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Rhapsody choir sing in the Tamworth Music Festival
Eight members of The Rhapsody choir, Highclare Senior School's auditioned chamber choir, took part in the vocal ensemble category at the Tamworth and District Music Festival. Following a fantastic performance, not only did the choir score a fabulous 90%, putting them in the coveted "Outstanding" category, but they were also invited to perform in the…
Spring Concert at Highclare School
Highclare students excelled themselves while performing in the annual Spring Concert at the Senior School. During the first half there were solo vocal and instrumental recitals along with performances from the Rock Band, Junior and Senior Choirs, the Concert Orchestra, Rhapsody Choir and ‘Highkulele’, Highclare’s Ukulele group. After refreshments there were dramatic performances and readings…
Solar eclipse witnessed by excited students
Many excited Highclare Senior School students were able to witness the solar eclipse today by using a telescope, pin hole cameras and colanders.
J5 Students visit The Shakespeare Centre
J5 from Highclare Woodfield spent a very enjoyable and informative day in Stratford, studying and learning about all areas of Tudor life. The children experienced a variety of activities at The Shakespeare Centre and were interested and fascinated by the lives of people in Tudor times. They especially enjoyed writing with ink and quill pens,…
Comic Relief at Highclare School
Highclare Sixth Form students have made over £100 for Comic Relief by painting nails and selling cakes in school. Students on all 3 sites have enjoyed a non-uniform day. Highclare Woodfield children have also been selling cakes and at Highclare St Paul's, the children raised money by wearing their pyjamas, making 'Red Nose' cakes…
Jack and the Beanstalk
Woodfield Juniors put on a spectacular performance of the well-known pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. The production was the Roald Dahl version, where all the lines are delivered in rhyming couplets. This provided great entertainment and enjoyment for the packed audience, who declared it to be a resounding success. All the children put a huge…
Junior Maths Challenge
Two teams from Highclare St Paul’s and Highclare Woodfield travelled to Wrekin College in Shropshire to take part in a Maths Competition. Highclare secured both First & Third place in the competition. Well done to all the children who took part!
Music students enjoy a CBSO Concert
A group of GCSE and A-Level Music students travelled to Symphony Hall to see the CBSO’s 21st Century Blockbusters Concert, featuring film music from the last 15 years. The concert included music from Star Trek, Slumdog Millionaire, Harry Potter and several other films and the pupils all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Highclare School supports the Stiliyan Petrov Foundation
The pupils from all 3 Highclare School sites were very proud to be able to present a cheque to former Aston Villa footballer, Stiliyan Petrov. Pupils, parents and staff chose to raise money for Mr Petrov’s charity, The Stiliyan Petrov Foundation as their charity during the last academic year. There were a variety of…
TOPS Children meet some Tropical Animals
During half term, ‘TROPICAL INC’ visited TOPS holiday scheme! They brought a wide variety of animals which included meerkats, lizards, pythons, tarantulas, desert hedgehogs, toads, skunks, scorpions and parrots! TOPS children learned about the animals and were able to hold some of them! They really enjoyed the experience and we hope to have ‘TROPICAL INC’…
