Category: News
Politics Challenge Day at Aston University
Ten L4 students took part in the first ever Politics Challenge Day at Aston University. The students took part in a variety of politically themed quizzes and activities. They worked in teams of five, in order to create a new political party: name, logo, posters, leaflets, placards, badges and rosettes. Each team presented their ideas…
Katie performs with the Midland Theatre Ballet Company
Congratulations to Katie in U3, who has been performing in ‘Snow White’ at the Crescent Theatre this week, as part of the Midland Theatre Ballet Company. She performed the part of a child and a puppet very successfully. Katie has taken part in a rigorous and demanding rehearsal schedule as well as the evening and…
‘Rhapsody’ collect their Vocal Ensemble Trophy
Highclare Rhapsody choir performed in the Tamworth and District Festival in March. (click here for details.) The choir were presented with their "Vocal Ensemble" trophy from the Lord Mayor of Tamworth, for winning that category earlier in the festival. They were also invited to compete for the overall Junior Cup. The concert was held at…
Senior students travel to France
At the end of term a group of senior pupils and five members of staff travelled to Normandy. They stayed in a picturesque old chateau in Molay-Littry, not far from the medieval town of Bayeux. The pupils had a fun-filled and jam-packed itinerary. The chateau staff provided disco night, crêpe tasting, a blindfold trail and…
3 Goats and a Chicken…
Geographers in the L5 have been studying Development Aid as part of their GCSE studies. One of the charities that they have investigated is Farm Africa who work to provide sustainable small scale farming projects. Moved by the chance to make a difference, the students decided to bake cakes and sell them to raise money…
Rhapsody choir sing in the Tamworth Music Festival
Eight members of The Rhapsody choir, Highclare Senior School's auditioned chamber choir, took part in the vocal ensemble category at the Tamworth and District Music Festival. Following a fantastic performance, not only did the choir score a fabulous 90%, putting them in the coveted "Outstanding" category, but they were also invited to perform in the…
Spring Concert at Highclare School
Highclare students excelled themselves while performing in the annual Spring Concert at the Senior School. During the first half there were solo vocal and instrumental recitals along with performances from the Rock Band, Junior and Senior Choirs, the Concert Orchestra, Rhapsody Choir and ‘Highkulele’, Highclare’s Ukulele group. After refreshments there were dramatic performances and readings…
Solar eclipse witnessed by excited students
Many excited Highclare Senior School students were able to witness the solar eclipse today by using a telescope, pin hole cameras and colanders.
J5 Students visit The Shakespeare Centre
J5 from Highclare Woodfield spent a very enjoyable and informative day in Stratford, studying and learning about all areas of Tudor life. The children experienced a variety of activities at The Shakespeare Centre and were interested and fascinated by the lives of people in Tudor times. They especially enjoyed writing with ink and quill pens,…
Comic Relief at Highclare School
Highclare Sixth Form students have made over £100 for Comic Relief by painting nails and selling cakes in school. Students on all 3 sites have enjoyed a non-uniform day. Highclare Woodfield children have also been selling cakes and at Highclare St Paul's, the children raised money by wearing their pyjamas, making 'Red Nose' cakes…
