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Survival Day

27th September 2013

Two of our brave J6 pupils are seen here conquering their fear of heights, climbing a Monkey Tree at Beaudesert, Cannock Chase on Friday 13th September.  A traditionally unlucky day – but not for some!    This was part of an exciting Survival Experience enjoyed by all of the Year 6 students from Highclare School.

Shelter Building in Year 6

27th September 2013

Shelter Building is always an exciting DT project at The Abbey. Pupils are encouraged to research different materials and methods of application. Safety is always at the forefront of lessons and rules of safety adhered to at all times.  They are encouraged to use saws and blocks alongside low heat glue guns. So far the…

Pop Portraits

13th September 2013

In the summer term, pupils in the U4 produced portraits of music celebrities as part of their “Icons” project. They worked in a variety of media on both individual and collaborative pieces inspired by the work of contemporary artists Russ Mills and Remo Romagnuolo.  This cross-curricular project not only developed the pupils’ art skills, but…

Music Hall at Highclare Juniors

15th August 2013

Pupils at Abbey /Woodfield Juniors had an exciting end to the summer term as it included their fabulous Old Time Music Hall Production.  They not only performed all the old favourite songs but included some ‘fantastic’ acts in true Music Hall Style.   The audience of parents, family and friends were entertained with rhyms and stunts…

Festival of Cultures at Highclare School

15th August 2013

On Wednesday 9th July, the Senior School hosted its first ever Festival of Cultures during which parents, pupils, teachers and guests helped us to celebrate the diversity of our Highclare family, whilst raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust The day began with the pupils taking part in a series of workshops and activities including…

Sporting Success

29th July 2013

Highclare School has enjoyed yet another term of sporting success. Well done to all of the children and staff concerned. Sutton Senior Trials (Wyndley May 2013) Two senior girls competed in trials to be selected to represent North Birmingham at the West Midlands Championships in June. Both girls were selected along with two more who…

Highclare Woodfield Grows & Glows

8th July 2013

Happily the sun shone on June 29th for the Highclare Summer Fayre. Pupils from Highclare Woodfield had worked hard during the term making bunting, planting seeds and growing flowers for their garden stall. Mrs Jude was happy to announce that the stall was practically sold out at the end of the day!

Reception children visit the Butterfly Farm

5th July 2013

Children from Highclare St Paul's Reception class have visited the Butterfly Farm in Stratford. They were amazed by the huge selection of creepy crawlies and were able to hold some of the butterflies.

Highclare Seniors go to Wimbledon

5th July 2013

A group of Highclare Seniors joined the crowds of supporters at Wimbledon last week. As well as eating the strawberries and cream, they enjoyed watching some of the exciting first round matches.

Transition Students at Highclare Woodfield Graduate

3rd July 2013

The children in Transition took part in a graduation to celebrate all the achievements they have gained since joining Highclare School. All the children participated in a production consisting of songs, playing bells, French, poems and sign language. They all worked really hard and look very smart and grown up.