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

A Day of Sport with Royal High School, Bath

On Wednesday 21st March, 39 students from Year 5 and Year 6 at Royal High School, Bath were welcomed at Howell's School

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

BBC School Report March 2018

Students from Year 8 have been taking part in BBC School Report, a journalism project for students aged 11 to 18 across the UK

Posted 21 March 2018

European Youth Parliament March 2018

On Monday 19th March, eight Year 12 students took part in the regional European Youth Parliament

Posted 21 March 2018

Welsh Sports Hall Athletics

Congratulations to Michelle M, Year 7, and Katie, Year 9, who were both selected by the Cardiff and the Vale

Posted 16 March 2018

GDST Techathon 2018

On Friday 9th March our nine Digital Leaders travelled to South Hampstead High to take part in the 2018 GDST Techathon

Posted 16 March 2018

National Junior Sculling Head at Dorney Lake

Talia, Olivia and Caitlan (Year 11 and 12) represented Llandaff Rowing club at the National Junior Sculling Head

Posted 15 March 2018

English-Speaking Union Primary School Public Speaking Competition

Following last week’s workshop on public speaking, we welcomed back eight teams of local primary school children

Posted 15 March 2018

The McWhirter Conference, Oxford 2018

On Tuesday 13th March, Louise S and Dagmawi (both Year 12) travelled to Trinity College, Oxford for the two-day McWhirter Conference

Posted 15 March 2018

GDST Johnston Memorial Scholarship

We were delighted to learn this week that Elin S, Year 13, has been awarded the 2nd prize in the GDST Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Posted 15 March 2018

RS Students Visit the Buddhist Centre

On Wednesday 14th March, RS students from Years 12 and 13 visited the Buddhist Centre in Cardiff

Posted 15 March 2018

Aeronautical Engineering Challenge

Budding aircraft engineers were put through their paces at a special Aero Challenge

Posted 15 March 2018

Urdd National Dance Competition

On Wednesday 7th March, the Howell’s Elite Dance squad entered into the Urdd National Dance Competition

Posted 13 March 2018

Walk To School Day

Thank you to all the students and staff who participated in our Senior School and College Climate Week Drop-off Walk / Cycle to School

Posted 09 March 2018

CAREERS NEWS March 2018

This week has been National Careers week combined with National Apprenticeship week

Posted 09 March 2018

International Women’s Day 2018

Howell’s was a hive of activity on Thursday 8th March

Posted 09 March 2018

Welsh Hockey Team News

Congratulations to a number of individuals who have been selected to play Hockey for Wales in the upcoming Scottish Test Series

Posted 09 March 2018

Metaphor Monday with Sophie McKeand

On Monday 5th March, Poetry Club welcomed award winning poet and Young People’s Laureate for Wales, Sophie McKeand

Posted 09 March 2018

The Write Stuff

Before Christmas, students from Year 1 to Year 13 were encouraged to enter the GDST Creative Writing Prize

Posted 09 March 2018

Alexia Joins National Youth Orchestra of Wales and the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales

Congratulations to clarinettist Alexia V, who has been accepted into the National Youth Orchestra of Wales

Posted 09 March 2018

Hywelian Hanan Visits Poetry Club

On Monday 26th February, Poetry Club were very pleased to welcome Hywelian Hanan Issa to talk to them about life as a poet

Posted 09 March 2018

Welsh Schools Cross Country Champ

Fiona B, Year 9, had a very successful day at the Welsh Schools Cross Country Championships in Brecon on Wednesday 7th March

Posted 09 March 2018

Junior Quiz Challenge

On Wednesday 7th March, Mia S, Meg C, Himani K, Judy A, Michelle M, Aarona S, Connie C and Meher D travelled to Hereford Cathedral School

Posted 09 March 2018

Public Speaking Workshop March 7th 2018

How much noise do 80 10-year-olds make? Rather a lot, if you get them all in the Great Hall and teach them

Posted 08 March 2018

Chess Success For Susanna

Not content with winning the Welsh Girls U14 Championship in January, Year 8’s Susanna F has added to her collection of silverware

Posted 07 March 2018

St David's Day Rotary Breakfast

On the first of March a few members of the Rotary team braved the first flakes of snow

