Year: 2016
J2 Visit Whittington Barracks
J2P visited Whittington Barracks in Staffordshire to launch their topic on War and Remembrance. They were met by Bill who was dressed in full WW1 soldier’s uniform. The children learned about Robert Keal Powell of the Staffordshire Regiment and enjoyed looking at artefacts and letters that he had written home. Before leaving the barracks, J2 spent…
Bonfire Night Collages
Pupils in J5 at Highclare Woodfield have been displaying their creative skills by producing fantastic bonfire pictures in an art lesson. The pupils used a range of materials and media including twigs from the playground, coloured paper, chalks and glitter to produce their bonfire night collages.
J6 visit the Houses of Parliament
J6 children from Highclare St Paul’s have visited the Houses of Parliament. They were able to watch a debate in the House of Lords on how Brexit may affect funding for scientific research. In the House of Commons they heard Liz Truss MP lead the debate on prison reform. The children agreed that it was…
Sixth Form Work Experience
There was an exciting conclusion to a busy week for our Sixth Formers on work experience at Hollywood Monster. They gave a great presentation to Directors and friends from Mindshop Excellence. Thank you for providing such a valuable experience for our students.
Highclare School Governors’ Prize- applications now being taken
Highclare Senior School is pleased to be offering an opportunity to any Year 6 pupils who are considering their future senior school education. Applications are now being taken for the Highclare School Governors’ Prize which is a bursary award covering potentially up to 100% of the school fees. Headmaster, Dr Richard Luker, said “We are…
Thank you to the Friends of Highclare School
Dear Friends of Highclare School, We are writing to thank you very much for your very generous donation to the Senior School which has enabled us to have two wonderful outdoor table tennis tables. Since the tables were installed earlier this term, they have proved to be really popular and the pupils really look forward…
European Languages Day in Reception
The children in Reception P had lots of fun on European Languages Day. They talked about what a language is and learned the song ‘Hello to All the Children of the World’. Reception’s country was Denmark. They learned about Denmark’s flag which is called Dannebro. The class also talked about things which come from Denmark….
ISA Football Champions
Congratulations to the Highclare U16 football team who have become ISA Midlands Champions.
Junior Survival Day
The children in J5 and J6 enjoyed an exciting activity day at the Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning Centre near Aldridge. The pupils were able to be adventurous, have fun, get fit and learn some team-building skills.
Celebrating Success
One of our Pre-School pupils has had a very successful summer entering his first show jumping competition and winning his first rosette at the age of 3. He also found time to win two trophies at a summer football academy where he was awarded the prizes for effort and skill. Well done Max Taroni – what…
