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A Tee-rific Tri-Golf Festival
The annual Tri-Golf festival was another Tee-rific day. Thank you to Dixie Grammar Junior school who joined Yr2 at Highclare Sports Field for an excellent afternoon. A special mention to our Yr6 leaders from Highclare Prep who did an outstanding job, we are already looking forward to the next event.
Senior School Open Evening
Following a successful series of virtual events and bespoke School-In-Action visits it was a pleasure to be able to welcome families into Highclare Senior School on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. There was a fantastic buzz around the school and we look forward to following up with families in the near future. Please keep an eye…
A Night At The Moviesicals
A spectacular night at ‘The Movisiecals’ was enjoyed by all at Highclare Senior School! An incredible night showcasing the talent of Senior School pupils across a wide variety of musical and dramatical styles and genres. Thank you to all involved in preparing pupils for this event and parents for their continued support.
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 10 May 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope that the Bulletin finds you well this week and that the warmer weather is putting a spring in your step. I have just been looking at the forecast for next week and some days it is positively tropical! Please do not forget to apply sun cream (to…
Prep School Science Week
Prep School pupils from pre-prep through to Yr6 thoroughly enjoyed taking part in Science Week. This year children investigated the theme growth! For example, did you know the Eiffel Tower grows 15cm each year?! As part of the week Mrs Darke set pupils 2 science tasks: Who can grow the tallest cress? Design a poster…
Swimming: West Midlands Regional Championship Success
Highclare Senior School pupil Josh Mitchell-Storey achieved fantastic success at the West Midlands Regional Swimming Championships, held in Coventry over the bank holiday weekend. Josh was representing Orion Club in the 50 freestyle, 50 breaststroke and 100 breaststroke. For the 50 breaststroke Josh won his heat, finishing 5th in the final. For the 100 breaststroke…
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Friends of Highclare Platinum Jubilee Celebrations – Saturday 25 June 2022, 12.00-5.00pm Friends of Highclare School are happy to announce they will be holding a summer fayre to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. If any parents would like to volunteer to help during the day please email Mrs Soen, stpaulsoffice@highclareschool.co.uk We would also be grateful for…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Wednesday 4 May 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope you are well and that you all enjoyed the long bank holiday weekend. It was so lovely to have that extra day to catch up on things that needed doing and not try to squeeze all of my jobs into two days. I very much like the…
U4 Geography trip to Cannock Chase
As part of the Geography curriculum U4 enjoyed the first ever field trip to Cannock Chase, an area designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trip began with a guided tour from the Learning Ranger at Forestry England and an explanation of sustainable management strategies of Cannock Chase, followed by various geographical investigations such…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 26 April 2022
Good morning, Prep School family, Welcome back to the Summer term! As I am writing to you this week, I am sat in front of a roaring fire whilst watching the sunset out of the window. I love this time of year – sunny and (sometimes hot) in the day, yet still cold…
