Archived News – Edgbaston High School for Girls

National swimming success!

30 Nov 2018: On Saturday 17 November, a team of four swimmers travelled down to the London Aquatics Centre, the home of London 2012 Olympic swimming,...

Prep News

30 Nov 2018: On Friday of last week we had two completely different events to enjoy. At lunchtime Mrs Eveleigh and Mr Flynn helped each girl in Prep...

Psychology in action

30 Nov 2018: On Tuesday 27 November, the Year 13 psychologists enjoyed a day at Warwick University, taking their understanding of Psychology beyond...

The sky's the limit

30 Nov 2018: The annual visit of Mobile Planetarium is always highly anticipated in our school by staff and children alike. In the past two years we...

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30 Nov 2018: Diary Dates Menus

Maths inspiration

30 Nov 2018: Last Thursday, 40 A Level Mathematics students attended the Maths Inspiration day, a national programme of interactive Maths lectures to...

Scientists enjoy museum visit

30 Nov 2018: On Tuesday 20 November, 42 A-level Science students caught an early train to London and after a rush-hour tube ride arrived at the Science...

Vaulting to success

30 Nov 2018: On Wednesday 23 November eight Year 6 girls and three Year 7 girls entered the Birmingham Schools Novice Gymnastics Competition. This...

Mathematicians take the challenge further

30 Nov 2018: On Wednesday 21 November, Further Mathematicians from Year 12 and 13, accompanied by Mr Rees, travelled to participate in the UKMT Senior...

EHS supports Christmas toy appeal

30 Nov 2018: Edgbaston High School for Girls will once again be supporting the Birmingham City Mission (BCM) Toy Link campaign. On Thursday 29 November,...

Dentist, zoologist or writer?

30 Nov 2018: A local dentist came to visit Year 3 on Friday 23 November to talk to the girls about dental care. She brought disclosing tablets with...

Tudor Times

30 Nov 2018: As part of their study of The Tudor period in History, Year 4 visited Selly Manor on Monday 26 November. The huge fireplaces and realistic...

Rehearsals in full flow

30 Nov 2018: Excitement is growing around the school as the 2018 production ‘The 39 Steps’ approaches. Students and staff have been working very hard...

Librarian's Christmas Gifts List

30 Nov 2018: As Christmas is fast approaching the next few weeks the Library Top Picks will bring you books that would make absolutely gorgeous gifts!...

Maya's story

23 Nov 2018: St Mary's Hospice recently published an article by Year 12 pupil Maya, whose mother sadly passed away in May 2018. The article, written...

Prep News

23 Nov 2018: We ended last week by joining people all over the country in supporting the BBC Children in Need appeal. Girls and staff from the Prep...

Kate Adie delivers fascinating talk

23 Nov 2018: On Thursday 15 November, Kate Adie visited EHS. Billed as ‘An evening with Kate Adie’ she delivered an insightful and, at times, amusing...

A wonderful demonstration of talent

23 Nov 2018: On Friday 16 November, five acts took to the Octagon stage to demonstrate their wonderful talents in this year’s EHS Talent Show. Georgina...

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23 Nov 2018: Diary Dates Lunch Menus

Librarian's Christmas Gifts List

23 Nov 2018: As Christmas is fast approaching the forthcoming issues of Library Top Picks will feature books that make absolutely gorgeous gifts! This...

International competition for Tumbling star

23 Nov 2018: We were delighted to hear of the progress of one of our brightest sportswomen. Year 11 pupil Amy competed in the 15-16 age category at...

'The 39 Steps': Senior School Production

23 Nov 2018: Excitement is growing around the school as the 2018 production ‘The 39 Steps’ approaches. Students and staff have been working very hard...

History brought to life

16 Nov 2018: On Tuesday 13 November, Year 1 visited Tamworth Castle as part of the History Curriculum and learning about homes in the past. When...

Celebration at Speech Day

16 Nov 2018: On Friday last week, members of the school's Governing Council, staff, parents and students gathered for Speech Day in the University of...

A time for reflection

16 Nov 2018: Sunday 11 November marked the centenary of the end of the Great War. To mark this special occasion, in form time on Thursday girls helped...

