Welcome class of 2021
We are delighted that you have accepted a place at Hitchin Boys’ School and look forward to welcoming you to our school community. We are confident that you will settle in quickly and will really enjoy your time with us. We want you to be able to achieve your best in all that you do at HBS and also to make great friendships and memories for life. We very much look forward to meeting you in the next few months and supporting you throughout your time at Hitchin Boys’ School.
We expect you have lots of questions about Hitchin Boys'. Take a look below where you can find out answers to questions that we are frequently asked about moving up from Primary School.
Remember you will also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions when you join us for transition day on Thursday 8th July.
When do i start at hBS?
Click here to view the 2021/22 term dates
Meet the head boy and senior prefect team
Find out more about our Head boy and Senior Prefect team at HBS - click here to view.
What uniform do I need?
What is the House system?
Our house system has been in place since 1925. Further information can be found by clicking here.
HOW DO I FIND MY WAY AROUND?
To start with you will have most of your lessons with your tutor group, so you tend to all stay together. You will soon get to know your way around and if unsure you can always ask someone to help you.
You can take a virtual tour by clicking here.
You can print a useful room plan by clicking here.
can you tell me about the school library?
Click here for more information about the library.
What happens at lunchtime?
Year 7s have their own dedicated playground area complete with basketball hoops and table tennis tables. Lunchtime is from 12.30 – 1.30pm and new year 7 students are given priority in the lunch queue for the first few days. More information can be found by clicking here.
How many lessons do I have each day?
You will normally have five lessons a day each lasting an hour. Most days are as follows:
8.40am Be ready to line up on the Year 7 playground
8.45 – 9.10 Registration/Tutor time
9.10 – 10.10 Period 1
10.10 – 11.10 Period 2
11.10 – 11.30 Break
11.30 – 12.30 Period 3
12.30 – 1.30 Lunchtime
1.30 – 2.30 Period 4
2.30 – 3.30 Period 5
3.30 Home time
Are we taught in sets or with our FORM group?
To start with, you will be taught with your form group for most subjects, except for PE/Games. You will also be on a half termly rotation between IT, Design and Technology and Food Technology. Your sets in Year 8 for Maths, Modern Languages and English will be decided on the basis of assessed work during Year 7 and your end of year exam. Most boys do a second foreign language in Year 8 (currently German or Spanish).
How much homework do we get?
Click here to hear Mr Dawson explain about Year 7 homework.
You can look at this year’s Homework Timetable on the website here.
Are there lots of clubs and activities to join?
There are lots of clubs and activities taking place at HBS before school, at lunchtimes and after school. The new list will be put together near the start of the new term in September, but you can look at the current list of what is on offer here.
If there is a club that is not on offer that you would like to set up we would encourage you to do so - just speak to your form tutor in September who will be happy to advise you further.
can i take music lessons at HBS?
Yes, please print and complete the application form and return to Mrs White in the Music Department as soon as possible music@hitchinboys.co.uk
what sports will i play at HBS?
Find out more about PE at HBS by clicking here.
What are the school rules?
The current School Rules can be found here.
do you have a reward system?
Click here to hear Mr Dawson explain about the rewards system in place at HBS.
what is the league of extraordinary gentleman?
Click here to find out about the League of Extraordinary Gentleman.
can you tell me about school trips?
Trips are an exciting part of HBS, here Mr Dawson explains more.
