Fyling Hall Facts: The Bow and Arrow Story 🏹 Have you noticed Fyling Hall’s distinctive logo featuring a bow and arrow? More than just a striking design, it proudly reflects our roots and the legendary figure tied to the name of our village, Robin Hood’s Bay. A Legacy...
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🎶 Gig in a Day: A Rocking Success! 🎶
🎶 Gig in a Day: A Rocking Success! 🎶 By Mrs. Swain, Head of Music On Wednesday, 6th December, our Year 10 and 11 music students had a unique and inspiring day! We were thrilled to welcome Chris from The Band Project to our school for a Gig in a...
Scarborough Spa Orchestra
A Magical Morning with the Scarborough Spa Orchestra On Tuesday 24th September, a group of pupils from Years 7, 8, 10, 11, and Sixth Form, along with some visiting Spanish students, embarked on an exciting trip to Scarborough to see the Scarborough Spa...
Fyling Hall awarded the Prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag 🌿
Fyling Hall Awarded the Prestigious Eco-Schools’ Green Flag 🌿 This year, Fyling Hall School’s pupils have been honoured with the internationally recognised Eco-Schools' Green Flag for their remarkable efforts in promoting sustainability and environmental...
Year 7 Pupils Conquer New Heights at Scugdale Crag
Year 7 Pupils Conquer New Heights at Scugdale Crag At Fyling Hall, we believe that education is not just about what happens in the classroom. It's about building confidence, fostering teamwork, and creating lasting bonds. That’s why, to kick-start the new...
Fyling Hall School is delighted to congratulate our students on their exceptional GCSE results
Fyling Hall School is delighted to congratulate our students on their exceptional GCSE results.
Rose Garden Music Festival
The Rose Garden Music Festival is always a highlight in the summer term calendar at our school, and this year was no exception.
Fyling Hall School Celebrates Exceptional A-level Results
Fyling Hall School is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our A-level students this year.
Music and Drama Showcase
Spectacular Music and Drama Showcase at Fyling Hall! A Sold-Out Audience On Tuesday 11th June, our talented music and drama pupils from years 7-10 dazzled a sold-out audience of parents and friends at the end-of-year Showcase. Mrs Swain and Mrs Jeeves were over...
Year 10 Apprentice Challenge: A Day of Teamwork and Innovation
The 2nd of July marked an exciting day for Year 10 with the Teamwork Apprentice Challenge kicking off with an inspiring assembly.
Interhouse Sports Day: A Tale of Rivalry and Camaraderie at Fyling Hall
Wednesday afternoon brought the highly-anticipated annual Interhouse sports day at Fyling Hall,
Celebrating Student Achievement – Commendations and Prize Day
Recognising student achievement at Fyling Hall School with termly commendations an upcoming Prize Giving Day
Wrapping Up the Year with an Action-Packed Enrichment Week
We look forward to extra-curricular activities, careers workshops, life-skills and lots more.
Live Music, Amazing Prizes and Entertainment in Support of Ovarian Cancer Action This Saturday!
The whole town is invited to the Rose Garden Festival – live music and prizes including a signed Arsenal WFC shirt, and Alessia Russo’s football boots, food and drinks and lots of fun..
Exciting New Qualification at Fyling Hall: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Equine Management
Fyling Hall School to offer the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Equine Management from September 2024
Discovering Strengths and Making Memories on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Our young people taking the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award -discovering unknown strengths and developing skills….
Back By Popular Demand; Project 13 Joins The Rose Garden Festival Lineup
We’re excited to announce the next band in the Rose Garden Festival Line-up.. ska/punk/rock band Project 13..
Engaging Year 8 Music Lessons – Instruments of the Orchestra
Year 8 have been learning about the Instruments of the Orchestra during music lessons this term with visits and insights from 3 specialists.
Ukraine Charity Appeal – Clothing and Bedding
An appeal for any donations you can spare – clothing for all ages, shoes, trainers and blankets/sleeping bags desperately needed.
Fascinating A Level Biology Fieldwork on The North York Moors
A Level Biology students headed to the North York Moors to study the effect of soil moisture content on the native plant species.
Rose Garden Festival Line-Up Announcement – Another Local Gem!
We’re thrilled to introduce the next band for the Rose Garden festival: Back in the Habit! ..
Primary Maths Challenge-Zara Receives Silver Award
Zara Billson-Hodges in year 6 achieved a silver award in the Primary Maths Challenge bonus round – placing her in the top 2% of entrants.
School Sports Round-Up: A Busy Term On And Off The Field
We look back at a term of school sports at Fyling Hall School – football, hockey, netball, cross-country, horse-riding and even PE in the dark!
