Ipswich High School
@ipswichhigh.bsky.social
A day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18 set in 87-acres of Suffolk parkland. https://ihs.to/IHS
Our weekly newsletter is hot off the press!
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/1WZbW
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/1WZbW
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our weekly newsletter is hot off the press!
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/1WZbW
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/1WZbW
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
There is still time to take the Year 7 2026 entrance exam.
📅 Year 7 exam date: Friday 21st November 2025
📧 admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
📞 01473 201 058
Get in touch to reserve your place.
📅 Year 7 exam date: Friday 21st November 2025
📧 admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
📞 01473 201 058
Get in touch to reserve your place.
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
There is still time to take the Year 7 2026 entrance exam.
📅 Year 7 exam date: Friday 21st November 2025
📧 admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
📞 01473 201 058
Get in touch to reserve your place.
📅 Year 7 exam date: Friday 21st November 2025
📧 admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
📞 01473 201 058
Get in touch to reserve your place.
👗 Fashion Reboot is coming to Ipswich High School!
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
Spread the Word: Encourage students, families, and friends to come along. The more the merrier!
Book on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/4gXsWoC
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
Spread the Word: Encourage students, families, and friends to come along. The more the merrier!
Book on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/4gXsWoC
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
👗 Fashion Reboot is coming to Ipswich High School!
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
Spread the Word: Encourage students, families, and friends to come along. The more the merrier!
Book on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/4gXsWoC
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
Spread the Word: Encourage students, families, and friends to come along. The more the merrier!
Book on Eventbrite here: bit.ly/4gXsWoC
Year 6 had a great time learning about WW1 at @GreatWarHuts where they could explore First World War trench systems, try on uniforms and handle equipment amongst so much more. Read more about their trip in the Woolverstone Weekly later this week. #ww1 #history #socialhistory
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Year 6 had a great time learning about WW1 at @GreatWarHuts where they could explore First World War trench systems, try on uniforms and handle equipment amongst so much more. Read more about their trip in the Woolverstone Weekly later this week. #ww1 #history #socialhistory
🎓 Careers Talk – Sophie Goddard, Doctor
Join us on 20th November for an inspiring session with Sophie Goddard, a former pupil and now a Resident Doctor based in Ipswich, specialising in General Practice.
📍 Where: Leggett Room
🕒 When: 20th November, ER1
Join us on 20th November for an inspiring session with Sophie Goddard, a former pupil and now a Resident Doctor based in Ipswich, specialising in General Practice.
📍 Where: Leggett Room
🕒 When: 20th November, ER1
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎓 Careers Talk – Sophie Goddard, Doctor
Join us on 20th November for an inspiring session with Sophie Goddard, a former pupil and now a Resident Doctor based in Ipswich, specialising in General Practice.
📍 Where: Leggett Room
🕒 When: 20th November, ER1
Join us on 20th November for an inspiring session with Sophie Goddard, a former pupil and now a Resident Doctor based in Ipswich, specialising in General Practice.
📍 Where: Leggett Room
🕒 When: 20th November, ER1
Looking for the perfect gift for a fellow Woolverstonian Network Alumni? 🎁
Our exclusive tie is a stylish way to celebrate school pride while supporting the Cricket Pavilion.
🔗 bit.ly/ihsshop
Our exclusive tie is a stylish way to celebrate school pride while supporting the Cricket Pavilion.
🔗 bit.ly/ihsshop
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for a fellow Woolverstonian Network Alumni? 🎁
Our exclusive tie is a stylish way to celebrate school pride while supporting the Cricket Pavilion.
🔗 bit.ly/ihsshop
Our exclusive tie is a stylish way to celebrate school pride while supporting the Cricket Pavilion.
🔗 bit.ly/ihsshop
Congratulations to Madeleine, who won the U18 category at the Welwyn Club National ski race and finished as the fastest female overall. Well done Madeleine.
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations to Madeleine, who won the U18 category at the Welwyn Club National ski race and finished as the fastest female overall. Well done Madeleine.
Our U14 and U16 netball teams delivered outstanding performances at the County Finals, demonstrating impressive tactical awareness, resilience, and skill.