Posted 01 March 2018

Success at the Oxford Debating Union

iani K, Izzy T-H, Dani K and Angona S, accompanied by Miss Jenkins and Mrs Davies, went to the Oxford Debating Union on Saturday, February 24th for the regional round of the International Competition for Young Debaters

Posted 01 March 2018

Dance workshop with Lauren Harries

This Friday saw Hywelian Lauren Harries return from ballet school in Manchester to take a Ballet workshop

Posted 16 February 2018

Indoor Athletics February 2018

Yet again Katie G has been out representing the school in style

Posted 16 February 2018

Cardiff Games Rowing

On Tuesday 6th February, 8 girls represented Howell's at the Cardiff Games Indoor Rowing competition

Posted 16 February 2018

Helen Fraser GDST Young Musician of the Year

Students from across the GDST showcased their musical talents at the Helen Fraser GDST Young Musician of the Year competition

Posted 15 February 2018

Great Hall Thank You Lunch for Hywelians

On Wednesday 14th February, Mrs Davis was delighted to welcome forty Hywelians who had generously supported the restoration of the Great Hall

Posted 15 February 2018

A Baptism In Year 2

The girls in Year 2 have really enjoyed finding out more about a Christian baptism ceremony

Posted 15 February 2018

Sport Cardiff West Regional Netball Tournament

The Year 6 Netball team took part in the Sport Cardiff West Regional Netball Tournament on Wednesday 14th February at The Cathedral School

Posted 15 February 2018

Welsh Athletics Indoor Championship

Congratulations to Chinua E, Year 12, who competed at the Welsh Athletics Indoor Championship at the National Athletics Indoor Centre

Posted 14 February 2018

Safer Internet Day 2018

Tuesday 6th February marked Safer Internet Day and Mrs Darnton reminded students

Posted 09 February 2018

GDST Chrystal Prize Public Speaking Competition 2018

On Tuesday 30th January, Morwenna B (Year 11) and I accompanied by Mr Walters made the lengthy journey to Northampton High School

Posted 09 February 2018

Rotary Youth Speaks February 2018

The girls have done it again! Aleezah, Merna and Ritija are now through to the third stage of the Rotary Youth Speaks Public Speaking Competition

Posted 09 February 2018

Netball and Hockey vs Plasmawr

Posted 02 February 2018

U13 Gymnastics – Milano Trio Competition

Sophie, Cari and Hannah competed in the Milano Trio Gymnastics Competition in Sophia Gardens on Friday 26th January

Posted 02 February 2018

Year 5 & 6 Netball January 31st

The Year 5 and Year 6 netball teams took on The Cathedral School on Wednesday 31st January

Posted 02 February 2018

Poetry Chill

Last Thursday, for our first ‘Poetry Chill’, girls took the opportunity to sit back, read poetry and relax

Posted 02 February 2018

First Place For Fiona at the Cardiff and Vale Cross County Championships

Congratulations to Fiona B, Year 9, who performed brilliantly at the Cardiff and Vale Cross County Championships

Posted 01 February 2018

Success for Howell's at the Welsh Girls Chess Championships

Last weekend a good number of Howell's students took part in the Welsh Girls Championships held in Caerphilly

Posted 01 February 2018

Pascha Dons A Hardhat

Pascha T, Year 10, was lucky enough to spend some time with construction services company ISG

Posted 01 February 2018

Super Skiing Sisters

Sisters Lucy and Jess M (Year 7 and Year 5) spent last week hitting the slopes in Les Crosets, Switzerland

Posted 01 February 2018

Rotary Youth Speaks

On Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January, we hosted the Rotary Youth Speaks Competitions

Posted 01 February 2018

Skating to Success

We were delighted to hear that Year 11’s Charlotte H recently became a Senior Synchronised Ice Skating British Champion

Posted 26 January 2018

Bowls and Bubbly

There was a record turnout for our third evening of Bowls and Bubbly for Hywelians in the luxurious Lansdowne Club

Posted 26 January 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

Will's Welsh Hockey Success

Will R, Year 12, has recently returned from Cyprus representing Wales at Indoor Hockey

