Our Plans for 2026: Outreach, STEM & Future Skills

1. Building on a Strong Foundation

The Friends of HCH has a proud history of supporting student enrichment. Over the years, your donations have funded Maths workshops, Francophonie Week activities, the Library Bus, and prizes for the Art Competition and Dragons’ Den.

Building on this success, and following feedback from our recent Parent Survey, we are now expanding our focus. We aim to support the school in providing a modern, "Future-Ready" enrichment programme that equips students for a rapidly changing world.

2. The Scope:

We are looking to fund and facilitate workshops, guest speakers, and equipment across three key pillars. We need expertise in any of the following areas:

Pillar 1: Digital & STEM

Robotics & Engineering: Hands-on hardware workshops.

AI Literacy: Understanding the ethics and application of Artificial Intelligence.

Coding: Real-world programming skills.

Pillar 2: Innovation & Enterprise

Design Thinking: Creative problem solving and prototyping.

Entrepreneurship: Mentorship for student startups (e.g., Young Entrepreneurs Market).

Financial Literacy: Practical money management skills.

Pillar 3: Voice & Leadership

Debate: Coaching in rhetoric and public speaking.

Critical Thinking: Workshops on analyzing information in the digital age.

Guest Speakers: Inspiring leaders from the Arts, Sciences, and Business.

3. Call for Partners: How You Can Help

We cannot do this alone. We need the vast expertise of the HCH parent body and local community.

Do you work in one of these fields? Could you give a talk or run a workshop?

Does your company offer educational grants?

Do you have connections to Universities or Tech Hubs?

If you can open a door for our students, please get in touch via our Contact Page.