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Per Tuas Semitas
Peace, Justice, Truth & Love
Peace, Justice, Truth & Love
'Per Tuas Semitas'
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Welcome from the Headteacher

We are a school with a fresh mindset. We are unashamedly aspirational and ambitious for all. We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve our aim of quality and excellence in all that we do.

Mr Declan Linnane

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A wonderful Senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Party today, hosted by our amazing 6th formers! ✨ We welcomed over 200 attendees, who enjoyed an afternoon of festive performances. We even had a special visit from Santa and his elves, who delivered some delightful gifts!  — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 5, 2025

December 5

 

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We’re looking forward to welcoming our guests for our senior citizens Christmas party today - our 6th formers are busy preparing     — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 5, 2025

December 5

 

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Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 22nd January 2026, from 6pm–8pm. ✨ Discover our courses ✨ Meet our dedicated staff ✨ Explore life in the NBS Sixth Form 👉 Please register your attendance here:https://t.co/NJwhXBJ0t9#NBSsixthform pic.twitter.com/lDoS2lMb2J— Nicholas Breakspear () December 3, 2025

December 3

 

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Today marked the beginning of our Festive Fortnight with the Year 9 Christmas Celebration! Students enjoyed a Christmas quiz with lots of singing and dancing - a wonderful start to the festive season 🎄🎅🏼✨☃️    Video   — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 2, 2025

December 2

 

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Join us on 🎄Monday 15th December 📷 for an evening of festive carols, drama and prayer. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please email admin.herts.sch.uk - we look forward to seeing you there!     — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 2, 2025

December 2

 

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Join us on 🎄Monday 15th December 🎄 for an evening of festive carols, drama and prayer. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Please email admin.herts.sch.uk - we look forward to seeing you there!      — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 2, 2025

December 2

 

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This week our Yr 10 & 11 Business students were challenged to… “DRAW KETCHUP” The results were fascinating - with 70% drawing Heinz. This echoed Heinz’s global social experiment showing the power of brand recognition - when people draw ketchup, they draw  — Nicholas Breakspear () Dec 2, 2025

December 2

 

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Listen to Fr Toby as he explores the vital relationship between Science and Faith, and shares insights about Monday’s event at NBS - a thoughtful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!  open.spotify.com/episode/0dG…— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 26, 2025

November 26

 

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Yesterday we hosted our Science & Faith Symposiums, bringing together members of our community for meaningful discussion around the relationship between science, faith, and technology. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Our next event is  in January… more details coming soon!— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 25, 2025

November 25

 

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Well done to Ethan in 8L who did a great job decorating the beautiful Christmas tree in reception! Don't forget to bring in your food bank donations between 8:00–8:35am each morning. Students will receive 10 house points for each item!   — Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 25, 2025

November 25

 

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Huge congratulations to our Yr 10 students who slept out in the school playground on one of the coldest nights of the year. Their resilience and determination helped raise over £1,000 for  while giving them a real insight into what many people face during winter ❄️— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 25, 2025

November 25

 

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Year 12's had a special visit today from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, during their charity trip to         — Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 21, 2025

November 21

 

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Tonight, a group of Yr 10 students and staff will be braving the cold and sleeping out in the playground to raise money for  . We wish them the very best of luck with this brave challenge! 🙏🤞  hertsyounghomeless.enthuse.c…— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 21, 2025

November 21

 

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Don't forget to get your tickets for our upcoming Science & Faith Symposiums - Bishop Paul McAleenan will be joining us for a thought-provoking event discussing all things science, technology and faith - https://t.co/Auq9Fp2HlY pic.twitter.com/g1C9RSYMFp— Nicholas Breakspear () November 19, 2025

November 19

 

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Last week on World Kindness Day, our students took a moment to write something kind about a classmate or teacher - and the results were truly heart-warming. Their beautiful messages of appreciation are now on display as a “Sea of Kindness” in the library corridor🌟 — Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 18, 2025

November 18

 

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We can’t wait to welcome Fr Toby Lees OP next Monday at our Science & Faith Symposiums event! He’ll be guiding us through the fundamentals of how science, faith, and technology connect - while challenging us to dig deeper 🎟️Tickets available here:  NBS-science-faith-symposiums…— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 17, 2025

November 17

 

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We are hosting a Careers Fair on Tuesday 10th March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to be exposed to multiple professionals from various industries, and we need your help! Sign up here: 👉  tinyurl.com/4w4a9t3c— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 17, 2025

November 17

 

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Great article from  about our upcoming Science & Faith Event!  Read more here:  rcdow.org.uk/news/science-me…   — Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 13, 2025

November 13

 

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🌟 In honour of  , our students and staff have been given the opportunity to nominate someone in school who has shown them kindness. All nominations will be proudly displayed on our ‘Kindness Roll of Honour’. Let’s keep spreading kindness - today and every day!— Nicholas Breakspear () Nov 13, 2025

November 13

 

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🔬 Our Year 13 Biology students investigated Daphnia (water fleas) this week! They explored how temperature affects the Daphnia’s heart rate - it was amazing to watch their translucent bodies reveal a beating heart! ❤️#Biology pic.twitter.com/25W7JGWQei— Nicholas Breakspear () November 12, 2025

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