Year: 2019
Prep Pupils Qualify For Next Stage Of uTalk’s Junior Language Challenge
Pupils in Years 4-6 at Highclare Preparatory School have made a fantastic start to competing in uTalk’s Junior Language Challenge, a national app based language learning competition. Many have already scored high enough to qualify for the next round which will take place after Christmas. Children are introduced to new vocabulary on different topics in…
Highclare Preparatory School Pupils Scoop National Art Prize
Highclare Preparatory School is delighted to be celebrating national success at the recent prestigious ISA National Art Competition. The ISA National Art Competition is an annual competition and provides a wonderful opportunity for Highclare pupils of all ages to showcase their art at regional and national events. With over 2000 entries, covering different age groups…
Pre-Prep Learn About Christingle
Pre-Prep pupils enjoyed a visit from Rev Cath recently who spoke to the children about the meaning of a Christingle. Dressed as an orange, Swans helped Rev Cath attach different parts as they learnt the meaning of each. The orange is the world, the red ribbon represents Jesus, the fruit represents our needs being met…
Senior School Prize Giving 2018 – 2019
Senior School Prize Giving is always a much anticipated event on the school calendar and once again it proved to be a superb evening, an opportunity to reflect on the many wonderful events of the 2018-2019 academic year and celebrate and recognise students for their outstanding achievements. Dr Luker presented a constant flow of accolades…
U14 Birmingham Basketball League
Highclare sports department introduced Basketball into lessons during the Autumn term and after just a half term of playing in lessons plus Friday lunchtime, it was time for the first league fixture – away verses Priory School. The Highclare team started strong with point-guard, Allen S linking up with centre, Tariq A, on five occasions…
U4 Career Information Morning
U4 students are brimming with knowledge regarding career choices following a fantastic careers information morning. A varied programme of events ensured that pupils enjoyed presentations covering diverse career paths, further complimented by thought provoking career activities. Pupils are now equipped with career food for thought and positive career conversations and questions are taking place. Our…
Senior School Prize Giving Arrangements
We look forward to extending a warm welcome to those attending Senior School Prize Giving on Friday 15 November at 7.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Boldmere, B73 5RX . Senior School Prize Giving is a wonderful event on the school calendar, an opportunity to reflect on the previous school year and a chance to celebrate…
Yr4 Focus On Buddhism
To mark the end of their fascinating ‘Buddhism’ topic in RE, Yr4P welcomed Mr Whitham, our peripatetic guitar teacher to talk about his Buddhist faith. The class were interested to find out about the reasons why Mr Whitham chose to become a Buddhist, how he worships at home and at the temple, and were very…
Highclare Highlights: Gymnastics #OneToWatch
Congratulations Highclare Preparatory School pupil Lily Dudley on her fantastic gymnastic achievements. On Sunday Lily came 5th at the British Gymnastics National Voluntary Finals for Level 4 and now has an official GB ranking of 8th for this year. As well as impressive individual achievements Lily qualified to represent the West Midlands with the team…
Highclare Highlights: Rugby #OneToWatch
Congratulations Highclare Senior School student Jack Newman who, following a successful North Midlands rugby assessment day, has been selected for the Greater Birmingham Rugby Squad. We are really proud of your achievement and look forward to hearing more about your success!
