After taking all the precautions we can and following the latest guidelines we feel we're now ready to restart our Clubs and Societies, starting from Monday, 17th January. We've kept the most popular ones from last year and added a few new ones. As ever, if a group of...
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A new selection of activities for our boarders
It is a new term and time for a new selection of activities for our boarders. Now that the weather is getting a bit colder I have tried to offer a mixture of events. Some that suit the cold weather and others that offer a little shelter from the conditions. For...
Welcome Miss Henderson, our new Gap Student
Happy New Year to all of you and I hope that everyone had a relaxing break. We have welcomed our boarders back over the duration of the week. Of course due to the covid situation it has been different each term. This week all have arrived on...
It’s great to be back
It's the Spring Term, and it's great to be back. I was also happy to see my family again after over four months! This Christmas holidays I went back to Germany. The first week back I made a lot of appointments and I wanted to surprise my two best friends but I ended...
Our New Year resolutions
On Form 2's first day we wrote our New Year resolutions and discussed what we are looking forward to this term. As a class we are looking forward to learning about Steam locomotives, reading The Railway Children and going on a school trip to the National Railway...
The start of the Spring Term
I have always loved the start of the Spring Term as it holds all that promise of new beginnings and longer days. Cold, bright mornings are wonderful as, before the trees come into leaf, I can see the sparkling waters of the North Sea from my classroom window and then...
Applying to uni: not-so-simple guide
As you move up to sixth form, you have to think about the future, such as universities or other options like direct employments or apprenticeship. Regardless of what you choose, it is always good to be prepared and well-informed. Today, I give you "Applying to uni:...
Reflecting on the past year
As the New Year approaches, you find yourself reflecting on the past year and 2021 was one we will not forget in a hurry. We started the year in lockdown with online lessons. Key worker children came into school with us and they were incredible, it was a very...
Highlights from their Autumn Term
Before they broke for the holidays, Miss Havelock's tutor group wrote down the highlights from their Autumn Term. This is what they said . . . ‘This term I did cross country three times. Something I liked was my football tournament. Another good thing that happened...
A happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night
The end of any school term at Fyling Hall is always a hodgepodge of emotions and this is especially true with Christmas on the horizon; the combination of no lessons for weeks with the anticipated beneficence of...
The most magical way to end the Autumn Term
Our Carol Service is always the most magical way to end the Autumn Term. With last year's service presented virtually, delighted students and staff returned to St Stephen’s for our annual event. With health and safety measures still in place, parents and carers...
It is always fun to be a boarder
Hi, my name is Keith and I am from Hong Kong. I am also a boarder at Fyling Hall School. It is always fun to be a boarder here because we have a lot of activities that we can do. For example, we can do horse-riding in games and there are lots of different trips...
A lovely time at their annual Secret Santa swap
8J had a lovely time at their annual Secret Santa swap on the last Tuesday of term. All of the pupils bought presents for each other (on a budget of course!) and exchanged gifts which much excitement during tutor time. Gifts ranged from shampoo and perfume to giant...
Nikolaustag is here again!
Nikolaustag is here again! It is becoming a tradition in Fyling Hall’s German lessons that our year 7s make their own Nikolausstiefel. What is that all about? On the 6th of November, St Nicholas’ Day (Nikolaustag) is celebrated in Germany. This goes back to the...
A good chance to get a better connection
The Sixth Form / teacher meal was a fun activity. Taking place at Moutreys in Whitby, it was a good chance to get a better connection with the teachers and the same went for the teachers. In my opinion I feel like it should be an activity that should happen at least...
Working on iDEA (“Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award”)
Year 9 have been working on iDEA (“Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award”) in one of their two ICT lessons this term – it is an employer led Award which is the internationally recognised, digital equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh award. It has bronze and silver awards...
Keeping their personal data safe
School pupils are regularly taught about how to stay safe online when using the Internet in dedicated tutor and assembly sessions but this usually refers to keeping themselves safe. Recently year 8 have been learning about keeping their personal data safe, how they...
