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# Channing School

An independent school

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- [Channing’s Class of 2026 Enjoy Stellar A Level Success!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/13/channings-class-of-2026-girls-enjoy-stellar-a-level-success/) - Channing students are celebrating an outstanding set of A level results this summer, with 90.9% of grades awarded at A*-B, 62.4% at A*-A and 22.3% at A*. Over half of the subjects achieved a full set of results at A*-B grade, while over a third of our students achieved all A*-A grades. One fifth of
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Philosophy](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/12/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-philosophy/) - This year, we have continued to champion philosophical enquiry as an essential tool for personal growth and lifelong learning. Our mission at Channing Junior School is to develop a culture of ambitious and inspirational teaching, empowering our pupils to become critical, independent thinkers. This high-quality environment shines through in lessons, our vibrant daily conversations and
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Psychology](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/11/2025-2026-highlights-psychology/) - This academic year has been another outstanding one for Psychology at Channing, characterised by intellectual curiosity, academic ambition and a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the human mind. Our students have embraced academic challenge at every opportunity, engaging with contemporary psychological research that reaches well beyond the A Level specification. From cutting-edge neuroscience to behavioural economics,
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Politics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/10/2025-2026-highlights-politics/) - It has been an absolute whirlwind of a year in the Politics Department. Against a backdrop of non-stop political drama in both the UK and the US, our classrooms have been alive with fierce debate, sharp analysis and the occasional collective sigh at the breaking news alerts on our phones. But the real story of
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Music](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/07/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-music/) - Making Music at Channing Junior School: A Year of Doing At the heart of our Junior School Music Department sits a simple but powerful belief: you learn music by doing music. Listening carefully, staying focused and noticing details. These are musical skills, but they are also life skills, and we build them every day, across
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Music](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/06/2025-2026-highlights-music/) - Music has once again been at the heart of life at Channing this year, bringing students together through a vibrant programme of concerts, tours, masterclasses and performances. Whether on stage, in rehearsal or performing abroad, students have continued to challenge themselves, support one another and share in the joy of making music, creating memorable experiences
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Modern Foreign Languages and Inclusion](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/05/2025-2026-highlights-modern-foreign-languages-and-inclusion/) - At our school, we are proud to offer a rich and engaging Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum in both Spanish and French. Our aim is to foster a love of languages from an early age, while also promoting cultural awareness, confidence in communication and a strong sense of inclusion across all year groups. Spanish Curriculum
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Modern Foreign Languages](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/04/2025-2026-highlights-modern-foreign-languages/) - It has been another successful and exciting year for Modern Languages at Channing, with excellent results across French, German and Spanish, inspiring enrichment activities and a raft of memorable trips. Once again, all students in Year 10 and above have benefited from specialist speaking support from our Modern Languages Assistants, Ms Schweizer (French), Ms Peters
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Maths](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/08/03/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-maths/) - Bringing Maths to Life in the Junior School It has been an action-packed year for Mathematics in the Junior School! While last year we explored numbers through the lens of storytelling during Maths Week, this year we turned our attention to a skill that impacts every aspect of our lives: financial literacy. The school was
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Mathematics and STEM](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/31/2025-2026-highlights-mathematics-and-stem/) - It has been another busy and rewarding year for the Mathematics Department, with new colleagues, exciting STEM opportunities and a wide range of competitions, lectures and enrichment activities. We were delighted to welcome Miss Dias (who joined the previous year), Mrs Berry, who has also taken on the role of STEM Coordinator, Mr Raschke and
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School History](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/30/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-history/) - From the bustling streets of Victorian London to the ancient courts of Anglo-Saxon kings, this past year has been an unforgettable journey through time, culture and imagination. Here is a look back at the incredible adventures, performances and discoveries that brought learning to life across Channing Junior School. We kicked off the Autumn Term in
- [2025 -2026 Highlights: History](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/29/2025-2026-highlights-history/) - From the battlefields of Flanders to the Tudor court, from Cold War debate to global conflict, this has been a year in which Channing historians have embraced every opportunity to encounter the past in new and challenging ways. That spirit of enquiry has been exemplified by our examination cohorts. Congratulations to our 20 Year 13
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Geography](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/28/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-geography/) - A World of Discovery: Geography in the Junior School This year in the Junior School, our budding geographers have been on a journey of discovery – exploring new places, both near and far, and developing a real curiosity about the world around them. Across the school, the girls have enjoyed a wide range of geography-based
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Geography](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/27/2025-2026-highlights-geography/) - Geography As another vibrant academic year draws to a close, it is a pleasure to reflect on what has been a truly fantastic year for the Channing Geography Department. Our students have shown incredible curiosity and enthusiasm, tackling complex global issues while engaging deeply with the world around them. None of this success would have
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School English](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/24/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-english/) - Our girls demonstrated excellent progress in English this academic year. In Reception, they built vital confidence in early phonics and independent writing. They engaged thoroughly with the adventures of Supertato, which stimulated their creative storytelling and allowed them to practise active sounding-out skills through writing “Wanted” posters. Enthusiasm for writing has also blossomed in Year
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: English](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/23/2025-2026-highlights-english/) - It has been a year of rich exploration, deep reflection and creative risk-taking within the English Department. From nuanced academic inquiry and formal debating to the quiet dedication of our writing workshops and theatrical excursions, students across all key stages have engaged thoughtfully with the power of language. Guided by curiosity and a willingness to
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Economics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/22/2025-2026-highlights-economics/) - It has been an exciting and rewarding year for Economics at Channing, with a strong focus on expanding students' understanding of the subject beyond the curriculum. A key priority has been to increase the visibility of women in Economics and widen opportunities for students, helping them appreciate the breadth of pathways available and the impact
- [2025 -2026 Highlights: Junior School Drama](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/21/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-drama/) - 2025–2026 has been a vibrant and imaginative year for Drama in the Junior School. Pupils from Reception to Year 6 have developed performance skills, confidence and creativity through engaging lessons, group activities and a wide range of performance opportunities. Reception pupils delighted audiences with their festive production of The Snowman. This heartwarming adaptation involved every
- [Arts Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/07/arts-week/) - This week, Channing has been hooked on the murder mystery genre. Lit Soc and Y8 Literary Officers launched the week with a whole-school assembly in which they debated who is the Queen of Crime – the legendary crime writer Agatha Christie or the rising star of young-adult fiction, Holly Jackson. Team Agatha Christie argued that
- [2025 - 2025 Highlights: Drama and Theatre Studies](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/20/2025-2025-highlights-drama-and-theatre-studies/) - This year has been one of the most exciting and ambitious yet for the Drama Department. With strong A Level numbers and our largest-ever GCSE cohort, including three thriving Year 10 classes, Drama continues to go from strength to strength across the school. Key Stages 4 and 5 embraced bold and innovative theatre-making throughout the
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Computing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/17/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-computing/) - It has been an incredibly busy and productive year in Junior School Computing lessons. From our youngest learners discovering the fundamentals of technology to our oldest students building complex websites and digital tools, the classrooms have been buzzing with curiosity and innovation. Guided by a curriculum that carefully balances computer science, information technology and digital
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Computing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/16/2025-2026-highlights-computing/) - There have been plenty of exciting activities both inside and beyond the curriculum in Computing this year, giving pupils opportunities to develop their programming, problem-solving and computational thinking skills through competitions, workshops and hands-on projects. Disneyland Paris STEM Trip Students in Years 9, 10 and 12 enjoyed a memorable trip to Disneyland Paris, combining the
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Classics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/15/2025-2026-highlights-classics/) - The Classics Department has had another exciting year, with a wide range of trips and a rich programme of clubs and societies offered both to our own students and to partner schools. Classics Society has continued to flourish this year, with more and more discussions led by students themselves. The year started strongly, with Siana
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Art & DT](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/14/2025-2026-highlights-junior-school-art-dt/) - It has been another vibrant and imaginative year in the Junior School’s Art and Design Technology department, where pupils have embraced new challenges, explored diverse artistic influences and developed an impressive range of creative and technical skills. From the first week of term, the classroom has been alive with colour, invention and enthusiasm. Throughout the
- [2025 - 2026 Highlights: Art](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/13/2025-2026-highlights-art/) - Art at Channing extends far beyond the studio walls. Throughout the year, students have explored world-class galleries and museums, encountered inspiring artists and ideas, celebrated success in prestigious exhibitions and, ultimately, showcased their own work in the department's annual GCSE and A Level exhibition. Each visit offered fresh perspectives and creative inspiration, encouraging students to
- [A Parent's Guide to A Levels](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/03/a-parents-guide-to-a-levels/) - A Levels are one of the most significant academic milestones in a young person’s life, and for parents they can feel just as intense. Subjects to choose, universities to consider, revision timetables to support, and a results day that arrives faster than anyone expects. This guide explains how A Levels work, what to expect at
- [Year 12 History Journal - Global Conflicts, Summer 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/01/year-12-history-journal-global-conflicts-summer-2026/) - Year 12 historians examine conflict through a global lens Channing’s history department is delighted to publish the Year 12 History Journal for Summer 2026, a thoughtful and ambitious collection of independent scholarship inspired by this year’s history conference theme, Global Conflicts. The journal gives Year 12 students the opportunity to investigate challenging historical questions in
- [Year 9 History Journal - Global Conflicts, Summer 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/01/year-9-history-journal/) - Year 9 historians explore global conflict in new journal Channing’s History Department is delighted to publish its first Year 9 History Journal, an impressive collection of independent research inspired by this year’s History conference theme, Global Conflicts. Following talks from distinguished historians and commentators, including Professor Richard Overy and Tim Marshall, a group of Year
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Tuesday 30 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/30/miss-hamalis-bulletin-tuesday-30-june-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Laughter, Legacies, and Long Goodbyes: A Look Back at an Unforgettable Channing Reunion!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/30/laughter-legacies-and-long-goodbyes-a-look-back-at-an-unforgettable-channing-reunion/) - They say time flies, but last week at Channing, it felt like it stood still in the best possible way. We welcomed back a spectacular crowd of alumnae and former staff for our annual reunion, and to say it was a success would be an understatement. The energy in the room was electric from the
- [A Parent’s Guide to the 11+ in London](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/30/a-parents-guide-to-the-11-in-london/) - If you are reading this, your daughter is most likely in Year 5, and the conversation about senior schools is beginning to feel real. The 11+ in London is one of the most competitive entry points in UK education, but with the right information and the right approach at home, it doesn’t need to be
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 22 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/22/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-22-june-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 15 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/15/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-15-june-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 8 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/08/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-8-june-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Chatting with Channing: Asti Wagner on confidence, creativity and building Invyted](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/03/chatting-with-channing-asti-wagner-on-confidence-creativity-and-building-invyted/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we are joined by Channing alumna Asti Wagner, founder of Invyted, for an inspiring conversation about confidence, creativity and taking a different path after school. Asti reflects warmly on her time at Channing, describing it as a place where she “came out
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 1 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/06/01/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-1-june-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 18 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/18/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-18-may-2026-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Sixth Form Concert -  Tuesday 5th May ‘26](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/14/sixth-form-concert-tuesday-5th-may-26/) - https://vimeo.com/1191838248?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci On Tuesday 5th May, our 6th form students treated us to an evening of glorious music with a mixture of vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. Traditionally, this concert is informally billed as a ‘music farewell’ for our Yr13s, as it is their last opportunity to perform on the AC stage before their A-level
- [Chatting with Channing: Art Department Exhibition Roundtable](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/13/chatting-with-channing-art-department-exhibition-roundtable/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Channing School’s Art Department is stepping out from behind the classroom door and into the gallery with a vibrant new exhibition celebrating the creative practices of its teaching staff. Running from 19–24 May, 1pm–5pm, at Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX, the exhibition brings together work by
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 11 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/11/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-11-may-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [do what no other can do - Channing Art Department Exhibition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/06/do-what-no-other-can-do-channing-art-department-exhibition/) - “…do what no other can exactly do.” William Ellery Channing An Exhibition of work by the teaching staff of Channing Art Department Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High Street N6 5JXTuesday 19th - Sunday 24th May 1 - 5pm We are presenting an exhibition to celebrate Channing’s Art & Design colleagues’ creativity and individual practice in
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Tuesday 5 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/05/05/miss-hamalis-bulletin-tuesday-5-may-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Neuro Narratives – Issue 4, Channing Psychology Department Magazine](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/30/neuro-narratives-issue-4-channing-psychology-department-magazine/) - Channing School is pleased to share the fourth edition of Neuro Narratives, the psychology magazine written and produced entirely by our A Level students. Building on the success of previous issues, this edition offers a thoughtful and engaging exploration of key psychological ideas, grounded in both research and real-world relevance. As highlighted in the welcome
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 27 April 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/27/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-27-april-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [A Celebration Across Generations: Head Girls Tea](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/27/a-celebration-across-generations-head-girls-tea/) - Some occasions feel special from the very outset, and our recent Head Girls’ Tea at Channing School was certainly one of them. On a bright spring afternoon, we hosted a truly unique gathering, inviting every Head Girl from 1945 onwards. More than 30 women joined us, representing decades of leadership from the 1960s to the
- [Chatting with Channing - Tim Marshall, renowned British journalist](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/23/chatting-with-channing-tim-marshall-renowned-british-journalist/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts The latest episode of Chatting with Channing brings listeners an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with renowned journalist and author Tim Marshall, expertly led by Year 12 students Imogen and Stevie. In a discussion that moves from personal experience to global analysis, this episode offers a fascinating window into the forces
- [Neuro Narratives - Issue 3, Channing Psychology Department Magazine](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/21/neuro-narratives-issue-3-channing-psychology-department-magazine/) - Channing School is proud to celebrate the release of the third edition of Neuro Narratives, a magazine entirely written and produced by our A Level psychology students. This latest issue showcases an impressive range of student-led research and insight, highlighting both creativity and academic curiosity. What makes Neuro Narratives particularly special is its authenticity. As
- [Why Belonging Matters: A Cornerstone of Life at Channing Junior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/21/why-belonging-matters-a-cornerstone-of-life-at-channing-junior-school/) - At Channing Junior School, a strong sense of belonging is not something that happens by chance. It is something we intentionally and thoughtfully nurture every single day. From the moment the girls arrive in the morning to the many interactions that shape their day, there is a shared understanding that every child should feel seen,
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 20 April 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/20/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-20-april-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Channing Jazz Evening - Wednesday 25th March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/16/channing-jazz-evening-wednesday-25th-march-2026/) - https://vimeo.com/1177614148?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci The end of last term was marked in style with the 17th Jazz Channing Evening—an unforgettable celebration of live music held in the ever-vibrant Arundel Centre Jazz Club. The evening sparkled from start to finish, expertly led by Mr Theo Travis and his outstanding professional quartet, featuring the brilliant Alan Brown on drums, the
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Wednesday 15 April 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/15/miss-hamalis-bulletin-wednesday-15-april-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Springboard Careers Day and Fair](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/04/07/springboard-careers-day-and-fair/) - Springboard Day On 19 March, Channing hosted a Springboard Day and Fair, an event designed to give students a comprehensive insight into life after school, which was also attended by several visiting schools. During the morning, we were informed about what university is really like, the benefits of getting a degree, and tips for student
- [Spring Term concert review - Thursday 19th March 2026, St Joseph’s Church](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/26/spring-term-concert-review-thursday-19th-march-2026-st-josephs-church/) - https://vimeo.com/1176885208?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci On Thursday 19th March, our symphony orchestras and soloists, senior strings and large choirs delivered a superb musical extravaganza as part of our Spring Term 2026 concert series. The concert took place in the grand setting of St Joseph’s Church, an ideal venue with its superb acoustics and ample space to welcome our audience
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 23 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/23/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-23-march-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Chamber Music Evening, Thursday 12th March ‘26](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/19/chamber-music-evening-thursday-12th-march-26/) - On Thursday 12th March, the annual Chamber Music Evening event took place at Arundel Centre. Over ten instrumental ensembles and a choir of various sizes and instruments performed a wonderful array of repertoire ranging from Baroque music to late contemporary and folk. The Brass Consort kicked off the evening with an exuberant Monteverdi fanfare -
- [A-Level Music Students recital, St Michael's Church Highgate, Saturday 14th March ‘26](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/19/a-level-music-students-recital-st-michaels-church-highgate-saturday-14th-march-26/) - (reviewed by CKO) On Saturday 14th March, we had the pleasure of listening to our A-level Music students giving a solo recital as part of St Michael’s Church, Highgate, Saturdays at Six concert series. The recital started off with Eve C. performing on the double bass and voice. First, she played B.Kelly’s Ariel from his
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 16 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/16/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-16-march-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Digital Technology & AI at Channing: A Modern Education, Responsibly Delivered](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/13/digital-technology-ai-at-channing-a-modern-education-responsibly-delivered/) - At Channing, we believe that excellent teaching comes first, and technology should enhance it, never replace it. Our approach to digital learning is deliberately curriculum-led and evidence-based, ensuring every tool we introduce genuinely supports our pupils and staff in achieving their goals. From interactive online environments to age-appropriate devices like iPads and Chromebooks, every piece
- [Chatting with Channing - Professor Tali Sharot, professor of cognitive neuroscience with Bella and Emily](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/11/chatting-with-channing-professor-tali-sharot-professor-of-cognitive-neuroscience-with-bella-and-emily/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts What makes us optimistic about the future—even when the evidence might suggest otherwise? And how do our emotions shape the way we remember the past and make decisions about what lies ahead? In the latest episode of the Chatting with Channing podcast, psychology students Bella and Emily sit down with
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 9 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/09/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-9-march-2026-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 2 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/03/02/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-2-march-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Roving report from the Partnership Ambassadors](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/26/roving-report-from-the-partnership-ambassadors/) - Here at Channing, partnering with the schools around us is a key way through which we are involved with our community. Giving children the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people is invaluable, and our involvement of many different departments and students helps us to really integrate the idea of helping the community
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 23 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/23/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-23-february-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Nurturing a Love of Reading: Why Social Connection Matters](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/12/nurturing-a-love-of-reading-why-social-connection-matters/) - Reading for pleasure among young people is in decline, and the reasons may surprise you. Recent research suggests that the solution lies not in simply handing children more books, but in transforming reading from a solitary activity into a social experience. As part of the Open University's Key Stage 3 Reading School's Programme, we explored
- [Chatting with Channing - Life in the Sixth Form](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/06/chatting-with-channing-life-in-the-sixth-form/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In this episode, we speak to Maya, Sienna, Hana and Flora who are currently in our Sixth Form. We go through their whole time at Channing School, talking about what they have been involved in, what the Sixth Form is really like and how Sixth Form has prepared the pupils
- [Chatting with Channing - Behind the Scenes of the Catering Department](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/11/chatting-with-channing-behind-the-scenes-of-the-catering-department/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In this episode we’re getting into catering as we speak to two people. Judith Hibbert our school’s catering manager and she’s joined by Chris Stanley, an external consultant who’s been working with the school for a number of years. We’re going to hear what life looks like behind the scenes
- [Chatting with Channing - Speaking to School Alumna, Catherine Budgett-Meakin](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/29/chatting-with-channing-speaking-to-school-alumna-catherine-budgett-meakin/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In this episode we’re speaking to Catherine Budgett-Meakin, she left the school back in 1964 so life back then will have, in some ways, been very different to life in 2022/23. We find out some of her memories of life in school, what that’s like when they’re mixed with life
- [Chatting With Channing - Young Enterprise](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/09/chatting-with-channing-young-enterprise/) - In our latest episode we're talking to Anushka, Inès and Grace, all in Year 12 and heavily involved in the school’s Young Enterprise programme.
- [Chatting with Channing - Character Education with Miss Hamalis](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/05/25/chatting-with-channing-character-education-with-miss-hamalis/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In this episode, we talk to Miss Dina Hamalis, Head of the Junior School, about character education.
