Developing remarkable people

A family of leading independent schools based in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, offering high quality education and care for boys and girls aged 5 months to 18 years.
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Welcome to Berkhamsted School

We are committed to the thriving of young people in our care – their development, their membership (with their parents) of our community, and their flourishing within a culture which is ambitious and accepting. I know that your time is precious so I recommend you start with the short film below which explains our ethos and aspirations for our pupils.

I hope this provides a useful launchpad for your exploration of our schools and helps you as you seek the best future for your child.

Martin Walker

Principal Berkhamsted Schools Group

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Developing Remarkable People

School Journey

Day Nursery

The perfect environment for very young children to take their first steps into the wider world.

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Day Nursery

Age 0 – 3 Co-Ed
Pre-Prep

Each and every child is at the centre of everything we do.

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Pre-Prep

Age 3 – 7 Co-Ed
Prep

A supportive, family community which fosters a strong sense of belonging.

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Prep

Age 7 – 11 Co-Ed
Heatherton

Our role is to inspire, support and foster a love of learning.

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Heatherton

Age 2 – 4 Co-Ed Nursery
4 – 11 Girls
Boys

Exceptional single-sex classroom education with co-educational opportunities for boys.

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Boys

Age 11 – 16
Day & Boarding
Girls

Where girls flourish academically while allowing them to experience co-educational opportunities.

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Girls

Age 11 – 16
Day & Boarding
Sixth

A dynamic and diverse community that offers a stimulating and supportive environment.

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Sixth

Age 16 – 18 Co-Ed
Day & Boarding
Single sex or co-ed?

Can you really ‘have it all’? At Berkhamsted we offer families the opportunity to join our community from 5 months in our Day Nursery providing a through educational journey to Sixth Form at 18. Often choices need to be made – but not at Berkhamsted – you can have it all!

Big or small?

Within our Group of Schools, we can offer all the facilities of a large School of 2,000 pupils – a sports centre with 25m pool and astro, an outdoor centre with high ropes, and a theatre.  However, as each of our Schools are located on their own campus with the largest at 550 pupils, they are small enough to ensure that every individual pupil is known and can flourish within a secure, nurturing environment. Our campuses also change to be suitable for each curriculum stage, meaning that a pupil who starts at our Nursery will feel like they have been through a changing school journey without feeling that they have ‘outgrown’ their environment by the time they reach our Sixth Form.

Day or boarding?

Berkhamsted has a small boarding community of pupils from the UK and abroad.  Many of our families enjoy the flexibility that our boarding facility provides for busy families, with the ability to offer early breakfast or supper or the possibility of emergency overnight care, if needed. Our boarding houses offer flexi opportunities from Year 7 with weekly and full boarding from Year 9.

Town or country?

The School is situated within the idyllic Chiltern Hills market town of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire with a local community vibe similar to the ‘London village atmosphere’ that our London families enjoy; yet it is only 30minutes direct from London Euston and under 40minutes by car from both Heathrow and Luton airports – making it an easy commutable town. Our location has the benefits of being in a bustling town, with easy access to the countryside.

 

Old or new?

Berkhamsted’s history dates back to 1541 when it was founded by John Incent, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, with our original Old Hall still at the heart of our community. But we are a forward-looking modern school. A dual focus on teaching IT skills alongside an immersive use of IT to enhances learning experiences from Pre-Prep through to Prep, where from Year 5 pupils are issued with their own personal Microsoft Surface Device. Our teaching staff have developed a curriculum that encourages pupils to understand how best to utilise technology as part of their learning. In 2025 we will open a new Sixth Form, focused on providing an environment which bridges the move between school and university or the workplace. Our classrooms will facilitate the ‘Harkness style’ of learning where the teacher will join the group at a boardroom table for a more discursive way of teaching, and the café will be a place where both staff and pupils can relax and develop working relationships as they would in any workplace.

 

All rounder or academic?