Posted 24 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

Terrific Tudors

A group of Year 12 Historians presented a workshop on the Terrific Tudors to some of Year 5 on Tuesday

Posted 24 January 2018

Two Debating Competitions in Two Days

The Oxford Schools' Debating Competition was held on Friday, 19th January

Posted 24 January 2018

Junior Netball at Haberdashers' Monmouth

Forty-nine girls from Year 5 travelled to Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls on Friday 19th January

Posted 24 January 2018

Badminton at the Cardiff Games

Badminton at the Cardiff Games Four students in Years 9 and 10 competed in the Cardiff Games County Badminton competition.

Posted 19 January 2018

Year 8 Netball V St Teilo’s

The U13a team started off very strong, taking the first centre pass which resulted in a quick goal

Posted 18 January 2018

Year 7 Hockey V St Teilo’s

The U12b team played some beautiful hockey this week

Posted 18 January 2018

College Swimmers Make a Splash

This week two College students have been selected to swim for Wales in the upcoming FFN Golden Tour Meet in France

Posted 18 January 2018

Chess Team qualify for the British U19 Finals

On Saturday 13th January, the Howell's Senior team—Susanna F (Year 8), Neya G (Year 10), Nayana K (Year 7)

Posted 17 January 2018

County Chess Success for Lara and Isabella

Last weekend, the Glamorgan U9s won the South Wales and West of England County Chess Tournament

Posted 17 January 2018

Year 6 Hockey Triumphs

Two Year 6 Hockey teams met at Stanwell School in Penarth on Sunday 14th January

Posted 17 January 2018

Netball News 12th Jan 2018

The U15s played an excellent netball match against local rivals Corpus Christi

Posted 12 January 2018

Christmas Poetry Competition

Did you know that at the bottom of the Christmas Tree, which stands in Trafalgar Square, there is a poem?

Posted 11 January 2018

Festive Fever Hits Howell’s

On the last day of the Autumn Term, Thursday 21st December, Christmas festivities hit fever pitch at Howell’s

Posted 11 January 2018

Egg-citement in the Green Garden

On the morning of Wednesday 10th January, Year 2 were asked to help Mr Lukins

Posted 10 January 2018

German Department News

In December, German students from Years 12 went for Kaffee und Kuchen in Pontcanna

Posted 21 December 2017

Christmas Assembly

On Wednesday 20th December, the whole school, from Nursery to College, congregated in the Sports Hall for a very special end of term Christmas Assembly. It was a fun filled occasion

Posted 21 December 2017

Year 7 Get Creative

Year 7 have produced some wonderful creative writing this term. Click HERE to read some examples. We are looking forward to reading the girls' entries into the GDST Creative Writing Competition in the New Year.

Posted 20 December 2017

Cocktails At Christmas

The Great Hall was transformed into an elegant cocktail lounge on the evening of Monday 18th December

Posted 19 December 2017

U18 Hockey County Final

After 40 minutes of hockey at the County Final on November 30th, Howell’s and Glantaf could not be separated

Posted 19 December 2017

Carol Services in Llandaff Cathedral

It was a cold and frosty winter's day on Tuesday 12th December, and our attention turned to the wonderfully warm Llandaff Cathedral

Posted 15 December 2017

Great Hall Crystal Ball

On Friday 8th December, we welcomed more than 140 guests for the inaugural Great Hall Christmas Ball

Posted 15 December 2017

Year 7 Netball Match Report

On Monday 11th December, two Year 7 netball teams played against Llanishen

Posted 15 December 2017

Year 7's Passion For Poetry

Watch out Wordsworth! 7L have finished their poetry anthologies

Posted 15 December 2017

Year 7 Netball Tournament

On Thursday 7th December, two Year 7 teams played in the Cardiff Games Netball Tournament

Posted 08 December 2017

College Dodgeball

On Tuesday 5th December, the College hosted the annual House Dodgeball match

Posted 08 December 2017

All The Fun Of The Fair

On Friday 1st December, we kicked off the festive season in style with the Christmas Fair

Posted 07 December 2017

Rotary Interact Round-up

It's been a busy week for our College Interact team, and they have been overwhelmed by the support of their fellow College students

