Friday Headlines
What I want to be
26 Oct 2018: In Westbourne the girls in Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception were asked to consider what they might like to be in the future. They then...
Read moreSenior soloists shine at concert
26 Oct 2018: EHS girls from Year 7 to Year 13 took part in the first Senior School soloist concert of this academic year on the 17 October. The recital...
Read moreOn your marks, get set... Bake!
26 Oct 2018: Last Friday, girls in Year 7 took part in the Roman Bake Off 2018 hosted by the Classics and Food and Nutrition departments. Two pairs...
Read moreBack to the Stone Age for Year 1
26 Oct 2018: The Stone Age Workshop was a really informative day for the girls in Year 1. They were able to see how people lived at that time. Dwelling...
Read moreArtefacts workshop brings Ancient Rome to life
26 Oct 2018: The Classics department recently had the pleasure of welcoming Leanne O’Boyle, Cultural and Visitor Development Manager from the City of...
Read moreArt inspiration
26 Oct 2018: On Wednesday 17 October, Year 10 Fine Art students set off to the Birmingham markets accompanied by Miss Mullett and Miss Birch. Pupils...
Read moreFreya dances her way to top title
26 Oct 2018: Last Friday, Year 11 pupil Freya Maguire competed in the three day East of England Dance Championships. Freya won both the Under 16...
Read moreYear 8 Star of the Week
26 Oct 2018: The Year 8 Star of the Week is an honour the Year 8 Pastoral Team have decided to award in recognition of non-academic achievements and...
Read moreCan you help at Careers Fair?
26 Oct 2018: We would be grateful to hear from any parents who feel they could help out our Careers Fair on Wednesday 28 November 2018. In particular,...
Read moreEHS on BBC Countryfile this weekend
26 Oct 2018: Regular readers of Friday Headlines may recall that EHS recently took part in the BBC Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need. Thank you...
Read moreHeadmistress' Half Term message
26 Oct 2018: Half Term has arrived and hopefully we shall have some lovely Autumn weather to enjoy. This half of term has been busy as always and finished...
Read moreLibrarian Top Picks
26 Oct 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...
Read moreLinguists enjoy sights and sounds of Brittany
26 Oct 2018: An intrepid group of 59 girls and eight staff set off for Brittany at the crack of dawn on Tuesday 16 October. We were to have a glorious...
Read moreRewards raffle for girls
26 Oct 2018: On Tuesday 23 October, Year 10 came together at break time in the Library to celebrate their achievements this half term. Since September...
Read moreA rosy glow on Pink Day
26 Oct 2018: During the month of October, the school is always dedicated to raising money for and awareness of Breast Cancer Care. There was a distinctly...
Read moreEHS prepares to mark Switch Off Fortnight
26 Oct 2018: We are delighted to be supporting EDF Energy’s education programme to mark Switch Off Fortnight in November. Beginning on Monday 5 November...
Read moreCongratulations Amy: a new English Champion!
19 Oct 2018: At the weekend, Year 11 pupil Amy competed in The English Championships in Tumbling. Amy was determined to put all of her training...
Read moreProduction scoops double prize at Columba Trophy Awards
19 Oct 2018: In October 2017, EHS staged five incredible performances of The Phantom of the Opera in the Octagon which dazzled audiences with its complexity...
Read moreFire! Fire!
19 Oct 2018: On Wednesday, 10 Year 2 girls, staff and a group of willing parents stepped back in time to 1666 and the Great Fire of London. They...
Read moreFrench Spectacle inspires and entertains
19 Oct 2018: Prep girls were treated to a unique French performance entitled ‘Le Bistro de Dan Roro’. As soon as the girls entered the Octagon, they...
Read moreLecture considers 'Augusta, The Senate and the Ara Pacis'
19 Oct 2018: GCSE and A-Level Classicists recently had the opportunity to attend the Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association's Autumn lecture...
Read moreLibrarian Top Picks
19 Oct 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...
Read moreYear 9 pupils enter Next Generation competition
19 Oct 2018: Last Thursday evening, a team of Year 9 pupils attended the finals of the Next Generation Awards 2018. Organised by the Birmingham...
Read moreFollowing the poetry trail
19 Oct 2018: In celebration of National Poetry Day 2018, Year 7 were invited to take part in a lunchtime poetry trail starting in the library. Poems...
Read moreNursery look for signs of Autumn
19 Oct 2018: Last week Nursery girls went on a walk around school looking for signs of Autumn. Each girl then took home a special Autumn Treasures...