It is hard to tell when your child is young what type of young adult they will grow up to be. The earliest years are where the foundations for future success are cemented, meaning our children are nurtured to become independent, confident leaders of their own learning. Leadership opportunities are plentiful from 3 years old with an emphasis on personal and social development. As our children mature and move between our sites, Berkhamsted offers pupils the opportunity to become academically ambitious through various extension societies including leadership and debating. In addition, the school offers strong Oxbridge entry programmes. Pupils may decide that they wish to develop their creative side through Drama opportunities from their first performance in Reception through to A Level or put their energy into Sport – for which Berkhamsted is currently ranked 7th in the country. The School also offers an established Duke of Edinburgh programme led by our own Outdoor Education team. These opportunities allow your child to have an all-round and ambitious education which we believe is what develops remarkable people.

 

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New Sixth Form

Our newly opened Sixth Form Centre offers state-of the-art education facilities for generations of Berkhamsted students.

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News

Berko Boarding Week! Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls, Sixth Form | 25.06.2026

Berko Boarding Week!

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A Celebration of Teaching & Learning Berkhamsted Group | 24.06.2026

A Celebration of Teaching & Learning

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Year 12 Forensic Science Workshop Berkhamsted Group, Sixth Form | 18.06.2026

Year 12 Forensic Science Workshop

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Year 7 and 8 perform ‘The Addams Family’ Berkhamsted Group, Boys, Girls | 17.06.2026

Year 7 and 8 perform ‘The Addams Family’

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Prep’s International Day of Play and Languages  Berkhamsted Group, Prep | 16.06.2026

Prep’s International Day of Play and Languages 

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Heatherton wins Sustainability Award Berkhamsted Group, Heatherton | 15.06.2026

Heatherton wins Sustainability Award

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Reception’s Minibeast Day Berkhamsted Group, Pre-Prep | 03.06.2026

Reception’s Minibeast Day

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    • Service Day is one of the highlights of our Extended Curriculum Week, giving every pupil the opportunity to make a positive difference in our local community. 💙

    Working in their Houses, our @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedboys pupils chose the causes they wanted to support. Adders (Boys) and Holme (Girls) hosted a tea party at Nash Harris for local residents, New Stede (Girls) made and donated hampers for the Welwyn and Hatfield Women’s refuge @whwrefuge , while Swifts spent the day at @rectorylanecemetery , helping to weed, garden and tidy graves.

    Across the School, pupils took part in a wide range of community projects. These included litter-picking around Berkhamsted, completing lifeguard training, and collecting donations to create care packages for those in need. Several Houses also supported local charities, strengthening community partnerships while gaining valuable first-hand experience of volunteering. Bees (Boys), for example, spent the day at the @sunnysiderural, helping to build a stage for upcoming concerts, while other Cox’s (Boys) lent their support at local @_twooaksponysanctuary.

    Service Day is a chance to put our School value of Serve Others into action, while learning more about the incredible organisations that support our community every day.

    A huge thank you to all the charities, volunteers and community partners who welcomed our pupils. We hope the day inspired them to continue making a positive difference long after Service Day.

    #BerkhamstedSchool #ServiceDay

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    Service Day is one of the highlights of our Extended Curriculum Week, giving every pupil the opportunity to make a positive difference in our local community. 💙 Working in their Houses, our @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedboys pupils chose the causes they wanted to support. Adders (Boys) and Holme (Girls) hosted a tea party at Nash Harris for local residents, New Stede (Girls) made and donated hampers for the Welwyn and Hatfield Women’s refuge @whwrefuge , while Swifts spent the day at @rectorylanecemetery , helping to weed, garden and tidy graves. Across the School, pupils took part in a wide range of community projects. These included litter-picking around Berkhamsted, completing lifeguard training, and collecting donations to create care packages for those in need. Several Houses also supported local charities, strengthening community partnerships while gaining valuable first-hand experience of volunteering. Bees (Boys), for example, spent the day at the @sunnysiderural, helping to build a stage for upcoming concerts, while other Cox’s (Boys) lent their support at local @_twooaksponysanctuary. Service Day is a chance to put our School value of Serve Others into action, while learning more about the incredible organisations that support our community every day. A huge thank you to all the charities, volunteers and community partners who welcomed our pupils. We hope the day inspired them to continue making a positive difference long after Service Day. #BerkhamstedSchool #ServiceDay

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    Congratulations to our two of our Year 11 pupils @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls, Ethan and Georgie, who have both been awarded the prestigious @arkwrightscholarships arship, a national engineering programme that mentors the top-performing STEM students. 🎉

    Selected from almost 1,200 applicants, they`re among just 317 pupils nationwide to receive this incredible honour. The Scholarship will provide mentorship, industry connections and support throughout their A Levels, helping them take the next steps towards exciting careers in engineering.

