Hamad House

What an eventful academic year 2021/2022 has been! From the start of the year, COVID restrictions have affected so many of the activities that we have been able to do. From blended learning, online learning and back to full capacity, Hamad pupils have excelled in coping with the many changes; routinely having the highest attendance and punctuality figures and living up to the House motto, ‘Hamad Works Hardest’. There have been some highlighted achievements this year. Winning the first Interhouse challenge set the ball rolling for many of the activities. Year 8 have had two stand-out events; the design skills in the Egg Drop challenge caused the other Houses to crack and our bobsled designers and racers slid into first place. A team of highly creative Year 11 and 12 girls created an ICT Stop Motion video, featuring our very own Hamad Shark, which was a huge success and swam its way to victory.

The return of regular Active competitions and traditional sports, saw our Sixth Form boys dominate on the badminton court and our Year 9 and 10 table tennis duo did the same on the tables. In the other sports, we may not have fared as well, but all pupils competed with determination and House pride.

I am extremely proud of each and every one of our Hamad pupils and thank you all for your hard work and determination. I look forward to next year, when hopefully, we can improve once again on our final standing. Miss Robertson Head of Hamad House

‘My experience with Hamad house has inspired and motivated me to work harder and realise the importance of teamwork’. By Lamis Khalid, Year 10 Middle-Years Vice Captain

‘It’s been a joy working with Hamad House this year; everyone worked their hardest, which is what made this year special to me.’ By Ali Elbih, Year 10 Middle-Years Captain

‘I really enjoyed participating in the Pantomime and, even though I originally didn’t want to do it, it pushed me out of my comfort zone and was great fun to do. The Interhouse events were exciting and really well put together. Hamad House has given me multiple opportunities to enjoy Year 9. I love the enthusiasm in Hamad House, as well as the determination to be the best!’ By Ava Berger, Year 9

‘I have thoroughly enjoyed being House Captain of Hamad this year; all the hard work and commitment of many pupils in the House is admirable. I am so proud of the community that has been built within Hamad House, the perseverance and teamwork that is shown every Interhouse just illustrates that Hamad does, in fact, work hardest!’ By Emily Dobison, Year 13 House Captain

‘I am extremely grateful to be working with Hamad House, participating in and witnessing all the amazing Interhouse competitions that happen throughout the year. The motivation and encouragement I see around the school really shows that Hamad has lived up to its motto - ‘Hamad Works Hardest’!’ By Abdullah Wajahat, Year 8 Junior Years Captain

‘I’ve had an amazing time working with all the members of Hamad House - we have all learned so much from one another and achieved so much together. It has been hugely rewarding’. By Elizabeth O’Donnell, Year 7 Junior Years Vice Captain