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Raekwon goes to Lilleshall National Sports Centre
‘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
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
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…
Children attend the opening of the Quinto Lounge
Children and staff at Highclare St Paul’s and Highclare Woodfield were invited to the opening of the Quinto Lounge in Sutton Coldfield. The children were asked to make and decorate biscuits, which were then judged by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. All of the children thought that meeting the Lord Mayor of Birmingham was fantastic! …
Teacher and ex pupil honoured with the British Empire Medal
Congratulations to Ashley Hall who was is to receive the British Empire Medal for her services to education supporting Rocklands Special School. Ashley, who teaches at Highclare School and is also an ex pupil, raised £150,000 for special needs children. Ashley, whose son Sebastian (11) attended Rocklands and now goes to Queen's Croft in Lichfield,…
Highclare St Paul’s receive resources from Sainsbury’s Active Kid’s Vouchers
A big thank you to all of the staff and parents who collected over 20,000 Sainsbury’s ‘Active Kid’s Vouchers ‘. Parents at Highclare St Paul’s were invited to a special assembly where they received a large collection of classroom and playground resources.
Highclare Students Debate in the House of Commons
Five Highclare Senior School students were given a tour of the House of Commons and met with the speaker, John Bercow. The students were chosen to represent the school as they have shown an interest in local political issues by attending the School Council, Debating Club and Inter-House Debating. They joined in a debate in…
Highclare School Sporting Successes
SWIMMING SUCCESS – Congratulations to Maddie who participated in the National Synchronised Swimming Championships last Friday. Maddie and her team came first. They swam against 16 other teams from all over the country. Well done, Maddie. GYMNASTIC SUCCESS- Congratulations to Raekwon who has been selected for the Elite Performance Squad 2015 (Men’s Artistic). Raekwon competed in Glasgow last weekend and obtained…
‘Speight of the Art’ with the Birmingham Royal Ballet
Students in Years 6 and 7 at Highclare School enjoyed a visit from the Birmingham Royal Ballet as part of the ‘Speight of the Art’ programme. Speight of the Art helps to organise projects and events throughout the UK in an effort to bring the benefits of ‘The Arts’ in all its forms, to children…
Highclare School Senior Choirs Spread Festive Cheer
Members of the Senior and Rhapsody choirs took part to sing carols to residents at Boldmere Care Home and several residents sang along with their favourite carols. We hope to go back there in the New Year to entertain more of the residents there.