    In this interview, Ethan and Georgie share what the application process was really like, what inspired their passion for engineering, and their advice for future applicants.

    We are incredibly proud of Ethan and Georgie`s achievement, and of Berkhamsted`s outstanding track record, with 10 Arkwright Scholarships awarded to our pupils over the past eight years.

    Find out more about Berkhamsted Girls and Berkhamsted Boys at our Open Events on Friday 18 September. Booking link in our bio.

    #BerkhamstedSchool #ArkwrightScholarship #STEM #Engineering

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    Congratulations to our two of our Year 11 pupils @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls, Ethan and Georgie, who have both been awarded the prestigious @arkwrightscholarships arship, a national engineering programme that mentors the top-performing STEM students. 🎉 Selected from almost 1,200 applicants, they're among just 317 pupils nationwide to receive this incredible honour. The Scholarship will provide mentorship, industry connections and support throughout their A Levels, helping them take the next steps towards exciting careers in engineering. In this interview, Ethan and Georgie share what the application process was really like, what inspired their passion for engineering, and their advice for future applicants. We are incredibly proud of Ethan and Georgie's achievement, and of Berkhamsted's outstanding track record, with 10 Arkwright Scholarships awarded to our pupils over the past eight years. Find out more about Berkhamsted Girls and Berkhamsted Boys at our Open Events on Friday 18 September. Booking link in our bio. #BerkhamstedSchool #ArkwrightScholarship #STEM #Engineering

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    🎬 And… Action!

    As part of our Extended Curriculum Week, Year 8 stepped into the world of filmmaking with @1dayfilmschool !🌟

    After learning the fundamentals of filming, from shot types and lighting to camera angles, pupils worked in teams to create their own silent films based on a unique prompt. 🍿

    The day ended with a mini Oscars ceremony, where Heads Mr Hockedy and Mrs Vila judged each film for technical achievement, performance and overall excellence.

    🏆 Award Winners:
    🎥 Best Motion Picture: Torn Apart
    ⭐ Best Performance: Orson M (Revival)
    🎬 Best Technical Achievement: Killer in the Shadows

    Even our staff got behind the camera… keep an eye out for an exclusive glimpse of their film, Aiming High with NO Integrity! 👀

    It was an incredible day of creativity, collaboration and confidence. We`re delighted that both Torn Apart and Aiming High with NO Integrity! have now been entered into the 2026 10 Shot Film Awards, celebrating filmmaking excellence across more than 150 UK and international schools. 🎞️🏅

    Well done to our filmmakers, and we`ve got everything crossed for another trophy! 🤞✨

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    🎬 And... Action! As part of our Extended Curriculum Week, Year 8 stepped into the world of filmmaking with @1dayfilmschool !🌟 After learning the fundamentals of filming, from shot types and lighting to camera angles, pupils worked in teams to create their own silent films based on a unique prompt. 🍿 The day ended with a mini Oscars ceremony, where Heads Mr Hockedy and Mrs Vila judged each film for technical achievement, performance and overall excellence. 🏆 Award Winners: 🎥 Best Motion Picture: Torn Apart ⭐ Best Performance: Orson M (Revival) 🎬 Best Technical Achievement: Killer in the Shadows Even our staff got behind the camera… keep an eye out for an exclusive glimpse of their film, Aiming High with NO Integrity! 👀 It was an incredible day of creativity, collaboration and confidence. We're delighted that both Torn Apart and Aiming High with NO Integrity! have now been entered into the 2026 10 Shot Film Awards, celebrating filmmaking excellence across more than 150 UK and international schools. 🎞️🏅 Well done to our filmmakers, and we've got everything crossed for another trophy! 🤞✨

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    A special moment to end the academic year. 💙

    Last Thursday, pupils from @berkhamstedsixth, @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls gathered on the Grass Quad at Castle Campus for our final chapel of the year.

