Hunterhouse College

Hunterhouse College has a caring and welcoming environment with excellent pastoral support which also provides you with the highest standard of education. Value for the individual is central to school life and is demonstrated through the school’s aims of commitment, opportunity, respect and excellence.

As Sixth Formers, we have witnessed the continued updating of the school facilities. A number of these, such as the opening of our learning and resource centre, refurbished careers department, video conferencing suite and upgrading of ICT provision have had a direct impact on our learning.

We would encourage any new student to get involved in the wide range of school activities and trips on offer. These give you valuable experiences, are really enjoyable and help you to make new friends that you will start your new adventure with. These friendships will grow and last a lifetime. There will definitely be something which suits your interests.

Hunterhouse College, like all schools, is defined in part by its history and tradition and these shared values will always continue to shape the way in which we work. However, we are also outward-facing and forward-looking in our approach. The curriculum and the learning experiences of our pupils within the classroom are continually reviewed to ensure that the needs of every girl are fully met.

We are also very aware of our place and responsibilities within the wider community. Through links with, for example, the business community, charity organisations, other schools and the Higher and Further Education sectors, ideas and expertise are drawn into the school. Furthermore our own pupils are involved in a range of activities and initiatives which enrich and improve the lives of others.

We are all extremely proud of the work which we are doing at Hunterhouse College and it is my pleasure to share some of it with you. Whilst our website outlines the key aspects of how the school operates, We would encourage parents to come to the College either on our Open Evening/Morning or by arranging a visit through the school office. The pupils are our best advertisement and by experiencing the school first-hand We are sure that you will see why this is such a wonderful place to learn and work.

The House System at Hunterhouse College provides students in all year groups with the opportunity to develop their confidence, resilience and teamwork skills. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities in order to gain points for their House. This includes competitions in Sport, Art, Music, Drama, HE and other activities such as the Christmas Quiz. Staff are also allocated to a House. They compete to win points and raise money for charity. These events include dancing, baking, netball and photography competitions. The wide range of House competitions run through the course of the year helps to enhance the community spirit and collaboration of all students and staff at Hunterhouse College.

Hunterhouse College strives to enable every girl to reach the highest academic and personal distinction of which she is capable.Hunterhouse College aims, in cooperation with parents*, to stimulate, challenge and encourage self-discipline, organised study and enthusiasm for work and recreation. The College aims to provide an enriching whole school experience and to actively involve its girls in the learning processes within four broad areas – the academic, the personal, the social and the vocational.The school council is a group of students who are elected to represent the views of all pupils and to improve their school.They aim:

• To unite the school as one community, lessening the divisions between each year group.
• To bring about improvements to our school community in order to advance the potential of our school.
• To provide a forum where all pupils have the opportunity to express an opinion and know that it will be taken into account.
• To provide an effective link between pupils and staff.