News Archive | Howells Cardiff

University of South Wales KS3 and KS4 Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses 2018

Congratulations to Abhavya A, Jennifer E, Georgia G, Rhianne H, Sarah H, Sri O, Auvni P and Emily W in Year 9 and Ayesha A, Larisa B, Siani K, Tania N and Angona S in Year 10

Posted 18 April 2018

Hywelian Update: Maham Khalid

Maham Khalid, who left Howell’s in 2017, is studying English at the University of the West of England

Posted 18 April 2018

UKMT Junior Maths Team Challenge Competition

Congratulations to Aparna C and Sri O (Year 9) and Susanna F and Nandini P (Year 8) who came 3rd in the Regional Final

Posted 18 April 2018

Howell's Success at Cardiff Games 2018 Inter Schools’ Dance Competition

Over the Easter holiday, the Howell's team, Tara G (Year 7) , Michelle M (Year 7), Angona S (Year 10) and Aarona S (Year 7)

Posted 18 April 2018

Chess Success For Junior School Girls

A young team of Isra H (Year 3), Anja R-J (Year 4), and sisters Isabella C (Year 3) and Amelie C (Year 1) represented Howell’s

Posted 18 April 2018

Hywelian Update: Rachel Walsh

In May 2008 at the age of 15 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and received treatment at The University Hospital of Wales

Posted 09 April 2018

Take Your Daughter to Work Day

Year 8 followed up January's Take Your Daughter To Work Day with a focus on skills and requirements research in their ICT lessons. They produced an amazing array of posters

Posted 23 March 2018

Year 7 Debate the Dangerous Dogs Act

Six members of the Year 7 Debating Club went to the impressive venue of Cardiff City Hall on Thursday 22nd March to take part in a series of debates organised by the RSPCA

Posted 23 March 2018

Spring Concert in the Great Hall

After last year's Llandaff Cathedral spectacular, the Spring Concert returned to its rightful home of the Great Hall on Thursday 22nd March.

Posted 23 March 2018

Young Leaders' Team 2018 - 2019

On Wednesday 21st March, two of our governors were joined by Marissa Davis from Trust Office to interview students from Year 12 and appoint the Young Leaders' Team for 2018 - 2019.

Posted 23 March 2018

Oxford and Cambridge Student Conference Swansea

On Monday 19th March, Miss Hughes (Oxbridge Coordinator) and Mrs Wilks (College Careers Advisor) accompanied a group of enthusiastic Year 12 students considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea for this year’s confer...

Posted 23 March 2018

Apprentice of the Year

Congratulations to Hywelian Stephanie Davies, who left Howell's in 2017

Posted 22 March 2018

Hywelian Update: Robert Lindsay

Robert has recently finished his BA in War Studies at King's College London

Posted 26 January 2018

Hywelian Update: Carole Golten

I worked in the City of London for 15 years

Posted 26 January 2018

Hywelian Update: Ruby Flynn

I left Howells in 2010

Posted 26 January 2018

Emily Takes to the Road on National Tour

Hywelian Emily Howell (Class of 2011) is taking her play, Looking for Mummy: Nazanin's Story, on the road for a national tour

Posted 24 January 2018

Back to School for the Class of 1986

On Saturday 15th July, 40 Hywelians who left Howell’s in 1986 gathered in the Stone Hall for a reunion with their former classmates

Posted 19 July 2017

Hywelian Summer Lunch

It was a pleasure to welcome Hywelians for their annual Summer Lunch on Saturday 24th June

Posted 30 June 2017

Hywelian Spencer to compete in PricewaterhouseCooper’s The Race for £3 million.

Good luck to Hywelian Spencer W (Class of 2009) and the team from PricewaterhouseCooper

Posted 09 June 2017

Hywelian Tea at the Drapers’ Hall

The annual Afternoon Tea took place in the splendid surroundings of the Drapers’ Hall, London

Posted 18 May 2017

Bowls and Bubbly

On Friday 27th January 2017, we returned to the splendid setting of the Lansdowne Club, in the heart of Mayfair

Posted 01 February 2017

Hywelian makes stellar appearance on the Roy Noble show

Hywelian author, Angela Fish, had a wonderful experience being interviewed on the Roy Noble show last Sunday, 22 January

Posted 27 January 2017

Exciting times for Hywelian author Angela Fish

Hywelian author Angela Fish, whose publications include non-fiction, short stories and poetry

Posted 18 January 2017

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge

We were delighted to hear that Gaynor Howard, previously Director of Music at Howell’s, will hear her setting of “Adam Lay Ybounden” performed at the prestigious Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge.

