National Lacrosse Finals

Having taken part in the National Finals since 2004, and having enjoyed a successful weekend in Bath last year, this year’s team had a lot to live up to. We had worked hard all year, and were looking forward to competing at the highest level possible in this sport. Because we were back in Hatfield, … Read more

County and Regional Cricket Finals

County Cricket Finals Having successfully defended the District title at the beginning of June, for the 12th time in 13 years, we took our place at the County Finals, once again being held as part of the Herts Schools Games. We had to go over to Herts Sports’ Village for an opening ceremony in the … Read more

Year 6 North Wales

Once again, the Year 6s, together with Mr Mills, Miss Duncan, Mrs Driver, Mrs Draper and Miss Strong, have visited North Wales on School Journey. It was a wonderful week with some new activities and everyone had a great time. As always we took lots and lots of photographs, some of which can be seen … Read more

William Ransom at 40

To celebrate the opening of the school 40 years ago we held a ‘giant tea party’ in the school on the afternoon of 20th April. The weather had been so unpredictable in the days leading up to the event that a decision was taken to hold it inside and it actually worked much better. All … Read more

From the Head

2012 is definitely a year of celebrations! As we start the summer term we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the school. The William Ransom Primary School opened its doors on 19th April 1972 with just 29 pupils so this term we have a host of events to celebrate. You have all seen the new … Read more

HGS Science Fair

Isobel, Hannah, Alex and Evan from 5/6M took part in the 2012 Hitchin Girls’ School Science Fair where they had to research and then present on an aspect of ‘Science in Sport’. They chose ‘prosthetics’ and whether or not athletes with prosthetic limbs should be allowed to compete in the Olympics. They worked very hard … Read more