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Senior School Good Reads November 2021
This is truly a lesson in persisting despite the failures and set backs. James Dyson set up his own company and created the cyclonic vacuum cleaner that would transform the way houses are cleaned around the world. He risked everything but from the many challenges he faced came hard-fought success. His products today include vacuum cleaners,…
EcoSchools at Highclare Senior School
We are pleased to have launched the EcoSchools initiative here at Highclare Senior School. EcoSchools is a charity involved in engaging young people in Environmental Education and action. To earn EcoSchools Green Flag Accreditation we have committed to complete the seven step framework which includes setting up an EcoComittee, undertaking an Environmental Review of the…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 2 November 2021
Good morning, Prep School family, Welcome back after what I hope has been the most amazing half term for you all! I hope you all managed to have lots of fun and enjoy the break from routine. I have had a gorgeous few weeks. I was lucky enough to go to Ibiza for a week…
World Record Breaking Parent In Aid Of A Fantastic Cause
This year Mrs Faulkner, a Highclare prep school parent, not only ran the London Marathon, an incredible achievement in itself, but did so while attempting to break the Guinness World Record of “fastest marathon dressed as a 3-D plant (female)” . Mrs Faulkner took on this challenge to raise awareness and money for the Cystic Fibrosis…
Good Reads – October Special
A short, essential introduction to Black British history by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga. When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years…
Blue Peter Superstar
Recently Isobel featured on the childhood favourite TV programme Blue Peter, setting the presenters a challenge as a Blue Peter Fan Club member. It would be difficult to miss the array of badges Isobel is wearing in the video footage – incredibly since the age of 6 she has gained all of the Blue Peter…
Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 12th October 2021
Good morning, Prep School family, How are you all today? I hope you all had a super weekend and managed to do things that made you smile? I had a lovely weekend. I spent time with Arthur and Amelie (which always involves cake!), my dad and a friend that I haven’t seen for a…
Highclare School A View From The Sky
Over the summer we have been lucky enough to view Highclare School from a different perspective, a drone’s eye view! It is amazing how much space Highclare children, of all ages have available to them and to be reminded of the wonderful environment we are lucky to call School, supporting all children from pre-prep to…
Autumn Survival Guide: Halloween Special Wilson Vale
Our wonderful catering suppliers have provided this fantastic resource of Autumn recipes including some firm family Halloween favourites! We can’t wait to see your spooky creations! Highclare Halloween Parents Food and Wellbeing booklet
Creative Writing Competition 2021
We are excited to launch the annual Highclare Junior English Creative Writing Competition The Highclare Senior School English department, invites all potential authors in Yr3 to Yr6 to take part in our exciting creative writing competition. Full details below. creative writing competition 2021