Posted 19 December 2016

RS Trip to London

On 1st December, Year 11 Religious Studies students took part in a trip to North West London to gain insight into the Jewish community of Hendon

Posted 15 December 2016

Hywelian Harri offered role of Lead Paediatric Physio at a hospital in the Middle East

Hywelian Harri C-G has been offered the role of Lead Paediatric Physio at a new multi-million pound hospital in the Middle East

Posted 17 November 2016

Alumna Hannah Mills and her sailing partner Saskia Clark voted 2016 Rolex Sailors of the Year

Howell’s was delighted to hear that alumna Hannah Mills and her sailing partner, Saskia Clark

Posted 10 November 2016

Hywelian Hannah wins Olympic gold medal

What an exciting and successful summer it has been for Hywelian Hannah Mills, whose mum still works at Howell’s. Hannah, who left Howell's in 2006

Posted 01 September 2016

Hywelian Summer Lunch 2016

On Saturday 25th June the school was filled with reminiscing and laughter at the annual Hywelian Summer Lunch. This year more than 90 Hywelians from a wide variety of year groups joined us

Posted 01 July 2016

Nejra Cehic wins a WeAreTheCity Rising Star Award

Many congratulations to Hywelian Nejra Cehic, who has won a WeAreTheCity Rising Star award in the Media category

Posted 15 June 2016

Sarah Stevens wins a "WeAreTheCity's Top 100 Rising Star" Award

We were delighted to hear that Hywelian Sarah Stevens, from the Class of 1998

Posted 09 June 2016

Hywelian Tea at Drapers’ Hall

On Saturday 14th May the annual Hywelian Afternoon Tea took place in the splendid surroundings of Drapers’ Hall, London

Posted 19 May 2016

Sarah Stevens shortlisted for "We Are The City's Top 100 Rising Star" Awards

Hywelian Sarah Stevens has been shortlisted in the defence category

Posted 18 May 2016

Wine and Cheese Evening

It was a pleasure to welcome back two Hywelians from the class of 1983

Posted 12 May 2016

Lunch and Learn – Magic Mavericks

The Business and Economics department were fortunate to welcome Hywelian, Helen White,

Posted 25 April 2016

Reunion at school for the Class of '97

At 5pm on Saturday, 3rd October, more than thirty Hywelians who left school after taking A Level exams in 1997

Posted 07 October 2015

Kate Strong crowned triathlon World Champion

Many congratulations to Hywelian Kate Strong, who left school in 1997. Kate was crowned ITU AG World Champion in long-distance triathlon in 2014

Posted 21 September 2015

Back to school for the Class of 1985

On Saturday 12th September members of the Howell’s Class of 1985 returned to school for their 30th anniversary reunion.

Posted 17 September 2015

Hannah Mills selected for GB sailing squad at Rio Olympics

Many congratulations to sailor Hannah Mills (at Howell's 1999-2006), who has been selected to sail for Great Britain

Posted 10 September 2015

Hywelian Identical twins receive identical results in university examinations

Last year, identical twins Anuja and Shailja surprised everyone by gaining identical A Level grades in exactly the same subjects.

Posted 07 September 2015

Hywelians complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award

Many congratulations to Hywelians James H., Alice D. and David H. who have worked hard to complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award.

Posted 07 September 2015

Hywelian Summer Lunch

On Saturday 27th June we welcomed over sixty Hywelians to the annual Hywelian Summer Lunch and AGM

Posted 02 July 2015

Success for former student Olivia Hayward

We were delighted to hear from Hywelian Olivia Hayward, who left in 2008. She is currently in her final year of a PhD in Bioscience/Pharmacy at Cardiff University

Posted 01 June 2015

Hywelians are interviewed for Oral History Project 2015

On Wednesday 13th May we welcomed to school Hywelians Dr. Judith Foy, Mrs. Sue Rayner and Mrs. Liz Williams

Posted 14 May 2015

Hywelian Advent Service

On Tuesday 2nd December, the Bridgend Branch of the Hywelian Guild held their traditional Advent service in Holy Cross Parish Church

Posted 03 December 2014

Year 4 Roman Caerleon trip

Year 4 visited the impressive Roman remains at Caerleon on Tuesday. Despite the cold, wet and blustery weather,

Posted 27 November 2014

Llandaff Christmas Lights

On the evening of Wednesday 26th November our Senior Choir, accompanied by staff, walked to Llandaff High Street to take part in the switching on of the Llandaff Lights

Posted 27 November 2014

Year 7 Experience a Taste of Life in the Middle Ages

On Wednesday, 26th November, Year 7 students braved the cold but dry weather at Cosmeston Medieval Village and Caerphilly Castle.

