Old Highfieldians
Old Highfieldians are our former pupils, parents and staff. They form part of a worldwide community offering a wealth of networking opportunities, whether for friendship, business or re-acquaintance. There are plenty of ways you can be involved in Highfield life, long after you’ve left. We regularly hold school reunions, we host an annual Boarders’ and Old Highfieldian’s Carol Service in our Chapel, and many other events are added to the calendar throughout the year.
We are always delighted to hear from our Old Highfieldian community. So if you have any news to share, photographs you have found or you happen to be in the area and you want to pop in for a cup of tea, please email us.
Old Highfieldian Magazine
We publish our Old Highfieldian Magazine once a year usually around February. If you have any news, articles or events you would like to see featured in the next edition please drop us an email. We hope you enjoy reading our latest edition below.
What we’re up to…
We loved welcoming @samhooper15 from @englandhockey to Highfield and Brookham. Sharing his journey and working with the boys on developing their skills, Sam gave a real insight into what it takes to succeed and inspired them to aim high and dream big. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #prepschoolsports #hockey
We were delighted to welcome Sam Hooper from England Hockey to Highfield and Brookham. Sam worked with our boys’ hockey players on developing their skills and shared his journey to representing England. Visits like this are incredibly inspiring, giving our pupils a real insight into what it takes to succeed and encouraging them to dream big. Thank you, Sam, for inspiring the next generation. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #prepschoolsports #hockey
Our Nursery children welcomed their families to Forest School for a wonderful woodland morning of Easter-themed crafting, using natural materials to spark imagination and creativity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #forestschool
Our Nursery children enjoyed a magical morning at Forest School, crafting woodland-inspired Easter creations alongside their families. Through hands-on play in nature, they’re developing creativity, fine motor skills and a lifelong curiosity about the world around them. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #forestschool #easter #creativity
New baby and toddler swim classes! Starting next term, we’re welcoming little swimmers aged 6–24 months. These are gentle, fun sessions with qualified coaches and are perfect for building water confidence at your child’s own pace, whether it’s their first splash or not! Join us for a lovely positive experience for you and your child. And please do share with any friends and family with little ones. Book now ➡️ https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/school-plus/swim-school/
Armed with £10, our Year 7s became young entrepreneurs as they developed their own business ideas, showing creativity, resilience and initiative every step of the way. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex
How do we prepare children for a world that’s changing faster than ever? Join us for Raising the Future, an inspiring conference exploring how schools, parents and leaders can rethink education for the years ahead. You’ll hear from expert speakers, explore bold ideas and connect with others who believe education must evolve. • Insightful talks • Big ideas for future-ready learning • Meaningful conversations If you care about the future of education, this event is for you. Tickets are available now, book through the link in our bio. #RaisingTheFuture #EducationEvents #FutureSkills #ParentsInEducation #SchoolLeadership @bedalesschool
Spring has sprung in Reception, and so has the children’s curiosity. The children have been learning how to care for ducklings and were lucky enough to watch their very own ducklings hatch in the classroom, hold them gently and see them take their first swim. Learning truly works best when it’s hands-on, full of wonder and shared with care. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #spring #ducklings
A moment of sunshine, friendship and happiness…At Highfield and Brookham, we encourage every child to be kind, to look out for one another, to include, support and grow together. Because happiness isn’t just a feeling, it’s something we create through kindness, care and the way we treat each other every single day. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #internationaldayofhappiness
Our audience of Years 5-8 was transported to Verona in a wonderful performance of Romeo and Juliet as part of the Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation. More than a production, it was a chance for collaboration, courage and creative thinking to come to life on stage. From powerful performances to thoughtful teamwork behind the scenes, every moment reflected the confidence and authenticity we strive to nurture every day at Highfield and Brookham. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #romeoandjuliet
There was love, conflict and a touch of drama in the theatre as our pupils took to the stage for their final performance of Romeo and Juliet as part of @cssf_uk. This cast gave their all and reminded us that true learning comes alive in action, through collaboration, courage and creative thinking. Every scene was a lesson in confidence, teamwork and authenticity. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #drama #romeoandjuliet
