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A Brief History of Music at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall
On Friday 2nd February U3 pupils travelled through five centuries of music in sixty minutes in a concert given by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. Presented by animateur Tom Redmond (fresh from the BBC’s Ten Pieces) and conducted by the CBSO’s associate conductor Michael Seal, the programme included Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Beethoven’s Eroica…
Putting Maths Skills to the Test at Highclare School
Junior School have been putting their math skills to the test through a number of challenges already this term! Junior Life Skills day was tremendously successful, enjoyed by Highclare pupils across all year groups. This year the itinerary integrated many essential life skills, including finance through guest speakers & classroom activities, it proved a successful…
Young voices 2018
Year 5 & 6 pupils recently joined over 6000 children at the Genting Arena, Birmingham to take part in Young Voices 2018. A fantastic opportunity for pupils and staff to perform a diverse range of songs as one single choir at an international venue. Rehearsals started at 2pm with lead conductor David Lawrence and several…
Life skills at Highclare School
Pupils across Highclare School have enjoyed partaking in important life-skill activities over the last fortnight. From Junior school pupils meeting a paramedic and his ambulance, handling money & discussing staying safe in their home to 6th Form pupils reflecting on Mindfulness, learning essential maintenance & First Aid skills & experiencing team building the British Army…
U4 Peer Mentors
We are delighted to announce that the very first U4 Peer Mentors at Highclare Senior School have now been trained and will be taking up their positions of responsibility during the week commencing 29th February. Through their conduct these pupils are hoping to help U3 & L4 pupils who might need someone a little older…
2018 National ISA Swimming Finals
On Sunday 21st January 6 eager Highclare pupils travelled to the London Aquatics Centre, home of the 2012 Olympic swimming pool to compete in the 2018 National Swimming Finals. Through outstanding individual performances and exciting races all pupils returned with medals, amassing 5 gold, 4 Silver and 2 bronze between them. Swimmers from U3 &…
L4 & A Royal Audience With Queen Elizabeth I
On 15 January the L4ths were invited for a royal audience with Queen Elizabeth I. They were told fascinating stories of her childhood and her reign as Queen. She even gave some of us the opportunity to hold a real Tudor execution sword and Elizabeth was so impressed with Shini’s answers to her questions that…
Pre-School Theatre Treat at Birmingham Town Hall
On Friday 12th January 2018, Pre-School 2 pupils from Highclare St Pauls and Highclare Woodfield travelled to The Birmingham Town Hall to see a live performance of ‘Stick Man’ by Julia Donaldson. After a healthy snack, we settled into our allocated seats. The view was perfect. Three actors entered and retold the Stick Man story…
The Headmaster’s Termly Newsletter 2017 Winter Issue
The Headmaster’s Termly Newsletter Winter Issue can now be found online. Season’s greetings from all at Highclare School
Highclare Sixth Form Trip to London
On Thursday 14th December Highclare Sixth form pupils set off on their annual trip to London bright and early. First stop was the Shard, standing 310 metres (1,020 feet) high, the tallest building in the United Kingdom. We all enjoyed the panoramic views of London and beyond from the top. Once back down from the top,…