Posted 27 November 2014

Year 4 Roman Bath Trip

On Tuesday 18th November, Year 4 spent a wonderful day in Bath walking in the footsteps of the Romans

Posted 25 November 2014

I.C.E. Bridge Building Project for Year 3

The girls from Years 3 were treated to a very special opportunity to build the I.C.E. Bridge

Posted 25 November 2014

Artist Visit to Year 3

Year 3 had a terrific time with Welsh artist, Helen Elliott on Thursday 20th November.

Posted 25 November 2014

Year 12 enjoy basketball and social event

On Thursday Year 12 students came together for a social event - inter-house basketball.

Posted 24 November 2014

STEM Club members interact with scientists online

STEM Club members have been participating in the “I’m a Scientist Get Me Out of Here” competition

Posted 24 November 2014

Hair Raising Science!

Year 7 have been using the Van de Graaff Generator

Posted 24 November 2014

UKMT Senior Mathematical Team Challenge

Congratulations to Kristy-Ann, Laura, Kirsten and William on taking part in this highly competitive regional competition

Posted 24 November 2014

Children in Need events raise £1744.29

On Friday 14th November Howell’s Senior School and College students and staff raised a magnificent £1744.29 for Children in Need.

Posted 21 November 2014

Computer Science Visit to Cardiff University

On Wednesday 19th November, eleven Year 9 students, accompanied by the ICT prefects, visited Cardiff University

Posted 20 November 2014

Sports successes

During half term, Annie E. (Year 10), Isabelle W. (Year 7) and Annabelle W. (Year 7) got through to the Local Authority Netball Hub

Posted 20 November 2014

Teams take part in Public Speaking Competition

On Tuesday night, 18th November, two teams from Howell’s took part in the BPW Public Speaking Competition

Posted 20 November 2014

Creative Juices Flowing for Year 10!

On Tuesday 18th November, Year 10 undertook the Coca Cola Real Business Challenge.

Posted 19 November 2014

Handball tournament inspired by German lessons

As part of the 'hobbies' topic in German lessons, Year 8 students have been learning about the highly popular German sport of 'Handball'.

Posted 19 November 2014

Junior Girls wear pyjamas for Children in Need

The Junior girls came to school in their pyjamas and onesies on Friday 14th November to raise money for Children in Need

Posted 17 November 2014

Senior Quiz Challenge

On Wednesday, 5th November, Howell's hosted the Senior Quiz Challenge competition between several local schools.

Posted 17 November 2014

Nursery news, 10th-14th November

This time of year is a very poignant one, especially when sharing it with the youngest members of our Howell's community.

Posted 14 November 2014

Another win for boys' rugby!

The Howell's team travelled to Llanishen High for a fixture and ran out convincing winners 36 - 14

Posted 13 November 2014

Netball successes

Many congratulations to the Years 10 and 11 netball teams who both won matches against Whitchurch High School

Posted 13 November 2014

Year 6 attend Armistice ceremony and service at Llandaff Cenotaph

On Tuesday 11th November, Year 6 were proud to represent the whole of our Howell's school community

Posted 13 November 2014

November Nights - Perfect for Poetry!

As the nights draw in and the crispy leaves fall, we are reminded that Autumn is upon us.

Posted 13 November 2014

Jon selected to play for Welsh Academicals

Congratulations to Jon H., who has been selected to play for the Welsh Academical Team

Posted 13 November 2014

Howell's hosts Entrepreneurial Experience for Year 11

On Thursday 25th September we were delighted to welcome students from Llanwern, Cowbridge, Caerleon and Stanwell

Posted 02 October 2014

Year 7 Build Blocks of Success

On Friday 26th September, Year 7 took part in the ‘Building Game’

Posted 02 October 2014

Year 7 Bonding Trip

Last Wednesday, Year 7 set off to Cardiff Bay on their bonding trip.

Posted 02 October 2014

Celebrating Languages Week 2014

The European Day of Languages, 26th September, was celebrated in true Howell’s style

Posted 02 October 2014

Rugby team begins season with a great victory

Howell's Senior Boys' Rugby Team got the new season off to a great start with a 52 - 0 win at home

Posted 02 October 2014

Year 12 Bonding in the Bay

On Thursday 25th September Year 12 students and staff ventured to Cardiff Bay for their bonding day.