Both teams reached their respective finals in superb style and finished as proud runners-up, a tremendous achievement for the squads. They now
Both teams reached their respective finals in superb style and finished as proud runners-up, a tremendous achievement for the squads. They now
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our U14 and U16 netball teams delivered outstanding performances at the County Finals, demonstrating impressive tactical awareness, resilience, and skill.
Both teams reached their respective finals in superb style and finished as proud runners-up, a tremendous achievement for the squads. They now
Both teams reached their respective finals in superb style and finished as proud runners-up, a tremendous achievement for the squads. They now
We are incredibly proud of Wilf and Etta, whose photographs were selected for the Ipswich Society’s “Architecture” exhibition, with Wilf winning his category and receiving his award from the Mayor. Their work was also showcased at the National Urban Design Conference at Dance East — a brilliant oppo
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are incredibly proud of Wilf and Etta, whose photographs were selected for the Ipswich Society’s “Architecture” exhibition, with Wilf winning his category and receiving his award from the Mayor. Their work was also showcased at the National Urban Design Conference at Dance East — a brilliant oppo
Our weekly newsletter is hot off the press!
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/6pjPz
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/6pjPz
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our weekly newsletter is hot off the press!
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/6pjPz
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
Read it here 👉: ihs.to/6pjPz
#Newsletter #FoundationsToFlourish
Our Gold DofE Practice and Assessed groups travelled to the Lake District at the end of last half term, putting their navigation, campcraft, and teamwork skills into action.
Despite plenty of rain, both groups showed impressive resilience and completed their expeditions with real determination.
Despite plenty of rain, both groups showed impressive resilience and completed their expeditions with real determination.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Our Gold DofE Practice and Assessed groups travelled to the Lake District at the end of last half term, putting their navigation, campcraft, and teamwork skills into action.
Despite plenty of rain, both groups showed impressive resilience and completed their expeditions with real determination.
Despite plenty of rain, both groups showed impressive resilience and completed their expeditions with real determination.
Wishing our U14 hockey squad the very best as they compete in the regional finals today. After solid preparation and a fun team-building evening, the girls are ready. Good luck! #excellenceinsport #hockey
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Wishing our U14 hockey squad the very best as they compete in the regional finals today. After solid preparation and a fun team-building evening, the girls are ready. Good luck! #excellenceinsport #hockey
👗 Fashion Reboot is coming to Ipswich High School!
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
🛍️ How You Can Get Involved
- Clear Out & Cash In: Book a rail and sell your pre-loved fashion. It’s the perfect excuse to declutter and give your clothes
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
🛍️ How You Can Get Involved
- Clear Out & Cash In: Book a rail and sell your pre-loved fashion. It’s the perfect excuse to declutter and give your clothes
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
👗 Fashion Reboot is coming to Ipswich High School!
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
🛍️ How You Can Get Involved
- Clear Out & Cash In: Book a rail and sell your pre-loved fashion. It’s the perfect excuse to declutter and give your clothes
🗓 Sunday 30th November | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍Venue: Ipswich High School - Orangery and Leggett Room.
🛍️ How You Can Get Involved
- Clear Out & Cash In: Book a rail and sell your pre-loved fashion. It’s the perfect excuse to declutter and give your clothes
#TBT We have found this great photo in our archives but aren’t sure when it was taken. 🤔
If you recognise the year or anyone in the picture, let us know in the comments; we woud love to fill in the details.
If you recognise the year or anyone in the picture, let us know in the comments; we woud love to fill in the details.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#TBT We have found this great photo in our archives but aren’t sure when it was taken. 🤔
If you recognise the year or anyone in the picture, let us know in the comments; we woud love to fill in the details.
If you recognise the year or anyone in the picture, let us know in the comments; we woud love to fill in the details.
The whole school came together today for an act of remembrance, following an assembly led by the History Society. Mrs Williamson spoke about her service in Afghanistan, offering a powerful reflection on duty and sacrifice. We also heard a moving performance from Sam, who sang 𝘐𝘴 𝘔𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘗𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The whole school came together today for an act of remembrance, following an assembly led by the History Society. Mrs Williamson spoke about her service in Afghanistan, offering a powerful reflection on duty and sacrifice. We also heard a moving performance from Sam, who sang 𝘐𝘴 𝘔𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘗𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.