- [Chatting with Channing - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with our student DEI Officers](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/23/chatting-with-channing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-with-student-dei-officers/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Join us for an insightful episode where we sit down with Aliya and Bea, our students DEI officers.
- [Chatting with Channing - Technical and Creative Manager, Simon Gray](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/06/21/chatting-with-channing-technical-and-creative-manager-simon-gray/) - In our exciting new podcast episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Simon Gray, the Technical and Creative Manager at Channing.
- [Chatting with Channing - Celebrating Success in Junior Sports](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/17/chatting-with-channing-celebrating-success-in-junior-sports/) - Listen on:SpotifyApple PodcastsEmpowering Young Athletes: Miss Bolton on Junior Sport at Channing School
- [Chatting with Channing - Autism research with Professor Francesca Happé](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/14/chatting-with-channing-autism-research-with-professor-francesca-happe/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, Year 12 Psychology Leaders Bella and Emily sit down with one of the leading voices in autism research — Professor Francesca Happé. A trailblazer in cognitive neuroscience and developmental psychology, Professor Happé has dedicated her career to understanding how autistic people perceive
- [Chatting with Channing - Empowering Students with SEND: Strategies and Support](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/26/chatting-with-channing-empowering-students-with-send-strategies-and-support/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we sit down with Mrs Gardiner, Head of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Department at Channing School, for an inspiring conversation about how the school ensures every student can thrive. Mrs Gardiner shares the comprehensive ways her team supports pupils
- [Chatting with Channing - Languages, Paris and The Times: Channing Alumna Chiara Lewis](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/10/chatting-with-channing-languages-paris-and-the-times-channing-alumna-chiara-lewis/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, alumna Chiara Lewis (Class of 2021) returns to Highgate Hill to share how a love of languages and literature led her not only to Cambridge and a year abroad in Paris, but also to seeing her byline in The Times. Chiara, who
- [Chatting with Channing - Ms Nelson, Director of Sport](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/01/chatting-with-channing-ms-nelson-director-of-sport/) - In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we hear from Ms Nelson, Director of Sport at Channing School, whose passion for physical education and inclusivity is helping shape a vibrant and supportive sporting culture for all pupils.
- [Chatting with Channing - Ocean Science with Dr Russell Arnott](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/11/chatting-with-channing-ocean-science-with-dr-russell-arnott/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we are delighted to welcome Dr Russell Arnott, an ocean scientist, educator, and passionate advocate for science communication. Interviewed by our student leaders Lucia and Lara, this episode offers a fascinating insight into marine science, climate change, and the many different paths
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 9 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/09/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-9-february-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music Theatre Evening, Thursday 29th January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/06/music-theatre-evening-thursday-29th-january-2026/) - https://vimeo.com/1161759095 On Thursday 29 January, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Music Theatre themed evening concert at the Arundel Centre. This is always a highly anticipated event in our Spring Term music calendar, where our pupils in addition to their vocal performances have to ‘act the part’ dressed in appropriate attire using props
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 2 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/02/02/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-2-february-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Helping Children Thrive in the Learning Pit](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/28/helping-children-thrive-in-the-learning-pit/) - At Channing Junior School, we are always looking for meaningful ways to support the girls’ learning and personal development. This year, we launched an exciting new initiative centred around The Learning Pit, a powerful model created by educator James Nottingham. You may have heard your daughter mention “being in the pit” after a tricky lesson
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 26 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/26/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-26-january-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 19 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/19/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-19-january-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Year 10 Concert - Tuesday 13th January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/16/year-10-concert-2026/) - On Tuesday evening, sixteen talented musicians from the two GCSE Music sets took to the stage in the Arundel Centre for a wonderfully varied and enjoyable concert. Although a seasonal flu bug sadly prevented a few students from performing, those who were able to take part more than made up for it with an evening
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 12 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/12/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-12-january-2026/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Channing Head Girls on the 2025 GSA Heads Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/14/channing-head-girls-on-the-2025-gsa-heads-conference/) - This blog article is adapted from the Head Girls’ assembly delivered to students after the conference. We’d like to share some of the key ideas, conversations, and reflections that we brought back from the 2025 GSA Heads Conference. As Head Girls, it was a privilege to represent Channing and to think deeply about the issues
- [Chatting with Channing - In Conversation with Historian Dr Lisa Pine](https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/01/13/chatting-with-channing-students-conversation-with-historian-dr-lisa-pine/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, History Leaders Darcy and Winnie speak with Dr Lisa Pine, Fellow of the Institute of Historical Research and the Royal Historical Society, about her work on the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Dr Pine reflects on her career in academia,
- [STEM Christmas Lecture - Dr. Russell Arnott](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/10/stem-christmas-lecture-dr-russell-arnott/) - Last Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Dr. Russell Arnott, the marine biologist, to deliver the annual Channing Christmas STEM Lecture. He took us on a fascinating journey, exploring the incredible "superpowers" of sea creatures, from tiny plankton to the enormous blue whale. Dr. Arnott spent the entire afternoon meeting with different year groups to
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 8 December 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/08/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-8-december-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Fearless Females: Why All-Girls’ Education Empowers Every Learner](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/03/fearless-females-why-all-girls-education-empowers-every-learner/) - I had the privilege of attending the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) Annual Conference to support Mrs Hughes, our Headmistress, in her role as GSA President for this academic year. The theme, Fearless Females: Leadership that Lifts Girls Up, beautifully captured the spirit of the event. Over two inspiring days, we heard from an impressive range of
- [Hadestown](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/02/hadestown/) - The Arundel Centre was electric last week as five packed performances of Hadestown unfolded—an ambitious, exhilarating production brought to life through the remarkable efforts of its cast, crew, and creative team. Under the inspired direction of Miss Hill and the expert musical leadership of Mr Boxall, this staging delivered a level of polish and emotional
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 1 December 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/12/01/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-1-december-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 24 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/24/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-24-november-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Year 9 Partnership Reading at St. Joseph's](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/21/year-9-partnership-reading-at-st-josephs/) - Although we have only just started the reading partnership at St Joseph’s, we are both so grateful for the opportunity we have been given. At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, a small group of Year 9 pupils meet at reception and then walk over to the school. We are then met by the children, in Years
- [Royal Economics Society Annual Public Lecture 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/20/royal-economics-society-annual-public-lecture-2025/) - This week, thirty of our Economists had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the Royal Economic Society Annual Public Lecture 2025 at Loughborough University, accompanied by Mr Matjilla, Mrs Bhamra-Burgess, and Mrs Bannatyne. The day offered an inspiring blend of learning and exploration, beginning with a tour of Loughborough’s campus and talks on studying Economics at
- [Autumn Term Concert - Thursday 13th November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/20/autumn-term-concert-thursday-13th-november-2025/) - On Thursday 13th of November, our large ensembles, orchestras and choirs delivered a superb musical extravaganza as part of our Autumn Term 2025 concert series. The concert took place in the magnificent setting of St Joseph’s Church, which is an ideal venue with its superb acoustics and ample space to welcome our large audience and
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 17 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/17/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-17-november-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Partnerships Week: Spotlight on the Education Plus Alliance](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/13/partnerships-week-spotlight-on-the-education-plus-alliance/) - At Channing, Partnerships Week is a time to celebrate the vibrant network of collaborations that connect our school community with others across North London. One of our pillars for Social Impact is the building of the Education Plus Alliance — a collective initiative dedicated to creating academic and enrichment opportunities for young people who may
- [HNCP Hub](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/12/hncp-hub/) - HNCP HUB: Channing Sixth Formers, Active Day Camp and KS2 selected pupils from Brookfield and St. Joseph’s Primary Schools. Monday marked the exciting launch of our new Sixth Form mentoring programme. A group of our dedicated mentors made their way to the HNCP centre for their very first session supporting pupils from Brookfield Primary School
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 10 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/10/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-10-november-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Chatting with Channing - Hadestown Pre-show Podcast](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/06/chatting-with-channing-hadestown-pre-show-podcast/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we speak with Anna and Molly, two sixth-formers at Channing, about their experiences auditioning for and preparing to perform in the upcoming musical Hadestown. They share insights into their backgrounds, the audition process, and the challenge of balancing schoolwork with rehearsals. The
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 3 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/11/03/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-3-november-2025-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Languages Taster Day at Girton College, University of Cambridge](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/16/languages-taster-day-at-girton-college-university-of-cambridge/) - Three of our Year 11 linguists were selected by Girton College to visit the University of Cambridge this week for a fascinating Languages Taster Day where they were immersed in French, German, Spanish and Italian. Their reviews appear below: Mercredi dernier, nous sommes allées à Girton College, à Cambridge, pour découvrir l’expérience linguistique à l’université.
- [Embracing the Learning Pit](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/15/embracing-the-learning-pit/) - This term we have introduced the school community - staff, students and parents - to The Learning Pit, a concept that illustrates what learning truly feels like. We have been working on developing Fearless Learners for several years now at Channing and this is a really useful visual representation of what we mean when we
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 13 October 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/13/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-13-october-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Career Talks - Dr Joanna Redmond & Mr van der Sande](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/13/career-talks-dr-joanna-redmond-mr-van-der-sande/) - We have recently held two lunchtime careers talks open to all age groups. Last week parent Dr Joanna Redmond described her career and work in science and on Monday we heard from governor Mr Kees van der Sande about his work as an architect. The student careers leaders wrote these reports: We were delighted to
- [Languages Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/08/languages-week-2/) - The Lanyard Challenge The 2025 Languages Week commenced with a lanyard challenge. The aim was to find as many foreign words from teachers of all subjects. This engrossing challenge kept the students engaged all day long. It was a fun interactive challenge that included learning new words in different languages. It was interesting to learn
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 6 October 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/06/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-6-october-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Channing girls enjoy GCSE success!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/21/channing-girls-enjoy-gcse-success/) - Channing School is delighted to announce excellent GCSE results this year, with many students achieving an outstanding level of success.
- [Channing girls enjoy stellar A Level exam success!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/14/channing-girls-enjoy-stellar-a-level-exam-success/) - Channing students are celebrating an outstanding set of A level results this summer, with 95.1% of grades awarded at A*-B and 25.1% at A*.
- [Dr Cameron Roberts' Talk and Masterclass](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/10/03/dr-cameron-roberts-talk-and-masterclass/) - On Thursday 25th September, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr Cameron Roberts at Channing, who gave a very interesting talk and masterclass on optimising practice for musicians. With the help of Kezia C (sax), Amber J (piano), Elizabeth S (violin) and Anna R-B (trumpet) for the masterclass part of the talk, Dr Roberts gave
- [Languages Showcase](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/13/languages-showcase/) - On Wednesday 21 May, our very first Languages Showcase took place in the Arundel Centre.
- [Alumnae Summer Reunion 2025!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/18/alumnae-summer-reunion-2025/) - Disco balls, bubbles and delight, yes, those are my top take-aways from this event.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 13th June](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/19/music-at-lunchtime-friday-13th-june/) - Amelia Z (8AK) opened the concert with a poised and elegant rendition of One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story by Bernstein.
- [History Journal - Summer 2025, Empire](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/23/history-journal-summer-2025-empire/) - This year’s History Journal explores the theme of Empire through three exceptional student essays.
- [Why Choose Channing – Inspiring Fearless Learners in North London](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/25/why-choose-channing-inspiring-fearless-learners-in-north-london/) - As Headmistress of Channing School, it brings me immense joy when I am asked what makes our North London independent girls' school a truly unique and empowering environment for your daughter.
- [Enrichment Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/01/enrichment-week/) - While some pupils ventured out and about for Enrichment Week, others at Channing explored creativity through design, cookery and science.
- [Battersea Power Station: A Living Classroom for Channing Geographers](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/01/battersea-power-station-a-living-classroom-for-channing-geographers/) - At Channing School, we believe that learning should be inspiring, relevant and connected to the world around us.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 29 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/29/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-29-september-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Channing School Magazine 2024–25](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/25/channing-school-magazine-2024-25/) - We are proud to launch the 2024–25 edition of the Channing School Magazine – a vibrant and inspiring celebration of another exceptional year in our school community. This year’s magazine captures the full spirit of Channing life: from exhilarating Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and cutting-edge science projects to captivating drama productions, art exhibitions, and musical
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School English](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/18/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-english/) - This year has been a vibrant celebration of creativity, imagination and a deepening love of literature throughout the Junior School.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Geography](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/21/2024-2025-highlights-geography/) - We have had a really exciting year in the Geography Department.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Geography](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/22/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-geography/) - This year in the Junior School, our budding geographers have been on a journey of discovery - exploring new places, both near and far, and developing a real curiosity about the world around them.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: History](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/23/2024-2025-highlights-history/) - It has been a truly exceptional year for the Channing History Department
- [The Channing Start: Why Our North London Junior School Gives Girls the Best Start in Life](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/02/the-channing-start-why-our-north-london-junior-school-gives-girls-the-best-start-in-life/) - Discover why Channing Junior School in Highgate is one of the best prep schools for girls in North London. Learn about our 'Conabor' ethos and how we give every girl the best start in life.
- [Year 8 French Trip to Normandy 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/07/year-8-french-trip-to-normandy-2025/) - The Year 8 first language French pupils went to Criel-sur-Mer in Normandy during enrichment week and had a wonderful sunny time whilst being immersed in the language and culture.
- [2024–2025 Highlights: Art](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/07/2024-2025-highlights-art/) - The end-of-year exhibitions for GCSE and A Level students were once again a highlight of the school calendar.
- [2024–2025 Highlights: Junior School Art & DT](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/08/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-art-dt/) - It’s been an exciting year of creativity and innovation in the Junior School’s Art, Design & Technology department, where pupils have tackled a wide array of hands-on, imaginative projects.
- [2024 - 2025: highlights Junior School History](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/24/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-history/) - This year in History, our pupils have embarked on an exciting journey through time, developing a deeper understanding of different historical periods.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Mathematics and STEM](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/25/2024-2025-highlights-mathematics-and-stem/) - In the autumn term, we travelled to CERN in Geneva, where our group delved into the fascinating world of particle physics.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Maths](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/28/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-maths/) - Building on the success of last year’s Maths Through Stories competition, the Junior School celebrated the joy of numbers and problem-solving with a dedicated Maths Week based on this much-loved theme.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: MFL](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/29/2024-2025-highlights-mfl/) - Languages have thrived at Channing in 2025, a year in which we have innovated and extended what we do in the MFL Department.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: MFL & Inclusion](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/30/2024-2025-highlights-mfl-inclusion/) - At Channing, we believe that learning a new language opens doors to understanding different cultures and helps children become confident, curious, and inclusive global citizens
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Music](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/31/2024-2025-highlights-music/) - This year has been quite momentous for the Music School.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Music](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/01/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-music/) - Music is a vibrant and vital part of life in the Junior School; pupils are offered a rich and varied experience from their very first day.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Politics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/04/2024-2025-highlights-politics/) - Congratulations to the students who took part in the two Model United Nations (MUN) conferences we attended this year.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlight: Psychology](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/05/2024-2025-highlight-psychology/) - The Year 12 students have been a great group to teach. They quickly got to grips with the demands of studying A-levels and have strived to achieve highly in all areas of the course.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Religion, Philosophy & Ethics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/06/2024-2025-highlights-religion-philosophy-ethics/) - Students of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE) at Channing have engaged with some of life’s biggest questions in dynamic and creative ways throughout the year.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Philosophy](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/07/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-philosophy/) - Ever wondered what makes a true philosopher? According to Stephen Fry, patron of SAPERE (soon to be rebranded as ‘Thoughtful’), it’s not about having all the answers to life’s toughest questions—it’s about asking the right ones.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Religious Education](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/08/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-religious-education/) - This academic year, pupils across all year groups have explored the rich tapestry of world religions, celebrated diverse festivals, and developed a deeper appreciation for the beliefs and practices of others.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Science](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/11/2024-2025-highlights-science/) - It has been a busy and exciting year in the Science Department, with a wide range of trips, competitions and clubs enriching our students’ experiences beyond their day-to-day lessons.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Science](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/12/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-science/) - This year, the Junior School has been buzzing with curiosity as students dove deeper into the world of science by focusing on scientific skills.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Sports](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/13/2024-2025-highlights-sports/) - We’ve had a fantastic year of sport at Channing, marked by growth, opportunity and exciting developments across our programme.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Junior School Sports](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/18/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-sports/) - This academic year has been packed with energy, determination and team spirit, as pupils across the school have thrown themselves into a fantastic range of sporting opportunities.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Duke of Edinburgh's Award](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/19/2024-2025-highlights-duke-of-edinburghs-award/) - The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award encourages young people to explore meaningful ways to spend their free time and contribute to their communities.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Forest School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/20/2024-2025-highlights-forest-school/) - This year, Forest School has once again been a place of wonder, learning and growth for our Junior School pupils.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Extended Learning](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/22/2024-2025-highlights-extended-learning/) - Our Extended Learning programme focused on expanding the provision for Year 8 and Year 9 this year so that it is now embedded throughout the school.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Social Impact](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/26/2024-2025-highlights-social-impact/) - The Social Impact Department at Channing School has continued to grow in strength and purpose throughout the past academic year, fostering meaningful connections with local primary and secondary schools as well as with charities and the wider community.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Young Enterprise](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/27/2024-2025-highlights-young-enterprise/) - The Young Enterprise Company Programme (YE) remains one of the most valuable experiences available to students, offering them a unique chance to set up and run their own businesses.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Sustainability](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/08/28/2024-2025-highlights/) - This year, sustainability at Channing has been driven by a dedicated group of Eco Reps and Sustainability Officers who have worked hard to inspire positive change in school and beyond.
- [The Girls’ Schools Association Welcomes Lindsey Hughes as GSA President](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/03/the-girls-schools-association-welcomes-lindsey-hughes-as-gsa-president/) - Mrs Hughes begins her first term with a rallying call for courage, compassion, and bold leadership in girls’ education.
- [History & German Trip to Berlin](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/05/history-german-trip-to-berlin/) - On July 5, 2025, a group of 41 students and I were given the incredible opportunity to travel to Berlin, Germany, to explore the city while deepening our knowledge of History and German.
- [HNCP Summer Camp 2025 Report](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/11/hncp-summer-camp-2025-report/) - The HNCP Summer Camp 2025 brought together pupils from six North London partner schools for a vibrant and enriching week of fun, learning, and personal growth.
- [Channing School Launches Inaugural Social Impact Report](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/12/channing-school-launches-inaugural-social-impact-report/) - Channing School today announced the release of its first ever Social Impact Report, covering the academic years 2023-2025.
- [Why hard work is good for you](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/24/why-hard-work-is-good-for-you/) - In our fast-paced world, success is often portrayed as a glossy, instantaneous event. We see the final product, the polished performance, the triumphant result.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 22 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/22/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-22-september-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 15 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/15/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-15-september-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 8 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/08/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-8-september-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Tuesday 2 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/09/02/miss-hamalis-bulletin-tuesday-2-september-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: English](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/17/2024-2025-highlights-english/) - The English Department has been focusing on expanding the English enrichment programme. The year got off to a flying start with a Year 11 trip to Alexandra Palace on the first day back to see An Inspector Calls. The stagecraft was stunning: the drama played out in the confines of an Edwardian dining room which
- [2024 - 2025 Highlights: Economics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/16/2024-2025-highlights-economics/) - It’s been a bold and inspiring year in Economics, marked by fearless thinking, spirited debate and a commitment to pushing beyond the textbook. Our focus this year has been developing fearless economists: students who are not only able to grasp the theories but are also willing to question assumptions, explore new ideas, and think critically
- [2024-2025 Highlights: Junior School Drama](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/15/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-drama/) - 2024–2025 has been a vibrant and imaginative year for Drama in the Junior School. Pupils from Reception to Year 6 have developed performance skills, confidence and creativity through engaging lessons, group activities and three major stage productions. Reception pupils delighted audiences with their festive production of The Jolly Christmas Postman. This charming adaptation of the
- [2024-2025 Highlights: Drama, Theatre Studies and LAMDA](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/14/2024-2025-highlights-drama-theatre-studies-and-lamda/) - Seven is considered a lucky number in many religions and cultures, revered as a symbol of perfection or completeness. For our Year 13 Drama and Theatre Studies students, it’s a particularly significant number, as they have now completed seven years of secondary school education. Similarly to Year 13, I have now completed a full school
- [2024–2025 Highlights: Classics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/08/2024-2025-highlights-classics/) - The Classics Department has had another exciting year, with a wide range of trips both at home and abroad. We have also continued our rich programme of clubs and societies, offered both to our own students and to partner schools. Classics Society has thrived this year, with discussions led by students, teachers and guest speakers.