Posted 02 October 2014

Making Waves in Year 10 Physics

Year 10 have been investigating the basic principles of a wave.

Posted 29 September 2014

Year 4 visit Llandaff Cathedral

On Friday 19th September the girls from Year 4 visited Llandaff Cathedral as part of Open Doors month.

Posted 29 September 2014

Lily R. wins gold medal in Welsh Intermediate Challenge Cup 2014 Championships

Congratulations to Lily R. in Year 7 who recently competed in the in the age 12-13 category of the Welsh Intermediate Challenge Cup

Posted 26 September 2014

Year 6 visit rainforest in Swansea!

Year 6 have enjoyed a fantastic day at the indoor rainforest Plantasia in Swansea

Posted 26 September 2014

The Gruffalo retold through music and song

The topic in Year 1 for this term is ‘Into the Woods’ and the class has looked at the book ‘The Gruffalo’

Posted 25 September 2014

Rhian F. selected to compete in International German Championship

Rhian F. (Year 9) has been selected to represent Wales at the International German Championship

Posted 25 September 2014

Izzy P. reaches final in British Junior Rowing Championships

On Saturday 20th September Izzy P., in Year 11, and her rowing doubles partner put in a strong performance at the British Junior Rowing Championships

Posted 25 September 2014

Anna receives a Rotary Young Leader Award

On Wednesday, September 24th, Rotary Interact Presidents Issy and Anna were joined by Year 12 Interactors

Posted 24 September 2014

Open Doors 2014

As part of the nationwide Open Doors scheme, under which buildings of architectural and historical interest are open free to the public

Posted 24 September 2014

India B. to represent East Wales in ASA Inter-County National Team Competition

We are delighted that Year 9’s India B. has been selected by Swim Wales to represent East Wales

Posted 24 September 2014

Nursery news, 15th-19th September

This week the girls have been playing lots of games to help them learn the names of their new friends

Posted 22 September 2014

College Chemists enjoy success in Challenge and Olympiad

Congratulations to all who entered the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and Chemistry Olympiad.

Posted 19 September 2014

Howell’s chess players triumph again

The Junior Chess squad has enjoyed extraordinary success, winning every team competition going

Posted 19 September 2014

Emma's golfing glory

Emma G. in Year 11 has been enjoying a summer of golf, playing for Glamorganshire’s 1st team in Penarth

Posted 18 September 2014

A Streetcar Named Desire

On 17th September, Year 13 were fortunate enough to watch a live streaming of Benedict Andrews’ production of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

Posted 18 September 2014

Claudia shines in Welsh Summer Swimming Nationals

Over the summer Claudia M., Year 9, swam extremely well in the Welsh Summer Swimming Nationals.

Posted 17 September 2014

Lilli skis to success in the Welsh Championships

On Sunday 14th October Lilli J., in Year 7, won the U12s' Welsh Skiing Championships in the Individual Racer category

Posted 17 September 2014

Howell's netball team triumph against HMS Dragon

The netball match against HMS Dragon on Saturday 13th September was a fun and friendly start to the season. Howell's had a great pre-season training which was well converted onto the court

Posted 15 September 2014

Nursery news, 8th-12th September

It has been lovely to see our 'old' girls and to welcome our new girls to Nursery. Our adventure into our topic 'Twit Too Hoo' has already started.

Posted 15 September 2014

Caitlin C. receives Chief Scout Gold Award

On the evening of Monday 8th September Year 9’s Caitlin C. visited County Hall to receive the Chief Scout Gold Award

Posted 12 September 2014

Tennis Success

Congratulations to both Poppy D. and Meryl B. who had a busy summer on the tennis court, winning the Welsh U18s doubles title.

Posted 12 September 2014

Ciara S. to study at the Central School of Ballet in London

Everyone is delighted that Ciara S., who recently gained excellent GCSE results, has been offered a place at the Central School of Ballet in London

Posted 11 September 2014

Hywelian Hannah’s adventures in Thailand

Hywelian Hannah Southern, who left school in 2012, is enjoying the trip of a lifetime in Thailand.

Posted 10 September 2014

Hywelian Hannah’s adventures in Thailand

Hywelian Hannah Southern, who left school in 2012, is enjoying the trip of a lifetime in Thailand.