Posted 06 December 2017

The Great Fire of Howell’s

"On Monday 27th November 2017, at 10.30am, the fire men from Blue Watch, Ely, came to set fire to our Tudor houses

Posted 01 December 2017

Sports News 1st December 2017

Posted 01 December 2017

Hywelian Advent Service and Lunch in Cowbridge

On Wednesday 29th November, a bright and frosty winter day, the Hywelian Guild held their traditional Advent service

Posted 30 November 2017

Toasting Marshmallows at Forest School

Girls in Forest School Club enjoyed their last session this week before the Christmas break

Posted 30 November 2017

Senior Quiz Challenge

On Wednesday 29th November, eight students from Years 9 to 12 took part in the regional round of the Senior Quiz Challenge

Posted 30 November 2017

English Speaking Union Churchill Public Speaking Competition

Sonali S, Ellie M and Sanaa M, all of Year 11, were runners up in the Cardiff heat

Posted 30 November 2017

St Cecilia’s Day Concert

On Wednesday 22nd November, Howell’s celebrated St Cecilia’s Day with a special concert

Posted 24 November 2017

Thinking like an Entrepreneur – Simply Do!

Last Wednesday Year 10 and two Year 5 and 6 Junior School teams undertook the Howell’s Business Challenge

Posted 23 November 2017

Half Term In Krakow

During half term, Year 11 students visited Krakow to learn more about the Jewish faith

Posted 23 November 2017

Playful Poetry

Days becoming too dark and gloomy? Reading Playful Poetry was the latest poetry project

Posted 23 November 2017

Experiencing Judaism

On Thursday 9th November, Year 11 GCSE Religious Studies students had a fantastic day of Judaism

Posted 23 November 2017

UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge

Posted 23 November 2017

Success in the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls

Congratulations to Ffion H in Year 11 who entered the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls last month

Posted 23 November 2017

UKMT Senior Mathematical Team Challenge November 2017

After several weeks of intense preparation and feeling quietly confident, Chi, Hema, Ruby and Ffion

Posted 23 November 2017

Year 4 Hockey

Girls from Year 4 had a busy afternoon on the hockey pitch on Friday 17th November

Posted 21 November 2017

Year 7 Poetry

Jealousy and witchcraft are two of the themes explored by 7L as part of their work on poetry

Posted 17 November 2017

1st XI Hockey Prelims

It was a successful afternoon at the Under 18 County Hockey Preliminary Round

Posted 17 November 2017

Netball News

The two U15's teams played St Teilo's, Llanishen and Whitchurch in a tournament at Llanishen on 8th November

Posted 17 November 2017

Spotlight on Languages

Last Friday 10th November, a group of Year 12 linguists travelled to Bath University

Posted 17 November 2017

Visit To The Marie Curie Hospice

On Tuesday 14th November, our Year 13 Rotary Interact Presidents, Ella F and Catrin B, and our Year 12 Charity Prefects

Posted 17 November 2017

Visit From the Israeli Youth Delegation

Last Thursday 9th November, Howell's College hosted its third Howell’s Lecture of 2017-18

Posted 17 November 2017

GDST Under 15 Hockey Tournament

It was the annual Girls Day School Trust Under-15 Hockey Tournament in Oxford on Thursday 9th November

Posted 16 November 2017

Regional Cross Country Final

On Tuesday 7th November, the Year 5 and Year 6 Cross-Country teams travelled to Trelai Park in Ely

Posted 16 November 2017

Success in Swansea Schools Debating

Eight Howell's teams took part in the Schools Debating Competition run by Swansea University Debating Society on Saturday 11th November

Posted 16 November 2017

Year 1 visit the Post Office

Year 1 have been learning about the journey of a letter.