EHSPA Christmas Tree Lighting Service

16 Nov 2018: Girls and parents are welcome to attend the EHSPA's Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday 30 November. Taking place in Prep Hall from...

100 years remembered

16 Nov 2018: Miss Deacon and the Year 5 History Club lead our Remembrance Day Assembly last week in the Preparatory School. They began by explaining...

Prep News

16 Nov 2018: Our busy first week back after the half term break ended with the collection of the Book Fair from Westbourne and the EHSPA annual Fireworks...

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16 Nov 2018: Diary Dates Lunch Menus

Librarian Top Picks

16 Nov 2018: Don't know what to read next? Stuck reading the same books over and over? Want a suggestion you can trust? These top picks will include...

Stay up to date: The EHS App

16 Nov 2018: As part of our commitment to excellent communication with parents, earlier this year Edgbaston High School launched a new app delivering...

Classicists visit Roman town of Bath

09 Nov 2018: On Wednesday 24 October, GCSE Latin and Classical Civilisation pupils went on an adventure to Bath with the Classics Department. The...

Prep News

09 Nov 2018: It was good to see everyone back at school and refreshed from a half term break ready for the busy half term ahead. We started straight...

Old Girl returns for Speech Day

09 Nov 2018: We are delighted to announce Old Girl Lydia Marshall as Guest Speaker at this year’s Speech Day. Lydia (2012) was Head Girl in her final...

Macbeth magic

09 Nov 2018: Year 6 very much enjoyed a visit from the Young Shakespeare Company this week, watching and participating in a play which was a fast-paced...

Spelling bee creates a buzz

09 Nov 2018: There was no let-up of pace for Year 7 as they all took part in the annual Spelling Bee on the last day of half term. The girls gathered...

Launch of Switch Off Fortnight

09 Nov 2018: On return from the half term break our Eco Reps from Years 1 - 6 launched the Switch Off Fortnight campaign. They explained about the damaging...

Librarian Top Picks

09 Nov 2018: Don't know what to read next? Stuck reading the same books over and over? Want a suggestion you can trust? These top picks will include...

EHSPA Fireworks Party - Saturday 10 November

09 Nov 2018: We are very much looking forward to the EHSPA Fireworks Party this weekend! Featuring fireworks displays at 7.00pm and 7.45pm and stalls...

Kate Adie visit - Ticket deadline extended to Monday

09 Nov 2018: Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce that we shall host an evening with Kate Adie, one of the country's most respected and well-known...

Join us for Heads' Tea and Coffee afternoon

09 Nov 2018: Parents of girls at EHS are warmly invited to join Dr Weeks, Headmistress, and Mrs Hartley, Head of Prep, for tea and coffee in the Ante...

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09 Nov 2018: Diary Dates Lunch Menus

Charity bike ride to support UNICEF and assist Yemen

: By Iram I would like to share my achievement of achieving the pledge of £1000 which I made with my friend in September. We decided to...

Fit in Feb challenge!

: After the success of our 100km in May challenge last year, we are back for another month long challenge. The challenge is open for all...

The Wonders of Westbourne

: The girls in Nursery have spent a royal week with activities based on ‘The Queen of Hearts’ rhyme. They began the week with an assembly...

Message from Mrs Rees - Kindness and gratitude

: Our Year 13 Leadership Team got this week off to a great start with two important messages in their assembly: Kindness Counts and Gratitude...

Spring Has Sprung!

: Year 2 girls were certainly filled with the joys of spring this week as everyone returned to learning in the classroom. They also focused...

Spring Term 2021 Excellence Book

: ART Monica Liao (8G) For her superb drawing of a pumpkin. Monica researched her own...

FREE Study Skills Webinars For Parents

: Finding the time to help your children get organised to study and revise isn’t always easy. So to ease the burden, we’ve teamed up with...

Careers Talks

: It's always fascinating to find out what former pupils go on to do and as a school, we're always keen to raise awareness of the sorts of...

GDPR and Updating Contact Info

: Since GDPR regulations came into effect, we are unable to initiate contact with Old Girls without prior consent. As such, if you know of...

Afternoon Tea for Year 13

: To mark the end of their University Preparation Week, Year 13 students were treated to an Afternoon Tea in school on Friday afternoon. Students...

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