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We are pleased to announce Hellesdon Sixth Form are one of the top 5 Sixth Forms in Norfolk for A-Level Progress consistently for 3 years

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:48:21 GMT

Decorate our Door Competition Winners

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:15:11 GMT

As part of our World Book Day Celebrations, KS3 students were challenged to decorate the doors of their rooms!

Mr Earl's Final Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:30:04 GMT

Today marks a truly special and bittersweet moment for our school community as we host our final “Hot Chocolate with the Principal” with Mr Earl.

Careers Spotlight: Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:14:52 GMT

Our recent Careers Spotlight on Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore this exciting medical field.

Wensum Trust Maths Day at the NEST

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:01:16 GMT

On Tuesday this week, Year 11 students took part in a successful Maths enrichment day hosted at The NEST by the Wensum Trust.

Former Pupil, David Bussey, Visits HHS

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:51:44 GMT

Mr Earl was delighted to welcome back a very special visitor to Hellesdon High School this week, David Bussey, who last walked our corridors 58 years ago!

New Kits for Our Football Teams Thanks to PTA Support

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:43:25 GMT

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our Parent Teacher Association (PTA), our football teams are now proudly wearing brand-new kits.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:18:06 GMT

Mr Earl met with some fantastic students for hot chocolate this week.

Pathways to Work Visit HHS

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:39:11 GMT

The Pathways to Work team from Norfolk County Council recently visited our school to inspire and inform students about future career opportunities.

Celebrating Our Technicians on #TECHOGNITION 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:21:55 GMT

On Friday 13 March we were proud to take part in #TECHOGNITION 2026, a national event celebrating the work of school and college technicians across the UK.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:57:37 GMT

Miss McLellan met with Jasmine for hot chocolate yesterday!

Y9 Visit to Trinity College, Cambridge

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:20:48 GMT

On a cold Hellesdon morning, 30 keen and enthusiastic Year 9 students, along with two fantastic members of staff — Sabrina from Sixth Form and Ms Atkinson (Head of Year 9) — set off with Andy, our bus driver, for a visit to Trinity College Cambridge.

World Book Day 2026

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:26:39 GMT

World Book Day and beyond at Hellesdon High School.

National Careers Week

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:16:48 GMT

This week we have been celebrating National Careers Week, providing our Year 8 and Year 9 students with valuable opportunities to explore the wide range of career pathways available to them.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:42:10 GMT

Today Mr Earl met with some fantastic students for hot chocolate.

Students have a fantastic trip to Granada

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 09:59:15 GMT

Read on for Mr Valente's account of the Granada trip!

Lunar New Year Celebrations in the Library

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 11:34:44 GMT

Our school library was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated Lunar New Year with a special lunchtime event last week.

Key Stage 3 Art Exhibition Showcases Outstanding Student Creativity

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:41:23 GMT

The Art Department is delighted to present our Key Stage 3 Exhibition, now proudly displayed within the department.

Women in STEM day - 11 February

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:44:00 GMT

Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) day was 11th February.

UEA Future Stars Visit - Year 7

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:47:31 GMT

Fifteen of our year 7 students enjoyed a fun-filled day at the University of East Anglia last week.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:29:55 GMT

Today Mr Earl met with two wonderful students for hot chocolate.

Hellesdon High School Celebrates a Fantastic Production of The Wedding Singer

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 13:21:15 GMT

Hellesdon High School is incredibly proud to celebrate the success of this year’s school production, The Wedding Singer, which took place on 28, 29 and 30 January 2026.

Fantastic work from our Y9/10 Sports Leaders!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:46:14 GMT

Last week, some of our brilliant Y9/10 Sports Leaders supported a Y1–3 Multi-Sports Festival at Easton Tennis Centre, and they did an outstanding job

Young Carers meet Star the Greyhound!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:18:14 GMT

Due to the success of being awarded a grant from Broadland Youth Advisory Board, we invited Pets as Therapy for a session with our Young Carers Group this week.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:46:10 GMT

Today Mrs Watts met with some wonderful students for hot chocolate!

It's show week! The Wedding Singer comes to HHS

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:41:12 GMT

We are so excited for our production of The Wedding Singer this week!

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:09:28 GMT

On Thursday 15 January, Miss McLellan enjoyed a hot chocolate with a group of fantastic students.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:16:20 GMT

Mr Earl met with some wonderful students this week for hot chocolate.

Cast Photos Released for The Wedding Singer

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 12:59:54 GMT

We are excited to show you the cast photos of 'The Wedding Singer'!

The Wedding Singer

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:09:58 GMT

Hellesdon High School is excited to present The Wedding Singer, a fun-filled musical packed with ’80s hits, humour, and heart.

Foodbank Christmas Collection 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:38:48 GMT

We are incredibly proud of our students, parents, carers and staff for the amazing generosity shown on the last day of term.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal x2!

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:07:09 GMT

Mr Earl held 2 Hot Chocolates with the Principal this week!

Christmas Concert 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:03:49 GMT

Our annual Christmas Concert was held on 11 December!

Snowball 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:55:09 GMT

On Thursday 18 December, we held the Snowball for years 7&8.

Year 8 Celebration Assembly

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:45:15 GMT

Last but absolutely not least was the year 8 Celebration Assembly.

Year 11 Celebration Assembly

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:22:04 GMT

It was fantastic to see so many parents at the year 11 Celebration Assembly!

Year 10 Celebration Assembly

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:46:08 GMT

It was wonderful to see so many parents at the Year 10 Celebration Assembly on Christmas Jumper Day!

Year 9 Celebration Assembly

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:10:00 GMT

It was wonderful to see so many parents and students at the Year 9 Celebration assembly.

Year 7 Celebration Assembly

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:04:29 GMT

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🎄 Non-Uniform Day – Friday 19th December 🎄

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:49:40 GMT

To mark the end of term, students are invited to enjoy a non-uniform day on Friday 19th December in exchange for a donation to the Norwich Foodbank.

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:48 GMT

Mr Earl met some fantastic students on 11 December for Hot Chocolate!

Chess Champion

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:27:43 GMT

HHS Chess Tournament 2025 had a fantastic turnout!

GCHQ National Language Competition

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:23:24 GMT

At the end of November, our Year 9 language classes tried their hand at language-based challenges as part of the @gchq National Language Competition, a virtual nationwide competition for 13–14 year olds across the UK.

HHS awarded School of Sanctuary Status!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:31:03 GMT

Hellesdon High School is proud to announce that we have been awarded School of Sanctuary status for the next three years.

BookBuzz for Year 7!

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:02:29 GMT

On 4th December, Year 7s were excited to receive their BookBuzz book!

One week until Christmas Jumper Day!

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:57:47 GMT

Christmas Jumper Day is 11th December 2025!

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:41:09 GMT

Today Mr Earl met with some wonderful students for Hot Chocolate where there was a very lively discussion about football!

Christmas Jumper Day 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:41:32 GMT

We're taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 December!

Hot Chocolate with the Principal

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:18:35 GMT

On 20th November Mr Earl met with some fantastic students for Hot Chocolate!

Dragon's Den Success!

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:41:45 GMT

On 10th November Year 8 History students were involved in the Dragons' Den final.