Best of both worlds Senior School
How will you make a Profound Impact in the world?
A warm welcome
From Mr Robert Sykes Headmaster
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Our purpose at Habs is to ensure that every student who comes through our school is empowered to be able to make a profound impact in the world. We want all our students to have the capacity to lead and to make a positive difference, whether that be by driving positive change in society, or simply by being a good person who makes a difference to those around them.
We are an academically ambitious school, and we take great pride in our students’ achievements. They perform and achieve at the highest levels and go on to study at leading universities both in the UK and abroad. However, exam results and university offers are just one small part of the story. We foster a culture of scholarship and intellectual curiosity, encouraging our students to develop a deep love of learning and genuine passion for their subjects — while developing their ability to think critically and independently.
We constantly challenge our students to push beyond conventional exam-based learning through our dynamic curriculum and extensive range of co-curricular activities and partnerships. Together, these diverse opportunities cultivate essential personal qualities such as character, independence, teamwork and effective communication.
We value each student uniquely, supporting their pursuit of happiness and personal growth. Creating a strong sense of belonging where every student can flourish is central to our pastoral ethos. We instil in our students the value of taking charge and embracing leadership roles, whether it is in sport, music, the arts, Combined Cadet Force (CCF) or through our diverse partnership programmes. Through these opportunities, students not only develop their talents but also gain a deep understanding of their role in building a stronger, more united community—while enjoying every step of the journey.
By fostering academic excellence, personal growth and community engagement, we equip our students to leave us fully prepared to make a profound impact in the world.
Our values
We are Habs because of our students and staff, our campus location and our desire for progress. Our roots lie firmly in our philanthropic founding principles and, with our deep sense of purpose in our community, we want to attract and retain talent who want to make a meaningful difference to the world.
The co-curricular programme provides significant variety, and many activities are initiated or organised by pupils. In a school in which pupils have high academic ambition, the programme provides balance to pupils’ examination studies, and although voluntary, all pupils take part. As such it promotes pupils’ wellbeing and is one of the school’s significant strengths.”
- INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE (ISI)
Ambition Curiosity Courage Community
We are bold and ambitious – for ourselves, for others and for the world.
This is underpinned by our altruistic and philanthropic foundation, which drives our values and behaviours. We expect everyone to give their best, to stretch boundaries, and to challenge the status quo. We believe that ambition can be limitless. When combined with courage, curiosity and community, ambition can be a selfless and powerful lever for change.
We create and use every opportunity to engage with the world around us; we ask questions, challenge assumptions and express our ideas.
Alongside our academic interests and skills, we love to exercise our imaginations, creativity and spirituality. Our broad and carefully curated curriculum leads us into experiences of awe and wonder – bringing a sense of magic and excitement to learning.
Exploring beyond our comfort zones enables us to become more self-aware, adventurous, resilient and independent.
We aim high, following our dreams but we cope well if we do not always succeed. We understand how to balance humility and boldness when speaking out on behalf of ourselves and others and we are unflinching problem-solvers, continually seeking to change the world for the better.
Habs is one caring, respectful community on one fabulous campus.
Beyond our students and staff, this sense of collaborative togetherness extends to our families, alumni, partner schools, the Haberdashers’ Company and schools and even the world. Our focus is on belonging, inclusivity and celebrating our differences. We are learning from and working with wider communities – locally, nationally and globally. We bring the world to our door, but we also step through that door into the wider world.
What’s happening to Aldenham House?
Aldenham House is a Grade II*-listed building dating back to 1672. Over the years, it has served as a major country house, a wartime BBC radio centre, a hotel and a film set. The house sits within a historic Victorian landscape, itself listed at Grade II on the Historic England Register of Parks and Gardens.
We are now focusing on repairing and upgrading the existing fabric of Aldenham House to preserve and extend its life. This will include essential repairs to roofs, brickwork, stonework, leadwork, and windows, alongside the addition of insulation and modifications to parts of the roofscape to support long-term maintenance. Additionally, the full refurbishment of the upper floor of the Stable Block will reinstate staff flats for junior teachers.
Why are we doing this?
The building’s exterior has suffered from ongoing water ingress and fabric deterioration, leading to a gradual decline in its condition. This restoration project provides an opportunity to return all areas of the building to active use and to ensure it remains a fitting and enduring setting for the life of the school for generations to come.
