• CHARACTER DAY
• MUSIC PERFORMANCES
• ROWING LEGEND
ROUNDUP
• TALK!
• TRIPS
• UNIVERSITY OFFERS
‘ BUGSY MALONE
Over 100 pupils from Hampton and Waldegrave School, dazzled in this madcap musical comedy set in the 1920s.
Splurge guns and custard pies were the hoodlums’ weapons of choice with Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy, the liveliest joint in town. Also on stage, an eight-piece jazz ensemble of Hampton musicians from Second Year to Upper Sixth provided the iconic soundtrack with style.
The pure joy and energy from all involved helped to make this an unforgettable production.
Director of Drama, Mrs Alice Jones
UNIVERSITY OFFERS
The future looks bright for our Class of 2025.
Most of the Upper Sixth have already received offers to join exceptional courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. Degree Apprenticeships are also providing exciting opportunities for Hamptonians.
A remarkable 23 pupils have offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge to read subjects from PPE to Classics, and Medicine to Law.
BRIGHT SPARKS!
Upper Sixth Hamptonians excelled in this year’s British Physics Olympiad, a national competition which stretches the most talented physics pupils.
Eight Hamptonians secured awards, including five Golds, in the exceptionally difficult paper.
Talk! guests this term included Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent of The Sunday Times.
The series also welcomed Lauren CrawleyMoore from the London Stock Exchange, and History teacher Mr Martin Cross, who reflected on a phenomenal rowing career that saw him win Olympic Gold and Bronze medals.
CHARACTER DAY
Second Years transformed into their favourite literary characters to mark World Book Day.
Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter and James Bond all made an appearance along with Gandalf and Willy Wonka. The day, which raised money for Form Charity, included a dystopian creative writing workshop led by author Alice McIlroy.
ROBOTICS CLUB
Members of the joint Hampton and LEH Robotics Club are hoping to excel in the 2025 National Student Robotics Challenge.
Over the past six months, the Sixth Formers have met weekly after school to design, build, and program a fully autonomous robot, which will be put to the test in the two-day competition at the University of Southampton.
STEM FAIR
Budding scientists from across the year groups demonstrated a range of innovative projects at this year’s STEM Fair.
A total of 23 teams took part creating superb inventions including an automatic pill dispenser, a light sabre, and an AI rubbish collection robot.
ART EXHIBITION
First to Third Year Hamptonians showcased a range of impressive work at the 2025 Lower School Art Exhibition.
First Year art focussed on the Natural World while Second Years produced paintings and sculptures on the theme of Still Life. Third Years created artwork inspired by a visit to Kew Gardens as part of their Public Art Project.
COOKING WEEK
First Years spent a week honing their cooking skills this term.
Given a reprieve from homework, pupils took time to create a meal for their family which reflected their culture or heritage. They also brought in homemade delights to share at a whole-year tea party. From chocolate cupcakes to sausage rolls, and apple pie to sushi, there were plenty of tasty treats for everyone to enjoy.
MARATHON MAN
Catering Manager Mr Tony Claramunt has been awarded the prestigious Six Star Medal marking his completion of the six major world marathons.
After first racing in London in 2019, Mr Claramunt tackled the 26.2 mile runs in New York, Boston, Chicago and Berlin. In March, he crossed the line at the Tokyo Marathon in a phenomenal time of 4:03:26. Congratulations, Mr Claramunt!
ROWING LEGEND
Luminaries of the rowing world gathered in the Main Hall for a boat naming ceremony in honour of a sporting superstar.
Hampton History teacher Mr Martin Cross has competed in three Olympics winning Gold and Bronze medals and also accrued Commonwealth Gold and World Championship Silver and Bronze medals.
Mr Cross was joined by fellow Olympians Sir Steven Redgrave, Greg Searle MBE, OH (1990), Tim Foster MBE, and Adrian Ellison, along with his family and many other rowing greats, to unveil a new Eight in his name.
ROCK CONCERT
Over 50 musicians from across the year groups took to the Hammond Theatre stage for a spectacular evening of rock.
Impressive performances included the Junior Rock Band singing Bryan Adam’s Summer of ’69, and Lower Sixth group The Firm’s rendition of the classic Oasis track Champagne Supernova. A highlight of the evening saw rock musicians joined by the audience in a mass singalong of Hey Jude by The Beatles.
JAZZ CAFÉ
An unforgettable evening of jazz featured performances from the Jazz Band, Swing Band, Saxophone Ensemble, and Junior Jazz Group.
They played timeless classics from Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder and, of course, Duke Ellington’s iconic Caravan. The Fighter was an original composition by Fourth Year musician Harry Skeffington that brought the audience to its feet.
SIXTH FORM DIRECTED PLAY
There were glowing reviews for our senior dramatists for their thought-provoking production 100.
Directed by Upper Sixth Former Riz Sharma, the play was superbly acted by seven Hampton and LEH pupils. The performers displayed outstanding rapport on stage, bringing energy, commitment, and passion to the complex storytelling.
