Category: Senior School
U3 Investigate Reactions
U3 enjoyed a morning of science experiments investigating practically what happens when an acid reacts with a base or a metal. Students predicted what the product of the experiment would be using scientific knowledge and will present their observations and data using tables. Chemicals and Bunsen burners were used with respect and students safely discovered…
U5 Prom Night 2019
U5 pupils recently celebrated the end of exam season on a glorious evening at Moxhull Hall, Sutton Coldfield. Students and teachers enjoyed a wonderful, relaxed evening following a term of examinations. The pupils behaviour was exemplary and we look forward to welcoming pupils back to our L6 in September. More photos can be found on…
U3 Students Sing In Harmony
On Monday, U3 students engaged in an inspiring singing workshop with visitors from the ‘Singing Community of Choirs’. Richard Jeffries, a well-known choral director from the area, came in with his accompanist Chris, to get students clapping, clicking, ‘doo-wopping’, and singing along together in 4 part harmony! Students sang popular, gospel, and traditional numbers; and…
The Big Classroom
U4 ICT students are currently involved in an exciting project called “The Big Classroom”, which enables different schools across the UK to get in touch with each other to see how they live, learn, play and worship. As part of this project U4 students are working in teams using iPads to film and celebrate all…
J4 Forensic Science Day
During a visit to Highclare Senior School on Wednesday 4 June, J4 Highclare Preparatory School pupils enjoyed a fantastic day of science experiments at Highclare Senior School science department. The day began with pupils learning how to separate the mixtures of ink found in felt tip pens using chromatography, how to recognise and classify their…
Highclare Senior School-In-Action Open Morning
We would like to warmly invite you to our upcoming School-In-Action open morning at Highclare Senior School & Sixth Form Between 10.00am & 12.00pm on Tuesday 18 June and Thursday 20 June, we will be conducting our hugely popular School–In–Action tour. A chance to find out about the amazing opportunities at Highclare Senior School, a…
Great Midlands Fun Run 2019
At the weekend Highclare parents, children and staff joined thousands of fun runners as they took part in the 17th Great Midland Fun Run, a fantastic community event that takes place in Sutton Coldfield. All participants had a fantastic time running, jogging or walking the course in aid of charity on Sunday 2 June. Highclare…
Independent Schools Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium (May 2019)
The Senior School enjoyed some superb individual and relay performances at the ISA Midlands Athletics Championships this May. Pupils acquitted themselves very well and should be very proud of their performances. We are pleased to announce that several pupils won their events and have now qualified to represent the Midlands at the National competition held…
Big Battery Hunt Summer 2019
The Big Battery Hunt is now on! Last year, as part of a nationwide battery recycling initiative funded by Duracell, over 4 million batteries were recycled and Highclare School want to be a part of this. Battery collection points can be found in the reception areas across all three Highclare School locations. Search drawers and…
Duke of Edinburgh May Practice Expeditions
Congratulations to our Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh groups who successfully completed their practice expeditions in Cannock Chase. All pupils managed to negotiate a route and slept out under canvas in some challengingly cold weather. The Silver DofE group dealt admirably with the relentless rain on Friday and battled through regardless. It was a…