Please excuse the appearance of Aldenham House during this time, we hope that when you next return to us, you will be able to see the building back in all its glory.
For more information visit our website.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship we recommend you view our scholarship booklet found on our website.
Senior School Open Day schedule
On arrival, you will be guided to a welcome desk near Aldenham House where you can register. Your tour will be led by Habs students.
FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2025
Please enjoy the sounds of the Habs Elstree Big Band whilst gathering to be seated for the Headmaster’s Speech.
Senior School subject locations
BUILDING SUBJECT (ROOM) DEMONSTRATIONS
Art and Design
Technology
Aske building
Art (rooms AR2 and AR3) Badge crafting
Design and Technology (rooms DT1, DT2, DT3)
Biology (room S25, S26 and S27)
Chemistry (room S11 and S12)
Geography (room G11)
Various ongoing activity including VEX IQ robot driving, F1 in schools track, DT style board games and more
Displays and demonstrations showing the curiosity of our students - from cells and habitats to genetics, ecology and advanced physiology
Ongoing demonstrations and hands-on activities
Ongoing activities including map jigsaws, food around the world and rock samples
Physics (room S02) Ongoing equipment demonstrations
Sport pitches Football
Computer Science (room B11 and B12)
Bourne
Quad
building
Badminton Morning and afternoon
Climbing Morning and afternoon
Cricket Morning and afternoon
Foyer
Outdoor activities
Pastoral Hub (room Olympian)
Throughout the day
Ongoing activities and coding showcase
Headmaster’s welcome Bourne hall 10am, 12.30pm and 2pm
History (room B03)
Outside the
Hinton building
What will education be like in 2035? Come and contribute to our podcast recording that will be taking place all morning.
Ongoing activities
Ongoing opportunities to speak to the Pastoral team, including Heads of Houses, PSHE, Individual Needs, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity and School Community Service
Table Tennis Morning and afternoon
Water Polo Morning and afternoon
Outdoor Education and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Ongoing activities
Kayaking Morning and afternoon
Swimming Morning and afternoon
Seldon building Music (various)
Classics (room T205)
Co-curricular
Drama
Talk from the Director of Performance Music with questions and answers 11am - Seldon Hall (Boys’ School) 12:30pm - Sime Hall (Girls’ School) 2.30pm - Seldon Hall (Boys’ School)
Ongoing activities such as Latin scrabble.
Ongoing activities including VEX Robotics
Ongoing historical discovery of medicine
Politics
11.30am to 12.30pm - Informal British and Global Political issues discussion
Taylor building
(Lime Tree Studios and Green Room) 9.30am to 3pm - Senior School play rehearsals
English (room T113)
Ongoing interactive reading activities
Modern Foreign Languages Ongoing games and activities
Theology and Philosophy (room T212)
Hinton building
Various stalls exploring important philosophical questions and Tibetan sand mandala making
Economics Room (H007) Ongoing activities
Mathematics (rooms H005 and H006)
Ongoing activities including maths puzzles and treasure hunt
Medburn
Senior School football fixtures
Habs Boys School map
ASKE BUILDING
You will find:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geography
ASKE HALL
You will find:
• Sixth Form (and Habs Diploma)
• Finance and bursaries
• Habs Elstree Schools Foundation Team
• Scholarships
• Admissions
• Commercial
• Partnerships
• Transport
• Catering
PREP SCHOOL
You will find:
• Forest School
• First floor Library
• DT and Art
• Ground floor Humanities
• Ground floor Science
• Hall - Music, Presentations
• First floor Maths
• First floor Languages
• First floor Computing Suite
SELDON MUSIC HALL
This is our Music Hub. You will find details of all our music activities here.
