Month: May 2017

Highclare Sixth Form Leavers’ Dinner

26th May 2017

A most enjoyable evening was had by all at the Sixth Form leavers’ dinner at Highclare Independent Senior School in Erdington. Thanks are extended to Mr Parkinson for organising this event and to other members of staff for their involvement. We wish all the U6 well for their futures.   Highclare School is an Independent…

How did the Egyptians do that?

26th May 2017

All was revealed to J3R at Highclare Junior School, as they enjoyed an interesting history workshop in which they learned all about the techniques the ancient Egyptians used when building such things as the pyramids. During their lesson at Highclare Woodfield, in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, the pupils were introduced to some of the ways…

‘A Classical Spectacular’ Junior Music Concert

19th May 2017

The young musicians of Highclare Junior Schools gave an unforgettable performance in a ‘Classical Spectacular’.  The evening was held at Highclare Senior School, in Erdington, Birmingham, giving pupils and parents from the Junior feeder school the opportunity to perform in the extensive surroundings of the Senior School, with its rich history of being Erdington Abbey….

Pre-School go Pond-dipping

19th May 2017

Children from Pre-School 2 at Highclare Junior School in Sutton Coldfield went to Kingsbury Water Park in North Warwickshire, so they could explore pond life! Their exciting day started with a coach journey, with packed lunch in hand, and many plans for their ‘Pond Dipping’ activity. The first part of the day was enjoyed playing…

Digital Technology for pupils in Year 1

12th May 2017

Pupils in Year 1 at Highclare Junior School are learning to use technology to create, organise and manipulate digital content. J1 at Highclare St Paul’s in Sutton Coldfield have learned how to film their role-play on school iPads while reading Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne. After making their recordings the children added musical soundtrack to their…

Reliving the sights and sounds of the 1940’s

10th May 2017

Highclare Junior School, in Sutton Coldfield, transported their Year 6 pupils back to the Second World War, as part of their history curriculum. With the help of staff at Whittington Barracks, the home of the Staffordshire Regiment, they were able to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of 1940’s Britain. They were given the…

J3 Scientists Explore Deepest Space

8th May 2017

Budding scientists in J3 (Year 3) who attend the Highclare Junior Schools in Birmingham enjoyed a day of discovery and excitement when they visited Thinktank, part of the Birmingham Science Museum at Millennium Point. The pupils were fascinated by Thinktank Planetarium which hosts a wide range of shows on space and astronomy. They enjoyed a tour…

L5 Geographers visit Carding Mill Valley

5th May 2017

L5 (Year 10) Geographers from Highclare Independent Senior School in Erdington, have successfully completed their physical geography fieldwork for the new GCSE specification.  They enjoyed a highly successful day of data collection at Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire, where pupils investigated fluvial processes and changes in long and cross profile as they moved down the valley.

Highclare School is proud to announce its newest Sixth Form Scholarship

Our Sixth Form Pre-Med Scholarship is now live for applicants to Highclare Sixth Form from September 2024 onwards.

The scholarship provides a bespoke programme for students aiming to enter university in September 2026 with a research-science based degree.

For more information email admissions@highclareschool.co.uk