The annual Whitby / Ryedale Partnership Football Tournament
On a very cold wintry afternoon, the under 14 boys football team made the short journey to Eskdale to play in the annual Whitby / Ryedale Partnership Football Tournament. The boys played 3, 20-minute matches in extremely wet and windy conditions! The...
When is a door not a door…?
Ok, so that’s one of those awful Christmas cracker jokes that my father loves so dearly but it also puts me in mind of something infinitely more interesting; philosophy. As a member of the Royal Institute of Philosophy and the British Philosophical Association, I...
A weekend with storm Arwen
All was calm on Friday night. There were rumours of the oncoming storm: the wrath of Arwen. We had twenty students signed up to travel to Billingham for an afternoon of ice-skating. As the hail hit the windows and the wind speed built up over night I wondered what the...
I like everything here
I came to Fyling Hall school at the end of August and I like everything here. The people, the teachers and members of staff, the school and the surrounding area, especially the sea and the bright green hills of England. But my favourite thing of all is the weekend....
This year’s Christmas Fayre and Carols
The Friends of Fyling Hall are delighted to invite you to this year’s Christmas Fayre and Carols. It will take place on Tuesday 7th December between 3:30pm and 5:30pm in the Dining Room and Stackyard. This is an event for the whole community and is open to both Junior...
The culmination of hard work and progress
Tuesday 23rd November was the culmination of hard work and progress. Girls from years 7 - 10 attended the annual Scarborough and district hockey trials for the 2021-2022 season. The age categories were for under 13's and under 15's. The school is delighted...
Evening Prep
Good evening. It’s 7:45 pm and I’m at school in the ICT rooms supervising prep (homework) for the evening. Each weekday evening (except for Friday evenings), and also Sunday evening, Fyling Hall School boarders spend their time between 6:30pm and 8:00pm doing their...
Coming to Fyling Hall makes me happy
Coming to Fyling Hall twice already makes me happy. Once at the beginning of the term, at the start of my time as a boarding pupil and more recently, coming back after half term break. Both times were completely different. I always wanted to have the opportunity to go...
To take on Mr Parker’s challenge
Who would be willing to take on Mr Parker's challenge? When? Saturday 20th November 2021Where? TeesideWhat? Go-karting 24 intrepid ‘karters’ arrived ready to do battle on the toughest course this side of Stockport! Once kitted out in their racing overalls, balaclavas,...
An excellent achievement from Sam
What an excellent achievement from Sam! Year 10 Sam has only recently crossed over into trials bike competitions. A keen mountain biker and volunteer trail builder, Sam has already had great success in trials biking this year. He has taken part in the monthly...
In the style of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Our very own Physics teacher, Mr Instone, will present a one-man-show in character as Michael Faraday, telling his story in the style of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, which Faraday set up, inviting the audience to take part in a number of groundbreaking...
When is the last time you got a letter?
When is the last time you got a letter? A proper hand-written one; one, that isn’t a bill or a bank statement? I don’t know about you, but I am always thrilled when I find one of these rare specimens in my letterbox. Our year 7 pupils are in for this treat: This week,...
Dinosaurs could be heard roaring
Dinosaurs could be heard roaring in forest school as we welcomed visitors to our second Stay and Play session! Dinosaur masks, flying models and beautiful stencil pictures were created before we headed up to forest school in search of dinosaurs. Hidden in and around...
I came here with a little fear
My name is Alvaro, and I am from Barcelona, Spain. I came here with a little fear, and I was thinking if I am going to be okay, or how is it going to feel being in another country far from my family. But when I came here since the first time I feel like in home, and...
The people who inspire them
As part of their PSHE lessons, Year 6 have been thinking about the people who inspire them. Pupils devoted their tutor time to discuss their heroes and then presented their thoughts in Junior School assembly. The children’s role models ranged from Sir David...
The amazing one-night event
The amazing one-night event "Someone Like Evie" is almost upon us! On 20th November, Junior School pupil, Evie, will take part in a night full of heart-warming live entertainment with two highly professional touring productions, Someone Like You and Shape of You -...
