The weekly newsletter from Dr Ruth Weeks, Headmistress
EHS Celebrates Grand Opening of New Development
02 Feb 2012:
On Tuesday, guests gathered at Edgbaston High School for Girls to celebrate the grand opening of its most recent building development with an official ceremony.
After almost three years of planning, design...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/ehs-celebrates-new-build-with-official-opening-ceremony
Happy Birthday EHS!
02 Feb 2012:
This year's 136th school birthday celebrations were made even more special as they were combined with the official opening of the new front of school extension and a visit from Mrs...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/happy-birthday-ehs
Prep News
02 Feb 2012:
This week we have celebrated the different talents of many of our girls. We began with news of some sporting achievements which took place over the weekend. On Saturday we had...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/prep-news
Textiles Student Secures Suzanne Barnes Design Award
02 Feb 2012:
On Monday 30 January, renowned interior designer Suzanne Barnes came into assembly to award two A level Textiles students for their innovative designs.
Textiles is a fascinating subject choice and is so...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/textiles-student-secures-suzanne-barnes-design-award
Physicists Enjoy Twilight Master Class
02 Feb 2012:
On Tuesday 31 January, Year 11 pupils, Katie Cheswick, Sophie Hill, Sophie Lynn, Sukhpreet Pangli and Hayley Williamson, attended a Physics twilight master class hosted by the Physics Factory.
EHS is one...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/physicists-enjoy-twilight-master-class
Biathlon a Runaway Success
02 Feb 2012:
On Saturday two teams of girls from Year 4 and Year 6 took part in the Hallfield Invitational Cross Country Competition against 7 other schools. The course, which had changed slightly...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/biathlon-a-runaway-success
Young Gardeners Begin Winter Clean-up
02 Feb 2012:
The Senior School Gardening Club has been meeting every Wednesday lunchtime over the winter at the allotment. The girls very much appreciate and enjoy their packed lunches and would like to...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/gardening-club
Prep Celebrates 'Stargazing Live'
02 Feb 2012: On Thursday 26 January, the girls in Prep were treated to a series of stargazing workshops and activities as part of our celebration of the BBC 'Stargazing Live' events held around...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/prep-celebrates-stargazing-live
EHS PA Presents.... An Evening of Style and Glamour
02 Feb 2012:
If you'd like to hear all about the fashion styles, colours and trends for Spring/Summer 2012, join us in the Octagon at 7pm on Thursday 1st March.
With the help of our...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/jan/20/ehs-pa-presents-an-evening-of-style-and-glamour
Award Winning Annie
02 Feb 2012:
A former EHS pupil has been named the winner of a prestigious award at a ceremony held in London this week.
EHS old girl, Annie Metcalfe, was delighted to be awarded the...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/award-winning-annie
Parent Survey - Thank You
02 Feb 2012:
The Parent Survey 2011 has now closed; thank you to everyone who took the time to participate.
The results of the survey and the headline findings will be communicated to you in...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/parent-survey-thank-you
Links - 3 February 2012
02 Feb 2012:
Diary Dates
Sports Fixtures
Visits and Trips - Forward Planner
Lunch Menu
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/feb/02/links
Swimming Stars!
27 Jan 2012:
On Thursday 19 January, EHS Prep Swimming Squad, consisting of swimmers from Years 2-6, set off for Solihull School.
It was an action-packed gala, with relays but no individual races. Swimmers each...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/jan/27/swimming-stars
Reception Girls Learn About Magic Beans
27 Jan 2012:
This term Reception girls are learning about Gardens as their topic and have been reading and writing about the story of 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. They have also cooked beans on...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/jan/27/reception-girls-learn-about-magic-beans
Prep News
20 Jan 2012:
This week started on Saturday for Year 6 girls who came into school bright and early to sit the Entrance Examination to Senior School. There was a buzz of excitement as...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/jan/20/prep-news
Prep Girls Walk on the Wild Side
20 Jan 2012:
Year 4 girls and staff enjoyed their annual visit from Dave Shaw and his Rainforest Roadshow. This year, he brought in a selection of rainforest animals, including an African ball python,...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2012/jan/20/rainforest-roadshow
Year 1 Conquer Tamworth Castle
19 Jan 2012:
On Tuesday 1st November, 51 excited Year 1 girls and 9 staff set off for Tamworth Castle. This was our first visit to the castle, providing an introduction to our forthcoming...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/04/year-1-castle-visit
Reception Rules!
19 Jan 2012:
The girls in Reception have settled well after their first half term and we welcome Roha who joined us at EHS this week.
The girls have been enjoying their weekly swimming lessons.
They...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/04/reception-rules
Show Your Spots
19 Jan 2012:
The whole of the Preparatory School, from Nursery to Year 6, and members of staff showed their support for Children in Need when they donned a 'spotty' item for the day....
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/25/show-your-spots
Mad Science
19 Jan 2012:
On Thursday 17 November, pupils across Key Stage 1 and 2 were treated to an exciting Science show. This show was part of the Science prize won, out of 27,500 entries,...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/18/mad-science
Autumn Term Sports Report
16 Dec 2011:
The Autumn Term has been extremely busy with both fixtures and training for the PE department and the sports teams.
Lunchtime clubs have once again been dedicated to recreational activities, such as...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/dec/16/autumn-term-sports-report
Maths Inspiration!
09 Dec 2011:
On Thursday 24 November, all girls studying Maths A Level in Years 12 and 13, made their way to the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham, for the Maths Inspiration Show.
Many of us...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/dec/09/maths-inspiration
Food for Thought at Good Food Show
02 Dec 2011:
On Thursday 4 November, three intrepid A Level Home Economics girls and our very own Good Food Show 'foodie', Mrs Lampard, voyaged to the NEC for the Good Food Show. It...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/dec/02/food-for-thought-at-good-food-show
Celebration and Remembrance at Senior School Speech Day
18 Nov 2011:
Girls, parents, staff and governors gathered last Friday for an evening of celebration and remembrance at the Edgbaston High Senior School Speech Day ceremony.
The impressive surroundings of the University of Birmingham's...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/18/celebration-and-remembrance-at-senior-school-speech-day
Celebrity Chef James Martin Judges Young Cooks
18 Nov 2011:
This week, EHS was proud to host the Midlands Regional Final of the Young Chef Challenge, which aims to find England's best young chef talent!
This prestigious competition is run by EBLEX,...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/nov/17/young-chefs-make-it-with-mince
Rosy Glow on Pink Day
21 Oct 2011:
On Wednesday 19 October, the last day of the half term, the Prep School was bathed in a rosy glow. The girls and staff in Westbourne and Prep came to school...
http://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/news/2011/oct/21/rosy-glow-on-pink-day



