The Headmaster
Hurstpierpoint College
College Lane
Hurstpierpoint
West Sussex BN6 9JS

Dear Parent,

As the first half of term draws to a close, we can look back on an excellent few weeks. Indeed, I cannot recall a better start to the year in my time here (famous last words ...). There has been real activity, focus and commitment in all areas and I am very proud of what the pupils and staff have achieved so far. We were visited by an old Hurst pupil a couple of weeks ago and he wrote the following to me: "I was certainly struck by the all pervading activity and friendliness of everyone at all levels. We all say the old days were the best in everything but this is certainly not true at Hurst... Over the 60 or so years that I have known Hurst, there has been a magnificent grafting of new ideas onto the old traditions, and all the better for it."

Quite so.

To those who are wondering why I have chosen email for this Newsletter, it is partially because of the current ongoing problems with the post, but also to see whether this is a good medium for this sort of communication. Do let me have your views.

Yours sincerely,

Tim Manly.

Academic Hurst

A few weeks in and the work is beginning to build up. Some pupils are, unsurprisingly, beginning to get rather weary. It is a good moment for pupils to consider their working styles and how they are going to manage, or not just manage, but actually excel. It is vital...

Creative Hurst

The muses have most certainly smiled on Creative Hurst life is more dynamic and exciting than ever. With the Michaelmas Term now well underway, one of Hurst's famous cows has been completed by students exploring calligraphy as their theme.

The School Photograph

Sporting Hurst

Now over a month into term and the Rugby Club is absolutely flying in terms of commitment and results. The 1st XV remain undefeated having seen off Worth, Central Sussex College, Seaford, Bloxham and Caterham. Last week they progressed into the third round of the national Daily Mail Cup competition beating St Bedes 22-0 (The 1st XV ...

Activity Hurst

We departed on this, the schools second ever, trip to the Trewyrn in North Wales. To put this into context, it is one of only two national sites for white water kayaking in Great Britain. The level of skill required to paddle this river is high and, therefore, rarely do you see a school there.