Our Year 9 Drama students took part in the Welwyn Youth Drama Festival, performing ‘The IT’ – a powerful play that explores the important issue of teenage mental health and anxiety. With many schools taking part in the competition, we were absolutely thrilled to be awarded the Louis David Cup. We were also nominated for […]

House Music Competition – 19th March On Thursday 19th March, our annual House Music Competition brought an exciting evening of performance, creativity and house spirit. Students from across the school represented their houses with confidence and enthusiasm, delivering a wide variety of high-quality performances. The standard this year was exceptionally strong, with students demonstrating not […]

At Richard Hale School, National Holocaust Day 2026 provides an important opportunity for our whole community to pause, remember, and reflect. Commemoration is not limited to a single day; rather, it is embedded through education, assemblies, and opportunities for both students and staff to bear witness to the lived experiences of those affected by the [...]

At The Richard Hale School, we believe education goes far beyond the classroom. It lives in the choices we make, the values we model, and the partnerships we nurture. For many years now, we have been proud to walk alongside Onda Solidária, building a relationship rooted in care, cultural exchange and meaningful action. From this […]

Get ready to rock! Our incredibly talented students from Years 9–13 have been working non-stop to bring you our electrifying school production of We Will Rock You – bursting with energy, attitude and the unforgettable music of Queen. Thursday 5th & Friday 6th February 7:00pm Expect powerhouse vocals, bold performances and iconic rock anthems that […]

House Drama 2025 Last week saw our annual House Drama Competition, and what an incredible showcase it was! All six houses produced exceptional performances, reflecting the hard work, dedication and creativity our students have poured into their plays over the past few months. We are immensely proud of every one of them. The final results […]

On Tuesday 11th November, our school felt a little different, quieter, more thoughtful, and filled with a sense of shared purpose. Armistice Day is always an important moment in our calendar, but this year’s gathering felt especially meaningful as our wider community came together to honour those who have served and sacrificed. We were privileged [...]

We were delighted to celebrate the European Day of Languages with a fantastic two-week Duolingo House Challenge that brought out the best in our students and staff. The competition was fierce, with participants showing incredible dedication and enthusiasm as they racked up XP points in their chosen languages. Now that the challenge has officially ended, […]

On Thursday 2nd October, twenty of our Year 13 students travelled to Warsaw, Poland to explore sites relating to Poland’s time under Russian rule. Students began by visiting the Palace of Culture and Science, originally named the Josef Stalin Palace of Culture and Science,to understand the enduring legacy of Soviet Communist influence in Eastern Europe, [...]

Our Open Evenings for Secondary Transfer 2026 will take place on the following dates.  There is no need to book the Open Evenings. Monday 29th September 2025 6.00pm – 8.30pm.  Headteacher’s talk at 8.00pm. Tuesday 30th September 2025 4.00pm – 6.30pm.  Headteacher’s talk at 6.00pm. Please note there will be limited parking on site.  There are car […]