<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - West Hatch High School]]> https://www.westhatch.net%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D21%26amp%3Bnid%3D5 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:04:28 GMT Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:04:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Year 12/13 Information Evening - Wednesday 9th September ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1381 We are delighted to invite parents and carers to our Sixth Form Information Evening, taking place in the Main Hall on Wednesday 9th September.

Year 12 Information Evening will begin at 6.00pm and is an excellent opportunity for parents and carers to learn about all aspects of Sixth Form life, meet the Sixth Form Team, and ask any questions about the year ahead.

Year 13 Information Evening will begin at 7.00pm and will provide parents and carers with important information about the UCAS application process, Futures pathways, examinations, and other key milestones for Year 13 students. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:04:28 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1381 <![CDATA[ Back to School Information September 2026 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1378 Click here for 'Back to School' Information for September 2026

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:55 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1378 <![CDATA[ September 2026 Year 7 Joiners ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1375 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 14:11:10 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1375 <![CDATA[ West Hatch Class of 2026 Achieves Outstanding GCSE Success with Highest Attainment in Six Years ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1380 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:34:21 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1380 <![CDATA[ West Hatch Students Celebrate Diverse Destinations and Bright Futures ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1379 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:49 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1379 <![CDATA[ Main School Office Summer Holiday Opening Hours 2026 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1377 The West Hatch Main School Office will be manned on most days during the Summer Holidays (from 9:00am - 3:00pm) apart from the Week Commencing Monday 27th July - when the Office will be unmanned all week.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:44:53 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1377 <![CDATA[ Exam Results Day 2026 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1376 A-Level Results Day was on Thursday 13th August. GCSE Results Day is Thursday 20th August 2026. 

]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:02:42 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1376 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Graduation – Friday 10th July ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1374 We are looking forward to our Year 7 Graduation on Friday 10th July and celebrating our Year 7 students completing their first year at the school!

]]> Tue, 7 Jul 2026 12:46:40 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1374 <![CDATA[ Students Showcase Literary Knowledge at National Reading Champions Quiz ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1372 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:44:36 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1372 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Students Step Into the Future at the Y.E.S. World of Work Conference ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1371 On Wednesday 4th February, a selected group of Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Y.E.S. Partnership’s World of Work Conference at the Delta Hotel in Waltham Abbey. Our West Hatch students joined peers from Roding Valley for a full day designed to broaden their understanding of the world of work and prepare them for life beyond Year 11.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:19:22 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1371 <![CDATA[ Open Evening ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1370 West Hatch Open Evening for 2026 entry will take place on Thursday 25th September 2025. Doors open at 5pm until 8pm. 

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:14:27 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1370 <![CDATA[ Living our Motto: Students prove they are β€˜The Best That I Can Be' ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1369 National Recognition for West Hatch Year 11 student named among top chemistry performers in the UK ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:01 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1369 <![CDATA[ From Results to Real-World Success: West Hatch Students Take the Next Step ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1368 West Hatch Sixth Form is delighted to celebrate the achievements of its Year 13 students, who have once again demonstrated resilience, ambition, and a clear focus on their futures.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:11:18 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1368 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Graduation - Friday 11th July ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1365 We are looking forward to our Year 7 Graduation on Friday 11th July.

]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 23:35:54 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1365 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday 27th November 2025. ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1363 Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:04:21 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1363 <![CDATA[ New West Hatch High School Headteacher "exceptionally proud" of school and its students ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1362 The new Headteacher of West Hatch High School has said she is "exceptionally proud" of the school - where she has worked for the past ten years - and its students.

 

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:06:27 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1362 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Open Evening 2024: Thursday 26th Sep. 5pm - 8pm ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1361 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:53:30 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1361 <![CDATA[ Students "should be exceptionally proud" of GCSE results ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1360 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:51:30 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1360 <![CDATA[ A Level Exam Success 2024 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1359 West Hatch High School is delighted to share the excellent results achieved by its Sixth Form students this year. With over a quarter of all A Levels graded A*- A and over half of all grades A*- B, our students have performed exceptionally well and have given themselves a sound platform for a successful future.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:52:06 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1359 <![CDATA[ Mental health support during the summer holidays ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1358 KOOTH.com is still here to support young people during the summer holidays!