- [2024-2025 Highlights: Junior School Computing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/11/2024-2025-highlights-junior-school-computing/) - This year, Computing at the Junior School has continued to thrive, equipping pupils with essential digital skills while fostering a strong understanding of online safety. Through dedicated Computing lessons and the seamless integration of technology across the curriculum, pupils have engaged with a variety of virtual learning platforms, using them to share their work, receive
- [2024–2025 Highlights: Computing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/10/2024-2025-highlights-computing/) - There have been plenty of activities both inside and outside the syllabus in Computing this year. Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge Pupils from Years 7, 8, and 9 took part in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge this term. I am delighted to announce some exceptional results and achievements — 460,000 students participated this year! There were
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Tuesday 1 July 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/07/01/miss-hamalis-bulletin-tuesday-1-july-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 23 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/23/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-23-june-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 16 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/16/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-16-june-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music at lunchtime - Friday 6th June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/12/music-at-lunchtime-friday-6th-june-2025/) - After a week of miserable weather, the sun decided to shine today for a special Year 7 and 8 edition of Music at Lunchtime. The AC was packed- after a week of exams for Years 10 and 12, everyone took this lovely opportunity to relax and listen to some great music! First up was Lucia
- [Channing School and Highgate Newtown Community Partners (HNCP) celebrate Community Centre Opening](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/12/channing-school-and-highgate-newtown-community-partners-hncp-celebrate-community-centre-opening/) - Last month, a landmark moment took place in the heart of Highgate as the newly redeveloped Highgate Newtown Community Centre officially opened its doors. Among the invited guests and local dignitaries were students and staff from Channing. The occasion was a celebration of shared purpose, community service, and a partnership that continues to grow in
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 9 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/09/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-9-june-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 23rd May](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/04/music-at-lunchtime-friday-23rd-may/) - On the final day of the last half of term, we had a special Music Theatre edition of our lunchtime recital. Seven of our students, who had taken Music Theatre examinations earlier in the week, each performed one of their songs. Maya S opened the recital with a wonderful, character-filled performance of "If I Only
- [Channing School Receives Highest Inspection Grade Possible](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/05/channing-school-receives-highest-inspection-grade-possible/) - Channing School has published its latest ISI inspection report which shows that its educational quality has been given the highest grading possible once again.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 2 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/06/02/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-2-june-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [The Power of Oracy and Storytelling](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/23/the-power-of-oracy-and-storytelling/) - At a recent Year 2 assembly, the girls delivered a moving retelling of The Robot and the Bluebird—a heartfelt testament to the power of storytelling and the transformative role of oracy and drama in learning. This beautifully crafted retelling of David Lucas’s poignant tale blended narration, music and movement, allowing the girls to immerse themselves
- [Chatting with Channing - Alumnae, Maddy and Saskia Discuss Their Film: Type of Rain](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/22/chatting-with-channing-alumnae-maddy-and-saskia-discuss-their-film-type-of-rain/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we’re joined by two remarkable alumnae, Maddy Hookway and Saskia Steinberg, who return to the school as part of Rosie Peto Day — a celebration honouring their late friend and fellow student. In a heartfelt conversation, they reflect on their time at
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 19 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/19/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-19-may-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Spring Term Sports Round-Up: Triumphs, Teamwork & Trophies](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/16/spring-term-sports-round-up-triumphs-teamwork-trophies/) - Football U13 Sisters n Sport Cup v Notting Hill and Ealing On Friday 25 April the under 13 football team played Notting Hill and Ealing in the round of 16 of the sisters in sport competition. It was an excellent match and we came out of it successfully winning 1-0 thanks to Eva’s goal (possibly
- [Young Enterprise: Company Of The Year Competition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/16/young-enterprise-company-of-the-year-competition/) - At the YE Company Programme Competition first round at White & Case LLP offices on 24 April our teams, having worked hard on their company reports, impressed the judges with their answers at the interviews and having given super slick presentations of their company story to the audience, swept the board! TeeMotion were awarded the
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 9th May (Hamilton Special)](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/16/music-at-lunchtime-friday-9th-may-hamilton-special/) - https://vimeo.com/1084536510?share=copy Last Friday’s dazzling music at lunchtime brought us an incredible performance of the hit musical Hamilton. The concert began with a dramatic opening of the song Alexander Hamilton, sung by the cast of 7, taking us back in time to the 1700s with every emotion portrayed. The song ‘Schuyler sisters’ then introduced us to
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 12 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/12/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-12-may-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 2nd May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/06/music-at-lunchtime-friday-2nd-may-2025/) - Last Friday's sunny Music at Lunchtime brought us an equally sunny selection of tunes; from soulful pop to classic American folk, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy. The concert opened with a delicate piano piece, To a Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell, beautifully performed by Violet D from 8CC. The audience sat in
- [Sixth Form Concert -  Wednesday 30th April](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/08/sixth-form-concert-wednesday-30th-april/) - https://vimeo.com/1080514700?share=copy Wednesday, the 30th of April, was a special evening for our music department in the annual Sixth Form Concert. This was a chance for our tremendously talented sixth form students to perform—and our Year 13s’ final concert as Channing Students—and it’s fair to say they rose to and surpassed the occasion. We started with
- [A Whole-School Approach to Sustainability](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/07/a-whole-school-approach-to-sustainability/) - In February last year the BBC reported how we were nearing the +1.5C global warming limit much sooner than expected, and with news reports describing climate talks at COP29 as “not fit for purpose”, it is easy to feel disheartened about the present and future state of our planet. At Channing, one quote we keep returning to
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Tuesday 6 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/05/06/miss-hamalis-bulletin-tuesday-6-may-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 25th April 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/30/music-at-lunchtime-friday-25th-april-2025/) - This inaugural Summer edition of Music at Lunchtime also happens to be the last for many of our musical Year 11s (of which there are many!). Lucia K in 11HWo kicked off this special Year 11 vocal concert with The Water is Wide, which was sung with not only perfect musical clarity, but Lucia also
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 28 April 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/28/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-28-april-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Classics Trip to Greece](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/28/classics-trip-to-greece/) - Greece Trip - Day 1 Over the holidays, 32 keen classicists from Years 10-13, accompanied by the Classics Department, ventured to Greece for four nights. After a very early start, we arrived in Athens and headed straight for the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. We ate a delicious lunch of gyros and Greek salad
- [Higher Education & Life Beyond Channing - Springboard Day](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/28/higher-education-life-beyond-channing-springboard-day/) - On Thursday 28 March, Year 12 were fortunate to have annual Springboard Day: time dedicated to giving students valuable insights into future academic and career opportunities. The event was divided into two sections: a series of talks followed by a fair in the Sports Hall featuring a range of universities and employment sectors. Year 12s
- [Chatting with Channing: From Channing to the Royal Navy, a conversation with Anna Plant](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/28/chatting-with-channing-from-channing-to-the-royal-navy-a-conversation-with-anna-plant/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting With Channing, we’re joined by an inspiring alumna whose career has taken her from the classrooms of Channing to commanding roles in the Royal Navy. Lieutenant Commander Anna Plant, who left Channing in 2004, reflects on her time at school and the unconventional, winding
- [Channing Jazz Evening - 2nd April 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/25/channing-jazz-evening-2nd-april-2025/) - https://vimeo.com/1078350424?share=copy On the last night of the previous term, we celebrated the 17th annual Jazz Evening, an exceptional event masterfully led by our renowned jazz musician in residence, Mr Theo Travis. The evening was a delightful showcase of talent, opening with Mr Travis accompanied by our own brilliant Mr Alan Brown on drums, Ms Andrea
- [Social Impact Update](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/02/social-impact-update/) - It has been another busy term for our Social Impact team. In January, we welcomed Gabriel Felder into the department, who is coordinating our vital work, mainly with our local partnership primary and secondary schools. We also organised another edition of the popular Baking Session, this time recruiting from a very enthusiastic pool of Year
- [Choral and Orchestral Concert - Thursday 20th March - St Joseph’s Church](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/04/02/choral-and-orchestral-concert-thursday-20th-march-st-josephs-church/) - https://vimeo.com/1071404726?share=copy We had our second visit of the year to St Joseph’s Church for our annual Choral and Orchestral concert. This year, it was the turn of our Channing Community Choir—which included parents, friends, siblings, and staff—to sing alongside the Centemus Chorus and Conabor Choir in a performance of Fauré’s Requiem, accompanied by our own
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 31 March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/31/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-31-march-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Intellino Train Programming Powers STEM Learning](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/28/intellino-train-programming-powers-stem-learning/) - Year 6 and Year 7 Intellino Train Programming WorkshopYear 6 and Year 7 pupils had the opportunity to build their own train network. They wrote their programs in Scratch to move their individual trains and follow fixed routes. They also had to figure out the best use of colour sensors to alter the speed /direction
- [Junior and Senior School Cheerleading, Dance and Gymnastics Showcase](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/28/junior-and-senior-school-cheerleading-dance-and-gymnastics-showcase/) - On Tuesday, we hosted our first ever Junior and Senior School Cheerleading, Dance, and Gymnastics Showcase. It was truly beautiful to see our students perform in their various pieces, showcasing their dedication and talent. We opened the show with our vibrant Key Stage 3 Eagles Cheerleading Squad, setting the tone for an exciting evening. Our
- [Wellbeing Week 2025 - A Sense of Community](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/28/wellbeing-week-2025-a-sense-of-community/) - This year's Wellbeing Week began with a fantastic parents’ webinar provided by Tina Lond-Caulk, the Nutrition Guru. Her presentation placed the importance of diet at the centre of our wellbeing, with many tips on how to improve sleep, manage anxiety and improve low moods - all connected to the food we eat. I was pleased
- [Channing School Magazine 2023-24](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/25/channing-school-magazine-2023-24/) - Our latest magazine, a vibrant celebration of the creativity, achievements, and experiences that define our community. The 2023-24 issue captures the essence of our school spirit, showcasing a year filled with remarkable endeavours both within and beyond the classroom. From academic triumphs to artistic brilliance, our magazine highlights the diverse talents and relentless enthusiasm of
- [Exploring Empireland: Sathnam Sanghera Discusses Britain's Imperial Legacy at Channing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/26/exploring-empireland-sathnam-sanghera-discusses-britains-imperial-legacy-at-channing/) - On the evening of 19 March, the History Department hosted an engaging conversation between Ms Devine and acclaimed journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera at the Arundel Centre. The discussion centered on Sanghera's work, Empireland, which examines the enduring impact of British imperialism on contemporary society. Sanghera, known for his insightful exploration of Britain's imperial past,
- [Chatting with Channing - Jade Francis Talks Alumnae Engagement and Channing Treasures](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/26/chatting-with-channing-jade-francis-talks/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we speak with Jade Francis, the dedicated Alumnae Engagement and Archive Manager at Channing School. Jade shares insights into how she nurtures connections with alumnae through unique networking events, reunions, and the innovative Channing Connect platform. Discover how Jade, whose background in
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 24 March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/24/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-24-march-2025-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Channing School Celebrates Double Victory at Schools Story Awards](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/20/channing-school-celebrates-double-victory-at-schools-story-awards/) - We are proud to report that we won two awards in Interactive Schools' international Schools Story Awards. We received the Best Use of Audio award for our podcast series 'Chatting with Channing', specifically for our episode featuring Channing Governor and Unitarian Minister Reverend Daniel Costley, where we explored Unitarianism. We also won for Best Use
- [Yondr - Disconnecting to Reconnect](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/20/yondr-disconnecting-to-reconnect/) - Commuting through London is an interesting experience; I wear noise-canceling headphones and read a book. A physical book. I have nothing against e-readers at all, in fact I own one myself, but I like to have something physical in my hand in the early mornings when London wakes up or in the afternoons after a
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 14th March](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/19/music-at-lunchtime-friday-14th-march/) - Today’s lunchtime concert, after a brief pause last week, was a refreshing reminder of the fabulous musical talent in this school. First up was the Guitar Ensemble, featuring Nadia Z (11DK), Suki D (8LV), and Violet D (8CC), playing ‘Let Her Go’ by Passenger. Such an emotional piece often requires the tender timbre of a
- [Channing Chamber Music Evening - Thursday 13th March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/19/channing-chamber-music-evening-thursday-13th-march-2025/) - https://vimeo.com/1066980323 Last Thursday hailed the return of Channing’s Chamber Music Evening, a wonderful showcase of the school’s smaller ensembles across all age groups. We got off to a superb start with the solemn, ringing opening chords from Purcell’s Funeral Music for Queen Mary, played by the Brass and Drum Consort. The unified brass sound of
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 17 March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/17/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-17-march-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Year 12 Politics Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/14/year-12-politics-conference/) - The Year 12 Politics students spent a riveting day on 10 March at a Politics conference in central London. Entitled ‘The state of the state’, the conference heard from a variety of speakers from across the political spectrum, who talked about a range of issues, such as UK-US relations, reform of the House of Lords,
- [Arts Week and Careers in Theatre Talk](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/14/arts-week-and-careers-in-theatre-talk/) - Last Wednesday we had a wonderful ‘in conversation’ event in the Arundel Centre. Ms Hill, our Director of Drama, facilitated a discussion between Carrie Cracknell, a renowned theatre director, and Hannah Shlenker, a Channing alumna and early career set designer. The topics ranged from the influence of AI in the creative fields, through what a
- [Young Enterprise News: TeeMotion & Charms & Co](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/13/young-enterprise-news-teemotion-charms-co/) - Our two thriving Young Enterprise teams are having a busy and productive time as they work hard to maximise their profits. The term kicked off with a successful day at the Spitalfields Market for the YE Trade Fair on the 25th February, where both teams had their first opportunity to experience the challenges of selling
- [A Level Music Recitals at St Michael’s](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/12/a-level-music-recitals-at-st-michaels/) - Our five Music A Level students had the wonderful opportunity to perform their A Level recital programmes in full at the St Michael’s ‘Saturdays at Six’ series of concerts last weekend. First to perform was Hannah D, who played two pieces on the piano: a sonata by Haydn, which was played with a great sense
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 10 March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/10/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-10-march-2025-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Trip to see ‘Hamlet’ in Shakespeare’s birthplace](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/10/trip-to-see-hamlet-in-shakespeares-birthplace/) - By Eve C On Thursday the 6th of March, the year 12 and 13 A Level English students (and a select group of enthusiastic Year 10s) journeyed to Stratford-Upon-Avon for a production of ‘Hamlet’, put on by the Royal Shakespeare company and featuring Luke Thallon as Hamlet and Jared Harris as Claudius. After a quick
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 28th February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/05/music-at-lunchtime-friday-28th-february-2025/) - The inaugural lunchtime concert of this half-term began with a serene flute duet of Sicilienne by Fauré, performed by Catrin C (13PS) and Elene K (9GHa). Setting the tone for a Fauré-centered rest of term (if you know, you know), it was a truly beautiful performance, with both the dialogue between the flutes and the
- [The Power of Perseverance](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/05/the-power-of-perseverance/) - At Channing Junior School, we are committed to nurturing not only academic excellence but also the character and mindset that will serve the girls throughout their lives. One of the most valuable traits we can instill in them is perseverance – the ability to keep going despite challenges, setbacks, or difficulties. As part of our
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 3 March 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/03/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-3-march-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Atlanta, Alabama, and New Orleans: Civil Rights Trip](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/03/03/atlanta-alabama-and-new-orleans-civil-rights-trip/) - This half-term, Year 12 and 13 History and Politics students embarked on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the American Civil Rights movement. The trip, spanning several states, took them from Atlanta, Georgia, to Montgomery and Birmingham in Alabama, and finally to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was a powerful and eye-opening experience, blending deep
- [Joyce Efia Harmer Talk and Creative Writing Workshop](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/27/joyce-efia-harmer-talk-and-creative-writing-workshop/) - On Wednesday 26th February, the author Joyce Efia Harmer talked to Years 10 and 11 in their assembly about her debut novel How Far We’ve Come. Elika in 11DK has written about the talk here: On Wednesday, Year 10 and 11 were lucky enough to hear from debut author Joyce Efia Harmer about her book
- [Visit from Author Tanya Landman: Crafting Thrillers, Gothic Tales, and Historical Truths](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/27/visit-from-author-tanya-landman-crafting-thrillers-gothic-tales-and-historical-truths/) - On Friday, 14th February, the author Tanya Landman spoke to Year 9 about her books and career. Tanya is the author of over forty books for children and young adults, including murder mysteries, historical fiction, and retellings of Gothic literature. In her talk, she spoke about her historical thrillers for young adults: Apache, Buffalo Soldier,
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 14th February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/27/music-at-lunchtime-friday-14th-february-2025/) - This week's lunchtime concert also happened to coincide with Valentine’s Day, and a love for all genres of music was certainly in the air. The ‘Wock Band,’ a very talented group of Year 8 students, played Seven Nation Army. Anoushka C shredded the lead guitar, which was doubling as a bass, while Edie C smashed
- [Music Theatre Evening – Thursday 13th February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/27/music-theatre-evening-thursday-13th-february-2025/) - https://vimeo.com/1056803265 On the Thursday before half-term, eight of our talented Music Theatre examination candidates took to the stage at the Arundel Centre for a wonderful evening of musical performances. The event showcased a variety of songs from beloved musicals, highlighting the students' vocal prowess, acting skills, and stage presence. The evening opened with an energetic
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 24 February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/24/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-24-february-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Careers in Sport Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/14/careers-in-sport-week/) - This week, the Careers and PE Departments collaborated to showcase Careers in Sport. Each year group attended a talk by an external speaker who shared insights about their careers in sport, what inspired them to choose that path, and their journey to achieving it. Here is some of the feedback from the talks by some
- [Theatre Design Workshops](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/14/theatre-design-workshops/) - This week, students have taken on a variety of creative roles behind the scenes in the theatre, both during the KS3 production rehearsals and in a series of extracurricular Theatre Design workshops. The backstage team of Daisy Pulls it Off have been hard at work as wardrobe supervisors and scenic artists, skillfully conducting costume fittings
- [Chatting with Channing - Year 12 Historians chat with Professor Tracy Borman](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/12/year-12-historians-chat-with-professor-tracy-borman/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts The latest episode of Chatting with Channing welcomes a distinguished guest, Professor Tracy Borman, a leading historian, author, and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust. Interviewed by Year 12 history students Ariella and Opal, Professor Borman takes listeners on a fascinating journey through her career, sharing how her love
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 7th February](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/11/music-at-lunchtime-friday-7th-february/) - What an amazing concert it was! It started off with a calming but yet powerful performance of ‘Maybe’ from Annie, sung by the talented Sophie C in 8EGi. Next up was Eve C in 12EH who sung ‘Crimson Petal’ by Roger Quilter. This was a truly poignant performance, and what an incredible vocal range and
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 10 February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/10/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-10-february-2025-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [A Bold Vision for Channing 2035](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/07/a-bold-vision-for-channing-2035/) - As Headmistress of Channing School, I have been thrilled to share our vision for the next decade of our remarkable institution with staff, students and parents! This year, as we celebrate our 140th anniversary, we've unveiled five strategic objectives that will guide us toward our 150th anniversary in 2035. What makes this moment particularly special
- [School Magazine 2021/22](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/21/school-magazine-2021-22/) - Last year, for the first time, editions of the Channing School Magazine were produced and distributed digitally, in line with our commitment to improve the School’s environmental sustainability and reduce the total amount of printing that we do. We are therefore delighted to share this year's magazine which you can read here. We are aware,
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 31st January](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/05/music-at-lunchtime-friday-31st-january/) - This week, for a very special edition of Music at Lunchtime, we were treated to a performance by our very own SPRAYTAN, a band made up of enthusiastic Year 11 students. They played a varied setlist of both covers and originals, and performed an encore after massive demand as the crowd chanted, “SPRAYTAN! SPRAYTAN!” Since War
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 3 February 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/02/03/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-3-february-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Year 10 Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/31/year-10-concert-3/) - https://vimeo.com/1051512650?share=copy Last Thursday, our Year 10 GCSE Music students had their first formal concert of the academic year in the Arundel Centre. Nearly all of the Year 10 GCSE Music cohort participated, with each student performing a solo piece on their main instrument or voice, as well as contributing to an ensemble performance. The concert
- [Professor Tracy Borman’s Insightful Lecture at Channing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/31/professor-tracy-bormans-insightful-lecture-at-channing/) - As part of the Channing History Lecture Series, renowned Tudor historian Professor Tracy Borman delivered her first annual lecture at Channing on the subject of Thomas Cromwell and his role and influence in Tudor politics. Known for her expertise in this era, Professor Borman captivated the audience with her insights into Cromwell’s complex political strategies
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 24th January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/29/music-at-lunchtime-friday-24th-january-2025/) - The first performer of the recital was Cristina C from 11GR on the saxophone, delivering a stunning rendition of Vacances by Damase. Cristina’s warm and expressive tone perfectly complemented the lyrical beauty of the piece, captivating the audience from start to finish. Her performance was both polished and heartfelt, showcasing not only her technical ability
- [Chatting With Channing - Exploring the LAMDA syllabus with Vivienne Penglase and drama students](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/01/29/chatting-with-channing-exploring-the-lamda-syllabus-with-vivienne-penglase-and-drama-students/) - Exploring the LAMDA syllabus with Vivienne Penglase and drama students Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts In this episode we’ll be talking to Ms Penglase who teaches the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art syllabus at Channing School. We talk about the summer exams and how students benefit from working towards them. We’ll
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 27 January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/27/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-27-january-2025-2/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Chatting with Channing - From Theorems to Serums: Simon Singh on Maths, Physics, and Inspiring Curiosity](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/12/chatting-with-channing-from-theorems-to-serums-simon-singh-on-maths-physics-and-inspiring-curiosity/) - In our latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we are delighted to feature Simon Singh,
- [Onatti French Play](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/10/onatti-french-play/) - Just before the end of term, Year 9 French students had the exciting opportunity to watch a play in French!
