Category: Senior School

ISA National Triathlon 2019

7th May 2019

Determined pupils from Highclare Preparatory and Senior School travelled to Lucton School  near Leominster, Herefordshire to compete in the ISA National Triathlon 2019. The course, as always, proved a real test of stamina and all pupils must be applauded for their effort and determination to finish all three disciplines. As with all ISA events on the…

The Friends of Highclare School Uniform Sales

2nd May 2019

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…

Exceptional Mathematical Talent At Highclare Senior School

1st May 2019

Following on from their success at the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, we would like to congratulate Hanhong Lin and Tim Pan on their fantastic achievements during the most recent round of the competition. Kangaroo success – April 2019 Having previously achieved a gold award during the Intermediate Maths Challenge, Hanhong Lin (L5) received an invitation to sit…

#Normandy19

1st May 2019

U3 and L4 pupil’s recently embarked upon an exciting adventure to Normandy to try out their French language skills, enjoy some outdoor activities and experience some of the history of the area. During our time in France we stayed at the Chateau du Molay where we began our visit with some outdoor team games in…

Any potential sixth former can earn the right to be called a scholar at Highclare Sixth Form

11th April 2019

Under the new scholarship guidelines for Highclare’s Sixth Form entry, any potential Highclare Sixth Former registering for September 2019 admission can earn the right to be called a scholar, with up to 50% off the Sixth Form annual fees. Alongside our specialist scholarships in art, music and sport, where a scholarship is offered to recognise…

Out Of This World At The National Space Centre

8th April 2019

The U5 triple science group and U6 physics pupils recently visited the National Space Centre, Leicester, to reinforce their syllabus content outside of the classroom. During the trip, as well as exploring the exhibits, pupils participated in a 1hr workshop with the Space academy looking at the life and death of stars. Pupils then watched…

Senior School ISA Cross Country Success

8th April 2019

Congratulations  to L5 pupil Jack Newman who, after placing 1st in his age group at the ISA Midlands Cross Country Championships, recently represented Highclare at the National Championships and finished 4th with a time of 12:20.20! An outstanding achievement!

Highclare Highlights: Winter Triathlon Success

8th April 2019

Congratulations to Red Kerr, an U5 pupil at Highclare Senior School, who recently qualified for the 2019 Pony Club National Championships Triathlon. On the 31 March, Red competed in The Winter Triathlon, which consists of the running, shooting and swimming phases of a Tetrathlon, Alongside over 200 other athletes from across the UK, Red, for the…

Highclare School Pupils Achieve Phenomenal Grades In LAMDA Examinations.

8th April 2019

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….

Gifted Highclare Mathematicians Achieve Fantastic Results in National Mathematical Challenge

28th March 2019

Congratulations to the gifted mathematicians at Highclare Senior School who entered the Intermediate Maths Challenge 2019. A nationally recognised competition, the Mathematical Challenges aim to stimulate mathematical problem solving in students year 11 and below. Only the top 40% of students receive a certificate. The top 6% receive gold, the next 13% silver and the…