Year 11s out to do some fieldwork
After a couple of unusual years, I finally managed to get my year 11s out to do some fieldwork. It seemed a little odd sitting in the minibus once again, on our way to a river, equipment in hand. The day had an Autumnal chill to it but it was dry and that was the main...
Our new DofE Bronze group
On Sunday, our new DofE Bronze group as well as some direct entrants for the Silver Award had their first outing. After a week that has been a bit challenging with regards to weather, we were blessed with dry weather and sunshine. In two groups, we walked about 10 km,...
The challenge of thinking about the environment
Form 2 and 3 risen to the challenge of thinking about the environment. Having entered the Whitby Rotary Club Writing competition, pupils have been using their imagination to produce a piece of writing using the title ' Environment'. Take a look at a few of their...
On offer for the boarding community
As I have been recently appointed as the activities co-ordinator I have big aspirations of what will be on offer for the boarding community. I have also tried to integrate dailies into these events to allow more cohesion between the children. As someone who loves...
Changes to our Clubs and Societies
There are a few changes to our Clubs and Societies in the run-up to Christmas - with these new clubs are being added: Latin has replaced Philosophy as requested by many students. Join Mr Thomas for an introduction into this influential language and learn the...
How much this school means to me
With half-term over, I already know how much this school means to me. At my old school in Germany, I didn’t like going to school at all, because the students and even some teachers weren’t nice. I’d lost my motivation to learn, I didn’t like my class, I generally...
Painting poppies for good causes
Asked if we were interested in painting poppies for good causes, our answer was a resounding yes! Whitby Kiln's idea was to install a curtain of ceramic poppies in their shop window with poppies glazed by pupils and staff of Fyling Hall as well as the local community....
Back to a more “normal” way of life
Our Sixth Form have been organising events around school to try to get back to a more “normal” way of life. Previous events have been a quiz night and a cake sale. The most recent was a Hallowe’en event and Joe tells us all about it. In the last week of...
One of the most important decisions you make as a parent
Choosing the right school for your children is one of the most important decisions you make as a parent. Over twenty years ago I first came to visit Fyling Hall with my husband. We wanted to know that, especially in their early years, our children would be nurtured,...
Achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
For a detailed insight into the Bronze expedition, read Joshua's blog. Achieving the Duke of Edinburgh's Award during a pandemic is not the easiest thing to do. However, a good number of Fyling Hall pupils managed to achieve their Bronze or Silver Award (or have been...
The opening topic in the Year 9 chemistry course
The opening topic in the Year 9 chemistry course focuses on ceramics. In particular, how the heating and cooling process results in re-crystallisation and the formation of a new structure. This new structure resulting in a material far harder and more durable than the...
Learning about one of England’s most famous and best loved monarchs
Year 11 students, including our international students, enjoy learning about one of England’s most famous and best loved monarchs, Charles II. However, was Charles’ image of the “merry monarch”, the pleasure-loving king with his many mistresses and his love of the...
Subjects I love and the ones I don’t
Now that I have been at Fyling Hall School for almost a month and a half, I know which subjects I love and the ones I don’t. Just like everyone else, I have more than one favourite subject, because there are loads of fun and cool subjects- not like back home where I...
What does it take to be Head Boarder?
What does it take to be Head Boarder? This is a special role at Fyling Hall; one which is crucial role in the boarding houses. Not that our Head Boarder contributes only to boarding life. This individual also contributes to student life in general. This year's Head...
A bumper crop of fantastic year 7 students
This new academic year has seen a bumper crop of fantastic year 7 students and I have been absolutely delighted with the work they have been producing in English. This term we are reading Suzanne Collins’ Dystopic epic ‘The Hunger Games’ which, as well as providing...
Weekends offer opportunities for boarders
Weekends offer opportunities for boarders to experience a multitude of activities and most recently the good weather, even though it was October, meant that they were able to have a barbecue. Off we all went, nearly 30 of us in total, to Boggle Hole beach, laden down...
What a way to close the half term!
What a way to close the half term! Bewerley Park was visited not once by Fyling Hall students, but twice this year. This time it was the turn of our Year 7s. Asked what their favourite part of the trip, this is what they had to say . . . My best part of Bewerley park...
