APRIL MAY
Lower School Art Exhibition
Thursday 24 April SciTech 6.00 pm
Lower school pupils have been exploring a diverse range of materials, developing their understanding of the fundamental elements so that they demonstrate a strong understanding of shape and form. The works shown are a collection of classwork and optional activities in pencil, paint, print and sculpture. The works created have been informed by a diverse range of artists and artistic styles demonstrating the wide variety of techniques and processes the department has to offer.
Haileybury Lecture
Reading Homer’s
Iliad in a Time of Environmental Crisis
Professor Edith Hall
Tuesday 29 April Attlee Room 7. pm
Join us for a fascinating talk by Professor Edith Hall, Classics Professor, writer, lecturer and broadcaster.
Lower School Production Great Expectations
Thursday 8 May – Saturday 10 May
Ayckbourn Theatre 7. pm
Matinée 1 May 2. pm
“… the name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret, until that person chooses to reveal it…”
Young Pip can’t wait to distance himself from his humble origins, trying to make himself worthy of the cruel Estella’s affections. A tale of growing up, friendship and how we change ourselves to fit in.
A lively ensemble of young actors take on this dynamic and fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’ seminal work, with new songs and incidental music commissioned by the School, and composed by Luke Potter.
Junior Music Showcase
Thursday 22 May
Bradby Hall 7.15 pm
An opportunity to hear musicians from Lower School, Removes and Middles perform in the beauty of Bradby Hall and our Music Atrium.
JUNE
ARTS WEEK 2025
ARTS WEEK: Immersive Shakespeare
Tuesday 17 June Venue to be announced 7.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Sound Bites
Wednesday 18 June Lower Strings Room 1.40 pm
ARTS WEEK: A Night on Broadway
Wednesday 18 June Ayckbourn Theatre 7.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Late Night Choral Compline Wednesday 18 June Chapel 9.00 pm
ARTS WEEK: Sound Bites Thursday 19 June Lower Strings Room 1.40 pm
ARTS WEEK: Speech Day Art Show Preview Thursday 19 June SciTech 5.30 pm
ARTS WEEK : Shakespeare by Heart Thursday 19 June Arts Tent 6.00 pm
Pupils and Teachers will recite their favourite extracts from Shakespeare. Parents are very welcome to attend.
ARTS WEEK: Summer Concert
Thursday 19 June Bradby Hall
7.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Lunchtime Organ Recital
Friday 20 June Chapel 1.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Drama Showcase
Friday 20 June Ayckbourn Theatre
7.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Madrigals in Great Amwell
Friday 20 June Great Amwell 9.00 pm
ARTS WEEK: Jazz & Pop on Pavilion Saturday 21 June Pavilion 6.30 pm
ARTS WEEK: Festival Service Rev. Tayo Wale Falope
Sunday 22 June Chapel 10.30 am
This service is the culmination of our Arts Week and will include poetry, drama and a wide variety of music. The Choir will sing Benjamin Britten’s arrangement of Psalm 100 and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ ‘Let all the world in every corner sing’. All parents, guardians and friends are welcome.
Speech Day
Saturday 28 June Main Marquee 11.00 am
Please join us for Speech Day to celebrate another year of academic and co-curricular endeavours and achievements at Haileybury. We welcome all parents, guardians, pupils and staff to a day of art, music, lunch and cricket.
Leavers Ball
Saturday 28 June Main Marquee 7.00 pm
This black tie event for Upper Sixth pupils and their parents will be a wonderful celebration of their achievements and successes during their time here at Haileybury. Tickets will be available to book online at haileybury.com/events, on a first come, first served basis, from Friday 25 April.
SPORT HIGHLIGHTS
Saturday
Saturday 10 May / Tennis V Oundle
Tuesday 13 May / Athletics Meet Woodson Park
Monday 23 June / 1st XI Boys’ Cricket V Knox GS, Australia
Saturday 28 June / 1st XI Boys’ and Girls’ Cricket V Marylebone Cricket Club