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Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin Tuesday 29 November 2022

29th November 2022

Good morning, Prep School family,   I hope that this Bulletin finds you well and happy. I thought I would share some pure and utter joy with you this week. I came across a list of quotes that children have said about Christmas. These made me giggle so much. Working with children all the time,…

Year 5 and 6 trip to Elmhurst Ballet School

22nd November 2022

Last week year 5 and 6 pupils had a fantastic afternoon at Elmhurst Ballet School . They were extremely lucky to be taught ballet by the artistic director and former principal dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Robert Parker. Following that Miss McNamara lead them through an exciting jazz lesson.

ISA National Art Competition Results

22nd November 2022

We are delighted to report that two students have achieved awards at this year’s ISA National Art Competition Finals. Congratulations to Lizzie P, for achieving a Highly Commended certificate in KS5 Drawing and Freya E who was awarded 1st Place in the KS4 2D Art category, a fantastic achievement for both. Please visit the ISA…

Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin Tuesday 22 November 2022

22nd November 2022

Good morning, Prep School family,   I hope that this Bulletin finds you well and rested after the weekend. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and that you enjoyed being at home and relaxing if you got the chance.   I had a super weekend. I had Amelie and Arthur to…

Excel in Education

15th November 2022

We were absolutely delighted to host a group of teachers and school owners from Nigeria at Highclare Seniors this week. Our visitors are engaged in Excel In Education’s Teaching Practitioner’s Outstanding UK Immersion Programme, led by Highclare alumnae Mrs Alicia Henry- Ocquaye. The course aims include: -Embedding research-based outstanding teaching and learning across the curriculum…

Calling it Out – Loudmouth

15th November 2022

Creating a culture where sexual harassment and sexual abuse are not tolerated is central to our school ethos. We work to ensure that pupils understand the concepts of, and laws relating to sexual consent, sexual exploitation, abuse, grooming, harassment, rape and how these can affect current and future relationships. Loudmouth Theatre were in Senior School…

Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin Tuesday 15 November 2022

15th November 2022

Good morning, Prep School family,   Welcome to Tuesday! Where has the past week gone? I cannot believe how quickly the month of November is going, it only seems a few days ago that we were returning from half term but we are now starting week 3 of this term! Can you believe there are…

U4 Careers Information Morning

10th November 2022

Career choices were on our minds this week at our U4th careers information morning. We had five great presentations and the RAF kindly came up to the library to answer questions from pupils during lunch time too.   Thank you to parents Mrs Kate Whatley and father Howard Evans (SPV construction), Mrs Faulkner (medicine) as…