloyd’s and its current operations, that includes acting as insurers for Lewis Hamilton and Taylor Swift.
Our students had the opportunity to talk to various Lloyds’ employees and to ask questions about their roles Students also participated in a CV and interview workshop with Lloyds’ employees - they were given feedback on their CVs and practiced answering common interview questions
The early careers team talked about different opportunities at Lloyd’s for school-leavers and gave our students excellent advice on how to succeed when starting out in their careers: to always be curious and ask questions and to be willing to put yourself forward for different opportunities and experiences at work.
This was a truly inspiring day and was thoroughly enjoyed by our Year 12 students.
Ms Murray
UCAS DISCOVERY EXHIBITION
On Tuesday 25th March, over 200 Year 12 students visited the UCAS Discovery London 2025 exhibition at the ExCeL London. Students immersed themselves in speaking to universities, enquiring about course options and finding out about career pathways offered. They also had the chance to listen to live expert talks and get the latest advice from UCAS about university research, applications and degree apprenticeships.
“I've found universities here I never knew existed”
“ It is an amazing place to visit and get to know the universities properly.” Venuk, Year 12 student
The visit was a key date in the 6th Form calendar for our Year 12 students and launched the start of their UCAS journey.
UCAS Discovery London hosts over 100 universities, colleges, and apprenticeship employers face-to-face. The exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for all our Year 12 students to speak to universities and employers directly and discover a wealth of information and insight from the “in person” experience - all under one roof
Ms Dave
Diana, Year 12 student
ENGLISH FACULTY POETRY BY HEART HOUSE COMPETITION
On Wednesday, 12th March, the English Faculty held our Poetry By Heart House Competition. Students showcased the poems they had been learning and memorising since October, impressing the judges with their ability to bring the words to life and engage the audience with emotive performances.
We were also delighted to welcome guests from Pinner Wood Primary's Poetry By Heart Club, who cheered on our Nower Hill students before treating us to two fantastic performances from Year 3 and Year 4.
The House competition winners were:
Classic Category
• 1st place: Mrinmoyee from Gandhi House
• 2nd place: Sahanaa from Franklin House
• 3rd place: Alisha from Nightingale House
Freestyle Category
• Winner: Eleanor from Bannister House
• Runner-up: Juliet from Nightingale House
All participants are now recording their performances for the Poetry By Heart national competition We congratulate them on their fantastic performances in the House competition and wish them the best of luck in the next stage.
Ms Sheikh and Ms Dale
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
Production: High School Muse
This year’s production saw a fusion of Romeo and Juliet and High School Musical Students in both acts showed true professionalism and were able to bring the West End to Harrow! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this production a success. We are very proud of our students!
Mr Roberts
GCSE Drama Blood Brothers
On Thursday 6th March, 90 GCSE Drama students went to go see a production of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers at the New Wimbledon Theatre. The students have been studying Blood Brothers for their GCSE exam.
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
Barnardo’s National Choir Competition
On Tuesday 4th March, our Glee Club took part in the final of the Barnardo’s National Choir Competition. Students performed Hosanna. They were one of 16 choirs that took part and they performed amazingly! Our students did themselves proud and had the privilege of performing at Birmingham Symphony Hall. A big thank you to Miss Leighton for all of her fantastic work with Glee and to Mrs Johnson and Mr Butterworth for accompanying students on the trip.
Mr Roberts
Watford
Festival
On Sunday 2nd March, A Level Drama and Year 7 drama students took part in Watford Festival. Our A Level Drama student performed a monologue that they have been learning in preparation for their exam. The Year 7’s performed a devised performance they created themselves in Drama Club
Mr Roberts
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
Choir Showcase
On Wednesday 5th March, 30 students from our Choir took part in the Harrow Music Service Choir Showcase Students performed The Climb by Miley Cyrus and were accompanied by Mr Cotter on the drum kit, Mr Roberts on electric guitar and Miss Smith on piano. Students performed alongside other secondary and primary schools from the borough
Mr Roberts
Level Music LSO Haydn
On Thursday 13th March, A Level Music students travelled to the Barbican centre to watch the London Symphony Orchestra perform Haydn.
