Category: News
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin Tuesday 29 November 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope that this Bulletin finds you well and happy. I thought I would share some pure and utter joy with you this week. I came across a list of quotes that children have said about Christmas. These made me giggle so much. Working with children all the time,…
Year 5 and 6 trip to Elmhurst Ballet School
Last week year 5 and 6 pupils had a fantastic afternoon at Elmhurst Ballet School . They were extremely lucky to be taught ballet by the artistic director and former principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Robert Parker. Following that Miss McNamara lead them through an exciting jazz lesson.
ISA National Art Competition Results
We are delighted to report that two students have achieved awards at this year’s ISA National Art Competition Finals. Congratulations to Lizzie P, for achieving a Highly Commended certificate in KS5 Drawing and Freya E who was awarded 1st Place in the KS4 2D Art category, a fantastic achievement for both. Please visit the ISA…
Excel in Education
We were absolutely delighted to host a group of teachers and school owners from Nigeria at Highclare Seniors this week. Our visitors are engaged in Excel In Education’s Teaching Practitioner’s Outstanding UK Immersion Programme, led by Highclare alumnae Mrs Alicia Henry- Ocquaye. The course aims include: -Embedding research-based outstanding teaching and learning across the curriculum…
Calling it Out – Loudmouth
Creating a culture where sexual harassment and sexual abuse are not tolerated is central to our school ethos. We work to ensure that pupils understand the concepts of, and laws relating to sexual consent, sexual exploitation, abuse, grooming, harassment, rape and how these can affect current and future relationships. Loudmouth Theatre were in Senior School…
U4 Careers Information Morning
Career choices were on our minds this week at our U4th careers information morning. We had five great presentations and the RAF kindly came up to the library to answer questions from pupils during lunch time too. Thank you to parents Mrs Kate Whatley and father Howard Evans (SPV construction), Mrs Faulkner (medicine) as…
Y2 Remembrance Assembly
Year 2 led us beautifully in our Remembrance Assemblies this week. They told us all about the brave men and women who fought for their countries, they explained the significance of the poppy and they sang a gorgeous song of hope that was sung during the First World War. An assembly of reflection and hope….
