Month: October 2018
40 Pupils Complete Their Duke Of Edinburgh Expedition!
During the first weekend of October half term 40 Highclare pupils packed their rucksacks and participated in their Duke of Edinburgh qualifying expeditions culminating with a 100% pass rate! 24 Lower Fifth pupils travelled to Anglesey for 2 days of walking and camping as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and 16 Upper…
J6 Pupils Visit Jaguar Land Rover
On Thursday the 27th of September J6 pupils visited Jaguar Land Rover to explore what happens behind the scenes! As well as seeing the robots in action putting the car together (very cool!) pupils also enjoyed a Lego challenge and discovered how to program robotic arms and conveyor belts. A J6 pupil has kindly shared his…
Highclare Business Network: A Superb Inaugural Event
During a superb inaugural event: An audience with Paul Faulkner, CEO of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and Douglas Wright, CEO of Wright Restaurants and chairman of the board of directors at Ronald McDonald House, Birmingham, attendees from a variety of industries heard first-hand many fascinating experiences from Paul and Douglas’ career in a honest…
Senior School November Open Day
On Saturday the 10th November 2018 we look forward to offering a warm welcome to prospective pupils and their families at our Senior School Open Day. Commencing at 10am, the open morning will include tours of the Senior School, subject demonstrations and opportunities to speak to staff and pupils allowing an insight into life at…
The Friends of Highclare School Uniform Sales
The Friends of Highclare School, who kindly run a very successful second hand uniform shop, have announced their sales dates for the forthcoming months. Sales of uniform for both Junior and Senior School are held throughout the school year at Highclare Senior School and aim to assist all parents, whilst at the same time helping…
Buddy Bag Foundation Cheque Presentation
On Wednesday 3rd October children from across Highclare School attended an assembly at Highclare Senior School to present a cheque to the Buddy Bag Foundation following a year of fundraising. Mrs Moore and the children presented a Cheque for £3245.97 and knitted teddy bears to Angela Henry and Karen Williams from the foundation. Everyone enjoyed…
A-level Drama Students Command The Stage
L6 A-level Drama students have been preparing a performance for their Practitioners in Practice module based on the stimulus ‘Monsters’ by Niklas Radstrom. This is a very sensitive text that is based around the awful kidnap and killing of Jamie Bulger. Students tackled the task sensibly and were able to develop the appropriate atmosphere that…
Buddy Bag Foundation Presentation Evening
Junior School Head boys, Head Girls and Deputies were kindly invited to attend the Buddy Bag Foundation’s Awards Evening on Thursday 20th September to present an award. The children were a credit to the school and delivered their speeches with confidence. They presented the runner-up and winning prize for “Going the Extra Mile” category. Watch…
Highclare Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 18th October 7.00pm to 9.00pm At Highclare School we are proud of our Sixth Form; it allows students the opportunity to thrive academically and prepare for the challenges of the wider world all within a family-feel and supportive environment. We offer students the opportunity to realise their potential and achieve their aspirations through…
Highclare St Paul’s Open Day, Saturday 13th October
We look forward to welcoming you to our Junior School Open Event on Saturday, 13th October. Meet staff, enjoy pupil led tours, ask questions, find out about our small class sizes, our inclusive and caring community and our creative curriculum; find out for yourself first hand the excellent opportunities for children from 2 to 11…