Mr Roberts
A Level Drama Oedipus
On Monday 10th March, A Level and Year 11 Drama students went to go see a production of Oedipus at the Old Vic, featuring Oscar winner Rami Malek This was the final performance that the students went to see as part of the Take The Lead project.
Mr Roberts
YEAR 7 GLOBE PLAYERS
Year 7 Globe Players Performance of ‘What
On Tuesday, 25th March, our Year 7 students enjoyed a performance of ‘What You Will’ by the fantastic Globe Players.
This engaging introduction to Shakespeare for Key Stage 3 explores his career and showcases many of his most famous scenes Extracts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and more were brought to life, captivating and entertaining our students.
Our Year 7 students were enthralled and in fits of laughter as the actors performed some of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters as well as enjoying some fabulous cameos from our very own Nower Hill students!
We hope this performance inspired Year 7 and sparks excitement for studying Much Ado About Nothing in the summer term.
Ms Sheikh & Ms Dale
LEGO LEAGUE SUCCESS
Last Friday, our students competed in the regional LEGO League Challenge and delivered an outstanding performance! Out of 5 schools, they excelled beyond expectations and brought home two trophies, one for their Innovation Project and another for the Robot Game
The judges were extremely impressed by their knowledge and passion, noting that awarding two trophies to a single team was unprecedented. This achievement is a testament to the students’ dedication, teamwork, and months of hard work. Please Join us in congratulating them on this incredible achievement!
Ms Tshibola
SPORTS NEWS
The Big Charity Match: Staff Vs 6
th
Form
6GS and the PE department organised a charity match between staff and 6th Formers to raise money for Save the Children. It was a lovely atmosphere, the sun was shining, despite the teachers losing 7-2 the participation from the students, crowd and staff was excellent. Over 121 tickets sold and £381 was raised!
Ms Weetch / Mr Sekwalor
SPORTS NEWS
Years 7,8,9 and 10 Netball Games vs John Jyon
On Monday 10th March, our Years 7, 8,9 and 10 Netball teams played a home fixture vs John Lyon
All teams played extremely well, representing Nower Hill in an excellent display of sporting talent We would like to say a huge thank you and well done to all students in Years 7-10 for taking part.
We would like to extend another well done to our Years 7,9 and 10 teams who won their games.
Namely Year 9 winning 23-5!
Well done to all!
Miss Genower
Miss Legister
Miss Sheppard
Year 8 Netball tournament
The Year 8 Netball Team delivered an impressive performance at this year’s netball tournament, finishing 4th out of 10 schools in what was a highly competitive event The team showcased great teamwork, skill, and determination throughout the day, proving themselves as strong contenders
Congratulations to all the players for their dedication and fantastic effort in the tournament
Miss Kidd
Miss Sheppard
Year 7 Netball Tournament
On Tuesday 11th March, our Year 7 Netball team took to the courts once more for their second Year 7 Netball Tournament of the year.
The afternoon consisted of 11 schools on our Top Courts, playing for a place in the semi-finals and finals.
Our Year 7 team won 3-4 of their group stage games against Hatch End (3-0), Pinner High (5-1) and Bentley Wood (4-1).
A fantastic display in the group stages landed us a place in the semi finals Although playing well and fighting hard, Whitefriars took the win in our last game of the afternoon. The final saw NLCS vs Whitefriars which took NLCS to a win overall
Huge well done to all Year 7 students for taking part, and particulalry, Savannah Hodgson 7BN for her excellent shooting!
Miss Genower
SPORTS NEWS
Table Tennis
On February 14th, students from Nower Hill competed in the Jack Petchey West London Individual School Qualifier, where Oscar (pictured) won, winning all of his games and matches along the way to doing so in the U13 boys category. Janak Shah won the U19 boys category and Nishil Shah was runner up for the U16 boys What an incredible achievement for all students and we look forward to Oscar and Janak competing in the Butterfly English Schools Individual Championship in April.
Mr Sekwalor
Mr Blain
Year 10 Football vs Avanti High School
On Wednesday, March 12th, our Year 10 football team played against Avanti High School in the quarter - finals of the Harrow Borough Cup. We took control of the game early, scoring within the first couple of minutes thanks to a well-taken finish by Oyinkro. Abdou doubled our lead with some excellent footwork and a composed finish.