    We were delighted to welcome back Ruth Dearnley OBE, Founder and President of @stopthetraffik, who shared an inspiring message with our school community. Thank you also to @soulsurvivorworship for leading us in song. 🎶

    We wish all our pupils, staff and families a restful and enjoyable summer break, and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 9 September. ☀️

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    A special moment to end the academic year. 💙 Last Thursday, pupils from @berkhamstedsixth, @berkhamstedboys and @berkhamstedgirls gathered on the Grass Quad at Castle Campus for our final chapel of the year. We were delighted to welcome back Ruth Dearnley OBE, Founder and President of @stopthetraffik, who shared an inspiring message with our school community. Thank you also to @soulsurvivorworship for leading us in song. 🎶 We wish all our pupils, staff and families a restful and enjoyable summer break, and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 9 September. ☀️

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    Year 8 had an amazing Culture Day! ✨

    As part of Extended Curriculum Week, pupils from @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedboys came together for a vibrant day of activities, including:

    🥾 Gumboot Dancing
    🎶 Cuban Salsa Music
    🥁 Djembe Drumming
    💃 Bollywood Dancing
    🍳 Cultural Cooking
    🎵 Samba Drumming

    Well done to every pupil who embodied our School Value, Be Adventurous and engaged so enthusiastically with the activity.

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    Year 8 had an amazing Culture Day! ✨ As part of Extended Curriculum Week, pupils from @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedboys came together for a vibrant day of activities, including: 🥾 Gumboot Dancing 🎶 Cuban Salsa Music 🥁 Djembe Drumming 💃 Bollywood Dancing 🍳 Cultural Cooking 🎵 Samba Drumming Well done to every pupil who embodied our School Value, Be Adventurous and engaged so enthusiastically with the activity.

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    Last week, Berkhamsted Prep combined a Day of Play with a Day of Languages, creating a fantastic opportunity for pupils to explore, collaborate and learn together. 🌍🎉

    From team-building challenges, maths scavenger hunts and creative problem-solving activities to learning Chinese, French, Greek and Polish, our pupils embraced every opportunity with curiosity and enthusiasm. They even enjoyed lessons led by our @berkhamstedsixth and @berkhamstedgirls linguists and discovered new cultures through activities like Bollywood dance and dragon boat-inspired origami.

    As one Year 4 pupil reflected: “We learn that everyone is different all around the world, and we don’t all need to speak the same language. And we learn that you can have fun while you learn new things.”

    It was a wonderful day celebrating play, language and the joy of learning. 💙

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    Last week, Berkhamsted Prep combined a Day of Play with a Day of Languages, creating a fantastic opportunity for pupils to explore, collaborate and learn together. 🌍🎉 From team-building challenges, maths scavenger hunts and creative problem-solving activities to learning Chinese, French, Greek and Polish, our pupils embraced every opportunity with curiosity and enthusiasm. They even enjoyed lessons led by our @berkhamstedsixth and @berkhamstedgirls linguists and discovered new cultures through activities like Bollywood dance and dragon boat-inspired origami. As one Year 4 pupil reflected: “We learn that everyone is different all around the world, and we don’t all need to speak the same language. And we learn that you can have fun while you learn new things.” It was a wonderful day celebrating play, language and the joy of learning. 💙

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    14 runners. 13.1 miles. One amazing cause. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

    Last week, seven staff and seven pupils from Berkhamsted School took on the St Albans Half Marathon and they absolutely smashed it! 👏

    Together, #TeamBerko raised more than £1,700 for @hertsyounghomeless, helping support young people facing homelessness across Hertfordshire.

    We`re so proud of every runner for their dedication, determination and teamwork. This is what the Berkhamsted community is all about. ✨

    Bring on 2027… we`re already planning to make it bigger and better! 👀

    #BerkhamstedSchool #TeamBerko #StAlbansHalfMarathon

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    14 runners. 13.1 miles. One amazing cause. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Last week, seven staff and seven pupils from Berkhamsted School took on the St Albans Half Marathon and they absolutely smashed it! 👏 Together, #TeamBerko raised more than £1,700 for @hertsyounghomeless, helping support young people facing homelessness across Hertfordshire. We're so proud of every runner for their dedication, determination and teamwork. This is what the Berkhamsted community is all about. ✨ Bring on 2027... we're already planning to make it bigger and better! 👀 #BerkhamstedSchool #TeamBerko #StAlbansHalfMarathon

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    To celebrate #ThankATeacherDay, some of our @berkhamstedsixth students shared their gratitude for the teachers who have inspired, supported and encouraged them throughout their educational journey.

