Category: Senior School
November Good Reads
Those interested in the natural world would like this story. It is also a heartbreaking coming-of-age story and a surprising tale of possible murder. We are on the North Carolina coast amongst a community where there is reported to be the existence of a strange ‘Marsh Girl’. When handsome Chase Andrews is found dead,…
Highclare Turns 90!
Yesterday we celebrated our 90th anniversary in fine fashion! Pupils from Reception to Year 6 from both of our preparatory school locations joined the senior school students for an exciting photo opportunity that will be shared with parents in the coming weeks. Children then stayed for a commemorative assembly heading up by Dr Luker before…
First Week Back!
Last week we welcomed all children back to our schools for the commencement of the 2022-2023 academic year. Many of our parents shared some wonderful photos of their children’s first week back which can be seen below.
Highclare School GCSE Results Day 2022
Year 11 students receive well-earned GCSE results today. The School continues to build on an already impressive exam result reputation with a 97% overall pass rate (pupils achieving grades 9 – 4) and 40% in the 9 – 7 range. Among the Highclare students celebrating this morning are Julian Hau, with 10 grade 9s…
Highclare School: outstanding A-level results
The latest cohort of highly successful sixth formers returned to school today to receive their A Level results. Among the Highclare students celebrating this morning were Talal Baldwin, who achieved 4 A*s, Waaris Bilal, who achieved 1 A* and 3 As, Andrew Evans, who achieved 4 As, Lizzie Pulley, who achieved 2 As and 2…
House Event Day
The end of a school term always provides plenty of exciting opportunities for pupils to try something new or spend time not according to the usual timetable. This year at the senior school our pupils took part in a house activity day themed around the upcoming commonwealth games. This involved a day full of activities…
July Good Reads – KS4: The sky is everywhere – The Lord of the Rings
This months good reads from our amazing librarian, Mrs Daniels, are here! Both books are great for anyone but we think they are best suited for those currently in Key Stage 4. The sky is everywhere – Jandy Nelson This is a moving story about seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker who lives happily in the shadow of…
Second Hand Uniform Reminder
As we edge towards the summer months with John Lewis shortages galore, now is a perfect time to remind everyone of the amazing work our Friends of Highclare School do. During the summer holidays Mrs Soen will be opening the Second Hand Uniform Shop to any and all in need of new uniform for the…
Junior Maths Challenge Results 2022
Some of our best and brightest students competed in the annual Junior Maths Challenge this April and we are extremely proud of the results that have just been returned to us. This is a nationally recognised challenge and only the top 40% of students receive a certificate. However, at Highclare School, 60% of entrants achieved…
John Lewis Summer Uniform Appointments
This summer John Lewis are offering appointments to Highclare families looking to purchase uniform throughout the months of July and August. Appointments are available daily please call the branch direct to book: Monday – Wednesday & Friday – Saturday: 10 to 11, 11.30 to 12.30, 1 to 2, 2.30 to 3.30, 4 to 5 Thursdays:…