In the second half, we grew more comfortable and added four more goals. Oyinkro completed his hat-trick, with a great one-on-one finish, while Ben and Tate each got on the scoresheet, securing a dominant 6-0 victory. It was a fantastic win, and we now look forward to our semi-final match against Hatch End.
Man of the Match: Oyinkro Gbeworo
Mr Simmonette
Year 7 Athletics trials
The summer term marks the beginning of the athletics season, with many competitions providing a great opportunity to compete against a variety of schools. Year 7 trials will take place in the first week back after half-term, with a team being selected for a full-day event at Harrow School on Tuesday, 6th May 2025. Please see below for the trial dates:
Boys: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Girls: Thursday, 24th April 2025.
Mr Simmonette
U14 Girls’ Football Tournament
The Under 14 Girls' Football Team emerged victorious in a hard-fought tournament on Tuesday 4th March
The team advanced to the semi-finals after battling hard in the group stages matches Both the semifinal and final matches were tense and tightly contested matches, with neither side able to break the deadlock, and both the games went to penalties. The girls stood firm under pressure, converting their penalties with composure, while goalkeeper, Jasmin, stepped up with many great saves to crown Nower Hill as the winners!
Congratulations to the entire team for their fantastic performance and to Jasmin for her welldeserved recognition as Player of the Tournament!
Miss Kidd
Miss Genower
Two brothers leading the way
As we enter the Summer Term, our thoughts naturally tend to examinations But for Janak in Year 11 and his brother Nishil in Year 9, these thoughts (and the revision that goes with them) are having to be balanced with their table tennis commitments.
Having won his under 19 group competition back in February, Janak will be competing in the Nationals taking place in Wolverhampton this April
Not to be out done, Nishil placed runner up in the final in the under 16 group, and he (along with Janak) qualified for the Jack Petchey event in May.
Needless to say, we are delighted to share and celebrate in both boys’ achievements – born out of talent and hard work – and we wish them all the very best in their next round of competitive events
Mr Michaelides
STUDENT ROBOTICS CLUB
Student Robotics Club: Paving the Way for Innovation and Competition
On the 8th of March, the Student Robotics Club from the Computing, Science and Maths Faculty achieved a major milestone during the Tech Day event in Cambridge. Led by Emmanuela, Murtaza, Daniel, Zak and Aaryan, the students successfully got their robot moving, marking a significant accomplishment in their robotics journey. Their teamwork, determination, and technical skills were truly on display during this exciting event
The Robotics Club is not just about building robots it’s about learning, collaborating, and pushing the boundaries of technology. The club has encouraged our students to explore their coding skills, while also fostering creativity and problem-solving The club has become a hub for students interested in cutting-edge technology, offering a hands-on experience that complements their academic studies.
Looking ahead, the club is gearing up for an exciting challenge: the National Robotics competition in Southampton on the 12th and 13th April. They will be representing Nower Hill High School for the first time and competing against other schools from across the UK and Europe, testing their skills and innovation in a thrilling competition
If you are interested in supporting with the Robotics Club, please contact Mrs Mayaramani and Mr Sammy for further details.
Mrs Mayaramani
STUDENT WELLBEING
Remember, there is always someone at school that students can reach out to.
Students can access the Student Wellbeing Page using their Google Account. A reminder that if parents/ carers need any support, you can access a range of resources on our school website
INFORMATION
Hire our Facilities
Looking for a venue for your function?
Nower Hill High School is proud to offer many facilities for hire to the local community, clubs and organisations at an affordable price.
For further information on any of our facilities, including availability, please email: lettings@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk
Work Experience
YEAR 12
Are you able to offer one of our 6th Form students a work placement?
Year 12 go on work experience from Monday 23rd June to Friday 27th June 2025.
The placements will be linked to the degree course or apprenticeship they wish to study at University.
If you are able to offer a Nower Hill student an opportunity to work in a professional working environment, please contact Mrs Doshi at careers@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk or on 0208 863 0877
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