Posted 16 November 2017

A Night in the Great Hall

On the evening of Wednesday 15th November, we rolled out the red carpet in celebration of the spectacular restoration of the Great Hall

Posted 16 November 2017

Chess Cup Comes Home

Many congratulations to our chess team, who came joint 1st in the 2017 Welsh Secondary School Championships

Posted 15 November 2017

Model UN

Two teams of Year 11 students had a very enjoyable and thought provoking day representing Bangladesh and Russia

Posted 15 November 2017

Feeling Positive in French

Our students of French have been encouraged to pick a word out of our positivity box at the start of their lessons

Posted 15 November 2017

Author Angela Fish Visits Year 1

This week, Year 1 met children's author Angela Fish

Posted 15 November 2017

GCSE Prize Giving

The Great Hall provided a wonderful setting for this year’s GCSE Prize Giving Ceremony, hosted by Mrs Davis

Posted 10 November 2017

Hogwarts Comes To Howell's

If you drove along Cardiff Road on Wednesday 8th November you might have been surprised by the smoke

Posted 10 November 2017

GDST Swimming Gala

On Thursday 9 November, we took a team of nine swimmers to the GDST swimming gala at Oxford High School

Posted 10 November 2017

Building Bridges

Engineering was the focus of the day in Howell’s on Thursday 9th November

Posted 09 November 2017

Career Start

We were fortunate to start this term with a visit from Karen Kimura, Skills and Development Manager

Posted 09 November 2017

Bag-2-School Collection

On Friday 20th October, the Eco girls from Years 5 and 6 helped load the Bag2School van

Posted 20 October 2017

Politics and Power in the Drama Room

Following some magnificent performances of an extract from ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell

Posted 20 October 2017

We Got Annie!

It's showtime! This week has seen the transformation of the Sports Hall into 1930s New York during the Great Depression

Posted 20 October 2017

Bringing History To Life

On Tuesday 3rd October, Year 9 enjoyed an exciting day at the Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands.

Posted 20 October 2017

Cosmeston and Caerphilly

On Wednesday 18th October, Year 7 enjoyed a busy day visiting both Cosmeston Medieval Village and Caerphilly Castle

Posted 20 October 2017

Campfire Fun For Year 2

On Wednesday 18th October, the Year 2 girls had a fabulous time in the Green Garden

Posted 19 October 2017

Skills Cymru Exhibition

Year 10 attended the lively and informative Skills Cymru exhibition at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff

Posted 18 October 2017

Debating Competitions.

On Friday 13th October, Year 13 students Ishrat and Hema represented Howell's at the Wales Schools Debating Championships

Posted 18 October 2017

Sports News 13th October 2017

Posted 13 October 2017

The Great Howell’s Bake Off

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Great Howell’s Bake Off last week

Posted 13 October 2017

Welsh School’ Ski Championships

Howell's skiers from the Junior School, Senior School and the College skied brilliantly at the Welsh Schools’ Dry Ski Slalom Championships

Posted 12 October 2017

Sport Cardiff X-Country Challenge

Twenty-six girls from Year 5 and Year 6 braved the weather to take part in the first stage of the annual Sport Cardiff X-Country Challenge

Posted 12 October 2017

Wimbledon Here We Come

We were very excited to have a special guest visit us on Tuesday 10th October, when a Lycra-clad Judy Murray bounced into school

Posted 12 October 2017

Shooting Star

Abigail S, Year 6, won a bronze medal on Wednesday 11th October at the South West qualifier

Posted 12 October 2017

Howell’s Lecture Programme

On Tuesday 10th October, our College hosted the second event in the Howell’s Lecture programme

Posted 12 October 2017

Rotary Interact Meeting

Our College Rotary Interactors were joined on Wednesday 11th October by Richard Cunningham

Posted 12 October 2017

First Netball Match for Year 7

On Tuesday 10th October, the Year 7 netball squad had their first match against Bishop of Llandaff

Posted 11 October 2017

Junior School Hockey News

It has been a busy start on the hockey field in the Junior School, with 7 matches taking place in the last two weeks

Posted 06 October 2017

Blood, Songs and Tears

A trip to the theatre almost ended in tears when Year 11 attended the latest production of the Willy Rusell musical Blood Brothers

Posted 06 October 2017

Tribal Gathering in Year 6

Year 6 have had a busy week learning about rainforest tribes

Posted 06 October 2017

Year 11's Literary Tea Party

Characters from Dickens, Austen, Russell and Shakespeare joined Year 11's English lesson

