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WELCOME TO CANONBURY SENIOR SCHOOL
At NBH Canonbury Senior School, we create a dynamic learning environment in which all children aged 11-18, regardless of where their strengths may lie, can discover their individual path to academic success. Our students achieve outcomes way beyond starting point expectations, thriving on our personalised approach to teaching and learning within a small, close-knit school environment. Surrounded by and built on centuries-old heritage in leafy Canonbury Square, Islington, our school provides the ultimate backdrop against which young people find their True North, rigorously prepared to pursue their talents at university and in the world of work.
A TRULY UNIQUE EDUCATION
Our academic offering is designed to help every student find their own individual passion - their area of excellence - and what success looks like for them. We place each child's needs and interests at the heart of school life; our teachers are committed to understanding the individual and how they learn most effectively. Which is why our staff are actively involved in research projects with UCL and constantly probe their own practices to ensure we are following evidence-based approaches, working together with our students to achieve more than they believed possible.
UNPARALLELED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
A huge part of an NBH Canonbury education is each child’s personal development; we aim to equip young people with the confidence, humility and resilience to thrive in everything they do. From our incredible arts department and very own outdoor activity centre, to our embedded enrichment and wellbeing programmes, we nurture strong relationships within an inclusive community at the same time as exposing students to a world of opportunity, preparing them for a globally competitive workplace.
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⭐️ Sixth Form Update ⭐️
In our last week of term, Hampstead Sixth hosted our Sixth Form Open Evening for internal and external students to learn more about our new community.
We were delighted to be joined by Professor George Alexandridis from Henley Business School. Mr Alexandridis holds many roles at Henley across both the Senior Management team and Executive Committee but spoke primarily in his capacity as Co-Director of Henley Careers and Professional Development. He is also an NBH parent himself!
His talk discussed the future of careers, university decision making, and the importance of exploration before university. He noted that according to recent studies, one-third of university students regret their choice of subject!
The ability to explore through co-curricular activities, community partnerships, and academic study while still in Senior School and Sixth Form is so vital to making decisions for the future. Our curriculum allows all students to explore their passions, and find new unique routes towards their future ambitions.
Interesting in joining us? Check out the link in our bio for more information about Hampstead Sixth.
#NBHHampstead #wearecognita #sixthform #sixthformlife #henleybusinessschool
Last term, Year 8 Drama explored theatre design, turning shoeboxes into mini stages and stepping into the role of lighting designers!
With torches, coloured gels, and tiny ‘actors,’ they discovered how light creates atmosphere, signals the time of day, and reflects a character’s emotions. Inspired by ‘The 39 Steps’, pupils staged key scenes, experimenting with eerie shadows, bold spotlights, and colourful effects to bring Richard Hannay’s adventure to life. A brilliant way to see how lighting can shape a story on stage! 🔦🎬
#nbhhampstead #TheatreMagic #DramaInAction #dramaproduction #stagelighting #learninginschool #dramaactivity #wearecognita
Looking back at our Cornflower seeding session from the Spring Term, a lovely moment of growth and unity as we continue our journey to becoming Alleyn’s Hampstead Nursery and Junior School!
#nbhhampstead #hampsteadpreprep #alleynsschool #growingtogether #nurseryactivities #wearecognita
Our Nursery and Pre-Prep children hopped into Spring 🐰 at our inaugural Spring Bonnet Parade 👒
We loved seeing everyone’s fabulous and fun bonnets - including everything from sustainable materials to creative themes like Peppa Pig, Pokémon, space, Minecraft, unicorns and Formula 1 racing. Each hat really captured the essence of every child!
Thank you to all who attended and supported the children in making this parade such a special occasion.
What a great way to end the term and celebrate the season of Spring! 🌸🌷
#SpringBonnet #Spring #wearecognita #EYFS #eyfsactivities #nbhhampstead
⭐ Hampstead Sixth Form Update ⭐
We’re delighted to announce Mr Dan Clarke as Head of Year 12.
Dan’s journey in teaching is unique. He originally trained as a physiotherapist but has extensive experience across various sectors in teaching and coaching.
As the current Head of Year 11, he’s excited to continue his journey with this group of students – a relationship that started all the way back when they were in Year 7.
Dan also brings a passion for educational experiences that allow students to look outwards and expand perspectives on the world beyond North London – whether through community partnerships, academics, or co-curricular activities.
With his background, Mr Clarke is especially excited about our Sporting opportunities in Sixth Form, including our new Sports Leadership Certificate (Level 3 Qualification).
#nbhhampstead #sixthform #futureskills #sportsleadership #HampsteadSixth #weareCognita
🌅 Sunrise with Year 11 🌅
This morning, our Year 11s took to Parliament Hill for a sunrise celebration of their Senior School experience. Students took time to reminisce together, and with their favourite teachers, before heading to campus for a group breakfast 🍳
An extra shoutout to honorary Year 11s, Otto and Levi for joining the celebration too! 🐶
We recently marked Neurodiversity Week by celebrating the many ways our brains work and process the world. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that we all think, learn, and experience things differently, some people may find certain tasks easy, while others find them more challenging, and that’s what makes us unique!
Our students explored this through the story ‘The Perfect Fit’ and a whole-school activity. Each class discussed visible and invisible differences and created their own puzzle piece to represent their uniqueness. These class pieces were then joined together in a display, illustrating how we all have a place in our community. 💙
A wonderful celebration of inclusion and individuality!
#nbhhampstead #NeurodiversityWeek #WeAllFitTogether #ThePerfectFit #nurseryschool #preprep #wearecognita
Our students have been exploring masculinity and the expectations that come with it. For the last few years, the Progressive Masculinity workshop has given them a space to challenge stereotypes, rethink expectations, and have honest conversations. Some have taken part before, others are just starting, but every voice adds something important.
Workshops like this matter. The pressure to fit into a certain idea of masculinity is everywhere, now more than ever - on social media, in friendships, even in the shows we watch. But real strength is about being open, being kind, and figuring out who you truly are.
Hearing our students share their experiences just proves how important these conversations are. More of this. Always.
#nbhhampstead #RethinkingMasculinity #ConversationsThatMatter #BreakingTheMould #BeyondTheStereotypes #adolescence #studentworkshop #progressivemasculinity
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