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:43:47 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1358 <![CDATA[ Post Results Information ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1357 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:27:07 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1357 <![CDATA[ Exclusive for KSHS Year 11 students & families - Sixth Form Open Evening ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1356 Wednesday 17th July 2024 – 5pm – 6pm: Sixth Form Open Evening, exclusive for KSHS students and families.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:07:50 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1356 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Graduation - Saturday 6th July ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1355 Year 7 Graduation - Saturday 6th July ]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 11:15:32 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1355 <![CDATA[ Summer Examinations: Contingency Dates ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1353 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:06:04 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1353 <![CDATA[ National Reading Champions Quiz – Regional heats ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1352 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:26:40 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1352 <![CDATA[ Love Lounge 2024 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1351 Students at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, took to the stage for two 'Love Lounge' performances featuring music, dance, drama and poetry.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:19:31 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1351 <![CDATA[ West Hatch presents Disney's 'Frozen' ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1350 West Hatch High School performs 'Frozen'

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:47:41 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1350 <![CDATA[ Hundreds of families attend open evening ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1349 West Hatch High School welcomed hundreds of families at its Year 6 to 7 Open Evening last Thursday.

]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 16:12:05 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1349 <![CDATA[ Tributes paid to former chairman of governors ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1348 West Hatch High School has paid tribute to its former chairman of governors Ann Miller who died last Saturday.

]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 15:57:09 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1348 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1347 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:04:05 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1347 <![CDATA[ Open Evening for 2024 entry ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1346 Our Open Evening for 2024 entry will take place on Thursday 28th September 2023 from 6:30pm - 9pm. No booking required. 

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 07:56:26 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1346 <![CDATA[ West Hatch High School celebrates GCSE successes ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1345 Students at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, were celebrating their GCSE examination results today with the vast majority enrolling into the school’s Sixth Form. 

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:34:05 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1345 <![CDATA[ West Hatch celebrates excellent results ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1344 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:34:45 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1344 <![CDATA[ Back to School 2025 information ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1343 Monday 1st September 2025       - INSET Day - School closed to pupils

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:16:14 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1343 <![CDATA[ Year 7 New Joiners 2025 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1340 Click here for more information

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:14:52 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1340 <![CDATA[ 2025 Exam Results Day & Sixth Form Enrolment ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1339 GCSE Results Day: Thurs 21st August 2025

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:15:11 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1339 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Graduation Ceremony 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1338 Congratulations to all those Year 7 students who attended last weekend's Graduation ceremony.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:21:31 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1338 <![CDATA[ Sports Awards Evening 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1337 West Hatch students receive awards for their Sporting achievements this academic year. 

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:27:42 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1337 <![CDATA[ Teachers' Strike Days: 5th & 7th July 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1336 West Hatch will be closed to all students except for Year 12 (6th Form) on Weds 5th July & Fri 7th July 2023

]]> Sun, 9 Jul 2023 15:46:47 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1336 <![CDATA[ West Hatch Awards Evening 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1335 Students at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, have been recognised for their academic success and their contribution to school life.

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:22:40 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1335 <![CDATA[ Redbridge Book Award 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1334 Tue, 4 Jul 2023 14:42:18 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1334 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Graduation ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1333 Sun, 9 Jul 2023 15:46:35 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1333 <![CDATA[ West Hatch High School Dance Show ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1332 West Hatch High School students recently put on a Dance Show on the theme of 'Gone But Never Forgotten', remembering those who are no longer with us but whose legacy lives on.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 15:26:54 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1332 <![CDATA[ Students perform Shrek Jnr, the musical ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1331 Some 90 West Hatch High School students took to the stage to perform the musical 'Shrek Jnr', a fun-filled production featuring students from across all key stages. 

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 11:04:20 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1331 <![CDATA[ Pupil Library Assistant Training Day ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1330 Tue, 9 May 2023 12:12:02 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1330 <![CDATA[ West Hatch High School Culture Week ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1329 West Hatch High School celebrated the end of its culture week on Friday 28th April with a non-uniform day where students and staff celebrated their cultures through their clothes. 

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 16:03:52 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1329 <![CDATA[ National Reading Champions Quiz – Regional Heat ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1328 Two West Hatch teams competed in the Thames Gateway and East London regional heats of the National Reading Champions quiz.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:29:21 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1328 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1327 This year we will be celebrating World Book Day throughout the week beginning 27th February 2023.

]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 11:37:32 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1327 <![CDATA[ Love Lounge 2023 ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1326 Students from all year groups took to the stage at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, for a 'Love Lounge' evening of music, dance and readings.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:36:44 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1326 <![CDATA[ Members of school choir sing at Care Home's Christmas market ]]> https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1325 Twenty-five members of the West Hatch High School Choir braved the cold to entertain residents at the Belmont Lodge Care Home Christmas Market on Saturday 10th December.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:26:28 GMT https://www.westhatch.net/news/?pid=21&nid=5&storyid=1325