Posted 06 October 2017

GDST Junior Maths Conference

Six girls were lucky enough to attend the third, collaborative, academic conference for Year 6 pupils from across the GDST on Wednesday

Posted 06 October 2017

National Poetry Day Celebrations

On Thursday 28th September, we enjoyed celebrating National Poetry Day with a wonderful assembly for Years 8 and 9

Posted 05 October 2017

GDST Young Leaders’ Conference 2017

Our Head Girl (Rosie T), Head Boy (Rob L), Deputy Head Girl (Katie J) and Deputy Head Boy (Oliver R) were put through their paces

Posted 05 October 2017

GDST Junior School Swimming Gala

Congratulations to those swimmers who took part in the GDST Junior Schools Swimming Gala

Posted 04 October 2017

Staff & Students Charity Netball Match

On Friday 29th September, the Senior School staff team and two College teams played in the annual mini-tournament

Posted 03 October 2017

Year 12 Learn More About EPQ

On Thursday 28th September, four of our current Year 13 students presented their Extended Project Qualification

Posted 03 October 2017

Languages Week

This week we have been celebrating the European Day of Languages with Languages Week

Posted 29 September 2017

SPORTS NEWS 29th Sept 2017

Posted 29 September 2017

Playground Pétanque

As part of languages week, the girls in Year 6 were introduced to the French game of pétanque

Posted 28 September 2017

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

All News

Howell’s Alumna Lily named a New Radicals

Healthy Schools

Junior Language Challenge

Triathlon Triumph

Welsh Tennis Championships

Show Jumping Success for Ellie

A Letter From The Palace

Oxbridge Interview Preparation Begins at Howell’s.

Student runs in memory of Martha

Francesca Rides To Victory

Hywelian Sophia Wins Two Art Awards

British Junior Rowing Championships in Nottingham

Home International Rowing Regatta

Susanna’s Chess Success

Dance Development Day August 2018

GCSE Results 2018

Students At Howell’s Co-Ed College Hit The Heights

Cardiff and Central South Wales Ski Slalom Competition

Welsh International Rowing News

GDST Tennis Tournament 2018

Champions’ Dinner 2018

GDST Tennis Shield Arrives In Wales

Feed The Birds

Employers' Day July 2018

Digital Heroes

Fencing Win

Rotary Quiz Night July 2018

GDST Rowing Regatta

Martha’s Walk

Martha’s Place

Founders’ Day and the Thomas Howell Break 2018

Superb Summer Concert 2018

GDST Oxbridge Conference 2018

National Spelling Bee 2018

GDST Rounders Tournament 2018

Battlefields 2018

Champagne Cycle Challenge and Summer Fair 2018

A Visit to the Cardiff Gurdwara

Hywelian Summer Lunch 2018

European Youth Parliament Summer Session

Poetry picnic

History Ambassadors

English Department News June 2018

2018 06 Junior Tennis U10 & U9

Howell’s Girls Run Ty Hafan Bubble Rush

South Wales Tennis Championships June 2018

Drawing Disney

International Women in Engineering Day Talk 2018

Success in UKMT Junior Maths Challenge June 2018

Junior School Charity Stalls

Y5 & Y6 Rounders June 2018

Under 11 Quad Kids Athletics

Morwenna's Phizz-Whizzing Win

Success for Year 12 Young Enterprise Team

Top Chef Comes to Howell’s

National Selection for Lily and Maisie

Will Captains Wales

John Lewis Innovation Challenge

When In Rome

Junior Tennis Teams Triumph

National Urdd Dance Competition

Goodbye Year 13

Junior Rounders and Cricket at Monmouth

Happy Birthday Disney

Sport Cardiff Tennis Tournaments

Georgia Joins MENSA

Phoebe's Royal Wedding Magazine Cover

Success in UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge 2018

Reception's LATCH Fundraiser

Year 4's Bath Trip

Junior Sculling Regatta

Metamorphosis

'Ello 'ello 'ello

Plymouth Hoe!

The NSPCC Visit the Junior School

Sailing Championships

Radicalism and Reconstruction in the USA

Young Enterprise success for Year 12

Junior School Instrumental Evening 2018