Full of activities in and out of school
As you may or may not know this term has been full of activities in and out of school. A lot of activities take place on the weekends. Therefore, the boarders get to take full advantage of what is on offer. They have enjoyed time kayaking and paddle boarding at Wykam...
A trip to their home country
Our English as a Second Language students in Year 10 have been giving presentations about a trip to their home country. For several lessons, the pupils have been putting together an itinerary for a group holiday to their home nation- Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, Russia...
Teaching in a ‘normal’ way
After 2 years of disrupted learning it is great to be back and teaching in a ‘normal’ way. I’m sure we have all discovered that the simple things in life really are the things which make us happy and I am no different to anyone else. Year 7 are delighted that we can...
Lots of things that I really like
Well, this is my second time at Fyling Hall School, and there are lots of things that I really like and that are different to school in Spain. Loving riding . . . even in the rain! I love horse-riding, I think that’s one of the reasons I came back to this...
Technology Society and an echo across the generations
I've split our Technology Society into two teams, one week it's KS3 (years 7 to 9) and the next KS4/5 (Years 10 through 13). This has enabled a better use of equipment across age groups. With the older ones we're looking at electronics, using real components to build...
Things I’ll miss about Fyling Hall
With Half Term fast approaching, I already know that there are things I'll miss about Fyling Hall. I will go back to Spain for ten days. I am so excited, I want to see my friends and family, but these are some of the things I shall miss. For example, the teachers. It...
Pupils actively engaging in sport
It has been great to see so many pupils actively engaging in sport this term, not just in games lessons but also school fixtures. There has been a real desire for pupils to take part in competitive sports, which have included hockey, rugby and cross country...
Learning for Life
For the first time in eight years I don't have a Tutor Group. Instead, this year I have eleven, sort of. Part of my role is Learning for Life Coordinator which means I'm in the unenviable position of overseeing our programme of PSHE (Personal, Social,...
The help of our wonderful gardeners
As part of their science topic on ‘Life Cycles’ the Y6 students are learning about reproduction in plants, and, with the help of our wonderful gardeners, have taken cuttings from a honeysuckle plant and planted wild cherry seeds and beech nuts. They are hoping that...
Fascinating keyboard instruments
On Friday the 8th of October, a group of aspiring musicians ventured out into Lythe; their sole mission to learn about the fascinating keyboard instruments: the clavichord and the concert grand-piano. Used largely during the Baroque, Classical and Renaissance periods,...
Many congratulations to Ms Jackson
Many congratulations to Ms Jackson, HLTA, Careers, Librarian, who on Sunday 3rd, ran the London Marathon. It took her 3hrs and 48 mins and is the 4th marathon she has completed. "The crowd were absolutely incredible with their support and kept me running during...
Being a boarder has always been fun
Being a boarder has always been fun and now everything is starting to go back to normal. I can hardly believe it is October already! Time has flown by since we came back to school. We have had a lot of new students from all different parts of the world: Germany,...
The start to this year’s fundraising
Last night saw the start to this year's fundraising . . . although, strictly speaking, this first event was not a money raising event. It was more about everyone in the school community getting together, from the junior school parents and teachers to the senior...
Why is history important?
Why is history important? In History Club this week we discussed this very question! Student David suggested that it teaches us about things that happened in the past, so that we can learn from them and not make the same mistakes. It is also important to remember...
Brand new team of Librarians
We are excited to now have a brand new team of Librarians at Fyling Hall. They are from Year 7; Verity, Skye, Bonnie, Belle and Tabby. Our Year 8s are Anya, Diana, Edward and Isabelle and from Year 10 we have Olivia (our Head Librarian) and Josh. Our new...
The joy of Year 7 science
Oh the joy of Year 7 science! I've been teaching Year 7 science for eight years now (most of the time all of it, sometimes, as this year, the Chemistry and Physics components). I love it for loads of reasons, but here's three: Year 7 Display Poster Firstly, it's...
