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Sing with Lucia!
One of our students Lucia had a wonderful time performing with G4 and the Pauline Quirke Academy on Thursday night. The brief was ‘smart black with one Christmas accessory’. You’ll see that, in typical Lucia style, she interpreted that in her own way and bunched up her tinsel to make herself more noticeable! Lucia is…
Suzuki Course
For 38 years Heather Clemson has ran a residential Suzuki violin and cello course annually at Dunfield House in Herefordshire. Some of the participants get so excited for the course they set a countdown app after the final day, ready for next year. At the course, each child and their accompanying parent get allocated…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin Tuesday 29 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
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
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
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
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
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…