Posted 10 September 2014

Class of '84 hold reunion in school

On Saturday 6th September, a beautiful sunny day, a group of seven Hywelians who took their A Levels in the summer of 1984 returned to school for the first time in thirty years!

Posted 09 September 2014

Class of '84 hold reunion in school

On Saturday 6th September, a beautiful sunny day, a group of seven Hywelians who took their A Levels in the summer of 1984 returned to school for the first time in thirty years!

Posted 09 September 2014

First day fun!

The sun shone over Howell’s as we welcomed new and returning students for the first day of term on Monday 8th September

Posted 08 September 2014

Howell’s Students achieve an exceptional set of GCSE results

Howell’s students are rejoicing as they have achieved an outstanding set of GCSE results. This year 41% of all results were achieved at the highest A* grade, with 72% receiving A*- A grades. In total 91% of all results were A*- B grades.

Posted 21 August 2014

Outstanding set of A-level results for Howell’s College Students

Many congratulations to our college students who are celebrating yet another impressive set of A-level results. This year, 23% of all results were achieved at the highest A* grade, with 54% receiving A*- A grades. In total, 84% of all results were A*...

Posted 14 August 2014

Camfed Founder and Hywelian, Ann Cotton, Speaks at U.S. – Africa Summit

Everyone at Howell’s School Llandaff is delighted that Ann Cotton, the founder of Camfed

Posted 08 August 2014

Zainub to represent Team GB in the Youth Olympic Games!

Many congratulations to Zainub A. (Year 13) who has been selected to represent Team GB in the Youth Olympic Games

Posted 23 July 2014

Girls scoop 15 medals in Cardiff and Central South Wales Ski Slalom Competition

Howell's skiers had phenomenal success in the regional ski slalom competition on 2nd July, winning an amazing 15 medals.

Posted 03 July 2014

Year 7 shine in their end of term play

On Wednesday 2nd July the sun shone for our Year 7 play, Through the Door. It was wonderful to welcome families of Year 7 students for the afternoon

Posted 03 July 2014

Nursery news, 30th June-4th July

Mrs Scott writes: I can't quite believe we have come to the end of the year. It has been an exciting, thrilling, and exhilarating time that we have all spent together

Posted 03 July 2014

Summer Concert

The Summer Concert, with its theme of Gardens, was a tremendous success this year. A concert in the afternoon followed by afternoon tea

Posted 03 July 2014

Cardiff County & Vale of Glamorgan Music Service

The Music Department would like to congratulate the following students who successfully auditioned and obtained entry to the CCVG Ensembles

Posted 03 July 2014

ABRSM Music Exams

Congratulations to all students to took ABRSM Music exams during June

Posted 03 July 2014

Molly to feature in CBBC “The Big Performance”

Molly R. (Year 9) will be featuring as part of the Garth Malone TV show, ‘The Big Performance

Posted 03 July 2014

Sport Awards Assembly

To mark the end to another exciting year of sport at Howell’s, on Monday 30th June we had a special Sport Awards Assembly

Posted 02 July 2014

Hywelian Summer Lunch

We were delighted to welcome more than 80 Hywelians to Howell’s for their annual Summer Lunch and AGM on Saturday 28th June.

Posted 02 July 2014

Hywelian Summer Lunch

We were delighted to welcome more than 80 Hywelians to Howell’s for their annual Summer Lunch and AGM on Saturday 28th June.

Posted 02 July 2014

Hywelian Summer Lunch

We were delighted to welcome more than 80 Hywelians to Howell’s for their annual Summer Lunch and AGM on Saturday 28th June.

Posted 02 July 2014

Founders’ Day Assembly and Thomas Howell Break

On Friday 27th June the whole school, from Nursery to College, congregated in the Senior School Sports Hall

Posted 02 July 2014

Founders’ Day Assembly and Thomas Howell Break

On Friday 27th June the whole school, from Nursery to College, congregated in the Senior School Sports Hall

Posted 02 July 2014

Founders’ Day Assembly and Thomas Howell Break

On Friday 27th June the whole school, from Nursery to College, congregated in the Senior School Sports Hall

Posted 02 July 2014

Noah’s Ark Summer Concert and Vintage Tea

On Thursday 26th June at 2.15pm, Howell’s was delighted to host a concert and Vintage Tea in aid of the Noah’s Ark Appeal.

Posted 02 July 2014

Nursery News, 23rd-27th June

The girls have been busy getting ready for the end of the Summer Term. They have been looking at their photo journal, which will be on view at the End of Year Concert on Wednesday July 2nd in the Junior School Hall.

