Autumn Half Term 2025

This has been a half-term of lots of positive events as you will see below, but we have also had to come to terms with the sad loss of a pupil.

Although she only joined us at the end of July, and had been at Saracens for 20 school days, she had settled in so well and developed such strong friendships, that it seemed that she had been with us a lot longer. As in times of tragedy and difficulty, we have pulled together as a community and supported those who are grieving.

I am very grateful to colleagues at Barnet Education and Learning Service for the support they have given to staff, pupils, and families. I am also grateful to the wonderful Saracens staff who have done so much to support pupils, families, and each other. Our thoughts are still with her family and friends.

Doctor Stevens

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Year 7 Escape Rooms

Year 7 enjoyed a fun packed day of escape rooms for their first ever Making Memories day at Saracens High School. Our youngest pupils were set the challenge of 'escaping' from a variety of rooms: history; childhood story; mad scientist, etc. The children worked brilliantly in teams to solve the riddles, piecce together the evidence and crack the codes. This …

The fireworks display at StoneX Stadium is always spectacular! This year, Saracens are giving schools in Saracens Multi-Academy Trust discounted tickets to the fireworks display. Tickets would normally cost £12 for adults and £6 for under 16s but with the code SMATFD25 tickets are 25% cheaper, meaning £8 for adults and £4.50 for children. The fireworks display is on Saturday …

We are so proud of the 30 sixth formers from Saracens Sixth Form who have been making their way to our sister school, Saracens Bell Lane, every Wednesday afternoon to do 1:1 reading with the pupils there. Volunteering in this way is of enormous benefit to the pupils and a wonderful expression of the partnership across the schools in Saracens …

As you may remember, all primary and secondary schools in Barnet and Ealing became 'smartphone free' from this September. The movement behind this is Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) There are some fascinating statistics on the SFC website and some great ideas for how to support parents and teens as we navigate a digital world.

For the first Making Memories day of the year, pupils in year 9 enjoyed a variety of activities, including circus skills! Balloon modelling showcased the pupils' imaginations The tightrope challenge helped develop resilience (as well as balance!) Throughout the day the children demonstrated excellent teamwork, enthusiasm and perseverance. It was wondeful seeing them supporting one another and encouraging each other …

The Powerhouse Games at StoneX Stadium was an incredible celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and the power of sport to bring people together. Year 7 pupils from Saracens High had the privilege of taking part in this inspiring event, joining students from a range of SEN schools for a full day of fun, connection, and shared achievement. Throughout the day, our …

Year 11 travelled by tube into central London for our first Making Memories trip of the year. Our venue of choice was Queens Skating in Bayswater: London's oldest skating rink. We collected our skates in the boot room and nervously took to the ice... Within a few minutes we found our balance - and bravery - and managed to make …

We have pathways in Saracens Sixth Form to suit every learner: A Levels, T Levels and Pre-Apprenticeships. In October, our Pre-Apprenticeship students explored options for their futures at the apprenticeship fair hosted by StoneX Stadium. Next month this same group of students will attend an event at London's ExCel to further help them explore potential avenues of employment. Applications are …

Belonging to Saracens Multi-Academy Trust means lots of opportunities to work together for the benefit of pupils at each of the three schools: Saracens High School, Saracens Bell Lane, and Saracens Broadfields. It was a privilege to welcome year 6 pupils from Saracens Bell Lane to the science department to give them a taste of what science lessons are like …

How great having some of the best universities in the world on our doorstep! We're grateful to Imperial College London for hosting our STEM A Level students for a day. Our sixth formers found out more about careers in life sciences, learnt more about bioengineering, and made the most of a Q&A with current Imperial students. They also enjoyed a …

Year 12’s Quest for the Lost Treasure was an action-packed adventure full of twists, turns, and the occasional wrong turn! Our brave explorers quickly discovered that map reading in the heart of London is not for the faint-hearted - several rescue missions had to be launched to recover lost teams (and perhaps a bit of dignity). Some treasures were triumphantly uncovered, while …

Saracens are giving us super-discounted tickets to one of the biggest games in Saracens Women's calendar: The London Derby, as Saracens take on London rivals Harlequins at StoneX Stadium on Sunday 2nd November. For 80% off ticket costs, use the code LD80BSN CLICK HERE to book tickets. It promises to be a great day out with friends and family on …

Year 13 cooking a stir-fry was meant to test students’ culinary skills - and it certainly did! Some produced MasterChef-worthy dishes, while others created… let’s just say “experimental” cuisine. Bed-making proved a surprising talent for a few, while others decided a quick lie-down was the better option. The budgeting and taste challenges sparked plenty of excitement (and a few shocked …

A reminder that the children have a two week break for half term. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 10th November Other key dates to note: 19th December: Last day of autumn term 6th January: Children return to school for the spring term Term dates and events can be found here.