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Safer Internet Day – Friday 13th February

13th February 2015

We are joining hundreds of other organisations across the UK in celebrating Safer Internet Day and promoting the safe and responsible use of technology. To celebrate the day, we are delivering e-safety lessons, as well as a whole school assembly on Friday 13th February. We are committed that all Highclare Senior pupils are exposed to…

First Football Fixture for J2

10th February 2015

J2R v Marsh Hill – February 2015 After a night of frost, J2R's first ever football match at Highclare Woodfield was in doubt but luckily the sun came out and made the freshly prepared pitch playable. The parents in attendance were treated to a great game of football from both sides and J2 were leading…

Highclare students take part in the Erdington Youth Parliament

10th February 2015

Five Highclare Senior School students – Francesc, Noah, Abbi, Emily and Head Prefect, Sophie-Jayne – took part in the Erdington Youth Parliament with many local schools and youth charity organisations.  It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to have their voices heard and to exchange ideas with young people in the local community.  There…

Highclare’s National Swimming success at the Olympic pool

3rd February 2015

Six senior and two junior Highclare pupils were selected to represent the Midlands at the ISA National Swimming Finals held at the Olympic Pool in London.  Our swimmers collected a total of 3 gold and 11 silver medals between them.           Their individual and relay successes contributed to the Midlands taking the…

Highclare Sixth Form welcome MP to their new common room

3rd February 2015

Highclare Sixth Formers are celebrating the opening of their newly refurbished Common Room where Jack Dromey, MP for Erdington came along to their Erdington site to perform an official opening.  Mr Dromey was able to relax with students and sample the advantages of Sixth Form life at Highclare where the addition of a wide screen…

Success at Sutton Schools’ Swimming Gala

2nd February 2015

On Saturday 31st January 2015 Highclare School Juniors took a swimming squad to Stechford Cascades to compete in the Sutton Schools' Swimming Gala. Individuals competed in backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle as well as medley and freestyle relays. The children raced in heats with the final position being decided at the end. Highclare featured prominently in…

Thank You Letter Awards

29th January 2015

Highclare School English students entered a competition organised by Birmingham University to write a thank you letter.  The school was asked to enter our top five responses and we were delighted to hear this week that 3 of our finalists:  Jennifer U4, Joshua L4 and Harry U3, have all been chosen to attend the Thank…

Raekwon goes to Lilleshall National Sports Centre

26th January 2015

‘On 15th January I went to Lilleshall National Sports Centre as I am an elite gymnast and part of the Great Britain Squad.  During my stay, (which was for four days and three nights), I took part in intense training with some of the best coaches in Great Britain.  I also shared my training space…

A New Common Room for the Sixth Form

23rd January 2015

Highclare Sixth Formers are celebrating the opening of their newly refurbished Common Room.   A great space in which to relax and socialise.   The addition of a dishwasher, wide screen TV and wifi is great news for all.   Thanks to our super Maintenance Team for all their hard work.  Visitors welcome on our…

L4 History students visit Tutbury Castle

19th January 2015

History students in L4 set out to visit the ancient castle at Tutbury. They had been invited to have an audience with ‘Queen Elizabeth I’  but sadly she was ill and so her favourite nobleman, Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, stepped in to meet them instead. He entertained the history students with his stories of…