- [Channing School Unveils Ambitious 10-year Strategy](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/15/channing-school-unveils-ambitious-10-year-strategy/) - We have published our ambitious 10-year strategy designed to ensure Channing students are well-prepared to navigate and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world.
- [Channing History Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/17/channing-history-conference/) - Just before summer, Cristina, Darcy and I began the planning of the inaugural Channing History Conference under the very broad theme of ‘Empire’.
- [Chatting with Channing - Duke of Edinburgh at Channing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/23/chatting-with-channing-duke-of-edinburgh-at-channing/) - Apple PodcastsIn this episode of Chatting with Channing, we dive into the world of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
- [Visit by author Tamsin Winter](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/23/visit-by-author-tamsin-winter/) - The author Tamsin Winter visited Channing on Tuesday to run a creative writing workshop for Year 7 and talk to Year 8 about her books and career.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 17th January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/24/music-at-lunchtime-friday-17th-january-2025/) - The New Year certainly kicked off with a bang here at Channing, as the Senior Flute Ensemble treated us to a lovely duo of pieces,
- [Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: A Visit from the Holocaust Educational Trust](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/24/holocaust-memorial-day-2025-a-visit-from-the-holocaust-educational-trust/) - On Monday, the History Department hosted two speakers from the Holocaust Educational Trust as part of a wider programme marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 20 January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/20/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-20-january-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Monday 13 January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/13/miss-hamalis-bulletin-monday-13-january-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Miss Hamalis' Bulletin - Wednesday 8 January 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/2025/01/08/miss-hamalis-bulletin-wednesday-8-january-2025/) - The classic novel, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C.S. Lewis holds a special place in my heart.
- [Music at Teatime - LIVE LOUNGE - Tuesday 10th December](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/11/music-at-teatime-live-lounge-tuesday-10th-december/) - We had an extra recital this week at tea time featuring ‘Live Lounge’. This was an energetic and exciting performance of four covers, starting with Jade’s ‘Angel of My Dreams’, followed by Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’. Next came the Christmas-themed ‘Snowman’ by Sia, and finally, Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Underneath the Tree’. We would like to
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 6th December](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/11/music-at-lunchtime-friday-6th-december/) - First up, for our final lunchtime concert of the autumn term, we were treated to a performance of ‘Suo-Gan’, a traditional Welsh lullaby, and Tango from Suite Latinesque, played by the wonderful Cremona Strings led by Miss Sophie Bircumnshaw. Their playing as a group was perfectly balanced: Suo-Gan was sweet and beautifully performed, whereas the
- [Carol Concert 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/11/carol-concert-2024/) - On Monday, we gathered at St. Michael's Church for our annual Carol Concert, which this year was a particularly special event. The theme of ‘The Word’ shone throughout, with thought-provoking readings carefully chosen by Mrs. Wilkinson and beautifully read by the team of readers: students Esme E, Greta P, Emma L, Susie D, Anna R-B,
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 29th November](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/09/music-at-lunchtime-friday-29th-november/) - First, we had Trumpet extraordinaire Anna RB in 11HWo play ‘Rustiques’ by Eugene Bozza. She navigated the challenging unaccompanied runs with ease and played the contrasting soft and loud sections beautifully. At one point, she put her mute on and we were transported into a 1950s film! Next up Tamara P in 9KN played ‘Deserto
- [Exploring Language, Culture, and History: Channing's German Trip to Munich](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/09/exploring-language-culture-and-history-channings-german-trip-to-munich/) - Last week, 31 intrepid German learners set off to improve their knowledge of language, life and Lebkuchen in Germany. Here is their story …. Die Reise und die Unterkunft in der Jugendherberge: We left Channing in the afternoon in a special coach and arrived at Heathrow airport. We were given some free time to buy
- [A Journey Through History: Year 11 Trip to Berlin](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/09/a-journey-through-history-year-11-trip-to-berlin/) - From the Weimar Republic and the Nazi regime to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall, the city of Berlin is laced in historical significance. From 28 November to 1 December, 69 Year 11 History students had the privilege of travelling to the German capital to develop their knowledge and understanding of topics they have
- [Year 10 Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/12/05/year-10-concert/) - Just a week after our Autumn Concert our Year 10 musicians gave a series of solo performances to an appreciative audience of parents, friends and staff.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 2nd December](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/12/08/music-at-lunchtime-friday-2nd-december/) - What an exciting conclusion to a wonderful series of Music at Lunchtime concerts this term!
- [Geography Trip to Kings Cross](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/12/13/geography-trip-to-kings-cross/) - On Thursday 8th, the Geography team and Year 9 ventured out to Kings Cross to investigate the success of urban regeneration.
- [European Parliament in Strasbourg](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/12/13/european-parliament-in-strasbourg/) - As a European Parliament Ambassador School, 23 students from Years 10 and 12 were lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in the Euroscola event in the European Parliament Headquarters in Strasbourg on 2nd December.
- [Channing Partnerships with Jennifer Kung and Andrew Sanalitro (CEO of Highgate Newtown Community Partners)](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/19/channing-partnerships-with-jennifer-kung-and-andrew-sanalitro-ceo-of-highgate-newtown-community-partners/) - Listen on:SpotifyApple PodcastsIn our latest episode we’re finding out about partnerships the school has and why these are so important.
- [Channing School Wins International Marketing Award](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/20/channing-school-wins-international-marketing-award/) - Channing School is celebrating winning a 2022 Silver InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Award this week for an episode of its podcast series, Chatting with Channing, in the only international competition that recognises excellence in independent school marketing and communications.
- [Year 7 Haringey Indoor Athletics](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/27/year-7-haringey-indoor-athletics/) - Congratulations to Year 7 team competed in the Haringey Sports Hall Athletics competition at St Thomas More School on Wednesday.
- [Trip to 'The Times'](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/27/visit-to-the-times-offices/) - On Wednesday we were lucky enough to visit The Times.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 20th January](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/27/music-at-lunchtime-friday-20th-january/) - This week we were in the Founders Hall for our recital of vocal music.
- [Classics Society - Talking Textiles](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/31/classics-society-talking-textiles/) - Last Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Dr Albert Bates to speak to the members of Classics Society.
- [The IT](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/31/the-it/) - The Key Stage 4 & 5 production of 'The It' by Vivienne Franzmann opened last week in the Arundel Centre and wowed audiences over three evenings.
- [Classics Trip to Warwick](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/01/31/classics-trip-to-warwick/) - A-Level Classical Civilisation students visited Warwick University on Friday for their annual Ancient Drama Festival.
- [My Mother Said I Never Should](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/02/my-mother-said-i-never-should/) - Year 13 students performed extracts from 'My Mother Said I Never Should' by Charlotte Keatley this week, in a set designed to symbolically reflect the secret which is slowly revealed over the course of the play.
- [Channing Sports Round-Up: Celebrating Resilience, Teamwork, and Triumphs Across the Board](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/12/02/channing-sports-round-up-celebrating-resilience-teamwork-and-triumphs-across-the-board/) - Netball U16 National Schools Middlesex County Competition On Sunday, 17 November, Year 10 and Year 11 students competed in the U16 National Schools Middlesex County Competition. The team faced tough opponents, drawing the first game against St. Augustine's, a match they felt they could have won. The second game brought a hard-fought 8-7 victory against
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 22nd November](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/29/music-at-lunchtime-friday-22nd-november/) - First up we had Elika Dutta in 11DK playing Jupiter by Holst on the Alto Saxophone, which was an unusual but undeniably well-suited combination! The piece worked perfectly for the rich sound of the saxophone which Elika played beautifully. Then Maika Pastrana-Yanase in 12SF played the 2nd Movement from Sonata No 8 - Pathétique by
- [Chatting with Channing - Life in the Junior School with our JS Head Girls](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/28/chatting-with-channing-life-in-the-junior-school-with-our-js-head-girls/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Welcome to the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, where we dive into the heart of Channing School through the voices of its community. In this delightful episode, we sit down with Suhanna and Matilda, the Year 6 head girls, to hear about their incredible journey through Channing Junior School.
- [What makes being a sixth former so special?](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/27/what-makes-being-a-sixth-former-so-special/) - The two years in Sixth Form will probably be the most important of a student’s time at school and, in many cases, will shape their future. So why do we think our Sixth Form is so special? Channing Sixth Formers are active learners, and critical and creative thinkers. We support our students on that journey
- [Autumn Concert – Thursday, 14th November 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/22/autumn-concert-thursday-14th-november-2024/) - Last Thursday, over 220 students from all year groups performed at St Joseph’s Church for our annual Autumn Concert. The evening was truly a feast of music and talent! The event began with the spectacular Concert Orchestra, led by Miss Zanardo, delivering an incredible selection of pieces from Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. This
- [From 1872 Victorian London to an Alumnae Reunion](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/18/from-1872-victorian-london-to-an-alumnae-reunion/) - Who would have thought that a trip around the world by a gambling Victorian gent in 1872 could be linked to one of our alumnae shindigs? What's that saying again...seven degrees of separation, or is that a song...hmm? I'm sure we have all given a curious glance to many establishments and shop fronts as we
- [Voyage à Nice](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/18/voyage-a-nice/) - Pendant les vacances de Toussaint, un groupe de deuxième et première élèves, accompagné par Madame Romero et Madame Pavlopoulos, a voyagé à Nice en France pendant quatre jours. Nous avons logé chez des Niçois, ce qui était parfait pour pratiquer notre français. Chaque jour, nous avons eu un cours de français pendant trois heures où
- [History Speaker: Professor Susan Doran](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/18/history-speaker-professor-susan-doran/) - On Tuesday afternoon, the Sixth Form historians were privileged to hear Professor Susan Doran, Senior Research Fellow at Jesus College & St Benet's Hall, Oxford University, give a talk on the Tudor Reformation. Professor Doran provided a fascinating insight into the upheaval caused by Henry VIII’s break with Rome and the impact it had on
- [Sustainability Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/18/sustainability-week-3/) - On Monday the Eco Reps surveyed students on how they travelled to school and collected air pollution data. Well done to everyone who didn't come by car, keep it up, it makes a difference! Here are the results: The World Health Organisation recommends exposure to PM 2.5 should be less than 5 μg/m3. Outside Channing,
- [The Power of Tradition: A Reflection on Community and Connection](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/13/the-power-of-tradition-a-reflection-on-community-and-connection/) - In a recent assembly, we reflected on the significance of tradition and ritual in our lives, drawing inspiration from the iconic singer Joe Cocker. While it would be fair to describe my musical tastes as eclectic, having listened to some of Joe Cocker’s albums over the summer, one song in particular stood out to me.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 8th November](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/13/music-at-lunchtime-friday-8th-november/) - The concert kicked off with an articulate performance of ‘Allegro’ from Concerto in G by Vivaldi, played beautifully by Anya J in 11HG on the violin. A very commendable performance of a very challenging piece! Next, we had Kezia C in 12RD play us ‘Rhapsody’ by André Wagnein; what a treat! She played absolutely masterfully
- [Modern Languages Day at the University of Cambridge](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/07/modern-languages-day-at-the-university-of-cambridge/) - Four of our Year 11 Linguists were invited to Girton College on 16 October to find out about studying Modern Languages at Cambridge, where students study two languages. Students can choose to take a new language from scratch as their second language and the exciting options including Arabic, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Classical Latin/Greek.
- [Success in Stephen Spender Poetry in Translation Competition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/11/07/success-in-stephen-spender-poetry-in-translation-competition/) - Congratulations to Winnie D, Year 11, who was commended in the 2024 Schools Laureate Prize Award for her sensitive translation of and creative response to Victor Hugo's poem Demain dès l'aube from French - this is an excellent achievement in what is now a global competition. Please click on the links to enjoy Winnie’s work.
- [Channing's STEM Students Explore CERN](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/04/cern-trip/) - In September, 29 students & 4 staff visited Geneva to see CERN, the United Nations, the History of Science Museum, and the Meyrin Vivarium Museum.
- [Football Fixtures Update: U15 ISFA Cup & Year 7 Middlesex Cup](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/07/football-fixtures-update/) - U15 FootballOn Tuesday, 1st October, the U15 team played against St. James in the first round of the ISFA Cup.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 4th October](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/11/music-at-lunchtime-friday-4th-october/) - Last Friday’s recital was a truly captivating event, showcasing the incredible talent and musical diversity of our students.
- [Channing's Partnership Clubs in Action](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/14/channings-partnership-clubs-in-action/) - Over the past few weeks, our Partnership clubs and activities have begun across both the Junior and Senior Schools.
- [Creative Writing Workshop with World Slam Poetry Champion, Harry Baker](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/14/creative-writing-workshop-with-world-slam-poetry-champion-harry-baker/) - The English A Level cohort, along with a group of talented Year 10 and 11 GCSE English pupils and invited guests from St Aloysius’ Sixth Form, were treated to a creative writing workshop led by the World Champion Slam Poet, Harry Baker.
- [Nike and ASICS](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/16/nike-and-asics/) - From Lao Tzu to Socrates, Descartes to Sartre, philosophers have been concerned for thousands of years with the question of the best way to live your life.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 11 October](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/16/music-at-lunchtime-friday-11-october/) - Friday's recital was a delightful showcase of musical talent, featuring a variety of genres and performances that captivated the audience.
- [Welcome to our Language Assistants](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/18/welcome-to-our-language-assistants/) - Students in Year 10 and above will begin their speaking lessons with our new Languages Assistants straight after half-term. Below are interviews conducted by our students with our Language Assistants.
- [Computer Science: New Scientist Live Festival](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/18/computer-science-new-scientist-live-festival/) - Year 10 Computer Science pupils attended the New Scientist Live Festival, where they had the opportunity to speak with scientists, attend lectures, and experience the wonders of science.
- [The 2024 Big Channing Sleep Out](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/18/the-2024-big-channing-sleep-out/) - The 2024 Big Channing Sleep Out took place on Saturday, 5th October, to raise awareness and sponsorship for homelessness.
- [Channing's Sporting Success: Cup Wins, Tournaments, and Top Talent](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/18/channings-sporting-success-cup-wins-tournaments-and-top-talent/) - FootballOn Wednesday, 9th October, we played against Highlands in the Middlesex Cup Second Round and won 4-0.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 27th September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/03/music-at-lunchtime-friday-27th-september/) - Last week’s lunchtime concert was a stunning showcase of talent and emotion, beginning with a beautifully emotive performance of “Losing My Mind” from the iconic musical Follies by Stephen Sondheim. This captivating piece was sung by Amara P from 11HWo, whose heartfelt interpretation brought the poignant lyrics to life. Accompanying her on piano was the
- [National Poetry Day Assembly](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/04/national-poetry-day-assembly/) - This year, the theme for National Poetry Day was ‘counting,’ and members of Channing’s Year 13 Literary Society embraced the opportunity to delve into various poems connected to this concept. We were particularly eager to emphasize the power and relevance of poetry in a modern world where it may not always receive the recognition it
- [Year 11 Concert - Tuesday 1st October 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/03/year-11-concert-tuesday-1st-october-2024/) - On Tuesday, we held our first formal concert of the academic year in the Arundel Centre. This concert formed part of the Year 11 GCSE Music group’s performance examination, with each candidate performing a solo piece on their main instrument. With an impressive total of 28 students, it was set to be a very special
- [The Role of Men in Gender Equality](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/10/02/the-role-of-men-in-gender-equality/) - It won’t surprise you that someone who works in girls’ education and believes firmly in its merits also feels strongly that men have a responsibility towards equality that goes beyond platitudes and well meaning gestures. I remember well a few years ago when I was on a cycling trip with my wife and rode down
- [Channing School Sports Highlights: A Week of Thrilling Matches](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/channing-school-sports-highlights-a-week-of-thrilling-matches/) - U15 Team vs. Teddington School On Monday, the U15 team travelled to Teddington School to compete in the first round of the ESFA competition. Channing started strong, but Teddington was hungry for the first goal. We conceded first, but we weren't going to let that stop us. Teddington got another, but then a wonderful ball
- [Senior Geography Society Welcomes Professor Danny Dorling](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/senior-geography-society-welcomes-professor-danny-dorling/) - The Senior Geography Society was delighted to welcome back Professor Danny Dorling to speak at St Aloysius' College on his new book, "Seven Children: Inequality and Britain's Next Generation." This book looks at seven children from the middle of parental income brackets and how they live post-pandemic and during the cost of living crisis. Professor
- [Languages and Heritage Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/languages-and-heritage-week/) - Students in every year group enjoyed a cornucopia of languages activities during Languages & Heritage Week. It began with an Assembly where some of our Sixth Formers who currently study French, German, and/or Spanish ran through what they enjoy about Languages, what they are planning to do in future, and the wonderful range of trips
- [Year 10 Student Earns Recognition in Prestigious Essay Prize](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/year-10-student-earns-recognition-in-prestigious-essay-prize/) - Congratulations to Regina G (Year 10) for being shortlisted in the John Locke Institute 2024 Global Essay Prize competition last term! The John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize is widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious essay competition for high school students. This year, over 34,823 ambitious students from more than 150 countries submitted their
- [Channing Art Historians Attends ‘Art History Futures’ Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/27/channing-art-historians-attends-art-history-futures-conference/) - On Tuesday 24th September, we went to the ‘Art History Futures’ conference at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. This experience enriched us on the opportunities and wide range of future careers available for Art History students. We heard from a variety of speakers such as undergraduate and postgraduate Art History students and the Education Team from
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 20th September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/26/music-at-lunchtime-friday-20th-september/) - Great musicians joined Channing as five superb Year 7 students took to the stage in this week’s Music at Lunchtime! The concert kicked off with a beautiful cover of ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ by Lily Allen, sung by Circe S in 7JG. Up next was Evie D in 7JG, who powerfully sang ‘Fight Song’
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 3rd February 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/14/music-at-lunchtime-friday-3rd-february-2023/) - It was good to be back in the Arundel Centre for last Friday's lunchtime recital.