It is the start of Anti-Bullying Week and we started with Odd Socks Day, where pupils wore odd socks to school to celebrate how we are all unique in our own way.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It is the start of Anti-Bullying Week and we started with Odd Socks Day, where pupils wore odd socks to school to celebrate how we are all unique in our own way.
We were delighted to be invited to select students' works for inclusion in The Society of Heads Exhibition of Art brochure.
The pieces featured are particularly unique because they showcase both technical skill and creative exploration, reflecting the imagination and dedication behind each piece. W
The pieces featured are particularly unique because they showcase both technical skill and creative exploration, reflecting the imagination and dedication behind each piece. W
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We were delighted to be invited to select students' works for inclusion in The Society of Heads Exhibition of Art brochure.
The pieces featured are particularly unique because they showcase both technical skill and creative exploration, reflecting the imagination and dedication behind each piece. W
The pieces featured are particularly unique because they showcase both technical skill and creative exploration, reflecting the imagination and dedication behind each piece. W
Congratulations to our U13 girl's hockey team who came second in the ISA National Bowl Competition this week at Lee Valley.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations to our U13 girl's hockey team who came second in the ISA National Bowl Competition this week at Lee Valley.
We will remember them. #RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 7:58 AM
We will remember them. #RemembranceDay
Last month, 43 Prep pupils headed to Gosfield for the annual Cut Hedge Cross Country Event, representing Year 3 to Year 6 in both boys’ and girls’ races.
🌟 Special mentions:
• Rasmus HP – 2nd place after an exciting sprint finish
• Olivia B – 6th
• Bastian HP – 7th
• Fynn G – 9th
🌟 Special mentions:
• Rasmus HP – 2nd place after an exciting sprint finish
• Olivia B – 6th
• Bastian HP – 7th
• Fynn G – 9th
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last month, 43 Prep pupils headed to Gosfield for the annual Cut Hedge Cross Country Event, representing Year 3 to Year 6 in both boys’ and girls’ races.
🌟 Special mentions:
• Rasmus HP – 2nd place after an exciting sprint finish
• Olivia B – 6th
• Bastian HP – 7th
• Fynn G – 9th
🌟 Special mentions:
• Rasmus HP – 2nd place after an exciting sprint finish
• Olivia B – 6th
• Bastian HP – 7th
• Fynn G – 9th
In October, Verity travelled to Disneyland Paris with her Performing Arts school and took part in the pre-parade down Main Street, as well as stage performances in front of Disney visitors.
She competed in several troupe dances across different styles, earning fantastic results. Well done Verity!
She competed in several troupe dances across different styles, earning fantastic results. Well done Verity!
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In October, Verity travelled to Disneyland Paris with her Performing Arts school and took part in the pre-parade down Main Street, as well as stage performances in front of Disney visitors.
She competed in several troupe dances across different styles, earning fantastic results. Well done Verity!
She competed in several troupe dances across different styles, earning fantastic results. Well done Verity!
A huge thank you to Suffolk Sound for interviewing our students at the COP30 Green Skills Summit! It was a brilliant opportunity for them to share their thoughts on sustainability, innovation, and the future of our planet.
Here’s the clip! youtu.be/1T_wsaphYMs
#COP30 #GreenSkills #StudentVoice
Here’s the clip! youtu.be/1T_wsaphYMs
#COP30 #GreenSkills #StudentVoice
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A huge thank you to Suffolk Sound for interviewing our students at the COP30 Green Skills Summit! It was a brilliant opportunity for them to share their thoughts on sustainability, innovation, and the future of our planet.
Here’s the clip! youtu.be/1T_wsaphYMs
#COP30 #GreenSkills #StudentVoice
Here’s the clip! youtu.be/1T_wsaphYMs
#COP30 #GreenSkills #StudentVoice
1 day to go! The Year 12 Scholarship deadline is tomorrow, Friday 7th November.
Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Need assistance? Email admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
#IpswichHigh #Scholarship #Year12
Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Need assistance? Email admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
#IpswichHigh #Scholarship #Year12
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
1 day to go! The Year 12 Scholarship deadline is tomorrow, Friday 7th November.
Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Need assistance? Email admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
#IpswichHigh #Scholarship #Year12
Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Need assistance? Email admissions@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
#IpswichHigh #Scholarship #Year12