    A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful teachers across the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Your dedication, passion and commitment help our students grow into remarkable young people every day. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do.

    @thankateacheruk

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    To celebrate #ThankATeacherDay, some of our @berkhamstedsixth students shared their gratitude for the teachers who have inspired, supported and encouraged them throughout their educational journey. A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful teachers across the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Your dedication, passion and commitment help our students grow into remarkable young people every day. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do. @thankateacheruk

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    Berkhamsted staff welcomed Jack Pattinson, Assistant Coach at @officialgloucesterrugby, for a rugby coaching CPD session. 🏉

    Drawing on experience with Gloucester Rugby, London Irish and @saracensofficial U18s, Jack introduced coaches to a range of drills and activities focused on contact skills and breakdown play.

    Students from @berkhamstedsixth and @berkhamstedboys enjoyed a break from revision to train with a professional coach, gaining valuable insights and new skills along the way.

    The session was attended by sports staff and other colleagues involved in our rugby programme, reflecting our commitment to accessible CPD and the continuous development of staff to enhance our sporting provision.

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    Berkhamsted staff welcomed Jack Pattinson, Assistant Coach at @officialgloucesterrugby, for a rugby coaching CPD session. 🏉 Drawing on experience with Gloucester Rugby, London Irish and @saracensofficial U18s, Jack introduced coaches to a range of drills and activities focused on contact skills and breakdown play. Students from @berkhamstedsixth and @berkhamstedboys enjoyed a break from revision to train with a professional coach, gaining valuable insights and new skills along the way. The session was attended by sports staff and other colleagues involved in our rugby programme, reflecting our commitment to accessible CPD and the continuous development of staff to enhance our sporting provision.

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    What does it take to prepare young people for careers that may not even exist yet? 🎙️

    In our latest podcast episode, Simon Long, Head of Careers at Berkhamsted, discusses how career education is evolving to help students navigate an increasingly unpredictable world.

    From starting career conversations in Year 7 to developing resilience, adaptability and self-awareness, Simon shares how schools can empower students to explore opportunities, embrace change and build the transferable skills needed for future success.

    💡 Discover:
    • Why career planning should start early
    • The importance of real-world experiences and alumni connections @oldberkhamstedians
    • How AI is reshaping the world of work
    • Why ‘squiggly careers’ are becoming the norm
    • The value of personalised careers guidance

    Listen to the full episode via the link in our bio. ☝️

    #BerkhamstedSchool #CareersEducation #FutureReady

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    What does it take to prepare young people for careers that may not even exist yet? 🎙️ In our latest podcast episode, Simon Long, Head of Careers at Berkhamsted, discusses how career education is evolving to help students navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. From starting career conversations in Year 7 to developing resilience, adaptability and self-awareness, Simon shares how schools can empower students to explore opportunities, embrace change and build the transferable skills needed for future success. 💡 Discover: • Why career planning should start early • The importance of real-world experiences and alumni connections @oldberkhamstedians • How AI is reshaping the world of work • Why ‘squiggly careers’ are becoming the norm • The value of personalised careers guidance Listen to the full episode via the link in our bio. ☝️ #BerkhamstedSchool #CareersEducation #FutureReady

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    Powering a more sustainable future at Berkhamsted ⚡

    At Berkhamsted, we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions through renewable energy, improved efficiency, waste reduction and responsible resource management.

    Over the past 12 months, the solar panels across our campuses at @berkopreprep, @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedsixth have generated an incredible 680,000 kWh of energy, around 28% of our electricity requirement at those schools.☀️

    Small changes can make a big difference, and we’re proud to be investing in a greener future for our community. 🌍💚

    #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #BerkhamstedSchool #NowForClimate
    @unep

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    Powering a more sustainable future at Berkhamsted ⚡ At Berkhamsted, we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions through renewable energy, improved efficiency, waste reduction and responsible resource management. Over the past 12 months, the solar panels across our campuses at @berkopreprep, @berkhamstedgirls and @berkhamstedsixth have generated an incredible 680,000 kWh of energy, around 28% of our electricity requirement at those schools.☀️ Small changes can make a big difference, and we’re proud to be investing in a greener future for our community. 🌍💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #BerkhamstedSchool #NowForClimate @unep

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