Category: Sixth Form
EcoSchools at Highclare Senior School
We are pleased to have launched the EcoSchools initiative here at Highclare Senior School. EcoSchools is a charity involved in engaging young people in Environmental Education and action. To earn EcoSchools Green Flag Accreditation we have committed to complete the seven step framework which includes setting up an EcoComittee, undertaking an Environmental Review of the…
Good Reads – October Special
A short, essential introduction to Black British history by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga. When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years…
Highclare School A View From The Sky
Over the summer we have been lucky enough to view Highclare School from a different perspective, a drone’s eye view! It is amazing how much space Highclare children, of all ages have available to them and to be reminded of the wonderful environment we are lucky to call School, supporting all children from pre-prep to…
Autumn Survival Guide: Halloween Special Wilson Vale
Our wonderful catering suppliers have provided this fantastic resource of Autumn recipes including some firm family Halloween favourites! We can’t wait to see your spooky creations! Highclare Halloween Parents Food and Wellbeing booklet
Show Racism The Red Card
Last week, ahead of completing a charity run, Mr Sneary delivered an inspirational assembly on the theme of racism. “I am running with two friends as part of team “Unite”. We have chosen the name “Unite” because we are coming together to take a stand against racism and run to raise money for a fabulous…
KS3 Good Reads September 2021
All three parts of Tolkien’s masterpiece rolled into one, The Lord of the Rings,is a timeless fantasy epic. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the…
Elevate Free Parent Webinars (L5 & L6)
It was fantastic to see our L5 and L6 pupils so engaged with the recent Elevate study skills workshop. Students found this extremely valuable as they embark upon their new courses. Thank you to Elevate for running this excellent session. Complementary to this session there are a number of parent webinars available Term 4 Webinars,…
Mrs de Visser Takes On 100km in 30hrs for Charity
Our Singing Teacher, Mrs de Visser and 3 friends are walking 100k (62 miles) NON-STOP in under 30 hours across The South Downs way this Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th September. Team BRamblers are fundraising to help support the amazing emergency aid and poverty-beating work Oxfam do, as well as supporting the Gurkha Welfare Trust….
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Triumph
At the weekend, 17 students from L5 took part in their practice expedition and 18 students from U5 in their qualifying Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. Both groups had a fabulous time walking from Barnt Green Train station to the Lickey Hills, cooking on trangias and camping. It was great to see groups working as…
Highclare Autumn Term Open Events
Join us for individual tours during a typical school day during our popular open weeks. Please contact admissions on admissions@highclareschool.co.uk /0121 386 8218 to reserve your place at one of our upcoming open events and discover what makes Highclare School so special. Highclare Senior School School-In-Action Week Monday 20 September until Friday 24 September Highclare…
