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A great experience for J4
Our J4 pupils from Highclare Junior School attended a wonderful ‘Experience Day’ on Monday 12th June at Highclare Senior School. The day was organised as part of the awareness programme offered to Highclare Junior pupils in plenty of time prior to their move to Senior Schools. Staff and pupils aimed to give them every…
Learning about our pets is fun in Pre-School !
The children in Pre-School at Highclare St Paul’s, based in Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield were fascinated this week with a visit from their local veterinary practitioner. Dr Lloyd, together with his Head Nurse and Junior Nurse, visited Highclare Junior School to help everyone learn about taking care of their pets and in particular how they…
A ‘Bake-off’ competition at Highclare Senior School
Senior School pupils at Highclare School in Erdington are to have their very own ‘Bake-Off’ competition this term. The competition was launched at a special assembly by the Head of Food & Nutrition, Mrs A Cobbold. The ‘Bake-Off’ will take place in late June and will be organised as a House competition. Pupils will…
Highclare Sixth Form Leavers’ Dinner
A most enjoyable evening was had by all at the Sixth Form leavers’ dinner at Highclare Independent Senior School in Erdington. Thanks are extended to Mr Parkinson for organising this event and to other members of staff for their involvement. We wish all the U6 well for their futures. Highclare School is an Independent…
How did the Egyptians do that?
All was revealed to J3R at Highclare Junior School, as they enjoyed an interesting history workshop in which they learned all about the techniques the ancient Egyptians used when building such things as the pyramids. During their lesson at Highclare Woodfield, in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, the pupils were introduced to some of the ways…
‘A Classical Spectacular’ Junior Music Concert
The young musicians of Highclare Junior Schools gave an unforgettable performance in a ‘Classical Spectacular’. The evening was held at Highclare Senior School, in Erdington, Birmingham, giving pupils and parents from the Junior feeder school the opportunity to perform in the extensive surroundings of the Senior School, with its rich history of being Erdington Abbey….
Pre-School go Pond-dipping
Children from Pre-School 2 at Highclare Junior School in Sutton Coldfield went to Kingsbury Water Park in North Warwickshire, so they could explore pond life! Their exciting day started with a coach journey, with packed lunch in hand, and many plans for their ‘Pond Dipping’ activity. The first part of the day was enjoyed playing…
Digital Technology for pupils in Year 1
Pupils in Year 1 at Highclare Junior School are learning to use technology to create, organise and manipulate digital content. J1 at Highclare St Paul’s in Sutton Coldfield have learned how to film their role-play on school iPads while reading Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne. After making their recordings the children added musical soundtrack to their…
Reliving the sights and sounds of the 1940’s
Highclare Junior School, in Sutton Coldfield, transported their Year 6 pupils back to the Second World War, as part of their history curriculum. With the help of staff at Whittington Barracks, the home of the Staffordshire Regiment, they were able to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of 1940’s Britain. They were given the…
J3 Scientists Explore Deepest Space
Budding scientists in J3 (Year 3) who attend the Highclare Junior Schools in Birmingham enjoyed a day of discovery and excitement when they visited Thinktank, part of the Birmingham Science Museum at Millennium Point. The pupils were fascinated by Thinktank Planetarium which hosts a wide range of shows on space and astronomy. They enjoyed a tour…