- [Channing Eagles Take Flight to Victory](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/channing-eagles-take-flight-to-victory/) - Hot on the tails of revision and exams, the day after Founders’ Day, and with the help of a dad bringing some of the team from a Channing girl’s Bat Mitzvah
- [Anatomy Club Kicks Off the Year with Starfish Dissection](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/20/anatomy-club-kicks-off-the-year-with-starfish-dissection/) - The first Anatomy Club session of the academic year began with an exciting hands-on activity: the dissection of a starfish. Students dove into the intricacies of marine biology, carefully snipping around the starfish's central disc to reveal its stomach. With precision, the stomach tissue was removed, exposing the ring canal, a crucial part of the
- [U16A Team Battles Hard in Sister n Sport Cup Opener](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/20/u16a-team-battles-hard-in-sister-n-sport-cup-opener/) - On Thursday, the U16A team had their first round of the U16 Sister n Sport Cup competition. The players started strong in the first quarter, assessing their opponents' strengths and weaknesses on the court. We witnessed some brilliant tips and interceptions from our defensive players, along with phenomenal shooting from the attackers! The game remained
- [Year 12 Biology Students Explore Biodiversity](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/20/year-12-biology-students-explore-biodiversity/) - On 12 September, as part of our Biology A Level course, we travelled to Epping Forest Field Centre to learn and practise key skills for gaining and evaluating data for our biodiversity topic. First, we practised pond dipping—taking a small volume of water from a pond and identifying the species present. As a group, we
- [Channing U13 Girls Shine in 1-0 Victory](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/20/channing-u13-girls-shine-in-1-0-victory/) - On Monday 16th September, the U13 team played in a match against Mossbourne Academy in the National League. We won 1-0 with a brilliant goal from Siena (Year 8) and multiple amazing saves from our goalkeeper, Erin (Year 7). From the start of the match, it was pretty tough, with the opposition attacking to a
- [The Social Contract](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/19/the-social-contract/) - At Channing we recently discussed how social norms are changing and how people do/don’t do things which would have been considered entirely unacceptable a few years ago. Surprisingly, our conversation started with dog mess! The streets of London were littered with dog mess until a law was passed in 1996 which made it a requirement
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 13th September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/18/music-at-lunchtime-friday-13th-september/) - This year's first lunchtime concert kicked off with a lyrical rendition of ‘July’ by Noah Cyrus, sung AND accompanied by Saisha D 8AK on the piano! Up next was a powerful performance of ‘Tattoo’ by Lorraine, sung by lunchtime concert regular Evangelina U in 10MG. Then the talented Maya HB in 12KW gave us a
- [Brain Day with Dr Sutton](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/13/brain-day-with-dr-sutton/) - This week, we welcomed Dr. Guy Sutton to Channing to deliver a day of neuroscience for our Year 13 Psychology students. Dr. Sutton spoke to them on a wide range of topics, from neurons and the brain through to the effects of drugs and trauma on brain function. He introduced the students to advances in
- [Pre-season Training for Football and Netball](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/13/pre-season-training-for-football-and-netball/) - Saturday, 7 September saw us running our first-ever pre-season training for football and netball. To start the day, the students had a two-hour session run by two phenomenal London Mavericks Super League netball players. Vicki Oyesola took a defensive session with the students to work on their interceptions and tracking of the ball. Kira Rothwell
- [Chatting with Channing - Reverend Daniel Costley, Unitarianism and Channing School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/11/chatting-with-channing-reverend-daniel-costley-unitarianism-and-channing-school/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In our latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we had the privilege of speaking with Reverend Daniel Costley, a Channing governor and a Unitarian minister. Reverend Daniel Costley shares his journey to becoming a Unitarian minister and how his faith has influenced his personal and professional life. He explains the
- [Neuro Narratives - Issue 2: A Level Psychology Magazine](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/10/neuro-narratives-issue-2-a-level-psychology-magazine/) - Neuro Narratives - Issue 2 We are proud to announce the second issue of Neuro Narratives—the Channing Psychology department's magazine—featuring a diverse collection of articles penned by A Level students. This edition captures the intellectual curiosity and thoughtful analysis that define the heart of the magazine. Every article is crafted entirely by the students, in
- [Summer Camp for Local State School Pupils](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/09/summer-camp-for-local-state-school-pupils/) - During the summer, we hosted the HNCP Summer Camp. In its fourth year, this year's camp saw over 35 pupils from several state primary schools across Haringey, Camden, and Islington. The children enjoyed fun lessons in English, Science, and Humanities, as well as engaging Active Day Camp activities. Activities included: iBrick engineering Sporting competitions Art
- [Channing Awarded Green Flag Award with Distinction for Second Year Running](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/06/channing-awarded-green-flag-award-with-distinction-for-second-year-running/) - Channing has been awarded the Eco -Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction for the second year in a row! A big well done to all the Eco Reps, staff members, and our Sustainability Officers, Bella and Olivia. The feedback from the awarding body could not have been more positive: “The motto ‘Channing growing greener, braver,
- [Brunner House Redevelopment](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/09/02/brunner-house-redevelopment/) - We received the final planning consent for the redevelopment of Brunner House just before the end of term. Work has now started alongside the refurbishment of many of our teaching spaces and our thanks go to the facilities team who have had an incredibly busy summer. Pupils will no doubt be excited to see the
- [Enrichment Week: Talk the Talk](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/21/enrichment-week-talk-the-talk/) - Year 10 pupils attended a talk by the author and activist Laura Bates followed by oracy workshops run by the organisation Talk the Talk at St Aloysius school. Thirty St Aloysius pupils joined them for the day.
- [Sports Day 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/21/sports-day-2024/) - The sun came out for this year's Sports Day, and everyone in the school brought their House spirit and best running shoes for this great event.
- [Careers Convention](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/21/careers-convention/) - The day began with all the students in Year 10 and Year 12 attending four specific career talks that interested them
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 14th June 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/21/music-at-lunchtime-friday-14th-june-2024/) - This was the final lunchtime concert of the year and what a way to end!
- [Reading for Pleasure](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/27/reading-for-pleasure/) - Our role as a school is to open minds to more than just subjects; we’re here to educate our students in the widest possible sense.
- [Art Exhibitions 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/28/art-exhibitions-2024/) - The end-of-year exhibitions for GCSE and A level students were again a highlight of the school year, a showcase style exhibition in the Ark Gallery and studios 1 and 2 and even Haigh House stairs, where students curated and selected some of their definitive works.
- [Year 12 Biology Field Trip](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/28/year-12-biology-field-trip/) - On the 13th and 14th June Year 12 Biology students went to Epping Forest to learn about field work techniques and to complete a required practical assessment.
- [Neuro Narratives: Psychology Magazine](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/02/neuro-narratives-psychology-magazine/) - I am delighted to share with you the first edition of our Psychology magazine, Neuro Narratives.
- [One Day Film School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/02/one-day-film-school/) - On Friday the 21st, we put our filmmaking skills to the test with the help of the One Day Film School.
- [Trip to Burgundy](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/02/trip-to-burgundy/) - During enrichment week, the Year 8 First Language French pupils went to beautiful Burgundy.
- [Bronze DoE Expeditions](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/02/bronze-doe-expeditions/) - During Enrichment week, 109 Year 9 students embarked on their Bronze DoE Expeditions.
- [How to talk about drugs and alcohol with your children](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/03/how-to-talk-about-drugs-and-alcohol-with-your-children/) - The end of exams, as well as the arrival of the summer holidays, heralds a time of celebration and relaxation for students across the country.
- [Year 10 visit to the British Library](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/03/year-10-visit-to-the-british-library/) - A group of Year 10 students were lucky enough to attend a workshop on Black British Literature at the British Library on Tuesday.
- [Enrichment Week Trip to Aachen](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/10/enrichment-week-trip-to-aachen/) - During Enrichment Week, German students set out on a historical and cultural trip to Aachen in Germany via Eurostar.
- [Enrichment Week - Seville Trip](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/10/enrichment-week-seville-trip/) - By Marta E.P and Anaïs K, Year 8Our year group was given the opportunity to visit another country for a language trip.
- [Channing Eagles](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/10/channing-eagles/) - The Senior Channing Eagles cheerleaders had a busy and successful last weekend of term!
- [Summer Concert - 3rd July 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/07/18/summer-concert-3rd-july-2024/) - You can watch back the full Summer Concert here:
- [Channing girls enjoy A Level exam success!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/08/15/channing-girls-enjoy-a-level-exam-success/) - Channing students are celebrating a stellar set of A level results this summer, with 23% of grades awarded at A* and 88% at A*-B.Channing students are celebrating a stellar set of A level results this summer, with 23% of grades awarded at A* and 88% at A*-B. Of particular note is the huge jump to 68% in the total number of A*-A grades, up from 54% in 2023. Many subjects have achieved a full set of results at
- [Channing girls enjoy outstanding GCSE success!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/08/22/channing-girls-enjoy-outstanding-gcse-success/) - Channing School is delighted to announce excellent GCSE results this year, with students achieving an outstanding level of success.
- [Careers News: Careers in Sport](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/24/careers-news-careers-in-sport/) - Every year, while the New Sports Hall is out of action with mock public examinations, we take the opportunity to inform students about a range of careers (loosely) related to sport.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 10th February 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/24/music-at-lunchtime-friday-10th-february-2023/) - Our Music at Lunchtime recital featured performers from Years 7, 8 & 9, beginning with Maria B playing the exciting and lively 'Buccaneer' by Arnold on the piano.
- [Politics, History and Economics Trip to the US](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/24/politics-history-and-economics-trip-to-new-york/) - During the half-term, 34 students in Years 12 and 13, led by Mrs Devine and accompanied by Mrs Garrill, Mr Raine and Mr Williamson, visited New York and Washington DC on a Politics, History and Economics trip.
- [<strong>MFL Trip to Aachen in Germany</strong>](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/02/24/mfl-trip-to-aachen-in-germany/) - Frau Stöckmann had arranged a wonderful trip for German students from Years 9 and 10 over half-term to discover Nordrhein-Westfalen.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 24th February 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/06/music-at-lunchtime-friday-24th-february-2023/) - Last week’s Music at Lunchtime recital started with an exciting Rondino by Gryspeerdt played with much virtuosity by Nuha I on the clarinet.
- [<strong>Music at Lunchtime - Friday 3rd March </strong>](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/08/music-at-lunchtime-friday-3rd-march/) - Last Friday the Arundel Centre was completely packed in anticipation of an abridged version of the recent West end hit, 'Six' based on the six wives of Henry VIII.
- [<strong>Year 7 author talk - Alexandra Sheppard</strong>](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/09/year-7-author-talk-alexandra-sheppard/) - Local author Alexandra Sheppard did a talk for Year 7 pupils and a workshop with Mythologers club on Friday 3 March.
- [International Women's Day](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/09/international-womens-day/) - Pupils throughout the school took part in activities for International Women's Day on Wednesday.
- [Channing Music at the Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel)](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/17/channing-music-at-the-royal-military-chapel-the-guards-chapel/) - On Tuesday lunchtime 30 girls from the Chamber Choir and groups of instrumentalists had the honour of performing a concert in The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards’ Chapel) on Birdcage Walk in central London.
- [Year 7 & 8 Middlesex Netball Championships](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/21/year-7-8-middlesex-netball-championships/) - Congratulations to the Year 7 & 8 teams who travelled to Highgate School to play in the Middlesex Netball Championships.
- [STEM Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/21/stem-week/) - Our STEM coordinator, Mrs Wootton ensured that Channing’s first STEM week had something for everyone.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 10th March 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/21/music-at-lunchtime-friday-10th-march-2023/) - The recital started with the Brunner Show Choir's accomplished performance of 'Say a little prayer for me'.
- [Fencing Success](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/21/fencing-success/) - Congratulations to Olivia who competed in the Public Schools Fencing Championships Mount-Haes Girls Foil event for years 7, 8 and 9.
- [Channing at St Joseph’s - 16 March 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/03/24/channing-at-st-josephs-16-march-2023/) - Channing concerts at St Joseph’s are always a special occasion, with last week’s performance being no exception.
- [Comfort Boxes](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/04/11/comfort-boxes/) - Moving into a hostel or temporary housing is a choice no one ever wants to make; the first few days can be especially overwhelming.
- [Class of 2022 Reunion - Certificates Evening](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/04/19/class-of-2022-reunion-certificates-evening/) - Class of 2022 Reunion - Certificates Evening: what a wonderful way to end the Spring Term.
- [Drinks in the City 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/04/19/drinks-in-the-city-2023/) - Wow; what a fun time was had by all at the Drinks in the City event on Thursday 23 March at The Folly!
- [Channing Jazz Night - Tuesday 28th March ](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/04/21/channing-jazz-night-tuesday-28th-march/) - The 15th Jazz Evening was held on the last night of term in the Arundel Centre and was a highly anticipated event, with all tickets being sold well in advance.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 28th April](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/05/04/music-at-lunchtime-friday-28th-april/) - We are in the Founders' Hall for the first few recitals this term due to the exciting productions taking place in the Arundel Centre.
- [Sixth Form Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/05/05/sixth-form-concert/) - Last Thursday we had one of the special nights of the year when we celebrate the musical contribution that our leaving Year 13 students have made to Channing Music.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Les Misérables](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/06/09/music-at-lunchtime-les-miserables/) - Just before we stopped for half term we were transported to the barricades of the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris in Les Misérables.
- [Highgate Village Eco Fair](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/21/highgate-village-eco-fair/) - On Saturday the Eco Reps ran a joint stall with Highgate School at the Highgate Village Eco Fair. Here we made eco crafts with members of the public (pine cone bees and stick dragonflies), sold sunflowers that the Eco Reps had planted 3 weeks earlier for the charity Just One Tree, and spoke about what
- [National School Theatre Awards Review: Alice in Wonderland - A seamless creative triumph!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/19/national-school-theatre-awards-review-alice-in-wonderland-a-seamless-creative-triumph/) - The National School Theatre Awards have reviewed our recent Alice in Wonderland Production: The production of "Alice in Wonderland," directed by Lauren Vince and held on Thursday, May 16th, showcased a remarkable fusion of creativity, professionalism, and dedication. With costumes and set design by Jess Maliphant-Gray and production management by Simon Maliphant-Gray, the performance stood
- [Why We Should Ban the Word ‘Failure’](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/19/why-we-should-ban-the-word-failure/) - I recently listened to an audiobook called ‘The Stoic Challenge’. Stoicism is a school of philosophy that hails from ancient Greece and Rome and explores how we can face challenging situations and become more resilient. The author suggests that when you are faced with difficulty, rather than despairing, getting frustrated or angry, imagine that it
- [Alumnae Summer Reunion 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/17/alumnae-summer-reunion-photos-2024/) - Our cup is well and truly overflowing with delight following another great Alumnae Summer Reunion. Some favourite quotes from the evening: OMG, this was our Leavers' Song... (cue sing-a-long and dance moves) Parker Pen or Ballpoint? What happened to the wooden desks with the ink wells? I still remember sneaking down to the kitchen for a
- [Music at Lunchtime - Wicked](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/11/music-at-lunchtime-wicked/) - For the final lunchtime recital prior to half-term, every single seat in the Arundel Centre was taken as we were treated to a wonderful performance of Wicked by Stephen Schwartz. The abridged version of Wicked was performed by Ms. Bradbury-Rance’s musical theatre group—Lulu C, Maya C, Lily M, Tabitha W, Nina F, Lily B, Alaia
- [Chatting with Channing - Navigating the Admissions Process](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/11/chatting-with-channing-navigating-the-admissions-process/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of "Chatting with Channing," we're thrilled to welcome Rosie Gilleece, Channing School's dedicated Registrar. Rosie oversees every aspect of the admissions process across both the Junior and Senior schools. Join us as we dive into her journey into admissions, the unique aspects of Channing's admissions process,
- [There’s always a need for girl power!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/06/05/theres-always-a-need-for-girl-power/) - At a recent open event, a prospective parent asked me why he should choose a girls’ school for his daughter. Surely, he said, in this day and age it’s obvious that girls should be educated alongside boys. His question and his subsequent comments made it clear that in some people’s minds, the girls’ school is
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 17th May](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/23/music-at-lunchtime-friday-17th-may/) - Last week at Music at Lunchtime, we had a packed recital, including a range of talent! Firstly, we heard from the Clarinet Crew: Georgie M, Claudia D, Nuha I, Flores MP, all in Year 9. They played La Ci Darem La Mano Mozart, and were very together, playing fabulously. Then we heard from Sophie C
- [Building Partnerships](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/22/building-partnerships/) - Joining a new school in your first headship during Covid would be challenging enough, without the simultaneous decision to turbo charge your school’s partnerships work. This was the challenge facing Lindsey Hughes, Headmistress at Channing School in North London, when she joined the school just over three years ago. On appointment Lindsey was tasked by
- [RSC Schools’ Analyst Competition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/17/rsc-schools-analyst-competition/) - In this year’s competition, our Year 12 students assumed the role of analytical chemists assisting their local Trading Standards Office to investigate some unusual products on sale at the Super Sugar Candy Store. The store sells sweets, treats, and drinks from around the world, but the Trading Standards officers suspect that some of the items
- [Europe Day: Sustainable Fashion Show](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/17/europe-day-sustainable-fashion-show/) - This year, Channing collaborated with Gymnasium am Neandertal near Düsseldorf and St Alban’s High School for Girls on the “Planet Partners” project, focusing on the topic of sustainability. Year 9 German learners investigated sustainable clothing to bring awareness of how important it is to act sustainably in everyday life and also at school. We worked
- [Creative Writing Workshop](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/16/creative-writing-workshop/) - On Wednesday 15 May, a group of year seven students (including me!) were selected to take part in a creative writing workshop, hosted by world-known author Ann Sei Lin. Over the course of 1.5 hours, we learnt about the author's childhood and her thought process in developing storylines, as well as some fun facts about
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 10th May 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/16/music-at-lunchtime-friday-10th-may-2024/) - Ava K in year 7 started off with Dance Caprice by Christopher Bunting on the cello. She played furiously and expressively. Rory M in year 8 sang Tightrope from the Greatest Showman and accompanied herself on the piano. This showed her wide range of skill and she played sweetly and with lots of emotion. Nancy
- [Why the world needs to be more Unitarian](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/15/why-the-world-needs-to-be-more-unitarian/) - As the only Unitarian school in the UK, Channing has close links with Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead. Their Minister, Reverend Kate Dean, talked to us recently in assembly about what being a Unitarian means. She shared that Unitarians were at the forefront of the campaign to change the law so that same sex
- [Sixth Form Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/03/sixth-form-concert-2/) - This is always a special evening in the music calendar as it is an opportunity for our leaving Year 13 musicians to give a final solo performance on the Arundel Centre stage. It also provides an opportunity for our Year 12 A level students to perform for their end of year examination, so we started
- [Inspiring Music: Annual performance of the Concert Orchestra for parents of performers and the Junior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/03/4179/) - Channing School's annual performance by the Concert Orchestra is a cherished tradition that not only delights the parents of performers but also offers a magical experience for the Junior School students. This year, the addition of the Brunner Show Choir added an extra layer of musical enchantment to the event, creating a memorable morning for
- [Music at Lunchtime -  Friday 26th April](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/02/music-at-lunchtime-friday-26th-april/) - Last week we were treated to two ensembles - flute and strings, as well as some lovely soloists! First we heard from the senior flute ensemble, Elene K 8AK; Georgie V 9GHa; Catrin C 12PS; Eliza W 13AH; Emily B 13KWAllegro: First movement from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart. They were fabulous and stayed together
- [Fostering Fearless Learners: A Journey to Overcoming the Fear of Failure](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/05/01/fostering-fearless-learners-a-journey-to-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-at-channing/) - A fear of failure is a well-documented attribute of many young people - especially high-achieving, bright girls - which can contribute to mental health issues and stop them making the academic progress they should. At Channing we felt it was time we addressed this issue head on. We initiated a school-wide survey asking what causes
- [Chatting with Channing - Discover the Magic of Forest School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/30/chatting-with-channing-discover-the-magic-of-forest-school/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Step into the enchanting world of Channing School's Forest School program, where nature becomes the ultimate classroom. In our latest podcast episode of "Chatting with Channing," Mr Rich and Miss Baker take us on a journey through the history, diverse activities, and profound impact of Forest School on the Junior
- [Young Enterprise Success](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/26/young-enterprise-success/) - Congratulations to both of our Young Enterprise teams who swept the board at this week’s North London Showcase at the stunning Wells Fargo offices opposite The Shard. Tealightful won the "Marketing Award" and "Best Company, Runners-up". All About The Bow won "Best Presentation" and the coveted "Best Company". Both teams earned "Finalist" awards for reaching
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 19th April](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/26/music-at-lunchtime-friday-19th-april/) - Reviewed by Evie M and Simran T. Last week's show kicked off with a bang featuring a Gershwin extravaganza by Yutao W in 10RM. Yutao dazzled with intricate jazzy rhythms in 'The Man I Love' and 'I Got Rhythm', showcasing excellent technique and capability. Following that was an emotionally charged performance by Leahnora TL of
- [What does the rise of Artificial Intelligence mean for schools?](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/24/what-does-the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-mean-for-schools/) - If you have teenagers the chances are you’ve heard of Snapchat. But do you know about the new ‘My AI’ chatbot feature? It’s a friendly, chatty little bot and a good example of text-to-text artificial intelligence, but there are lots of different types and in fact, there are already hundreds, if not thousands of companies
- [Jazz Evening - 26th March 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/19/jazz-evening-26th-march-2024/) - On the last night of last term we had the 16th annual Jazz Evening led by our fabulous jazz musician in residence Mr Theo Travis. He was joined by our own Mr Alan Brown on drums, Miss Andrea Vicary on piano and Mr Alex Keen on bass. The quartet started the evening with two well
- [Vegan auf Deutsch!](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/18/vegan-auf-deutsch/) - As two of the Year 8 leaders of the German Fun Club, we were asked to write a paragraph about our amazing experience with Maya from FitGreenMind. German Fun Club is an after school club hosted on Thursdays where we taught German to Tate and Daniella, Junior School students, and also to children from St
- [Wellbeing Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/15/wellbeing-week/) - This year’s theme for Wellbeing Week was ‘A Sense of Belonging’. To start this year’s Wellbeing Week, I delivered an assembly encouraging pupils to see how involvement in activities could lead to a greater sense of belonging. I also talked about the importance of pupils finding their ‘tribes’ at school, and how ‘reaching out’ and
- [Matilda the Musical: Music at Lunchtime](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/04/15/matilda-the-musical-music-at-lunchtime/) - https://vimeo.com/927098623?share=copy On Friday, the Arundel Centre was completely packed in anticipation of an abridged version of the West End hit, ‘Matilda’. This version began with Hattie H, Issy P, Yeva M, and Nuha I singing ‘Naughty’, with great choreography. Next, Lulu C, Nina F, Tabitha W, Maika P-Y, Winnie D, and Saskia C joined the
- [PolEconUK Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/18/polecouk-conference/) - Last Monday, Year 12 and 13 Politics Students had the opportunity to attend a Politics conference (PolEcon) alongside nearly 2000 other students at Methodist Central Church, Westminster.
