Month: November 2017

Thank you to the Friends of Highclare School

29th November 2017

The Friends of Highclare School have certainly helped put the school into the digital age with a generous donation of a charging case and set of I pads for each of our 2 Junior Schools, as well as a new charging case for existing I pads at Senior School. The resources will prove to be a…

Highclare School learn life saving skills

29th November 2017

U3’s had the opportunity to learn life saving skills last week with kit generously donated by The British Heart Foundation.  The afternoon was excellent, the children were really keen to learn about CPR & they all did extremely well.  We express our thanks to all involved and to the children for being so attentive and…

A Christmas Carol comes to Highclare

28th November 2017

On Wednesday 27th November U3rds, L4ths and U4ths at Highclare Senior School were treated to a wonderful performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the  Fred Theatre Company. It is a text that we study in English lessons in the L4th to prepare our students for the study of 19th century novels. The highlight of the performance…

Senior School Speech Night 2016/2017

20th November 2017

Highclare Senior School Speech Night,  our annual opportunity to celebrate and recognise students for their outstanding achievements was yet again a resounding success. Superb speeches and reports from various pupils, together with performances from Highclare String Orchestra and Jazz Band ensured the night captivated and enthused pupils, parents and staff.  Special thanks goes to guest…

Lest We Forget

16th November 2017

We are very proud of how children throughout the school  have taken part in various commemoration tributes during November, this month of Remembrance.  J4 presented a wonderful assembly which they all took part in with great respect and Preschool have learnt about poppies through beautiful art displays. J4 sang some wonderful, poignant songs including ‘Keep…

J5 Pupil breaks tennis tournament record during his first international event

9th November 2017

We love to celebrate our pupils achievements  at Highclare School and we are always so proud to hear about what our pupils can accomplish. Last week Edward Morrison J5,  took part in his first international tennis tournament in France! Following a summer of Tennis competitions representing Warwickshire along with just 4 other boys, Edward and his…

U4th Career Information Morning

8th November 2017

Our U4th year group are now brimming with knowledge about the diverse career paths open to them when they leave school following our careers information morning this week. Guest speaker, Mr Max Coleman, operations director at Steel & Alloy Processing Limited, opened proceedings, explaining the different fields of engineering and opportunities within the sector post…

Our Iceland Adventure

6th November 2017

Over 50 pupils and staff spent a week of half term visiting the amazing scenery in Iceland.   The 7 day trip included visits to some dramatic places including the Skogafoss waterfall, Strokkur at the site of Geysir, the geyser that gave its name to all the world’s geysers, Pingvellir – the seat of the first Parliament in the…

Highclare pupils ‘fly’ in the ISA Competition

6th November 2017

Pupils of all ages have received recognition for their artwork in the 2017 Midlands Independent Schools Art competition. This has been our most successful year to date, with winners in 6 categories and a total of 11 pupils gaining awards. Pupils in EYFS and KS1 scooped first, second and highly commended awards in both the…

Mindshop Excellence Programme 2017

2nd November 2017

Sixth form students Toyin Ajileye, Daniel Hurst, Bhavan Mattu, Rebekah Olatundun and Nathan Paul were a credit to Highclare School during a recent Mindshop Excellence Programme event.  During October half term our very own leaders of the future had the  opportunity  to gain valuable work experience in the litagation department of one of the most prestigious…

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