During Geography lessons Highclare Senior School pupils welcomed a guest speaker from Severn Trent in to talk about the science of sewage. This links with our unit currently studying about inequalities in the water supply around the world and the importance of conservation and effective management to ensure we all have access to water. During…
Mrs Dawson, Head of English, was so impressed with the entries she received during the Junior Creative Writing Competition that she decided to share them with the Queen herself. Last week she received a personal reply from Windsor Castle! “I was thrilled to receive a letter from the Queen this week and was delighted to…
Highclare School has registered alongside hundreds of schools across the UK to be a part of Safer Internet Day 2022 on Tuesday 8th February – www.saferinternet.org.uk . As part of well-being week Highclare prep pupils focussed on internet safety. During Think About It Tuesday children took part in a variety of activities to promote safe,…
The spring term is a time of great excitement at Highclare Preparatory School. KS2 are planning their spectacular productions, a jam packed sporting diary is in place, a plethora of guest visitors and trips are planned to complement class learning and our KS1 coordinators begin the important task of putting plans in place to ensure…
Good morning, Prep School family, I hope that you are well and that you have had a lovely weekend. I had a really busy weekend. I nipped to Norfolk for the day, caught up with my old deputy head, went for dinner with a family that I have known for more years than I care…
Key stage 3 pupils have been working on solving a live court case during their PSHE and Drama lessons. As part of the process they had to question witnesses to work out who stole £100 000 from a hotel. Well done to L4S, U4S and U4R who deduced correctly that the deputy manager of the…
Good morning, Prep School family, Firstly, I would like to wish everyone who is celebrating Chinese New Year today a very happy new year and I wish you a year filled with happiness, health and prosperity. I hope you all enjoy the celebrations and the time with your families. So, did you all…
Please follow the below links to learn more about a variety of career insight opportunities. Doctors, dentist, veterinary professions. Free virtual work experience – doctors, dentist, veterinary professions. For students from years 10 up to and including years 13. Students have one month to complete each session. Participation in the virtual work experience will provide…
Highclare Prep was delighted to welcome Faythe & the Fearstone into school this week to lead assemblies and workshops on well-being. The goal driving Faythe & the Fearstone is to help children recognise the importance of good mental health at an early age & install positive thoughts & techniques to conquer their fears, build confidence…