Our Year 4 pupils stepped back in time as part of their Ancient Egyptians topic trying their hand at mummifying their teddy bears! It proved trickier than expected, but with plenty of patience, teamwork and determination, the children carefully wrapped their very patient “pharaohs”. Such a wonderfully hands-on way to bring history to life. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Our Year 4 pupils stepped back in time as part of their Ancient Egyptians topic trying their hand at mummifying their teddy bears! It proved trickier than expected, but with plenty of patience, teamwork and determination, the children carefully wrapped their very patient “pharaohs”. Such a wonderfully hands-on way to bring history to life. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Creativity begins with curiosity. Our Reception children explore materials, test ideas and discover the joy of bringing their imagination to life. These are the foundations of creative thinking. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex
Our Reception Snack Monitor shows that leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, taking responsibility and lending a helping hand to the class. It’s these everyday actions, big and small, that grow the leaders of tomorrow. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex
Some of our children in Years 6-8 are putting the final touches on their Romeo and Juliet performance for the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Each rehearsal is a chance to practise listening, speaking with confidence and adapting when things don’t go quite as planned. Through bold performances and deep character exploration, they’re making connections, discovering new ideas and finding their unique voices. We can’t wait to see their hard work shine on stage. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Some of our Year 6–8 children are putting the final touches on their Romeo and Juliet performance for the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Every rehearsal is a chance to practise listening, speaking with confidence and adapting when things don’t go quite as planned. Through deep character exploration and bold performances, they’re making connections, discovering new ideas and finding their unique voices. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex @cssf_uk
Year 2 have been learning to think like scientists as they explored chromatography, carefully using pipettes to place a water droplet on an ink sample and watching the colours separate as the experiment unfolded. Along the way, the children were using their problem-solving skills as they tested and observed what happened and their speaking and listening skills as they discussed their predictions and results. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BritishScienceWeek
When our Pre-Prep children arrived this morning, the House Cup had disappeared and a note had been left behind by the thief. At Highfield and Brookham, learning is about curiosity, collaboration and discovering the joy of finding things out, so Year 1 took on the role of forensic scientists, using chromatography to investigate which teacher’s pen had written the message. By separating the inks into their different colours, they were hoping to identify the match and catch the culprit. But were they successful? #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BritishScienceWeek #science
As our nursery children pulled buckets of balls on a rope or pushed wheelbarrows of bricks, they discovered an important idea: the heavier the load, the harder you have to work. A playful way to explore forces while strengthening balance, coordination and confidence, while also developing key skills such as teamwork, problem solving and staying positive when challenges get harder. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BritishScienceWeek #PE #GrossMotorSkills
As our nursery children pulled buckets of balls on a rope or pushed wheelbarrows of bricks, they discovered an important idea: the heavier the load, the harder you have to work. A playful way to explore forces while strengthening balance, coordination and confidence, while also developing key skills such as teamwork, problem solving and staying positive when challenges get harder. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex #BritishScienceWeek #PE #GrossMotorSkills
Our Year 3s took on the Great Smoothie Challenge with real enthusiasm! Using their teamwork, creativity, speaking and problem-solving skills, they worked in teams to create their smoothies. As they pitched their creations to the judges, the children shared their ideas with confidence and flair. Judged on taste, research, pitch, poster and logo design, teamwork and decoration, the competition was incredibly tight with just one point separating first and second place. Congratulations to our winning team and their delicious “Tropical Fruity Smoothie.” #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex
We’re delighted to share that Mrs Mattingly has been selected to represent the South African Masters Hockey team at the World Cup in Belgium this August. This fantastic achievement reflects the dedication, resilience and teamwork that we value so highly across Highfield and Brookham school life. We wish her every success on the international stage. #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #WestSussex @samastershockey_ @hockey.worldcup
Our Year 3s were buzzing with energy for the Great Smoothie Challenge! Working in teams, the children designed their own smoothies, giving them a creative name and an eye-catching poster. They researched the health benefits of their recipes, explored where their fruit ingredients came from and carefully prepared their smoothies to be tasted and judged. The teams pitched their creations to the judges, sharing their ideas with confidence and flair. Judged not only on taste, but on research, pitch, poster and logo design, teamwork and decoration, this was an incredibly tough competition! #TogetherWeGrow #IndependentSchool #PrivateSchool #BoardingSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Nursery #Liphook #Hampshire #Surrey #westsussex #britishscienceweek2026