Excellent Teamwork, Planning and Design Development at the Technology Tournament
Fyling Hall School teams win three trophies at the Whitby and District Technology Tournament- excellent teamwork and a great day for all.
STEM Learning Across Fyling Hall as we Celebrated British Science Week
Every March we celebrate British Science Week at Fyling Hall School with stem learning, activities, class trips and guest speakers across the whole school.
Local Talent Alert – The 2024 Rose Garden Festival
We’re thrilled to unveil the first band for this year’s Rose Garden festival, proudly supporting Ovarian Cancer Action! Introducing our very own local gems: The Rough Cuts!
Eskdale Festival Round-Up: Remarkable Results In This Annual Music and Performing Arts Competition.
We are thrilled with the results across the speech, drama and music classes of the Eskdale Festival (music and performing arts competition).
Learning About Moorland Animals and Other Fun STEM Activities in the Junior School
A fantastic talk form Tanya Eyre about moorland animals during British Science Week. And we take a look back at some Junior School STEM this term.
An Exceptional Year 11 Music Concert
Last Tuesday our talented Year 11 music group organised an exceptional school music concert. It entertained the many parents, family, friends and boarders who turned up to support them, and went towards their official Rockschool examination.
Celebrating Our Students’ National-Level Sporting Achievements
We celebrate the sporting achievements of four Fyling Hall School students, competing in four different sports.
Rising to the Maths Challenge! Selected Year 10s take part in the Advances Mathematics Support Programme Maths Feast
An excellent response to a Maths Challenge by selected year 10s at the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme Maths Feast 2024.
More Than Horse-Riding Lessons! 5* Rating, Farewells, Hellos, Equestrian Knowledge and Amazing Achievements
Fyling Hall School Stables have received a 5* rating and are wishing farewell to two amazing horses.
Looking Back at a Magical Half-Term In the Junior School
We take a look back at a creative and truly magical half term as the entire Junior School was transformed to the School of Magic.
Year 10 Student Secures Spot on Yorkshire Ballet Residential Programme
Congratulations to Anya in year 10 who has been accepted onto the Yorkshire Ballet’s Residential training.
District Success for Hockey Team
Fyling Hall’s under 14 girls hockey team had a hugely successful afternoon winning the annual district tournament!
Boarding School Life – Settling In, Making Friends & Collecting Experiences.
Emilia and Felicia joined Fyling Hall in January and share their thoughts on settling into boarding school life.
STEM Activities, Achievements and the Upcoming British Science Week
Look back at STEM activities from Jan-Feb and forward to fantastic plans for British Science Week….
A Creative Buzz in the Art Studio As We Delve Into Ceramic Sculpture
This term, students in Years 5 to 10 have embarked on an exciting journey into the realm of ceramic sculpture during their art lessons
UKMT Maths Challenge – Thinking Differently About Numbers & Patterns
Years 10 and 11 took part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge on Wednesday….
Macbeth Entertains and Educates – Year 10 and 11 Theatre Trip
Last week the English Department took all of year 10 and 11 to York Opera House for a production of Macbeth.
8P Have Been Making Pancakes – Learning for Life
Learning for Life offers pupils the chance to learn supportive skills and cooking has to be one of the most essential. 8P start with pancakes.
Show Jumping Success – Junior Pupil Represents Fyling Hall at NSEA event
Year 6 pupil Zara did a fantastic job at the NSEA show jumping competition. Competing against riders up to sixth form age at the qualifier.
Student Engineering Competition – Creating Innovative Local Solutions
Student engineering; sixth form creating plans for the local areas in the UK ICE CityZen Competition.
Mud Glorious Mud: Fyling Hall’s Mountain Biking Adventures at the Edge of the Moors
Fyling Hall’s mountain biking program is more than just a cool extracurricular activity. It’s a testament to the school’s belief in educating the whole child – mind, body, and spirit.
An Inspiring Talk About Seabird Ecology and the Antarctic
Dr Wakefield, inspired students when he spoke to years 5-10 and 12 about seabird ecology and his Antarctic trip.
Eco-Club Plans to Increase Biodiversity, Improve Recycling and Raise Money
The Eco-Club aims to improve recycling at Fyling Hall, increase biodiversity through the eco-garden and raise money for the World Land Trust.
Bringing Day Pupils and Boarders Together for The Big Sleepover
Last term we hosted the year 9 sleepover where day students joined boarders for a night. This term its the turn of year 7, 8 and 10!
Excitement as Magic School begins and the Junior School becomes ‘Hogwarts’!
This half term Fyling Hall Junior School has been transformed to Magic School and we’re all very excited!
