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Senior School pupils granted an audience with royalty
L4 pupils from Highclare School were recently granted an exclusive interview with ‘Queen Elizabeth I’ at the royal castle of Tutbury. They were treated to a series of interesting facts and stories about her life and times and were able to handle artefacts from the Tudor period including a real execution sword! They were also able…
Highclare pupils donate to children in Africa
Pupils, staff and parents at Highclare School have been raising money over the last school year to help other children in Africa with their studies. The pupils adopted the African Space Trust as their chosen charity last year and have raised nearly £9,000, which was presented to the charity at a special assembly. The charity…
J5 Science Investigation
The children in J5P have been investigating how to separate mixtures as part of their science topic, ‘Material World.’ They had to decide upon the best method to separate water and sand, rice and paperclips, flour and raisins and salt and water. The pupils enjoyed using the equipment to experiment with methods of sieving, evaporation,…
Freshwater Theatre Company visits Highclare Junior School
The Freshwater Theatre Company visited Highclare St Paul’s to inspire J2 children as they began their latest topic, ‘The Great Fire of London.’ Through drama, they recreated life in Pudding Lane to experience London in 1666. They then ‘became’ the fire as it grew and spread. Pupils also dressed up as Samuel Pepys and debated…
Fun in the snow
Reception children at Highclare St Paul’s seized the moment and adapted their indoor maths lesson to an outdoor lesson. They used the snow to build snowmen and then compare their sizes. At Highclare Woodfield, Pre-School 2 children went ‘wild in the woods.’ They enjoyed making footprints on the grass and collecting snow to make their own snowman. …
Highclare Senior School pupils visit Old Trafford
A group of 30 very excited Highclare Senior School pupils travelled to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United v Hull City in the EFL Cup. The pupils were even given a warm welcome from Old Trafford with a message on the big screen! It was a great experience enjoyed by all. Final score Man Utd…
Photographic Success
Congratulations to our talented U4 photographic student, Haydar Baig, whose photographs of London have attracted more than 1,200 followers on Instagram! Well done, Haydar!”
Children collect items for Erdington Foodbank
Pupils at Highclare School have been collecting items for the Erdington Foodbank. The senior pupils collected essential items for the food parcels that are given to those in need. As part of their Magic of Christmas themed day, children in the junior schools were encouraged to wear their Christmas jumpers and donate 2 small chocolate…
Creative Writing Competition
In it’s second year, the English Writing Competition, hosted by Highclare School, saw 83 entries from a variety of local Junior Schools. Pupils were invited to write a poem about a significant place. The winner was Isobel Parkes from Four Oaks Primary School who received the Highclare Junior School Writers Trophy. Her poem was entitled…
Christmas Ensemble Concert
Highclare Junior and Senior choirs and ensembles performed in a fantastic evening of musical delight to celebrate Christmas at the end of term. The evening was enjoyed by a packed hall of parents, teachers and friends and included many of their favourite songs and performances. A prelude to the Carol Service at St Michael’s Church…