Boarders celebrate German culture
Fyling Hall boarders chose Friday 1st October as the night to celebrate German culture with German night. Our German students decided what food to put on the menu and also assembled an amazing (and quite tricky!) quiz. The boarding community feasted on a meal of...
A trip to the Stephen Joseph Theatre
On Friday 1st October, Years 10-13 drama students took a trip to the Stephen Joseph Theatre to watch the performance of “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde”. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this production adapted and directed by Nick Lane was...
Year 5 and 6’s fantastic week at Bewerley Park
Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic week at Bewerley Park. On the first day of their school residential the children headed straight for the lake to learn how to canoe. The weather was beautiful making this activity even better. Watching the children work together as a team...
A message from our Head Girl and Head Boy
As the newly appointed Head Girl and Head Boy, we wanted to start the academic year off updating you on just a few of our upcoming events that we have planned. We have set ourselves a target of raising £5000 over the next academic year to be split between our...
Reporting live from the English rooms
Hello everyone and welcome back, English students! It’s Mrs Milner here, reporting live from the English rooms on this beautiful sunny Wednesday lunchtime. I have a few minutes left before the next lesson to let you know what I’ve been up to since...
Taking this year’s mathematicians to their next level
We have a new year ahead of us and I am thrilled to be back teaching in the classroom after a lovely long Summer break which was well deserved by all. We bid farewell to last year's GCSE and A Level students as well as our much-loved former Head of Maths Ms Mitchell,...
A fairy glade, fungi and fun in the sun
With the Year 5 and 6 pupils away at Bewerley, our Years R to 4 enjoyed a fairy glade, fungi and fun in the sun at fabulous Falling Foss. We left May Beck in glorious sunshine, 17 excited children and two just as excited dogs. On our way along the trail we spotted a...
A placement at our wonderful school
We are often asked by student teachers if they can come to our wonderful school on placement and it is something I am keen to encourage; observing other teachers teach gives them valuable insight into the profession. Some of the students are ex pupils, some want to...
A creative writing workshop day called “What if?”
We are running a creative writing workshop day called 'What If?'. We're inviting just 4 primary schools in the area to send up to 15 pupils from Year 6 (or Year 5 to make up numbers) to take part, learn advanced secrets of creative writing and illustration and then...
Our informal Stay and Play sessions
Please come and join us for our informal Stay and Play sessions in our Junior School. We will hold two sessions on Wednesday 20th October & Friday, 12th November from 1-3pm. Each session will include: A chance to experience our unique learning environmentMeet our...
Representing Fyling Hall in a team sports fixture
When was the last time a Fyling Hall student had the honour of representing their school in a team sports fixture? Can you believe it has been 562 days? Since March 9th 2020 our sports lessons have continued with as much normality as we could achieve under varying...
Not too dependent on our mobile phones
I think most would agree that we want to avoid not being too dependent on our mobile phones. Having so much time apart over the last 2 academic years during those times of isolation, technology helped out enormously and we all became used to using Teams and our phones...
Welcoming students from all over the world
Welcoming students from all over the world is a delight! Hello everyone, and welcome back! I’m Miss Havelock, and I’m currently teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) while Mrs Jeeves is on maternity leave. That means I’ve had the delight of welcoming a whole...
Clubs and Societies are ready to start once more
Following a great start to the term with lots of enthusiasm and excitement all around the school, our Clubs and Societies are ready to start once more. The idea behind our Clubs and Societies is to develop interests and advanced skills in extracurricular...
The best way to improve yourself
What is the best way to improve yourself? You can do so in a variety of ways, but as a PE teacher I was inspired to take part in sport from a young age. The main reason, if I’m truthful, was because I LOVE competition. I believe it is the best way to improve yourself...
An in-depth look at the Georgian age
In their last term, Year 8 students undertook an in-depth look at the Georgian age, comically referred to as the era of the “Four fat Georges”! While the first two Georges were not very prepossessing figures, being largely unable to speak English or understand much...
Happy to be back in school
It has been a really wonderful first week back, with both our new pupils and existing pupils, happy to be back in school. We had our first whole Junior School assembly in the Barn, we sang hymns, we had lunch together, playtimes together and the sun even shone for us....
