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Highclare School Governors’ Prize (HSGP) – a new bursary for September 2016
We are pleased to announce the introduction for September 2016, of the HSGP, an annually-awarded means-tested bursary to cover up to 100% of school fees for a boy or girl upon entering the Senior School in Year 7. The HSGP, once awarded to an individual, will cover the fees for the duration of a pupil’s…
Juniors visit the Birmingham Hippodrome
J6 pupils from Highclare Junior Schools had great fun when they went to see Aladdin at the Birmingham Hippodrome. It was an excellent production with a great cast and everyone enjoyed the experience.
Silver Medals at the ISA National Swimming Finals in London
On Saturday 23rd January, the ISA Sport National Swimming Finals at the London Olympic Pool took place. Rosie Deacon and Bethany Roberts represented the Midlands as part of the Year 5 swimming team and were awarded second place in the relay. Well done girls! “It was an amazing experience because it’s where lots of famous…
Young Voices 20th Anniversary Concert
Children in J5 and J6 visited the Genting Arena in Birmingham this week to take part in the 20th Anniversary Concert for Young Voices. 6000 children formed the choir, 80 of these being from Highclare School. The children had been learning their songs since September and were all in fine voice! The afternoon started at…
Senior pupils enjoy some Spanish food
Some of the senior pupils who study Spanish at Highclare School enjoyed a trip to the Spanish Restaurant, Don Diego in Sutton Coldfield. They ordered their tapas in Spanish and everyone was very brave, trying all kinds of exotic foods. Most even tried fish with heads on! A good time was had by all.
Highclare School Choirs perform in Sutton Coldfield
Highclare School Junior and Senior choirs entertained people shopping in Sutton Coldfield last week. They filled the Gracechurch Shopping Centre with the sound of Christmas carols and festive songs. Both choirs sang a large repertoire of songs from traditional carols to jazz arrangements while raising funds for ‘African Space Trust’. Well done to the…
Speech Night for Senior School
Pupils, parents and staff enjoyed an evening of celebration at Senior School Speech Night. Many past pupils, together with their parents, came to receive their A level certificates from guest speaker, Sir Robert Dowling. GCSE and subject prizes were also awarded, together with prizes throughout the school for effort and achievement.
Remembrance at Highclare St Paul’s
The pupils at Highclare St Paul’s took part in a lovely remembrance Assembly lead by J6P. Pupils were invited to come into school dressed in their Brownies, Girl Guides, Beavers or Scout Uniforms. The children sang the poppy songs beautifully and the assembly finished with Mr Richard Owen singing “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables….
J2 Pizza Experience
J2 enjoyed a great experience when they visited Pizza Express. They put on chefs hats and aprons before rolling their sleeves up to stretch the pizza dough. Exemplary behaviour as usual- well done.
Senior School Music Success
Congratulations to Niamh, Marika and Evanne for successfully auditioning for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Youth Chorus choir. Rehearsals are now underway and the girls are being put through their paces. We wish you all well. Congratulations also go to Harry who was invited to perform at the London College of Music High Scorers…