- [Channing Junior School Publishes Unique Series of Books](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/11/channing-junior-school-publishes-unique-series-of-books/) - We have published a series of children’s books based on the Channing Characters.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 8th March 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/13/music-at-lunchtime-friday-8th-march-2024/) - Last week's lunchtime concert was a delight and one of the most popular of the year so far!
- [Chatting with Channing - A conversation with Peter Boxall, Director of Music](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/14/chatting-with-channing-a-conversation-with-peter-boxall-director-of-music/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple PodcastsStep into the world of music with our latest podcast episode featuring Mr Boxall, Director of Music at Channing School
- [Year 7 Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/year-7-concert/) - On Monday 26 June 26 Year 7 students gave performances to their parents and some of the incoming Year 7 at the Year 7 Concert in the Arundel Centre.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Thursday 29th June 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/music-at-lunchtime-thursday-29th-june-2023/) - Due to Founders' Day we held our very last lunchtime recital of the school year on a Thursday.
- [European Parliament Visit](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/european-parliament-visit/) - As part of the European Parliament Ambassador schools programme, we were able to visit the European Parliament in Brussels in accordance with the Lux Audience Award.
- [Music Theatre Evening - 22nd February 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/06/music-theatre-evening-22nd-february-2024/) - Last week 55 candidates took their Music Theatre examinations at school.
- [Ski Trip](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/01/ski-trip/) - During the February half term, we embarked on our ski trip to Flachau, Austria.
- [Economics Talk - Paul Johnson](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/01/economics-talk-paul-johnson/) - In the Economics department, we hit the ground running the week after Year 13 mocks.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 23rd February](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/03/01/music-at-lunchtime-friday-23rd-february/) - Last Friday’s music at lunchtime was a showcase led by the wonderful Year 12 A level class.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 9th February 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/02/23/music-at-lunchtime-friday-9th-february-2024/) - On the last day before half term, we were treated to a spectacular final music at lunchtime!
- [Chicago](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/02/12/chicago/) - This week, the cast and crew gathered to watch a screening of 'Chicago' in the Arundel Centre.
- [Chatting with Channing - Alumana and Royal Correspondent Katie Nicholl](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/02/07/chatting-with-channing-alumana-and-royal-correspondent-katie-nicholl/) - From Channing to the Crown: Katie Nicholl's Remarkable Journey.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 26th January 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/02/02/music-at-lunchtime-friday-26th-january-2024/) - Last week's fabulous recital kicked off with a classic from Estelle B in 10GR.
- [English Speaking Union schools’ Mace Debating Competition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/02/02/english-speaking-union-schools-mace-debating-competition/) - We hosted the second round of the prestigious English Speaking Union schools’ mace debating competition at Channing.
- [Year 10 Concert](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/31/year-10-concert-2/) - Last Tuesday, our talented Year 10 GCSE Music class all performed on the Arundel Centre’s stage in a memorable night of music-making.
- [French Debate Compeition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/26/french-debate-compeition/) - Western governments should ban the exploitation of any new oil, gas, or coal deposits.
- [Celebrating Success at St Paul's School's Model United Nations Conference](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/26/celebrating-success-at-st-pauls-schools-model-united-nations-conference/) - Congratulations to the 15 students in Years 10 to 12, who took part in St Paul's School's Model United Nations conference last Saturday.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 19th January 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/26/music-at-lunchtime-friday-19th-january-2024/) - Last week's Music at Lunchtime was very enjoyable and presented a range of talent.
- [Interview and Assessment Skills Event](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/19/interview-and-assessment-skills-event/) - Students in Years 12 and 13 participated in an interview and assessment skills event as part of Channing’s Careers Education Programme.
- [Class of 2023 Reunion: Certificates Evening](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/19/class-of-2023-reunion-certificates-evening/) - Applause all round: teachers, alumnae, friends and family!
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 12th January 2024](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/19/music-at-lunchtime-friday-12th-january-2024/) - Last Friday was the first Music at Lunchtime after the holidays and it did not disappoint!
- [Chatting with Channing - Exploring the Cosmos with Professor Lewis Dartnell](https://www.channing.co.uk/2024/01/17/chatting-with-channing-exploring-the-cosmos-with-professor-lewis-dartnell/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Welcome to another episode of "Chatting with Channing,".
- [STEM workshops and talks with Professor Lewis Dartnell](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/12/14/stem-workshops-and-talks-with-professor-lewis-dartnell/) - On Thursday 7th December we had Channing’s inaugural STEM Christmas lecture from Professor Lewis Darnell.
- [The Music Revue - Wednesday 5th July](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/the-music-revue-wednesday-5th-july/) - This was the first time we used the Arundel Centre for a large-scale concert which began with our fabulous, 60 strong, Concert Orchestra playing a medley of Coldplay Classics.
- [TeenTech Awards National Finals](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/07/07/teentech-awards-national-finals/) - Last week, three Year 9 students attended the national finals of the TeenTech Awards, a competition entered by over 1400 students across the UK.
- [Classics Society: Emmy Charalambous](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/20/classics-society-emmy-charalambous/) - We welcomed back former Channing student, Emmy Charalambous, for our first Classics Society of the year.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 15th September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/20/music-at-lunchtime-friday-15th-september/) - The new series of Music at Lunchtime recitals started last Friday with two Year 11 students - Maya H-B and Amy P.
- [Communitea](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/22/communitea-2/) - The first of our monthly Communitea events for 2023/24 took place on a beautiful summer afternoon last week.
- [U15 Football v Wimbledon High School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/25/u15-football-v-wimbledon-high-school/) - On Monday 18 September the U15 team, composed of Year 9 & 10 girls, competed in the Regional Netball Cup Round 1 knockout fixture against Wimbledon High School.
- [Marine Biology Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/25/marine-biology-club/) - Last Monday saw the first ever meeting of the Channing Year 10 Marine Biology Club, and there was a bumper turnout!
- [Anatomy Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/25/anatomy-club/) - The Anatomy Club started last week with eighteen Year 7 and 8 students. We began with the dissection of a mouse.
- [Biology Biodiversity Field trip](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/25/biology-biodiversity-field-trip/) - On Thursday 14th of September, Year 12 Biology students went on a field trip to Epping Forest to investigate biodiversity.
- [Junior School Character Education Animation](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/28/junior-school-character-education-video/) - We felt that our Junior School pupils would benefit from being able to refer visibly to a set of defined character traits with accompanying tangible characters, which we could weave through every aspect of their educational experience.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 22nd September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/09/29/music-at-lunchtime-friday-22nd-september/) - Last Friday's recital was mainly instrumental and began with a really musical performance of Rachmaninov's famous 'Vocalise' played in the violin by Yasmin L.
- [Channing Declares Climate Emergency](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/02/channing-declares-climate-emergency/) - We have officially declared a Climate Emergency at Channing.
- [Exploring sustainability with Mr Hill, Miss Walker, and our Year 13 Sustainability Officers](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/02/exploring-sustainability-with-mr-hill-miss-walker-and-our-year-13-sustainability-officers/) - In this episode of Chatting with Channing, we're delving into sustainability at Channing with Mr. Hill (Channing's Bursar), Miss Walker, and our dedicated Year 13 sustainability officers, Lola and Grace.
- [Channing School Magazine 2022-23](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/09/channing-school-magazine-2022-23/) - Following our declaration of a climate emergency and in line with our commitment to improve the School’s environmental sustainability, editions of the Channing School Magazine are now produced and distributed digitally.
- [Chatting with Channing - Talking to Lead Counsellor at the Senior School, Jennifer Barnaby](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/12/chatting-with-channing-talking-to-lead-counsellor-at-the-senior-school-jennifer-barnaby/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple PodcastsThis episode features an insightful conversation with Jennifer Barnaby, the Lead Counsellor at the Senior School.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 29th September](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/12/music-at-lunchtime-friday-29th-september/) - Last week we attended a fabulous ‘Music at Lunchtime’ recital. From Chopin to Rihanna, there was something for everyone.
- [STEM Copenhagen Trip 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/10/12/stem-copenhagen-trip-2023/) - Mrs Wootton, Dr Spinks, Miss Williams and Mrs Williams took 30 Year 11 - 13 students to Copenhagen, the beautiful, greenest capital city in the world which will be carbon neutral by 2025.
- [Year 12 Politics Trip to Parliament](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/08/year-12-politics-trip-to-parliament/) - On Wednesday, Year 12 Politics students had the opportunity to visit Parliament.
- [Maritime Archaeology Workshop](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/09/maritime-archaeology-workshop/) - On Wednesday evening, the Classics department hosted a maritime archaeology workshop with Henrietta Barnett School, the first event of its kind.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 3rd November 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/13/music-at-lunchtime-friday-3rd-november-2023/) - This week we were treated to a delightful performance from 4 amazing music students. We began our performance with Isabel M singing a beautiful rendition of ‘Butterfly’.
- [Seville Music Tour](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/13/seville-music-tour/) - Over half term, 50 students traveled to Seville on the Channing Music trip, exploring the city and practicing repertoire, which we later performed in concerts.
- [History of Art Trips](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/15/history-of-art-trips/) - On Thursday the 9th of November, the History of Art Year 12s went with Ms Ward to two galleries.
- [Channing Alumnae - Drinks in Soho](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/17/channing-alumnae-drinks-in-soho/) - "Did I just go back in time?' she asked bemused as her eyes widened to take in waves of crushed velvet seating and, what looked to be, a shelved wall paying homage to the birth of gin.
- [Autumn Concert - 16th November 2023](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/23/autumn-concert-16th-november-2023/) - Also sprach Zarathustra,' the famous stirring fanfare by Strauss, opened our Autumn Concert, setting the tone for an amazing evening of music from our large ensembles and choirs.
- [Sustainability Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/12/04/sustainability-week-2/) - We have held our second Sustainability Week at Channing, with a range of special events. On Monday, we were visited by Conor O'Keefe from the Natural History Museum.
- [AQA Student Conference: The Tudors](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/12/04/aqa-student-conference-the-tudors/) - The Year 12 and 13 History students attended the AQA Tudor Day with Historian Tracy Borman and AQA Chief Examiner Keith Milne on Tuesday, 28 November.
- [Chatting with Channing - Alumna Amanda Davidson and the Transylvanian Scholars Program](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/12/13/alumna-amanda-davidson-and-the-transylvanian-scholars-program/) - Spotify Apple PodcastsIn this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Davidson, an alumna of Channing School.
- [Music at Lunchtime - Christmas Edition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/12/14/music-at-lunchtime-christmas-edition/) - Last Friday's lunchtime concert brought Christmas cheer for all to hear! It was the last concert of 2023 and what a way to end the year!
- [Chicago Pre-Show Podcast](https://www.channing.co.uk/2023/11/02/chicago-pre-show-podcast/) - Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts. We’re delighted to go behind the scenes.
- [Year 11 Concert - Thursday 6th October 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/13/year-11-concert-thursday-6th-october-2022/) - The first formal concert of the year is always special and this year’s GCSE music group did not disappoint. Sophie D began a trio of Bach pieces with a superbly executed ‘Fantasia in C minor’. Followed by Annabel B, with her exciting ‘Sinfonia in B Minor’ and Maddie S completed the trio of pieces with
- [Autumn Concert - Thursday 17th November 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/25/autumn-concert-thursday-17th-november-2022/) - We welcomed a capacity audience to St Joseph's Church last Thursday for the Autumn Concert performed by some 250 students from years 7 to 13. The evening got off to an arresting start with a brass fanfare performed with organ and played from the organ gallery in the west end of the church. It was
- [Trip to Aachen](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/12/05/trip-to-aachen/) - Our trip to Aachen was one I’ll probably never forget, from the strange travel times to the Lindt shop where we saw people buy shopping carts filled to the brim with chocolate. We met outside Channing at 18.30 on Friday to begin our long journey to Germany, needless to say we were all very excited.
- [Languages Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/25/languages-week/) - Spanish News: Monday Assembly Rebecca Wells, former Channing student from the Class of 2012, came back to school on Monday to talk about her Undergraduate studies in French and Russian at the University of Bristol and the plethora of opportunities that this brought about, before studying a Masters in Linguistics at the University of Oxford.
