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Transition Children Graduate
‘Transition at St Paul's thoroughly enjoyed their end of year Graduation assembly. The children told their parents what they had most enjoyed doing in Transition and what they were looking forward to doing in Reception. The children sang a medley of their favourite songs and recited a poem about moving on to Reception. All of…
Kindergarten Study Autumn
Kindergarten have been studying Autumn. We have been mixing colours, looking at autumn books, collaging with lentils and went on an autumn walk. The children have been trying on Wellingtons all week to practise for our autumn walk. On Wednesday the children put on their Wellingtons in the morning and collected a basket to put their…
Joshua represents England in Gymnastics competition
Congratulations to Joshua Nathan in U4S who was one of three local boys who represented England at the Sainsbury’s School Games at the Ice Arena in Sheffield recently. It involved 12 current and future Olympic and Paralympic sports and six disability sports and involved around 1,600 of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest young…
Choice of Charity for the Year
Members of the Sixth Form presented their choices to the School Council recently and a unanimous decision was made to choose Leukaemia and Lymphoma Trustas our charity for this academic year. Watch this space!
Survival Day
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
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
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
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
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
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…
