At Hamilton, our main aim is to develop a pupil’s ability in mathematics to the fullest by providing a wide range of mathematical experiences and resources to make it interesting and easy so that each pupil becomes confident in the subject and achieves at the highest level of which they are ca...
Careers at Hamilton has taken a positive step forward this term with the first work experience placement since the Covid pandemic. Thanks to our colleagues at Education Business Partnership (EBP), our students are completing a week-long placement at a range of centres, in fields ranging from custome...
Through the kindness of local accountancy firm, James Cowper Kreston, some of our Year 11 students have had the opportunity to attend weekly coaching sessions at Wokingham Waterside Centre, learning skills in paddling and working toward their instructor qualification in kayaking and canoeing.
It...
This week is Anti-Bullying Week. We marked the week with a number of inputs with the students, as well as an opportunity to wear Odd Socks on Wednesday 15 November. Odd Socks Day, promoted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, provided us with an opportunity to have fun, be our unique selves, and...
One tutor group each half term spends a session each week with Boxin2Shape. Boxin2Shape provide a challenging and fun workout with the students, suitable to each of their individual levels. Not only does this provide physical exercise for the students and awareness of incorporating exercise in to a...
Twice a week, Polly the dog comes to visit with Louise. Polly and Louise are from Canine Assisted Learning and they come to spend time with our students on a one-to-one basis as a part of our offer to all students here at Hamilton. Polly loves being stroked and talked to or watching as our students...
We have had another productive Student Voice meeting this quarter. It was lovely to welcome some of the new Year 7's to the discussion this time.
We started by reflecting on how the school year has started, then followed with Tutor Group suggestions brought by the students attending, in...
This academic year, we are excited to announce the addition of The Hamilton Library. Our newest asset is stocked with a broad variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, from Enid Blyton to David Walliams and beyond – we even have a collection from the ‘Dog Man’ series. Additionally...
Please note that school is closed to all students between 21-29 October for Half Term, and on 30 October for an Inset Day. School re-opens to all students on Tuesday 31 October.
Some of our new Year 7 students had the fantastic idea of holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
In the week beforehand, they designed some beautifully eye-catching posters and distributed these through the school to staff and students, and then spent...
October is Black History Month. Here at Hamilton School we are planning to celebrate throughout the month with a variety of activities. This year's theme is Celebrating our Sisters, Saluting our Sisters, and Honouring Matriarchs of Movements.
For more details, please visit the Black...