QUAD
You will find:
• Outdoor education and CCF
MEDBURN CENTRE
You will find:
• Sports
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Habs Dash
• Pastoral Hub
• Habs Innovation Centre
THE BOURNE
• Headmaster’s welcome
• History
• Politics
• Computer Science
• Teacher training
• Parent Guild (Bourne Foyer)
TAYLOR BUILDING
You will find:
• English
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Theology and Philosophy
• Drama
• Classics
• Co-curricular including VEX Robotics
HINTON BUILDING
You will find:
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Debating society
ART AND DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY
You will find:
• Art
• Photography, Textiles and Graphic Design
• Formula 1 in schools
• Greenpower
• Engineering
PRE-PREP
You will find:
• Reception classrooms and Key Stage 1 classrooms
Upstairs in the Library
• University destinations
• Careers
• Dawson project
• Archives
• Occasional papers and staff publications
Habs Girls map
INNOVATION CENTRE
You will find:
• Habs Innovation Centre
• Science Terrace
THE DINING HALL
You will find:
• Admissions
• Commercial
• Transport
• Scholarships
• Catering
• Habs Elstree Schools Foundation Team
• Finance
• Partnerships
• The St Catherine’s Parents’ Guild
MAIN BUILDINGS
You will find:
• Biology (C Block)
• Chemistry (C Block)
• Computing (B Block)
• Drama (B Block)
• English (B Block)
• Geography (A Block)
• History (A Block)
• Library (D Block)
• Maths (B Block)
• Physics (C Block)
• Religion and Philosophy (D Block)
• Languages (D Block)
• VEX Robotics (B Block)
• Psychology (B Block)
ART AND MUSIC
You will find:
• Art Department
• Music Department
• Live Music demonstrations
THE BOULEVARD
You will find:
• CCF
• Co-curricular and trips
• Sport
• Music
• Drama
• Outdoor Education
THE VESTIBULE: PASTORAL HUB
You will find:
• Heads of House
• Heads of Year
• Individual Needs
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• PSHE
SIXTH FORM CENTRE
( The Mezzanine, Common room and study area)
You will find:
• Sixth Form
• University destinations
• Careers
• Psychology
• Habs Diploma
• Head of Futures
PREVETT HALL
You will find:
• Headmistress’ presentation
Prep School Subject Locations
Prep Hall Music Presentations
Refreshments
Room 3BG Year 3 curricular room
Room 4BH
Language based activities
Science Lab Science activities
DT Room Exploring materials
Art Room Mediums and textures
Computing Suite
Computing activities e.g coding
Library Library, English and Inclusion
Room 5PR
Room 6NT
Room 6SA
IPQ and Humanities
Maths based activities
Geography/History/Theology and Philosophy activities
Front of Pre-Prep Meet and greet
Pre-Prep Hall
Pre-Prep
Refreshments
Reception Rooms Learn and Explore activities
Year 1 Classroom Year 1 and Year 2 activities
Outside Games on playground
Forest School and Outdoor Learning
Prep school leaders have revised the English curriculum effectively so that pupils’ high levels of attainment in literacy in this phase of education is a significant strength.”
- INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE (ISI)
Prep School Open Day schedule
On arrival, you will be guided to a welcome desk where you can register. Your tour will be led by Habs students.
Unlock your creativity with our special colouring sheet
Once you have completed your masterpiece, share it with us on Instagram — we can’t wait to see your imagination come to life!
A warm welcome
From Mrs Michelle Best Head of Prep and Pre-Prep School
At Habs Boys Prep and Pre-Prep School, we believe in the incredible potential of every child. Our mission is to empower pupils not just academically, but also socially and emotionally, fostering a deep sense of purpose. Through a vibrant curriculum and a nurturing environment, we aim to equip pupils with the skills and confidence they need to make a profound impact in the world.
As you explore our vibrant community during Open Day, you will discover how our values of Ambition, Courage, Curiosity and Community shape every aspect of life at our school.
Our dedicated team of teaching staff are committed to providing an engaging and inspiring learning experience. We focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking and collaboration, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. Our diverse co-curricular activities further enhance personal growth, encouraging boys to explore their passions and develop leadership skills that will serve them well in the future.
At Habs, we understand that education is about more than just knowledgeit is about character. Our pastoral care program instils values of kindness, resilience and respect, preparing our pupils to be compassionate leaders in their communities. Our strong emphasis on social responsibility encourages pupils to engage with global issues and to strive for positive change.
We invite you to join us on this journey of empowerment and discovery. Come and see how Habs Boys Prep and Pre-Prep School can inspire your child to reach their fullest potential and make a profound impact in the world.
Best of both worlds
Prep School OPEN DAY GUIDE