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Prep School Stories Around the Christmas Tree

18th November 2020

Dressed in their pyjamas and dressing gowns children from Yr1 to Yr6 can take part in stories around the Christmas Tree this December, including a festive treat of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cookies.  Event in aid of in aid of our chosen School charities.  

Duke of Edinburgh Recruitment!

18th November 2020

We are recruiting students from U4 into the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Interested students should please register online via the  registration form on highclare virtual by 30 November 2020. https://vle.highclareschool.co.uk/senior-school-1/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/dofe-registration-form-202021 . Please note there is now a Duke of Edinburgh drop in session available Tuesday breaktimes in B1.5. This is for any student in…

Take Part In The First Virtual Highclare Family Speed Quiz Night

18th November 2020

Take part in the first virtual family quiz night organised by The Friends of Highclare School. Sign up to the event via the Friends of Facebook page or by email friendsofhighclare@gmail.com

Christmas Raffle

18th November 2020

Take part in the Highclare Christmas Raffle in aid of our chosen School charities. Details can be found below  

Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 17 November 2020

17th November 2020

Good morning, Prep School family, I hope you are well and that you all had a fantastic weekend! My weekend was filled with a pre-Christmas clear up and sort out! I emptied cupboards, drawers, chests and anything else that was filled with ‘stuff’. All the teachers at school know how much I love a good…

KS5 Non Fiction November 2020 Good Reads

11th November 2020

Written by a professor of global history at Oxford University, this book explores the history of the world through voyages made along the Silk Roads. The region stretching from eastern Europe deep into China and India is taking centre stage in international politics, commerce and culture and is shaping the modern world. This region is…

Effective CV Writing and Everything You Need To Know About Interviews Workshop

11th November 2020

During an informative workshop on CV writing and interview techniques, run by Aodhan Miller,  U5 students were introduced to effective CV writing techniques and everything they need to know about interviews! Students evaluated an array of different types of CV’s,  questioned what they thought are key skills for a CV, rehearsed common interview questions and…

Mrs Bennett’s Bulletin, Tuesday 10 November 2020

10th November 2020

Good morning, Prep School family, I hope you are all well and managing to find the positives of Lockdown 2.0. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed a lockdown weekend! It was relaxing and restorative after what had been a very busy start to the new half term! I went for a long walk on…

Senior School Success in the ISA Regional Art Competition

5th November 2020

Congratulations to Harry H in U4 for achieving a Highly Commended Certificate in 3D Art for his ‘Green Man Mask’ and former GCSE students Safa K and Florence R for 2nd Place in KS4 2D Art for ‘Obsession’ and Highly Commended in Photography for ‘Hidden’ respectively.

Senior School and Sixth Form Open Evening

On Thursday 10 October, we are holding our Senior School and Sixth Form Open Evening, from 4:30-7pm.

Come and experience a whistle-stop tour of the school, as we demonstrate a typical day at Highclare. Any questions you may have will be answered as you move around the school and speak to staff and students alike. Teaching staff are highly motivated professionals with a wealth of experience that they are keen to share! There will also be an address by the Head, so ensure you arrive in plenty of time in order that you do not miss out.

As places are limited, if you are interested in attending this event, please book by contacting the admissions department. You can do this by calling 0121 373 7400, emailing highclare.admissions@highclare.co.uk, or filling out the form linked below.

Highclare School holds regular Open Events throughout the year at Highclare Senior School, Highclare Preparatory School: St Paul’s, and Highclare Preparatory School: Woodfield.  However, if you miss one of our Open Events then please contact admissions for an individual appointment to visit the School during any school day. Parents are always welcome to visit, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

If you are interested in attending our event on 10 October, please click here to book your place 

To find out more about our other open events, please click here