Posted 30 June 2014

National Year 7 Languages Spelling Bee Competition 2013-14

Our Year 7 Spelling Bee teams have enjoyed phenomenal success in the Routes into Languages Welsh National Languages Spelling Bee this year. Following a class and a school round

Posted 30 June 2014

Wicked Young Writer!

Once again, Caitlin J. has been shortlisted this year for the prestigious Wicked Young Writers' Competition

Posted 26 June 2014

New Rotary team raise £1526.50 at their first event!

After the recent Rotary Hand-Over Meal that took place in TGI Fridays last month, the new Rotary team

Posted 26 June 2014

Mathematics Department

In April 2014, Year 8 entered the national Junior Mathematical Challenge. We are pleased to announce the following results:

Posted 26 June 2014

Parents’ Association Summer Fair

Following the Junior School Sports Day on Thursday 19th June, Howell’s Parents’ Association held its annual Summer Fair from 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Posted 26 June 2014

Champagne Cycle Challenge

On Sunday 22nd June our second Champagne Cycle Challenge took place in the beautiful sunshine. This has raised more than £1500 for Pitch In to date.

Posted 26 June 2014

Caitlan and Liv triumph in Stratford Sailing Regatta

Caitlan W. & Liv W. of Year 8 rowed as part of a quad (4) in the Stratford upon Avon Regatta on Saturday 21st June as members of Llandaff Rowing Club

Posted 26 June 2014

Howell’s Art and DT Exhibition

On Thursday 19th June our Art and DT departments held an exhibition of the wonderful work of students in Years 11, 12 and 13

Posted 26 June 2014

GDST Spelling Bee – 19th June 2014

Following on from the very successful GDST 140th Anniversary Languages Spelling Bee

Posted 23 June 2014

Year 7 students show support for an 8 year old girl in need of a bone marrow transplant

A friend of Esme B., in Year 7, eight year old Hollie, has recently been diagnosed with a rare bone marrow failure syndrome. Hollie is currently having regular blood transfusions

Posted 20 June 2014

STEM Ambassador and Engineer talks to Years 7-10

To celebrate National Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June, we were lucky enough to have STEM Ambassador and Chartered Engineer, Christine Thomas

Posted 20 June 2014

Chemistry Challenge Day

On Friday 13th June, Howell’s hosted a Chemistry Challenge Day which saw four of our Year 9 girls competing against teams from two other schools in practical and thinking skills activities

Posted 19 June 2014

Howell's girls to judge Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize competition

Howell’s School Library has once again been chosen to help judge the prestigious Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize. Congratulations to the following students who all wrote interesting

Posted 19 June 2014

Howell’s Juniors triumph in Welsh Primary Schools’ Chess Championships 2014

The Welsh Primary Schools’ Chess Championships were held at Chepstow in mid-June,

Posted 16 June 2014

75th Birthday Celebrations

On Thursday 12th June we celebrated the forthcoming 75th birthday of a very special lady in the Howell’s family

Posted 13 June 2014

Hywelian is GDST Alumna of the Year

We are thrilled to announce that Hywelian Ann Cotton, who attended school from 1960 to 1967

Posted 12 June 2014

Hywelian is GDST Alumna of the Year

We are thrilled to announce that Hywelian Ann Cotton, who attended school from 1960 to 1967

Posted 12 June 2014

Hywelian is GDST Alumna of the Year

We are thrilled to announce that Hywelian Ann Cotton, who attended school from 1960 to 1967

Posted 12 June 2014

Year 8 have sleepover for Howell's Award "residential"

On Thursday 22nd May, we watched anxiously as the rain fell, or rather, poured

Posted 11 June 2014

Women in Engineering Day talk

To celebrate the upcoming National Women in Engineering Day, Christine Thomas, Chartered Engineer at Tata Steel

Posted 11 June 2014

Seniors commemorate World War I

On Friday 6th June , Years 7 -10 in the Senior School took part in a First World War day

Posted 10 June 2014

Howell’s Equestrian Team competes in National Schools’ competition

Sunday 8th June saw Howell’s Equestrian Team competing at the National Schools’ Equestrian Association showjumping competition

Posted 09 June 2014

Nursery update, 2nd-6th June

The Nursery welcomed Miss Hughes to the team.