- [Talk by Baroness Parminter, Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/21/talk-by-baroness-parminter-chair-of-the-house-of-lords-environment-and-climate-change-committee/) - On Wednesday 16 November, Channing students were joined by members of other schools in our local community, including St Aloysius’ College, where we received an informative talk by Baroness Parminter. Sophie, a student Careers Leader in Year 11, interviewed Baroness Parminter and the audience had many incisive questions. She gave an overview of her student
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 11th November](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/16/music-at-lunchtime-friday-11th-november/) - Last Friday's short but sweet recital started with Anya J's lovely performance of 'Where is love?' from Oliver played on the violin. Eleanor R then changed the mood with a musical rendition of Gershwin's famous song, 'Summertime' played on the trombone. We finished with a sparkling vocal Year 11 trio of Hannah D, Scarlett D
- [Minimus Partnership Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/16/minimus-partnership-club/) - Over the past several weeks, two classmates and I have been volunteering every Tuesday at Brookfield Primary School teaching Year 6 Brookfield and St. Joseph's students Latin and classical myths. During this period, we’ve helped them advance their vocabulary and basic grammar skills while also incorporating their different styles of learning. Each student has their
- [Brookfield Primary School Reading Partnership](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/14/brookfield-primary-school-reading-partnership/) - Every Wednesday morning a group of Year 12 students head down to Brookfield Primary School and volunteer to read with Year 2 pupils during their breakfast club. On our first day of volunteering we walked up to the library to meet the pupils whom we'd be reading with for the next few weeks. We watched
- [Chemistry Top of the Bench Competition](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/11/chemistry-top-of-the-bench-competition/) - On Wednesday 9th November, a team of four students from Years 9-11 took part in the live, online RSC Top of the Bench competition. Zoe Q, Avantika V, Imogen C and Alex M worked together to solve a range of chemical problems, from writing equations to classifying materials. They had to be fearless when tackling
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 4th November](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/11/music-at-lunchtime-friday-4th-november/) - Last Friday we had a very special recital which began with Elene K's hauntingly musical performance of Fuaré's Sicilienne which was followed by Eliana H's debut performance singing Billie Eilish's 'idontwannabeyouanymore' accompanying herself superbly on the guitar. Erin R's rendition of Grainger's 'Shepherd's Hey' was most joyful and then we had a sparkling performance, from
- [Interview Skills Workout for the Sixth Form](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/11/interview-skills-workout-for-the-sixth-form/) - On Wednesday evening, Sixth Formers had the privilege of experiencing three mock interviews each, together with personalised feedback from a raft of experienced professionals. A huge thank you to our speaker Amanda Milsom who briefed students on What interviewers are looking for and to the 100 parents and friends of Channing who put them through
- [Trip to Cuba](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/04/trip-to-cuba/) - During the half-term holiday, students and teachers from the Economics, History, and Spanish departments embarked on a fascinating trip to Cuba. Whilst staying in Havana, students went on a city tour which had a focus on Spanish cultural and colonial history. Students then attended the Museum of the Revolution, and the Plaza del Revolucion, where
- [French Trip to Nice](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/04/french-trip-to-nice/) - For our first day on the Côte d'Azur we travelled from where we were staying in Antibes to Cannes by a train which runs parallel to the coast. When we arrived we made our way to an Italian restaurant where we met the English teacher at the correspondent school and as we ate our pasta
- [The Wonderful World of Dissocia](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/04/the-wonderful-world-of-dissocia/) - Before the half term, Year 12 and 13 drama students visited Theatre Royal Stratford East to watch ‘The Wonderful World of Dissocia’ by Anthony Neilson. Vibrant set design and energetic physicality shone out in this high octane performance, which certainly gave us plenty to discuss.This hard hitting and intense cult classic interprets dissociative identity disorder
- [Academic Forum](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/02/academic-forum/) - On Thursday October 13th, we had the privilege of welcoming Oxbridge applicants from QEGS, Highbury Fields, St Aloysius, Highbury Grove, CLGS and Parliament Hill schools for our annual Academic Forum. This event was run by Channing Oxbridge applicants leading sessions in our specialist subject areas of Geography, History, HSPS, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Fine Art, English,
- [Reading with St Joesph's](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/11/02/reading-with-st-joesphs-primary-school/) - Since the beginning of the Autumn term 2021 we have been going over to St Joseph’s primary school, just a 2 minute walk from Channing Senior School, arriving around 8.10am every Wednesday to read with the youngest years at the primary school: mostly Key Stage 1, and some Key Stage 2 pupils. Each week it
- [Communitea](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/17/communitea/) - Our plans for a Community Tea in April 2020 were thwarted by the pandemic so we were delighted to be able to host our first ‘Communitea’ at Channing last week. Run in conjunction with our partner, Highgate Newtown Community Partners (HNCP) the tea was held on Thursday afternoon in our newly refurbished dining hall. Guests
- [Year 10 Visit to Olympic Park](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/17/year-10-visit-to-olympic-park/) - On Thursday 6 October, we visited the Olympic Park in Stratford to investigate the impact that an urban redevelopment scheme has had on the quality of life.We used stratified sampling to select 4 different sites: Stratford New Town, East Village,The Copper Box and Hackney Wick. In these areas we completed surveys to collect both quantitative
- [News from the Science Department](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/14/news-from-the-science-department/) - Brookfield Science Club This week, the pupils investigated thermistors as sensors and used their learning to come up with innovative design ideas. The pupils were very creative; we had ideas ranging from automatic extractor fans to temperature-controlled helmets. Once again, thank you to the Year 12 volunteers; you are such wonderful role models for the
- [Clean Air Day](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/13/clean-air-day/) - Last Thursday, along with Highgate School, we challenged the whole school community to travel in without the use of cars. Well done to form 10Sfr who had the fewest students travelling to school by car that day. Eco reps measured pollution outside the school at drop off time. 8.7µg/m3 was measured for PM2.5 particles and
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 7th October 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/13/music-at-lunchtime-friday-7th-october-2022/) - We were treated to a feast of string and vocal music last Friday lunchtime. Starting with Ellie S on the harp, who stunned with the gorgeous sound of this impressive instrument in Renie's 'Angelus'. May M then gave her debut performance as a Year 7 student on the violin with a confident rendition of 'On
- [Trip to Verulamium](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/10/trip-to-verulamium/) - The Classics department took Year 7 to Verulamium on Thursday 6th October for an action-packed, sun-soaked day. Students had conversations in Latin in the centre of the Roman theatre, performing for their friends (and unsuspecting fellow visitors to the site) against the backdrop of the original second-century stage. We then examined the Roman hypocaust, a
- [Science Club (Year 7 & 8)](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/10/science-club-year-7-8/) - Students in Years 7 and 8 had fun building earthquake-resistant towers out of spaghetti and marshmallows in our Engineering Club last week. Thanks to Grace W in Year 13 for organising and leading the session. This week Ms Fung supported students to build structures out of newspaper and investigating which shape of structure could support
- [Year 7 and 8 Anatomy Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/10/year-7-and-8-anatomy-club/) - Aided by the Year 12 Biology students the dissection Club for Year 7 and 8 began last week with the dissection of a chicken wing to show the anatomy of the muscles, tendons and ligaments at the joint.
- [KS2 Brookfield Partnership Science Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/10/ks2-brookfield-partnership-science-club/) - Last week the Science Department was delighted to welcome Year 5 and 6 Brookfield pupils who are joining us for a 6 week course. The theme is Sport Science and pupils will be taking scientific phenomena and applying these to sports-based situations. The pupils were taking a polymer found in nappies to create a “never-wet
- [News from the Maths Department](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/10/news-from-the-maths-department/) - Another busy week in the Maths Department. Last Tuesday was the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge, where all of our Mathematicians in Years 12 and 13 completed the 1.5 hour set of puzzles and problems, alongside Set 1 in Year 11. We look forward to seeing how they got on, results being due in 2 weeks'
- [National Poetry Day](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/07/national-poetry-day/) - On Monday the Year 13 English students devised and ran an assembly to celebrate National Poetry Day. The theme this year was the environment and as this August marked the centenary of the birth of one of Britain's best-loved poets, Phillip Larkin, they thought they would commemorate the day by looking at how he approached
- [Year 12 Biodiversity Day](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/07/year-12-biodiversity-day/) - On September 23rd, Year 12 students took part in a Biodiversity Day at Epping Forest Field Studies Centre. In the morning, armed with pond nets, magnification pots and an identification key, students worked collaboratively to plan and complete an investigation to compare the biodiversity of two ponds, ensuring standardised techniques that represented the habitat. In
- [Sustainability Week](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/07/sustainability-week/) - This week is Sustainability Week at Channing. On Monday we had Eco Art in the sunshine by the school pond. Students from throughout the years made biodegradable bird feeders from pine cones, acorn jewellery, clay and foliage animals, watercolour painting using sycamore seeds, and a bug hotel which is now open to insects outside Brunner
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 30th September 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/07/music-at-lunchtime-friday-30th-september-2022/) - The 'saints came marching in' with Charlotte M on the trumpet opening our third recital of the term. This was an exciting debut performance from a Year 7 student. Isobel B-I then charmed us on the clarinet with a Bach Gavotte and then Coco C, also in Year 8, played that unforgettable siong 'Where is love' on the violin.
- [Robotics and Coding Club](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/03/robotics-and-coding-club/) - Boys from St Aloysius College teamed up with Channing girls to start building robots.A variety of robots are being built, ranging from dinosaurs to clawbots. The students have made an excellent start, giving a lot of thought about how to engineer the cog wheels so that they link with the various motors. Some students are
- [U15 ISNC netball vs New Hall School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/03/u15-isnc-netball-vs-new-hall-school/) - Congratulations to the U15 Netball team who travelled to New Hall School to play the second round of the Independent Schools Netball Cup. The team started strongly, displaying committed defence and skilful attacking play. The team won the match 47 -19. Well done and best of luck in the next round!
- [Trip to River Brett](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/10/03/trip-to-river-brett/) - Recently Year 11 Geographers went on a field trip to the River Brett in Suffolk. Since the start of this half term we have been studying rivers: their processes (transport, erosion and deposition) and in particular how these change from the source of the river to the mouth. Studying the topic in the classroom has
- [Class of 2016 Reunion](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/28/class-of-2016-reunion/) - Last Thursday evening we had the pleasure of hosting the Class of 2016 Reunion. It was lovely to see so many of the girls reminisce about their school days: there were tales of Duke of Edinburgh challenges and triumphs, memories of relocations during the historic building works, gasps of amazement at the finished products, endearing
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 23rd September 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/27/music-at-lunchtime-friday-23rd-september-2022/) - We had a short but sweet recital last Friday that began with another Year 7 student making their debut on the Arundel Centre stage. Luna T played Grieg's 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' producing a fabulous tone on her flute. Emma F then played one of her grade V piano examination pieces -
- [Music at Lunchtime - Friday 16th September 2022](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/22/music-at-lunchtime-friday-16th-september-2022/) - We were treated to a fabulous first recital of the academic year last Friday. We began, very appropriately, with a female 19th-century composer of the piano - Fanny Mendelssohn (sister of Felix Mendelssohn) played superbly by Elene K. Elene was the first of four Year 7 students giving their debut performance on the Arundel Centre
- [Much Ado About Nothing](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/21/much-ado-about-nothing/) - On the afternoon of Wednesday 9 September the whole of Year 11 went to the National Theatre to watch ‘Much Ado About Nothing'. It was set in the 1940s on the Italian Riviera. As the curtains opened the most amazing, sumptuous set was revealed, the letters ‘Hotel Messina’ shown in dimly lit 1940s light bulbs.
- [U15 ISNC Netball vs Woldingham School](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/21/u15-isnc-netball-vs-woldingham-school/) - Congratulations to the U15 Netball team who travelled to Woldingham School to play in the first round of the Independent Schools Netball Cup. After a tight first half, the team established a lead in the third quarter, achieved through some determined defending and sharpshooting. The students were able to hold off their tough opposition to
- [Year 7 Trip to Stubbers](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/21/year-7-trip-to-stubbers/) - Last Friday, Year 7 finished off their first week at Channing with an exciting and invigorating day out at Stubbers Adventure Centre. After an early start at school, we headed out to Essex to be met by our enthusiastic instructors, ready to face the challenges of the day. In mixed teams from across the year
- [The Tempest](https://www.channing.co.uk/2022/09/21/the-tempest/) - From Harry Potter to The Three Lions to excessive amounts of fast food, the Globe’s production of 'The Tempest' reminded us that Shakespeare is not an antiquated thing of the past, but instead he still manages to entertain and amuse us to this day. When we went to see 'The Tempest', having only just started

## Pages

- [<span>Girls </span>Enjoying Success](https://www.channing.co.uk/) - "The exceptional and innovative teaching methods employed by our dedicated staff inspire our pupils and our unrivalled pastoral care ensures a happy environment in which they flourish.”
- [Results & Leavers' Destinations](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/results-leavers-destinations/) - Find out more here on results and leavers' destinations.
- [Sustainability](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/sustainability/) - At Channing we care about sustainability. Our commitment to becoming a more sustainable school impacts on many different aspects of school life.
- [Support Us](https://www.channing.co.uk/support-us/) - Support your School We are always grateful to the School community for their generosity and support.
- [Welcome from the Head Girls](https://www.channing.co.uk/sixth-form/welcome-from-the-head-girls/) - The Sixth Form is the pinnacle of your Channing career and is a liberating experience. Class sizes are smaller, which allows you to forge a closer relationship with your teachers.
- [Open Days](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/open-days/) - Information on open days at Channing School can be found here.
- [Joining the Sixth Form From Another School](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/joining-the-sixth-form-from-another-school/) - All Sixth Form applicants from other schools are invited to attend an interview with the Headmistress and Head of Sixth Form and a request is made for GCSE predictions and a school reference.
- [Springboard to the Future](https://www.channing.co.uk/sixth-form/springboard-to-the-future/) - Springboard to the futue - click here to find out more.
- [Senior School Productions and Concerts](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/senior-school-productions-and-concerts/) - Find out more here on the senior school productions and concerts
- [Senior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/) - Welcome to the Senior School Whether you are joining us from another school or moving up from our Junior School, everyone is new in Year 7.
- [Junior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/) - Welcome to the Junior School This is the beginning of what we very much hope will be your daughter’s educational journey at Channing.
- [About Us](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/) - Our Philosophy Although we enjoy the benefits of our location in Highgate, we are not what you might expect from a North London girls’ school.
- [Bursaries & Financial Assistance](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/bursaries-financial-assistance/) - Introduction We have always done our best to ensure that children who would benefit from a Channing education are not excluded for financial reasons.
- [Joining the Senior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/joining-the-senior-school/) - Joining at 11+ The main point of entry into the Senior School is at 11+.
- [Policies](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-reports/policies/) - Policies for Channing school can be found here.
- [Chatting with Channing](https://www.channing.co.uk/news/chatting-with-channing/) - Welcome to our award winning podcast series: Chatting with Channing.
- [Welcome from the Headmistress](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/welcome-from-the-headmistress/) - Welcome from the Headmistress Channing is a happy, purposeful place of intellectual enquiry and personal discovery for girls aged 4 to 18.
- [Happiness & Wellbeing](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/happiness-wellbeing/) - Academic success at Channing is partly achieved, we believe, when underpinned by an exceptional pastoral care framework which ensures that every student is supported and encouraged.
- [History and Timeline](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/history-timeline/) - We are a local school, forged and established in Highgate. https://vimeo.com/1097140569 Channing was founded in 1885 by Miss Emily and Matilda Sharpe, and the Reverend Robert Spears. Their aim was to set up a school where the daughters of Unitarian ministers could obtain a ‘first-class education that would enable them to go to any university,
- [Term Dates](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/term-dates/) - Find out more here on term dates for Channing School.
- [Sixth Form](https://www.channing.co.uk/sixth-form/) - Why choose Channing? The two years of the Sixth Form are the crowning glory of your school career.
- [Senior School Curriculum](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/senior-school-curriculum/) - More on the senior school curriculum can be found here.
- [Scholarships & Awards](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/scholarships-awards/) - Channing School seeks to recognise achievement in many ways.
- [Partnerships](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/partnerships/) - Channing is at the heart of Highgate and the local community. We believe that education is about more than just academic results.
- [Sixth Form Curriculum](https://www.channing.co.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-curriculum/) - The Sixth Form curriculum encompasses breadth, diversity and challenge. You are encouraged to study subjects that you enjoy, as well as those at which you naturally excel.
- [Fees](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/fees/) - From 1 September 2023 Junior School – £7,500 per term, £22,500 per annum Senior School – £8,290 per term, £24,870 per annum Tuition fees include most books, stationery and basic craft materials.
- [Senior School Co & Extra-Curricular](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/senior-school-co-extra-curricular/) - The Channing Experience The education at Channing Senior School is truly holistic.
- [Governors](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/governors-staff/) - Governors Any correspondence for the Chair of Governors should be addressed to: Mrs Leanne Leigh, Chair of Governors, Channing School, Highgate, London N6 5HF
- [Joining the Junior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/joining-the-junior-school/) - Joining at 4+ The main point of entry into the Junior School is at 4+. All applicants are invited to attend an assessment in the January of the year of entry.
- [Junior School Productions and Concerts](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-productions-and-concerts/) - More on junior school productions and concerts can be found here.
- [Senior School Teaching & Learning](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/senior-school-teaching-learning/) - Our current whole school Teaching and Learning focus is on developing Fearless Learners.
- [Transport](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/transport/) - How to get to us As a local school, over 90% of our families live within a 3 miles radius of the school.
- [Sampler Page](https://www.channing.co.uk/sampler-page/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Life in the Sixth Form](https://www.channing.co.uk/sixth-form/life-in-the-sixth-form/) - Personal development We have a duty to prepare students for the next stage of their journey.
- [Junior School Wellbeing](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-wellbeing/) - Happiness and Wellbeing The happiness and general welfare of our girls is of prime importance and all members of staff are involved in their pastoral care.
- [Chance Vacancies](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/chance-vacancies/) - We are currently full in every year group in both the Junior and Senior School. Occasionally, a place may arise if a pupil leaves the school.
- [Inspection Report](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-reports/inspection-report/) - The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is the body responsible for the inspection of schools in membership of the Associations that make up the Independent Schools Council.
- [Alumnae](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/alumnae/) - Whether you are an alumna, former parent, former staff member or, perhaps, a prospective parent, I would like to invite you to learn more about the history of our wonderful school.
- [Leave a gift in your will](https://www.channing.co.uk/support-us/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/) - Did you know you can remember Channing with a gift in your will? After taking care of family and friends, we hope you will consider widening access to inspiring education through a gift in your will to Channing. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Even a share of just 1%. Leaving a gift
- [Diversity, Equality and Inclusion](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/diversity-equality-and-inclusion/) - As you will be aware, we formed the Channing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Steering Group (DEISG) in July 2020 under the chairmanship of former parent, Anjula Thompson.
- [Talk Education and Muddy Stilettos Reviews](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-reports/talk-education/) - Talk Education is a comprehensive digital platform offering expert, independent reviews and guidance on UK independent schools. You can read their reviews of Channing Junior and Channing Senior on their website or below.
- [Admissions](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/) - We know that choosing a school for your daughter is a very important decision.
- [Good Schools Guide](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-reports/good-schools-guide/) - The Good Schools Guide is the number one trusted guide to schools in the UK, helping parents in every aspect of choosing the best education for their children.
- [Policies and reports](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/policies-and-reports/) - Policies and reports for Channing school can be found here.
- [Charity](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/charity/) - To maintain our happy and purposeful atmosphere, we emphasise concern and respect for the needs of others.
- [Junior School Curriculum](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-curriculum/) - Discover more on our Junior school curriculum here!
- [Character Education](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-curriculum/character-education/) - https://player.vimeo.com/867898248 The quote attributed to Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, ‘Character is destiny’, implies that destiny is not a predetermined outside force, but that our future is determined by our own inner character. If this is true, then helping children develop all the different elements within themselves that define their characters is crucial, and as vital as
- [Timetable and Wraparound Care](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/wraparound-care/) - More on our wraparound care can be found here.
- [Channing Association](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/channing-association/) - Our parents are welcomed into the Channing community as automatic members of the Channing Association, which provides a way for families to get to know one another better.
- [Forest School](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/forest-school/) - We are delighted to have our very own Forest School at Channing thanks to our wonderful green setting.
- [Strategic Objectives](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/strategic-objectives/) - Channing is a school for girls aged 4-18 where pupils enjoy outstanding personal success at school and beyond, as a result of our holistic, balanced education,
- [Junior School Teaching & Learning](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-teaching-learning/) - Click here for more on junior school teaching and learning.
- [Junior School Co & Extra-Curricular](https://www.channing.co.uk/junior-school/junior-school-co-extra-curricular/) - The Channing Experience The education at Channing Junior School is truly holistic.
- [360 Virtual Tours](https://www.channing.co.uk/admissions/open-days/360-virtual-tours/) - Click here to view the tour in fullscreen mode.
- [Senior School Timetable](https://www.channing.co.uk/senior-school/senior-school-curriculum/senior-school-timetable/) - The school day begins with Registration at 8:25am. All girls are expected to be in their form rooms, ready and organized for the day, by this time. Breakfast Club runs from 7:40am until 8:00am in the Dining Room. This is a free service, but pupils are expected to sign in. Many dual-working families use the
- [Parent Portal](https://www.channing.co.uk/parent-portal/) - Log on to the password-protected Parent Portal to view reports and other important documents regarding your daughter below: Channing Parent Portal Looking for Firefly?
- [Work With Us](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/work-with-us/) - Here at Channing, we aim to encourage lively, independent minds and a concern for others; to give girls the confidence, qualifications and skills they will need in life; and to send our leavers out ready to respond as thoughtful, responsible and socially aware adults to the challenges of the world today.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.channing.co.uk/cookie-policy/) - Learn about our cookie policy here.
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- [Girls on Board](https://www.channing.co.uk/girls-on-board/) - 
- [Contact us](https://www.channing.co.uk/contact-us/) - If you’d like to get in touch please use the form below. Alternatively, you can email: info@channing.co.uk or call 020 8340 2328 (Senior School and Sixth Form), or email: jsoffice@channing.co.uk
- [4+ Virtual Q&A session](https://www.channing.co.uk/4-virtual-qa-session/)
- [Staff Vacancies](https://www.channing.co.uk/staff-vacancies/) - Want to work for us? Find out more here on the staff vacancies we have going.
- [Curriclum](https://www.channing.co.uk/curriclum/) - More information on the curriculum at Channing School can be found here.
