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Highclare Preparatory School Advent Calendar 2019

10th December 2019

Highclare Preparatory School pupils from Cygents to Yr6 and staff are thoroughly enjoying the Highclare Christmas Advent Calendar Challenge this year. Don’t forget to tag @Highclare_Prep in any photo’s of you taking part in the activities.

Prep School ISA Swim Success

10th December 2019

Congratulations to Hugh, Tiffany, Madison and Flynn who represented Highclare Preparatory School and the Midlands at the ISA National Swimming Final held at the Olympic Pool, London. Amazing results achieved by all pupils, with a special  mention to Hugh for not only winning the Yr6 Boys Butterfly race but winning it in record time, for…

TOPS Travel the World Before the Day Starts!

10th December 2019

Pupils in TOPS (Highclare Preparatory School before and after school club) have been busy making a volcano. Through out the year pupils in TOPS will be visiting all seven continents, they are currently learning about the USA and Mount Rainier National Park in America. A fantastic project!

The Mystery of the Missing Toys

10th December 2019

Highclare Preparatory School: Woodfield  reception pupils arrived at school last week to find all of their toys had been hidden outside.  In maths, pupils had to find the toys and tell the teachers where they were, using positional language. To everyone’s great relief the toys are now safely back in the book corner!

Pre-Prep Christmas Workshop

10th December 2019

Cygnets at Highclare Preparatory School: Woodfield thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas workshop last week.  An opportunity to share their pre-prep with family and friends, the room was filled with music, singing, laughter, crafts, glitter, friends and family! What a perfect way to spend the afternoon.  

Independent School Association Regional Gymnastic Competition

10th December 2019

Highcare Preparatory school enjoyed huge success at the Independent School Association Regional Gymnastic Competition hosted by Adcote School, Shrewsbury. The U11 girls team won a bronze medal, U9 boys team won a silver medal and Lily achieved an individual 2nd place. Thank you to all of those involved! U11 Girls Team 3rd U9 Girls Team…

Highclare Highlights: Swimming #OneToWatch

10th December 2019

Congratulations Highclare Preparatory School pupil Hugh on his fantastic swim achievements. As well as huge success at the recent ISA National Swim Competition Hugh won 10 gold and 1 silver medal at the Boldmere Open 19/20 in October and was awarded the championship Top Boy award as male swimmer with the most points. We are…

Sixth Form London Trip

10th December 2019

Highclare Sixth Form enjoyed a very successful day trip to London on Thursday 5 December. After meeting early at school, students and staff travelled down to London by train, with the first stop being the iconic Shard building with breath-taking views across the London skyline from the 72nd floor. Next stop was Covent Garden for…

U5 Careers Trip to WorldSkills UK LIVE Exhibition

4th December 2019

On Thursday 21 November U5 pupils visited the WorldSkills UK LIVE Exhibition at the NEC. Students could visit various stands and talks where they would obtain information on possible fields of work and businesses. You could obtain valuable information about the different industry sectors including Health, Hospitality & Lifestyle, Construction & Infrastructure, Engineering & Technology, Digital,…

Highclare Creative Writing Competition 2019

2nd December 2019

The Highclare Senior School English department welcomed pupils, parents, grandparents and teachers to the annual Highclare Creative Writing Competition 2019 presentation evening. This year students had been given the challenge to write a poem to celebrate 50 years since the moon landings in 1969. Mrs Dawson, Head of English, was very impressed with the entries….

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