Posted 09 June 2014

RESOLVE IT return to Howell’s

Howell’s was delighted to welcome back the RESOLVE it team this week to run a cyber-bullying and peer pressure workshop for Year 8

Posted 06 June 2014

Howell's tennis team reaches British Final

Howell's School will be flying the flag for Wales at the Team Tennis Schools' National Championship Finals at Graves Tennis Centre in Sheffield in July

Posted 06 June 2014

Hywelians take part in school Oral History Project

On 3rd May we were delighted to welcome four Hywelians, Miss Muriel Jeremy, Mrs Vivien Liles, Mrs Mary Lister and Mrs Joyce Shields, all of whom are in their late 70s or early 80s

Posted 05 June 2014

Hywelians take part in school Oral History Project

On 3rd May we were delighted to welcome four Hywelians, Miss Muriel Jeremy, Mrs Vivien Liles, Mrs Mary Lister and Mrs Joyce Shields, all of whom are in their late 70s or early 80s

Posted 05 June 2014

Junior Careers Fair, 2nd June 2014

Year 5 and 6 spent an inspirational afternoon with seven leading ladies

Posted 03 June 2014

Louise qualifies for Pony Club National Championships

Congratulations to Louise S. (Year 8) who qualified for the Pony Club National Championships in Endurance

Posted 03 June 2014

A day at the Drapers’ Hall – an account by Hywelian, Barbara Forte

What a wonderful day we had last Saturday, May 17th! An 'elite eight' boarded an executive coach at H.S.L. for a visit to the Drapers' Hall in London

Posted 23 May 2014

An account by Mrs Scott, Head of the Nursery @ Howell’s

Alas me hearties there really be fairies living at the bottom of the garden!!’ (Said with pirate accent please). My return on Wednesday was to an atmosphere of great excitement and jubilation

Posted 23 May 2014

RESOLVE It

On Thursday 22nd May Year 7 spent the day with the RESOLVE It team discussing the theme of bullying.

Posted 23 May 2014

Beautiful Singing from the Junior School!

Throughout this academic year, a Year 3 & 4 choir has taken place on Monday lunchtimes and a Year 1 & 2 choir has taken place on Tuesday lunchtimes

Posted 22 May 2014

Hannah R-S’s sailing success!

Hannah R-S recently competed in a competition at Grafham Water Centre near Cambridge

Posted 22 May 2014

Student Stall at Car Boot Sale

On the morning of Sunday 18th May Howell’s fabulous Parents’ Association held a Car Boot Sale at school

Posted 21 May 2014

Fun packed Friday!

On Friday 16th May the sun shone over Howell’s for what was an action packed day.

Posted 21 May 2014

Nursery News

Shiver me timbers there have been pirates about!

Posted 19 May 2014

Year 5 CC4G girls enjoy a ‘Koduthon’ coding day at Microsoft headquarters

On Thursday the Year 5 CC4G girls set off for a ‘Koduthon’ coding day at Microsoft headquarters in Reading.

Posted 19 May 2014

Student Blogger found!

BestCourse4Me has recently been looking for a witty Year 12 student to write a short monthly blog about the process of applying for university

Posted 15 May 2014

Charity Golf Day

On Friday 9th May 2014 Howell’s hosted its second Charity Golf Day at the luxurious Vale Resort. A group of intrepid golfers braved windy conditions to enjoy a round of golf on the Lakeside course

Posted 15 May 2014

Howell’s holds its own Eurovision events!

Hot on the heels of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, all students in Year 7 experienced their own Eurovision at HSL

Posted 14 May 2014

Year 1 have fun with Ballet Nimba!

As part of their topic on Africa Year 1 were very lucky to have an 1½ hour dance session with the African dance company 'Ballet Nimba'.

Posted 13 May 2014

Desirée excels in national Mathematical Challenge

Desirée W. (Year 10) recently achieved a Gold Certificate in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge and went through to the next competition

Posted 09 May 2014

Cake and Book Extravaganza

The Rotary Interact group joined together with the English Department and Library staff

Posted 09 May 2014

Sommerin School Dinners

On Tuesday 6th May Howell’s took more than 100 guests back to school for Sommerin School Dinners,

Posted 08 May 2014

Howell's holds Black Tie Sports Awards Dinner

On Thursday 1st May Howell’s hosted its first Black Tie Sport Awards Dinner in the Great Hall

Posted 08 May 2014

Caitlin plays in winning Welsh hockey team

Congratulations to Caitlin C., a member of the Whitchurch Hockey Under 13 team

Posted 08 May 2014

Breakfast Meeting with Rotary Club of Cardiff Breakfast, 7th May

Our outgoing and incoming Interact Presidents (Bryony and Anushka, Anna and Issy) were invited to the meeting at Whitchurch Golf Club