- [Community](https://www.channing.co.uk/community/) - At Channing, we are famed for our supportive ‘family’ of pupils, staff and alumnae
- [Catering](https://www.channing.co.uk/about-us/catering/) - All of our student catering is provided by a dedicated in-house catering team which enables us to employ staff who are fully committed to the ethos of the school.

## Newsletters

- [Word from the Head - 3 July 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-3-july-2026/) - Dear Parents, The last week of term - more properly, the last three and a half days of term - have disappeared in a flash! Highlights have been the Year 10 Days as a Sixth Former in which they enjoyed taster lessons in their potential A level subjects and enjoyed copious amounts of tea and
- [Word from the Head - 26 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-26-june-2026/) - Dear Parents, It would be foolish to do anything other than start with the weather - how very British of me! As I said to the girls in assembly on Tuesday morning - our first assembly for six weeks while the sports hall has been used for public exams - so much has happened since
- [Word from the Head - 19 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-19-june-2026/) - Dear Parents, Do you ever find that there are times when you have a plan for the day, and then something comes along and knocks it all sideways? So it was for me on Monday morning, when the Government announced that from next April all children under 16 will be banned from the vast majority
- [Word from the Head - 12 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-12-june-2026/) - Dear Parents, A few weeks ago I made a mistake. You know the sort, I’m sure - the one where your brain seems to be moving a fraction of a second slower than your fingers. One Monday morning, I sent out a letter to many of you. Unfortunately it contained two errors, one regarding a
- [Word from the Head - 5 June 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-5-june-2026/) - Dear Parents, I hope you won’t mind me sharing with you that this week has been a hard one for me as a parent. My son, recently turned 20, is a treasure and a delight. He is also at the end of his first year at university and, as yet, without a summer job. I
- [Word from the Head - 22 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-22-may-2026/) - Dear Parents, It has been an incredibly busy yet rewarding fortnight. Over the past two weeks, my calendar has taken me from two national conferences to an international visit to our sister school. Taking a moment last night to reflect on these experiences has reinforced both the logistical realities of school leadership, and the core
- [Word from the Head - 15 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-15-may-2026/) - Dear Parents, There is a distinct atmosphere that descends upon the school corridors as we approach the summer term. It is a palpable shift in energy, a sharpening of focus that serves as a reminder of what our students are truly capable of when a goal is clearly in sight. This is particularly true for
- [Word from the Head - 8 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-8-may-2026/) - Dear Parents, As a school leadership team, we spend a significant amount of time discussing change. As you know, we’re a school that prides itself on being self-reflective and is always looking for ways to improve our provision and processes. To that end, I was struck by an article in the Financial Times this week
- [Word from the Head - 1 May 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-1-may-2026/) - Dear Parents, We are officially heading into exam season and it has been a week of high emotions here at school. Yesterday, we held a deeply moving Leavers’ Assembly for our Year 13s, and this morning, Year 11 filled the sports hall with laughter and celebration before heading off for study leave. It’s a very
- [Word from the Head - 24 April 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-24-april-2026/) - Dear Parents, The summer term is picking up pace, and our first full week of the Summer term seems to have flown by in a flash. Congratulations to Year 10 for their success in navigating their Silver DofE practice expedition last weekend. While some emerged from the woods slightly later than anticipated on Monday afternoon
- [Word from the Head - 17 April 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-17-april-2026/) - Dear Parents, I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday, whether it was spent pottering about at home or travelling further afield. Thank you to Miss Ward and Ms Goodall for taking a group of Sixth Form History of Art and Art students to Paris at the start of the break. It was evidently
- [Word from the Head - 27 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-27-march-2026/) - Dear Parents, The Spring term is often very short and very busy, and this one has been no exception. There have been some exceptional highlights - Izzy M in Year 12 taking the top prize in the national Young Art competition; Kezia in Year 13 through to the last 8 of the BBC Young Musician
- [Word from the Head - 20 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-20-march-2026/) - Dear Parents, This week has been Wellbeing & Neurodiversity Week in school. We have had a remarkable array of activities, from smoothie making at lunchtime to talks on body confidence for Years 10 & 11, and skin care myth-busting for Years 8 & 9. A huge thank you to Ms Richards, our Head of Pupil
- [Word from the Head - 13 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-13-march-2026/) - Dear Parents, This week, Channing has been alive with the spirit of inquiry as we officially launched STEM Week. The theme for this year is one that sits at the very heart of a Channing education: Curiosity. We often define curiosity as the eager, intrinsic desire to seek new information and experiences. But as our
- [Word from the Head - 6 March 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-6-march-2026/) - Dear Parents, As we approach the end of a whirlwind week that combined National Careers Week, World Book Day and Creative Arts Week - all culminating in the celebration of International Women’s Day today - I have been prompted to think about the ways in which what we do in school prepare our pupils for
- [Word from the Head - 27 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-27-february-2026/) - Dear Parents, It has been a very busy first week back after half term - and only 4 to go until the Easter holiday! My thanks to Ms Sequeira, Mrs Wootton and Miss Dias who accompanied our Computing and Maths trip to Disneyland Paris in half term. The Year 9 and 10 students attended subject-specific
- [Word from the Head - 13 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-13-february-2026/) - Dear Parents, As adults we all know that education is more than just a series of lessons. In a conversation with a parent this week I was interested by their differentiation between what it means to be taught, versus to be educated. That latter, wider definition is certainly our aim at Channing and over the
- [Word from the Head - 6 February 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-6-february-2026/) - Dear Parents, It’s February at last, and half term is in sight! The days are just starting to lighten and in our assembly on Tuesday Ms Flint, Deputy Head (Academic), explored what it means to be transitioning from the long, dark winter into the first signs of spring. She made the point that in school,
- [Word from the Head - 30 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-30-january-2026/) - Dear Parents, Every year on Holocaust Memorial Day, we are confronted by a number of so vast it feels impossible to comprehend: six million. It is a statistic that, in its sheer enormity, can inadvertently mask the individual lives, dreams and identities it represents. However, as our History department explored in Tuesday’s assembly, the most
- [Word from the Head - 23 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-23-january-2026/) - Dear Parents, In assembly on Tuesday, I wondered aloud how many students could remember the key messages of my first two assemblies this term. I left a long silence for thinking time - and some awkward shuffling - before reminding them: Make goodness contagious “Remember, people don't do good things because they're good people. They
- [Word from the Head - 16 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-16-january-2026/) - Dear Parents, If your child came home on Tuesday talking about ‘Dukkha’, ‘contagious goodness’ or why their New Year’s resolutions might already be failing, that makes me very happy: it means they were listening to the assembly I gave that morning! January can be a heavy month for us. The holiday sparkle has faded, the
- [Word from the Head - 9 January 2026](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-9-january-2026/) - Dear Parents, Happy New Year! I hope that you have had a wonderful break and are entering 2026 feeling rested and ready for the year ahead. Here at Channing it has been straight into the busy-ness of term: our first residential trip of 2026 has already taken place, with our Year 10 German students spending
- [Word from the Head - 12 December 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-12-december-2025/) - Dear Parents, As we reach the end of a busy Autumn term, I have reflected long and hard on what highlights I might share with you. There have been plenty, after all! I’ve picked just two, which have bookended the term and encapsulate what life at Channing is all about. The term started back in
- [Word from the Head - 5 December 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-5-december-2025/) - Dear Parents, Another busy week brings us to the brink of the holidays, and as it does so I have been reflecting this week on the communication gap: that moment where what we say is not what others hear. We’ve all experienced it, whether in parent-child relationships, in our own personal relationships, or at work.
- [Word from the Head - 28 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-28-november-2025/) - Dear Parents, I start this week with humbled awe and enormous gratitude to the cast, crew and production team of Hadestown. Miss Hill, Director, Mr Boxall, Musical Director, and the team created an extraordinary production which thrilled and delighted a packed Arundel Centre for 5 performances this week. A demanding and exciting show held us
- [Word from the Head - 21 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-21-november-2025/) - Dear Parents, This week, nine months of hard work has come to fruition at the Girls’ Schools Association Annual Conference. As President of the GSA this year it was my responsibility to pick the theme, invite the speakers and even organise the after-dinner entertainment. I chose the title ‘Fearless Females: Leadership that Lifts Girls Up’,
- [Word from the Head - 14 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-14-november-2025/) - Dear Parents, After an exciting first few days of this half term, I am glad that a sense of normality has resumed this week. Mrs Hughes is preparing to lead the upcoming GSA Conference and will no doubt come back full of inspiration for how to make our pupils’ school experience even better and more
- [Word from the Head - 7 November 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-7-november-2025/) - Dear Parents, It’s hard to believe that we have only been back from half term for a week: it’s amazing how quickly a holiday can wash off! However I must say that receiving the call from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, or ISI, at 9am on Monday morning was welcome, as we have been waiting for
- [Word from the Head - 17 October 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-17-october-2025/) - Dear Parents, As we reach the end of a very busy half term, it’s fantastic to reflect on what we have achieved in these seven weeks. We’ve navigated the Learning Pit in every classroom, demonstrated creativity and invention, sung, danced, played sport and made connections within and beyond our immediate peer groups - and that
- [Word from the Head - 10 October 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-10-october-2025/) - Dear Parents, After the sombre tone of last week’s Word from the Head, we end this week with the uplifting news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal and, overnight, a ceasefire has come into effect. Donald Trump is hailing the breakthrough as the start of an ‘everlasting
- [Word from the Head - 3 October 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-3-october-2025/) - Dear Parents, It is with huge sadness that I write today’s Word from the Head. None of us can fail to have been shocked by yesterday’s act of terrorism against the Jewish community at Heaton Park in Manchester. Our thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives were lost, the injured and all of those
- [Word from the Head - 26 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-26-september-2025/) - Dear Parents, This week has been Languages and Heritage week, an exciting celebration of language and culture which has permeated the Senior School every day. From collecting words in 20 different languages from staff lanyards to debating in French and Spanish, a visit to the Swiss Embassy and hula hooping in different languages (!), Ms
- [Word from the Head - 19 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-19-september-2025/) - Dear Parents, As we end the third week of term the new year is in full swing, with clubs and societies up and running and all our pupils navigating the complexity of a busy school day and homework timetable. However it’s not just the girls who are having to adjust to the rhythms of the
- [Word from the Head - 12 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-12-september-2025/) - Dear Parents, It has been a pleasure to welcome another three groups of parents into school this week to catch up with us, meet form tutors and think about the year ahead. For Year 11, the chance to start thinking in depth about their A level choices and life in the Sixth Form made Tuesday
- [Word from the Head - 5 September 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-5-september-2025/) - Dear Parents, Welcome to the new year and, for some of you, welcome to Channing! It has been lovely to see the parents of Years 7, 10 and 12 at our Welcome Evenings this week and I look forward to seeing Year 8 and 9 parents next week at their events, along with Year 11
- [Word from the Head - 4 July 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-4-july-2025/) - Dear Parents, It was a pleasure to see so many of you at school last Saturday on Founders’ Day, celebrating another year in the life of the school. It was particularly important in this, our 140th anniversary year, to look back at our Unitarian foundation in 1885 but also to look forward to our vision
- [Word from the Head - 27 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-27-june-2025/) - Dear Parents, I have just returned from an inspiring week in Philadelphia, where I was attending the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools annual conference. ICGS has membership of more than 570 schools educating over 350,000 girls and young women in 26 countries so you can imagine, it was remarkable on many levels! Above all the
- [Word from the Head - 20 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-20-june-2025/) - Dear Parents, Ah, the joy of Enrichment Week! After the excitement of Sports Day on Monday, school feels very strange as whole year groups disappear - Year 9 on DofE and Year 8 to France and Spain - and the remaining students are in and out as they make the most of having London on
- [Word from the Head - 13 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-13-june-2025/) - Dear Parents, In today’s fast-evolving digital world, it’s entirely natural to feel both inspired and a little apprehensive. Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly significant part of how we work, communicate, and live, and this is only the beginning. There’s no denying the opportunities it presents, but also the questions it raises: How do we
- [Word from the Head - 6 June 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-6-june-2025/) - Dear Parents, On Monday lunchtime I bumped into one of our Year 13 students, who had just finished her A level exams. She was (of course) delighted that they were over - but also reflective about the experience and feeling a new-found sense of maturity for having gone through the process. Hers were unusually swift,
- [Word from the Head - 23 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-23-may-2025/) - Dear Parents, Half term is here already (or possibly at last, depending on how the last few weeks have felt for you!). It’s always a welcome break from the usual routine, but at this time of year it’s also an important time for our pupils who are preparing for their forthcoming end of year exams.
- [Word from the Head - 16 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-16-may-2025/) - Dear Parents, This week’s Word from the Head is a guest blog from Mr Grossman, our Director of Digital Learning and Technology. I’m enormously grateful to him for writing this excellent piece about the use of digital technology, especially for homework, and hope that you will find it useful. It won’t have escaped your notice
- [Word from the Head - 9 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-9-may-2025/) - Dear Parents, It was a delight to spend yesterday at the HMC Spring Conference in the company of Paula Whyte, the head of our partner school St Aloysius’ College. The theme for the day was Partnerships for the Wider Good and we enjoyed the chance to hear from a number of heads in state and
- [Word from the Head - 2 May 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-2-may-2025/) - Dear Parents, This week has been all about our Year 13 students, whose celebrations of their last week at school have been epic. The annual tradition of wearing themed costumes every day has reached new heights this year: the Manly Monday, When I Grow Up and the much-beloved Dress as a Teacher days were particular
- [Word from the Head - 25 April 2025](https://www.channing.co.uk/newsletters/word-from-the-head-25-april-2025/) - Dear Parents, Welcome to a new term and a new-look Word from the Head, which I hope you will enjoy. I also hope that you had a restful break over the holiday, wherever you were. Our Classics trip to Greece and ski trip to Austria, while not without incident, were highly successful and both staff

## Vacancies

- [Teacher of Classics (Maternity Cover)](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-classics-maternity-cover/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of Classics to join our highly successful and well-established Classics Department on a 2 term basis from January 2027. This part-time role (3 days per week) offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level within a high-achieving and deeply
- [Head of History](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/head-of-history/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of History to lead our highly successful and academically ambitious History Department from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to build upon an established tradition of excellence, leading a dynamic department that is recognised for exceptional outcomes and extensive programme of enrichment. At
- [Junior School Teaching Assistant](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/junior-school-teaching-assistant/) - Channing Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and academically vibrant Junior School from September 2026. The successful candidate will work closely with Form Teachers and Specialist Teachers to support the academic, social and emotional development of pupils. They will play an important role in creating
- [Assistant Access Arrangements Coordinator/Learning Mentor](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/assistant-access-arrangements-coordinator-learning-mentor/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, compassionate and proactive SEND Support and Access Arrangements Assistant to join our dedicated Learning Support team from September 2026. This is a part-time (4 days per week), fixed-term sabbatical cover position. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with additional
- [Admissions Assistant](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/admissions-assistant/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, personable and proactive Admissions Assistant to join our Admissions Team from September 2026. This is a part-time, permanent position working 24 hours per week over four days, term time plus two weeks. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering an exceptional
- [Visiting Teacher of Harp](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/visiting-teacher-of-harp/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Visiting Teacher of Harp to join our thriving Music Department from September 2026. This self employed, part-time role offers the opportunity to teach talented and enthusiastic pupils aged 8–18 within a vibrant and supportive musical community, helping students of all abilities develop both technical proficiency
- [Teacher of Drama  (Part Time)](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-drama-part-time/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of Drama to join our dynamic and highly successful Creative Arts Department from September 2026. This part-time role offers the opportunity to teach Drama across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level within a high-achieving and deeply supportive all-girls environment, while contributing to the
- [Director of Drama](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/director-of-drama/) - Sabbatical Cover - 1 term from September 2026 This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Drama teacher to lead a committed, hard-working and dynamic department for 1 term. This will include responsibility for the casting and direction of the school play in November 2026. Drama is part of the timetabled curriculum for Years 7 &
- [Cover Manager & Administrative Assistant](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/cover-manager-administrative-assistant/) - Job overview Channing School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Cover Manager and Administrative Assistant to join the Junior School on a full-time permanent basis from September 2026. This is a pivotal administrative role focused on ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school through the effective coordination of staff
- [Teacher of History and Politics (Part Time)](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-history-and-politics-part-time/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of History and Politics to join our highly successful and well-established department from September 2026. This part-time role (0.8, or 0.6 if offering History only) offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level within a high-achieving and deeply supportive
- [Head of Classics ( Maternity Cover)](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/head-of-classics-maternity-cover/) - Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of Classics (1-year maternity cover) to lead our highly successful and well-established Classics Department from September 2026. This full-time role offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level within a high-achieving and deeply supportive all-girls environment, while providing strategic
- [EYFS/KS1/KS2 Form Teacher](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/eyfs-ks1-ks2-form-teacher/) - Channing Junior School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed EYFS/KS1/KS2 Form Teacher to join our welcoming and academically vibrant Junior School from September 2026. This opportunity includes both a full-time permanent role and a part-time (4 days per week) maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to teach across the primary age range within
- [Casual Exam Invigilator](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/casual-exam-invigilator/) - Channing School is seeking reliable and professional Casual Exam Invigilators to support the smooth running of internal and external examinations from May 2026. The Exams Team plays a central role in ensuring that all public examinations and mock examinations are conducted efficiently, securely and in full compliance with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. Working
- [Teacher of Physics - Full and/or Part Time](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-physics-full-and-or-part-time/) - Channing School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our vibrant Science Department from September 2026. This full-time and/or part-time role offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A level within a high-achieving and deeply supportive all-girls environment. At Channing, we believe that scientific understanding empowers young
- [Teacher of Mathematics (Full Time, Year 7 to A level)](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-mathematics-full-time-year-7-to-a-level/) - Channing School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving Senior School from September 2026. This is a full-time role teaching across Year 7 to A level, offering the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and forward-thinking Mathematics department within an intellectually vibrant all-girls environment. Mathematics is a popular
- [Deputy Head (Academic) - Channing Junior School](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/deputy-head-academic-channing-junior-school/) - Channing Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Head (Academic) to join our Senior Team from September 2026. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the academic vision of a thriving Junior School, drive excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure every pupil achieves their full potential. The successful
- [KS2 Form Teacher (Maternity Cover) with the possibility of KS2 Mathematics Lead](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/ks2-form-teacher-maternity-cover-with-the-possibility-of-ks2-mathematics-lead/) - Channing Junior School is seeking an inspiring and committed KS2 Form Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our welcoming and academically vibrant Junior School from April 2026. This is a full-time role, offering the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 2 within a supportive and collaborative learning community. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the
- [Teacher of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/teacher-of-religion-philosophy-ethics/) - Channing School is seeking an inspiring and committed Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE) to join our thriving department from April or September 2026. This role is available full time or part time (4 days) and offers the opportunity to teach a rich and intellectually ambitious curriculum within a supportive and collaborative learning community. As a Teacher
- [Senior School Librarian (Maternity Cover) - May 2026 - April 2027](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/senior-school-librarian-maternity-cover-may-2026-april-2027/) - Channing School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Senior School Librarian to join us on a maternity cover basis.
- [Sous Chef](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/sous-chef/) - Channing School is seeking a capable and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our busy and professional catering team. Based at the Junior School, this is a varied and rewarding role that supports the delivery of high-quality, nutritious, and child-friendly meals for pupils, staff, and school events. Working closely with the Chef Manager, you will play
- [HR Officer and Assistant to the Bursar & Clerk to the Governors](https://www.channing.co.uk/vacancies/hr-officer-and-assistant-to-the-bursar-clerk-to-the-governors/) - Channing School is seeking a capable and proactive HR Officer to join our busy support team. As a member of the HR function and sole administrative support to the Bursar, this is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running of the school. Working closely with the Head of HR, you will contribute

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