Friends of Fyling Hall – Upcoming Events
Friends of Fyling Hall organised a wonderful Christmas Fayre and have some upcoming not to be missed events.
Formula 1 Design Engineer Talks to Forms 2 and 3
Last week Mrs Sheveling an F1 design engineer shared some of her experience with our Junior School pupils. Year 6 explain what they learnt!
English as a Second Language (ESL) Students Reflect on Their Dynamic ESL Lessons
Year 10 ESL students have worked hard – and had fun this term as they improve their English. The students share some highlights.
Cast, Crew and Audience Reflect on our Sell-Out School Production of Annie Jnr.
As the dust settles on our first school production for several years, cast, crew and audience reflect on Annie Jnr.
Our Christmas 2023 What’s On
With just a week to go until the end of term and the lead-up to Christmas there is a lot going on at Fyling Hall School. Here is a our handy list of events!
Science Practicals – Building Joints, Food Tests, Water Resistance and More.
Lots of practicals in Fyling Hall school science this term! Year 7 have been building bones, muscles and joints and year 10 investigating food tests.
Positive Changes and Environmental Action with our Eco-Committee and Eco-Club
This school year has seen the launch of the new Eco-Club AND our Eco-Committee working towards the Green Flag accreditation. Pheobe from year 12 shares more details..
Updates from the School Stables – Riding Skills and Pony Care
Seniors have been working on skills, like jumping and learning from the farrier, since being back at school and the juniors are getting to grips with pony care.
Fyling Hall Remembrance 2023
We come together as a school community for Fyling Hall Remembrance to observe a silence to show we continue to remember, honour and give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our Action-Packed Sixth Form Team Building Trip
Last week students enjoyed a three day Sixth Form team building trip to the Lake District. Megan shares her account of the trip.
Fabulous New Equipment a Popular Addition to Forest School
Thanks to the Friends of Fyling Hall for our fabulous new Forest School resources. Pupils are enjoying using them in the woodland.
Exciting Lighting, Sound & Backstage Experiences in Performing Arts
Showing pupils a glimpse of the wider professional world outside of Fyling Hall is an important part of Drama and Music education. We encourage pupils to research careers in the creative and performing arts as well as bringing in a range of visiting speakers to explain their experiences to classes
Enjoying Chemistry Experiments at Fyling Hall School
Year 5 and 6 were in the chemistry lab over the last half-term taking part in some fun experiments supported by year 13 students.
Juniors Gain Confidence in Horse-Riding with Lessons in Horse Behaviour, Tacking-up and More.
This half term our juniors have been learning to ride AND about so much more. They have looked at tacking-up, horse behaviour and learning about passports – read more here.
Inter-school STEM Competition Hosted by Fyling Hall
On 11th October we hosted an all day STEM competition. Pupils joined from other junior schools. Year 6 pupil Zara shares her review here.
A Fantastic ESL (English as a Second Language) Class Trip
Pupil Emma Paffenholz reviews the ESL class trip to Whitby and the Whitby Museum.
Early Years At Fyling Hall Are Led By The Needs of Each Child
Starting school is a huge change for 4-year-olds and so at Fyling Hall we make the transition as easy as possible – read more about it.
Sixth Form Students’ Inspiring Expedition to the Canadian Wilderness
Head boys Tomas and Toby Richardson recount the highlights of their amazing 3 week expedition in the Yukon.
Fund-raising Concert with Past-Pupil and Music Teacher
Past-pupil Charlie Flintoft and music lesson teacher Zena Bentley took part in a concert raising funds for Source of Light School, Uganda.
Exciting Adventures for Year 5 and 6 at Bewerley Park Outdoor Educational Centre
Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic time on their residential camp – plenty of outdoor adventure and just the right amount of challenge.
Our Dynamic Performing Arts Department: Outstanding Achievements, History, Shows and Courses
Performing arts have been at core of Fyling Hall since our late principal Mrs White returned from the London Stage to teach. This year we celebrate more fantastic grades and look forward to an exiting term of events.
Fyling Hall’s Cultural Programme of Events Celebrates Our Diverse Backgrounds
Fyling Hall has been a multicultural school for most of its history. Each year we celebrate the diverse mix of nationalities and run a programme of cultural events.
Friends of Fyling Hall PTA Fundraising, Updates and Events
After a phenomenal year of fundraising the PTA is looking forward to more events and activities.
All We Need Now is the Children – Junior School Teachers Have Been Getting Ready!
The Junior School staff have been busy getting ready for the start of the new school year this week. We are looking forward to welcoming the pupils back, read about the preparations and week one!
A Warm Welcome to Boarding at Fyling Hall
Welcome to boarding at Fyling Hall School – Head Matron Miss Emma Anders explains what to expect in the first week.
