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Highclare Business Network Event, Julia Willoughby

16th October 2019

On Tuesday, 15 October we extended a warm welcome to communications specialist Julia Willoughby as guest speaker at our most recent Highclare Business Network Event. Julia, founder of WPR, one of the country’s leading communications agencies, has had a career-long enthusiasm for helping businesses and organisations achieve their ambitions, which was clear throughout the evening. Throughout…

Senior School Open Morning, 9 November 2019

16th October 2019

The first half of the autumn term has been as busy as ever and with the half term break fast approaching, students, in true Highclare style,  are continuing to show a strong dedication to their studies and extra curriculum commitments. We are looking forward to sharing these achievements with prospective parents and pupils at our…

Friends Of Highclare School Firework Party

16th October 2019

We are incredibly excited to announce the date of the Friends Of Highclare School Firework Party! Back by popular demand this year’s event will take place on Friday 8 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Highclare Preparatory School: St Paul’s. With hot food and drinks available to purchase, an impressive firework display and a licensed bar…

Visit Our Pre-Prep

15th October 2019

During November Highclare Pre-Preparatory School will warmly welcome families to enjoy taster sessions during normal teaching days. Experience music, modern languages and movement in exciting sessions run by the EYFS team at Highclare Pre-Preparatory School. Tuesday 5 November, 2pm to 3pm Highclare Pre-Preparatory School: Woodfield Taster session physical development, fun moving and learning to a…

The Great Birmingham North Run

9th October 2019

Senior School pupils recently learnt of Head of Information Technology & Computing, Mr  Snearys’ love of running. Linking to ‘Challenge yourself every day’ from the Highclare Take Charge initiative, Mr Sneary spoke about how by August 2015 he had taken part and completed an amazing 4 marathons and 6 half marathons, running for various charities….

School Librarian’s Good Read KS3

9th October 2019

This book will help you understand the concerns about our climate and what we can do to help. Follow in Greta Thunberg’s footsteps and join the global mission to rescue our planet from climate change.         Apollo, our main character, is to become a mortal teenager, sent to earth as a punishment,…

Prep School Instrumental Music Demonstration

9th October 2019

At the start of term Highclare Preparatory School pupils had the opportunity to meet the extremely talented visiting music teachers, that deliver weekly instrumental lessons. Each visiting music teacher took to the stage to show our pupils the instrument they play, what it looks like and how it sounds. We heard a vast amount of…

European Day Of Languages

9th October 2019

The European Day of Languages (EDL) is celebrated across Europe on the 26th of September every year. It aims to promote the rich linguistic diversity of Europe and raise awareness of the importance of lifelong language learning for everyone. It was set up by the Council of Europe and was first celebrated in 2001. Highclare…

U14 ISA Football Tournament

1st October 2019

After a difficult selection process, the combined U13 and U14 football team attended the ISA Midland U14 competition last Thursday. Two groups of five would see the top two in each group go through to the semi-final, so that was the aim. This was made difficult after slow starts against an outstanding Priory School team…

School Librarian’s Good Read KS5

1st October 2019

Seven years before the action of the book is set, Anne Elliott breaks off her engagement to captain Frederick Wentworth under pressure from her family, as Wentworth had no ‘ancestry’ nor fortune. Anne however has never stopped loving Wentworth;  they encounter each other again when he returns to England after the Napoleonic wars. One of…

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