Ready for the start of a new school year
As both staff and pupils get ready for the start of a new school year, there are a lot of unseen things that go on behind the scenes to get things ready for the first day back. Mrs Blackie in the office looks after the enrolments of new pupils throughout the summer...
Our Golden Rules (part 2)
Last year we did a whole school activity to understand the origin of The Golden Rule and need for some kind of 'rules of engagement', some kind of standard to uphold when dealing with each other in a fair way in school. Each tutor group was tasked to discuss the...
The wonderful music teachers we have at Fyling Hall
Welcome to this little blog about the wonderful music teachers we have at Fyling Hall. My name is Mrs Swain (known as Miss Johnson before the Summer Holidays) and I am the Head of Music at Fyling Hall School. We are very lucky to have such fantastic musicians teaching...
What makes our family atmosphere?
With special insight into our international students, our Head of English as a Second Language asks what makes our family atmosphere? Coming to a boarding school in itself can be a nerve wracking experience. Leaving home for the first time, living with new friends,...
Welcoming new staff to Fyling Hall
"As ever at the start of the new academic year we are welcoming new staff to Fyling Hall.” So began our Headmaster’s update to parents prior to the start of the 2021-22 academic year. Mr Allen’s update continued. . . . Mrs Jeeves starts her maternity leave until...
Their own mini film project
https://youtu.be/tmOY13h3A3w?autoplay=0&rel=0 As we come to the end of term the temptation is to wind down, hang out on the tennis lawns and enjoy the sunshine. Not in the drama department! Year 9 and 10 were set a challenge to plan, film and star in their own...
The Geography of Crime
The last topic that year 7 studied in Geography was ‘The Geography of Crime’! They looked at where crimes occur, what types of crimes there are, how criminals are deterred and how crimes can be stopped. Year 7 acted as detectives to solve a crime. A most heinous...
Rockschool (RSL) leading the way
Despite many music exams still being recorded and marked digitally, it's great to see Rockschool (RSL) leading the way once again with face-to-face appointments. Our very own super-confident Gracie jumped at the chance to do a real, live performance, and took her...
GCSE results are based entirely upon merit
Our Headmaster, Mr Steven Allen, reassured students that their GCSE results are based entirely upon merit. “In keeping with our A-level results we are equally delighted with our GCSE results. Experiencing sustained scrutiny over several weeks, we have...
A-level results are testament to students’ resilience
“This year’s A-level results are true testament to the resilience of our students, and we could not be more delighted.” So commented Fyling Hall School’s Headmaster, Mr Steven Allen. We are proud of all of our students with a special mention for our head...
Moving on to pastures new
It is that time of year again when I have to wave a fond farewell to students who have finished their studies at Fyling Hall School and are moving on to pastures new. The last two years have been tough on both my 6th Formers and my Year 11 students as both year...
An exciting opportunity for drama students
Sixth Form drama students were given an exciting opportunity. On Tuesday 6th July pupils joined a workshop day, organised by Royal Northern College of Music. The workshops available covered diverse areas such as learning to improvise, acting and dance auditions,...
Two days of intense hiking
I swiftly and excitedly left the car, eager to see all my friends who were joining the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition, ready for two days of intense hiking. We all had the same objectives: to...
Exciting news for our boarders
Some exciting news for our boarders in September. As you maybe or not be aware I am a complete dog enthusiast! I have grown up with an array of family dogs over the years and I have such fond memories of each and every one we have had. My most memorable...
Another bizarre year for Music and Drama
https://youtu.be/GkkD3ce1quk?autoplay=0&rel=0 This year has been yet again another bizarre year for Music and Drama at Fyling Hall. We have had Year 11 and 13 exam concerts with no audience, a Fyling Hall's Got Talent competition with only a handful of judges and...
Fyling Hall has been amazing
2021 was my last year in Fyling Hall School, honestly stepping into a new phase in my life is quite challenging but Fyling Hall has helped me through this. Even now I still remember my arrival into this school. I was very closed off at first because I had just...