J3 recently visited Four Oaks Methodist Church as part of their religious studies. Pupils were given a very warm welcome by Peter, our guide, who informed the children about the history of the church, including a wonderful tour, an opportunity to ask questions and an explanation of some important features found within the Church. The…
The Friends of Highclare School, who kindly run a very successful second hand uniform shop, have announced their sales dates for the forthcoming months. Sales of uniform for both Junior and Senior School are held throughout the school year at Highclare Senior School and aim to assist all parents, whilst at the same time helping to…
Highclare Preparatory pupils recently had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Eperjesi into School. During his time with pupils from J3 to J6, Professor Eperjesi discussed future career options in science while encouraging the idea of learning as a lifelong aspiration. It has been wonderful to hear the fantastic feedback and questions from the children following…
As Highclare School enters a busy Summer Term we look forward to welcoming prospective families to our upcoming Open Morning on Saturday, 11 May, 10.00am to 12.30pm at Highclare Preparatory School: Woodfield. Our Open Mornings provide the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the school and meet students and members of staff of both the…
‘A Night At The Theatre’ brought the West End to Highclare School this Spring term, a fantastic celebration of Highclare Preparatory School talent. The evening commenced with a dramatic performance from the Highclare Preparatory School Orchestra with Phantom of the Opera and Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Miserables. The concert featured a superb…
Preparatory School pupil Warwick Foxall has recently received fantastic news that he has been nominated to have his name engraved on a monumental steel heart statue in Sheffield. The statue has been created in honour of both those who have heart conditions and the British Heart Foundation, to help fund life-saving research into heart and…
This year Highclare School saw an increase in children taking LAMDA examinations with a total of 40 Senior School Pupils and 77 Preparatory School pupils taking part. Examinations comprised of a wide range of performance based disciplines including Group, Solo and Duo Acting, Public Speaking, Mime, Speaking Verse and Prose and Reading for Performance Recitals….
J5 pupils from Highclare Preparatory School recently enjoyed a trip to Tamworth Castle as part of their history topic. During the visit pupils took part in two workshops, learning about the fighting techniques of the Anglo-Saxons and how archaeologists dig up evidence from the past. The children were able to explore the castle from the…
Another successful term of woodland skills has flown by at Highclare Preparatory School. Over the Spring Term we have enjoyed the outdoors in a variety of ways, here are just a few highlights! Collaborative learning with Reception and J4 was extremely successful as both classes worked together to thread and create a hanging leaf line. …
All the children at Highclare Preparatory School have enjoyed taking part in a varied programme of activities during British Science Week. The week began with assembly presentations and the launch of a poster competition based on the theme of journeys. Pre –Prep children enjoyed learning about the ‘journey’ of the Hungry Caterpillar and how he…