Author: Highclare School

Duke Of Edinburgh training walk April 2018

24th April 2018

38 students and 7 staff embarked on a Duke Of Edinburgh training walk last weekend in preparation for their Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. 23 U4 and15 L5 mastered map and compass skills, how to use a Trangia, had discussions on the Country Code and what food to take on an expedition.  It proved a successful…

The Romans invade J4R

24th April 2018

As part of their history topic, the pupils in J4R are studying the Romans.  As well as learning about Roman numerals and Rome they have produced some fantastic projects on different aspects of Roman life. All of J4R have worked incredibly hard on their projects and our Roman display looks fantastic.

Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus Assembly

19th April 2018

Recent ballet assemblies at Highclare Junior School provided children from Reception through to J3 with an opportunity to showcase their wonderful dancing. Through the demonstration of the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus that they have been learning our budding ballerinas delighted the audience. Children in Reception and J1 showcased exercises and dances from the Primary syllabus…

A warm welcome awaits prospective parents at Highclare Junior School this Spring.

23rd March 2018

It is Spring at last and there is a very positive spring-like feeling running throughout Highclare Junior Schools.  Activities are moving outside and more summer term trips are being planned.  Our Pre-School and Reception aged children are all following up on the exciting trips that they took part in in March.   Pre-School visited Kingsbury Water…

Reception class fly high at Cosford Air Museum

8th March 2018

Highclare Reception R recently wrapped up warm & braved the cold weather to experience their current topic of ‘Transport’ first hand at the RAF Cosford Museum. Highclare School trips are not only a fantastic opportunity to learn more about different topics in a fun environment but are always a fantastic resource intended to enhance further…

Highclare Senior School In Action

5th March 2018

On Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th or Thursday 8th March , Highclare Senior School will be opening its doors to prospective parents to visit our School – In – Action. Between 9.00am & 12.00 noon or between 1.30pm & 3.00pm on these 3 dates, Highclare School will be conducting the hugely popular School – In –…

LAMDA examination results are loud and clear!

1st March 2018

The LAMDA examination results are in and Highclare School pupils have achieved phenomenal grades, attaining a 100% pass rate & seeing the highest rate of distinctions achieved for years. 34 Senior School pupils and 69 Junior School pupils from Highclare School took part in the recent LAMDA examinations, comprising of a wide range of performance…

Highclare Ski Trip 2018

28th February 2018

25 very excited Highclare pupils & 4 equally excited members of staff recently spent February half term living by the school motto ‘Actions Speak Louder than Words’ whilst mastering the beautiful slopes of Flachau, Austria during Highclare’s annual ski trip. Pupils & staff settled into the resort quickly and skis and boots were fitted on arrival to…

Cranedale A level Geography Fieldwork 2018

28th February 2018

Fieldwork forms an integral part of the A level Geography course and in our pupils eyes it is one of the best and most memorable aspects of our course.  This year’s L6 were delighted to take part in a residential course based at the specialist Cranedale field study centre in North Yorkshire. We spent most…

Highclare Senior School Open Morning 3rd March 2018

28th February 2018

On Saturday the 3rd March 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…