Through the Eyes of A Student – Capturing School Life by Joe Salt, Head Boy 2022-23
One of 2023s A Level students, Joe, took his camera and captured life at Fyling Hall.
Fyling Hall Pupils’ Hard Work Rewarded With GCSE Results
Fyling Hall pupils have been rewarded for all their hard work with a very pleasing set of exam results.
Celebrating A Level Results Day and Places on First Choice University Course
Fyling Hall pupils are celebrating an impressive set of A-Level results that sees all of the Year 13 pupils rewarded with a place on their first choice university course.
Fyling Hall Past Pupil – Andrew Pern
Past pupils of Fyling Hall are a diverse and interesting group of people including Michelin starred chef, Andrew Pern, and his father and grandfather!
A Great Start In Year 7 – Students Share Their Thoughts
Year 7 can be a big jump from junior school, last year’s year 7 share their reflections.
Science – Enrichment, Competitions and Becoming Eco-Positive
Science is a popular subject at Fyling Hall with plenty of enrichment opportunities. 2023-24 will include national competitions and launching the bid for a green flag!
History Lessons At Fyling Hall
Year 8 history projects at Fyling Hall – last term they took a deep dive into the Georgians.
The New Fyling Hall Sixth Form
Fyling Hall is starting the new academic with an updated and restyled Sixth Form.
Rose Garden Music Festival 2023 Review
Another fantastic Rose Garden Music Festival took place on July 1st at Fyling Hall against the backdrop of the Yorkshire Coast
Excitement and Anticipation as Tomas and Toby Start Yukon Expedition
On Saturday, after half a year of fundraising and preparations next year’s head boys embarked on their expedition to the Canadian Yukon.
Last Term’s Weekend Activities At Fyling Hall
Boarders enjoy a varied programme of weekend activities at Fyling Hall. We look at some highlights from the last term.
Centenary Ball – Fyling Hall celebrates its 100th birthday!
Fyling Hall celebrated its 100th birthday in style with over 300 past-pupils, old teachers and current staff attending the centenary ball.
Memorial Service for Mrs Clare White
On Sunday 9th July, as part of our centenary weekend, ‘Fyling Hallers’ past and present gathered in the Rose Garden to celebrate Mrs Clare White’s life and legacy.
Fyling Hall – Centenary Weekend Celebrations
Fyling Hall School’s Centenary weekend celebrations kick-off this Friday.
The Big Ride Fundraiser on 28th June 2023
Tacking up our horses under the expert eye of riding instructor Coleen, there was a sense of great purpose around the Fyling Hall Stable – a drive to complete the challenging trek that lay before us
High Level Performances at the Daisy Hardy Poetry Competition
Students come together for a full day of Poetry at the Daisy Hardy Poetry Competition.
Year 5 and Year 6 Maths – Scale Models of Hogwarts
Year 5 and 6 have been having fun in maths lessons creating scale models of bedrooms at Hogwarts.
Fyling Hall Swimming Gala – 2023
This year’s swimming gala was a great experience.. pupils were ready to compete and show everyone what they had learnt.
Rose Garden Music Festival – Get Ready!
The Rose Garden Music Festival returns on July 1st. Get ready for a fantastic afternoon of music and lots of fun at Fyling Hall’s beautiful rose garden.
Year 6 Leavers Trip to Wykeham Lakes
Year 6 spent a beautiful day at Wykeham Lakes enjoying paddle-boarding and giant inflatables.
Pupils from Year 7 – 11 at Town v Country Athletics
On Tuesday 13th June, pupils from years 7 to 11 represented Fyling Hall at the Town v. Country Athletics Meet.
Looking forward to the Fyling Hall School Summer Fayre!
Excited for another Summer Fayre, hosted by Friends of Fyling Hall (PTA) on 28th June.
Last Chance to Get Tickets for the Fyling Hall School Centenary Ball on the 8th July
Last chance to get tickets for the Centenary Ball at Fyling Hall, taking place on Saturday 8th July, part of school centenary celebrations.
English Students are Preparing for the Daisy Hardy Poetry Competition
All systems go at Fyling Hall – in English pupils are looking at a variety of poems and preparing for the Daisy Hardy Poetry Competition.
Rose Garden Music Festival -Third Act Announced
We are excited to announce our headline act at the Rose Garden Music Festival, a self-proclaimed ‘riot-jazz’ band…
Drama Performance at Fyling Hall – On Stage, Technical, Behind the Scenes and in the Audience!
Performance is a vital part of the Drama curriculum. Performing at school and watching performances. Year 8 review a recent theatre trip.