WOODWIND CONCERT
Highlighting the depth of talent among our musicians, woodwind ensembles ranged from the Clarinet Ensemble to the Wind Quintet, and The Reeders, a group of First and Second Year musicians. The evening also saw impressive solo performances across the age groups.
CHORAL SOCIETY
The joint Hampton and LEH Choral Society staged a superb concert in the Hammond Theatre.
Over 180 musicians and singers raised the rafters under the expert guidance of Director of Music, Mr Daniel Roland. The showpiece of the evening was Haydn’s iconic Nelson Mass: Missa in Angustiis. The choir was joined by professional soloists including internationally renowned tenor James Gilchrist.
GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
A group of 15 Third Year Hamptonians travelled to the picturesque North German town of Lübeck.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lübeck is renowned for its Christmas markets as well as its ancient architecture. Pupils enjoyed stocking up on festive gifts while improving their language skills.
CCF
The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) took part in the prestigious 2025 Royal Air Squadron Tournament.
Competing against 15 local sections, 13 cadets from Hampton, LEH and Hampton High were put through their paces in a series of challenges designed to test a wide range of skills. This was the culmination of weeks of hard work and the cadets were commended for their performance.
Hampton’s debaters travelled to Haileybury School in Hertfordshire to attend one of the biggest MUN conferences in the world.
Topical issues under debate included organ trafficking, protection of polar habitats, and foreign interference in national elections. Five Hamptonians won individual delegate awards, and the team representing Cuba took home a prestigious ‘Distinguished Delegation’ award.
ICELAND
GCSE geographers headed to the land of ice and fire to witness the fascinating geographical features that Iceland has to offer.
After visiting the Seltún mudpots and fumaroles at the Reykjanes Peninsula, the group of 45 Fourth and Fifth Year Hamptonians ventured underground to the Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel. Another awe-inspiring moment was a visit to Seljalandsfoss, a spectacular 60-metre waterfall fed by meltwater from the glacier-capped Eyjafjallajökull Volcano.
SKI TRIPS
Junior and Senior Hamptonians had an excellent time on the slopes.
Younger pupils enjoyed fresh snow and sunny conditions on the mountains of Wagrain in Austria while Fourth Year to Sixth Form Hamptonians headed to Passo Tonale in Italy.
Beginners took time to build up their skills while confident skiers tackled the more challenging routes. Apres-ski activities included tobogganing, curling and a movie night.
ROWING
Rowers across the age groups are performing well on the water.
Following a win at the Hammersmith Head, Hampton’s Championship VIII finished in the top four boats at the Schools’ Head of the River Race (SHORR).
An impressive row by the Second VIII saw them win the First VIII category, and the J15 Third VIII chalked up Hampton’s second win of the day.
RUGBY SEVENS
A strong season for rugby saw the first team clinch the Middlesex title for the second year in a row while the U12As took the Plate at the Reigate VIIs.
Our U16s reached the final four at Warwick VIIs and the U13s reached the final at St John’s Beaumont VIIs.
A superb day on the Tideway. None of Hampton’s crews finished outside the top ten in their respective categories, reiterating that this programme is back with a bang.
Junior Rowing News
DOUBLE SEMI-FINALISTS
The First XI have much to be proud of after reaching the semi-finals of the country’s two major national schools’ competitions.
Over 450 teams from across the country entered the Independent Schools’ FA (ISFA) and the English Schools’ FA (ESFA) tournaments at the start of the season. To progress through to the final four in both tournaments shows the superb calibre of Hampton’s senior squad.
‘The team can reflect on a fantastic season which has seen them play over 40 matches. Demonstrating hard work and high standards, they have been exemplary role models to the rest of the School.
Director of Football, Mr David Burke
’SWIMMING
Richmond Schools’ Swimming Competition saw a 20-strong Hampton team win the overall event along with a clutch of medals.
Six junior Hamptonians won their individual races, and the relay teams triumphed in seven of the eight events.
Congratulations to Fifth Year Fynn Adams, Third Year Nathaniel Opiniano, and Second Year Daniel Staskus, who are all on course to race at national level this year.
DOUBLE FINALISTS
ESFA FINALISTS
The Second XI have reached their ESFA Cup final after an exceptional season.
They now look forward to an appearance at a professional football stadium in May. The Second XI’s excellent run has also seen them win the Elgin Cup, and they remain in contention for the London Cup.
‘The squad has shown outstanding spirit and togetherness all season and thoroughly deserve what should be an exciting and unforgettable ESFA final appearance.
Second XI Coach, Mr Will Leafe
In a Hampton first, the U15As have reached both their ISFA and ESFA finals.
The Fourth Year team, cheered on by dozens of their classmates, faced Aldenham School at Burton Albion FC in the ISFA final.
On that occasion, Aldenham prevailed but a few weeks later, facing the same opposition, the Hampton players won 5-2 securing their place in the U15As ESFA final, which will be played next term.
I’m delighted that the squad’s hard work has been rewarded with another national final to look forward to. These talented players continue to do us proud with their dedication and team spirit.
U15A Coach, Mr Dom Boyes