Posted 08 May 2014

HSL Equestrian Team competes in Gloucestershire

Howell's Equestrian Team had superb weather for the recent National Schools’ Equestrian Association Show Jumping competition

Posted 08 May 2014

Rotary Interact – Handover

Wednesday 30th April marked the Rotary Interact handover from the outgoing Year 13 committee to the newly formed Year 12 committee

Posted 08 May 2014

Rotary Interact – World Book Day and Cake Sale

Rotary Interactors from Years 12 and 13 have been busy organising a book distribution in celebration of World Book Day

Posted 08 May 2014

Marnie enjoys success in singing festival

Marnie competed in two vocal classes at the South Glamorgan Festival for Young Musicians

Posted 07 May 2014

Talia commended in writing competition

Talia M.-R . has been awarded a commendation in Girton College, Cambridge's Humanities Writing Competition

Posted 01 May 2014

Alice and Chloe compete in World Synchronised Skating Championships

Alice D. and Chloe H. skated as part of Team GB in the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2014 in Courmayeur, Italy

Posted 01 May 2014

Llwyddiant yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd

Llongyfarchiadau i Martha H. o Flwyddyn 7 am gystadlu yn Eisteddfod Sir Caerdydd a'r Fro yr wythnos ddiwethaf

Posted 01 May 2014

Mae'n Wanwyn!

Bu swyddogion Cymraeg Blwyddyn 13 yn helpu Blwyddyn 1 yr wythnos hon yn ei gwers Gymraeg.

Posted 01 May 2014

Year 1 enjoy African drumming workshop

Year 1 took part in an exciting African drumming workshop on Monday afternoon, run by Aaron Meli from Slapping Skins

Posted 01 May 2014

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Science Week 2019

GDST Rally at Bromley High School

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Females of the Future

Barnardo's National Choral Competition 2019

SCHOOLS’ DANCE FESTIVAL 2019

English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Workshop

Hywelian Returns to Howell’s – Lady Reardon Smith

Fran Rides to the National Championships

Hywelians Return to Howell’s – Lily Eckersley-Jones

National U16 Hockey Winners

Y2 trip to the museum

Baptism of ‘Baby Howell’

Game, set, match!

Dementia Friends

Cross Country February 2019

BPW Public Speaking 2019

Students from China Visit Howell’s

Digital Heroes February 2019

Senior Rotary Youth Speaks

Chrystall Prize 2019

Whizz Bang Science January 2019

GDST Day of Dance at Pineapple Studios

English Department News January 2019

Youth Speak Rotary Competition

Experiencing Judaism 2019

Welsh Schools Floor and Vault

URDD NATIONAL SWIMMING FINALS 2019

Hywelian News January 2019

GCSE Options for Year 9

Sailing Squad Selection

Year 4 Sing with the African Children’s Choir

Careerstart

Year One and the Teddy Bears’ Picnic Breakfast

Cava and Canapés

Jasmine Dances to Victory

JCC Hits the High Notes!

Cocktails @ Christmas 2018

Anti-bullying Action

Carols in Llandaff Cathedral 2018

Senior Schools' Challenge Quiz

Bag-2-School Collection December 2018

Eco School Litter Pick

Multi Sports for Year 4

The Fun of the Fair comes to Howell’s

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When I Grow Up!

The Hour of Code 2018

Story Bubbles with Angela Fish

Gymnastics News

Teachmeet at Howell’s: Challenging and Stretching the More Able and Talented

Young Enterprise success at the Ikea Christmas Market

British Schools Ski Championships

Llandaff Christmas Lights 2018

An Author Visit for Year 6

Tenovus Lovelight Carol Concert 2018

Stem Careers News November 2018

Visit from the Japan Society of the UK

U16 Hockey Team crowned champions of Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan

GDST U14 Hockey Tour November 2018

Under 18 Hockey News November 2018

Kids' Lit Quiz 2018

English-Speaking Union Churchill Public Speaking Competition 2018

Show Racism the Red Card

Honours Lecture November 2018

Howell’s Celebrates St Cecilia’s Day 2018

Maths In Motion

All About Cyberbullying

A Christmas Carol

Gymnastics News November 2018

Go Green Day 2018

A Trip to Llandaff Post Office

Year 5 and 6 South Wales Cross-Country Final 2018

National Dance Company Wales

Welsh Schools Pistol Championships

Digital Heroes Visit To Ty Llandaff Care Home

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