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Visit to the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara by L4 pupils
L4 pupils visited the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick, a Sikh place of worship, as part of their studies. They learned that Guru Nanak Gurdwara was the first and largest Gurdwara in Europe, opening on 31st July 1961. It is a huge building spanning a total area of about 70,000 square metres and inside the…
Intermediate Mathematical Challenge Achievements
Congratulations to the gifted mathematicians at Highclare School who were entered in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge recently. This is a nationally recognised challenge and only the top 40% of students receive a certificate. Silver Certificates were awarded to: Samuel Donaghue, L5 Ainara Zubialde, U4 A Bronze certificate was awarded to: Aditya Swaminathan, L5 These are…
The Case of the Missing Pencil Case!
Pupils in J5 at Highclare Woodfield were thrown into a real CSI scenario during their science lesson in order to help them solve the problem of the missing pencil case. A real ‘who dunnit’ problem saw them using the forensic process of chromatography to identify the pen that was used to write a ransom note! …
U3 Pupil performs in a Birmingham Royal Ballet production
CONGRATULATIONS to U3 pupil Malakai Florey-Meah who took part in Cinderella Dreams, a performance project for ballet students in conjunction with Birmingham Royal Ballet, at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Malakai started dancing because he liked the way in which you can express your mood no matter what it is. He said that he had been…
Pancake Races
As part of their ‘Life Skills and British Values’ week, Junior School pupils braved the elements to compete in their annual pancake races and raised funds for charity. The pupils learned how to mix the pancake batter and discussed their favourite toppings before enjoying the races. All funds raised will go to our chosen charity, the African…
Safer Internet Week
Junior pupils were introduced to ‘Safer Internet Week’ through thought-provoking assemblies about online images and videos. In lessons, children explored the issues surrounding how photos are shared online and learned that they can potentially stay there forever, reaching a wider audience than they were intended for. They thought about how photos create an impression of their…
ISA National Swimming Gala Medalists
Many congratulations go to our medal winners who represented the Midlands at the ISA National Swimming Gala at the Olympic pool in London: Highclare Senior School: Alexandra Bartley (L5S) won 2 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze Adin Kamangira (L5R) won 1 silver and 1 bronze Harriet Gordon (L5S) won 1 gold Highclare Junior Schools: Bethany Roberts (J6Q)…
Ballet Performances in Assembly
The parents of the children in Reception, J1 and J2 at Highclare Junior Schools who attend ballet lessons were invited to see them perform in Assembly. They started with a warm up exercise for legs, feet, fingers and hands followed by a demonstration of their understanding of postures, elevation for jumps, transfer of weight, clapping…
Pupils discuss politics with the Speaker of the House of Commons
A group of Highclare School U5 and L6 students, together with Head of Law, Mrs Embury, travelled to London to take part in the Erdington Youth Parliament event courtesy of Jack Dromey MP. During the day, our young people were engaged in various discussion groups which focused on such pertinent issues as youth unemployment; homelessness…
Senior School Pupil is a Medal Winner
Congratulations to L5 pupil, Charlotte O’Neill, who competed in the World Martial Arts Organisation event at the weekend, where she was placed 3rd and awarded a bronze medal. This means that she will represent her country in Ireland later this year. Well done Charlotte.