Read moreSporting round up
19 Oct 2018: During the weekend, Sixth Form student Asmita took part in the U19 Wimbledon Gold Badminton Championships. Her exceptional playing resulted...
Read moreStaff complete Great Birmingham Run
19 Oct 2018: Four members of staff are celebrating - and resting their tired legs - after completing the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run last week. The...
Read moreEHSPA rally for Children in Need Ramble
12 Oct 2018: BBC's Children in Need is a cause for which we annually raise money across the school. This year, as well as the usual activities, the...
Read moreYear 7 activity trip a great success
12 Oct 2018: Last week, Year 7 embarked on a three day residential trip to Kingswood Activity Centre. This highly anticipated trip was an ideal...
Read moreSportswomen selected for World Championships
12 Oct 2018: Following her successful performance at the British Gymnastics Tumbling Championships, Amy Campbell has been selected to represent Great...
Read moreLibrarian Top Picks
12 Oct 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...
Read moreGreen ambassadors hold special assembly
12 Oct 2018: Monday's Eco Code Assembly performed by our 17 Eco Reps was the culmination of a month's hard work. In September, each group of Eco...
Read moreAcademic Lecture: Mindu Hornick
12 Oct 2018: Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce that we shall be joined by Mindu Hornick for the next installment of our Academic Lecture...
Read moreTropical ecosystem brought to life
12 Oct 2018: On Wednesday 3 October, the Animal Man visited school, bringing with him an array of exotic animals. Girls in Year 8, who are currently...
Read moreGardening Club prepare for winter
12 Oct 2018: The Gardening Club has finally started renovating the pond which was sadly destroyed by the floods in spring earlier this year. Year 6...
Read moreCeremony celebrates individual achievement
05 Oct 2018: Last Friday, Senior School held its annual Awards Ceremony. In the presence of invited guests, the school celebrated the academic achievements...
Read moreReadathon raises funds for Edward's Trust
05 Oct 2018: As part of their transition into school girls in Year 7 were invited to take part in a sponsored read over the summer holidays. They...
Read moreBiathlon Silver for Jemima
05 Oct 2018: On Saturday last week, Year 8 pupil Jemima competed in the Cirencester Biathlon. Jemima has been training really hard for the event...
Read moreExploring the Great Outdoors
05 Oct 2018: The girls in Westbourne, the Pre-Preparatory department of Edgbaston High School, really enjoy taking their learning out of doors whatever...
Read moreSheau-En achieves Personal Best score
05 Oct 2018: On Monday 25 September, Year 8 pupil Sheau-En Lin took part in the International Novice Basic Competition in Ice Skating. She was...
Read moreYear 9 bakers master the roulade
05 Oct 2018: In Cooking Club this term our Year 9 bakers have been following in the footsteps of this year’s 'Bake Off' contestants and so far have...
Read moreShowcasing innovation at design technology event
05 Oct 2018: On Monday 1 October, Year 12 D&T Fashion & Textiles A level students joined students from five other schools to attend an event at Birmingham...
Read moreA European celebration in Prep
05 Oct 2018: This week, EHS Prep girls and teachers participated in an assembly to celebrate European Day of Languages. The official date was Wednesday...
Read moreEHS Ramble - this Saturday
05 Oct 2018: The BBC’s Children in Need appeal is a cause we annually raise money for across the school. This year in conjunction with the usual events,...
Read moreReading lists - new lists added
05 Oct 2018: The Senior School Librarian has collated a collection of reading lists suitable for all girls in school, with new ones just added. There...
Read moreGymnastics success for Mollie
05 Oct 2018: Mollie Hewison competed in the Midlands Level 2 gymnastics competition at Cannock at the weekend. Mollie, who is a pupil in Year 8, competed...
Read moreEnglish students study the Gothic genre
05 Oct 2018: On Tuesday 2 October, Mrs Smith and Ms Harrison accompanied 18 Sixth Form English Literature students to the cinema to watch an evening...
Read moreHenrietta returns to share advice
01 Oct 2018: Throughout this year, much of the Association’s activity will focus on encouraging more Old Girls back into school for the benefit of current...
Read moreLaurel Leaves Winter Edition 2018
01 Oct 2018: The very first digital version of Laurel Leaves, published in June this year, was very successful and we were delighted to have received...
Read moreCalendar of events 2018-19
01 Oct 2018: If you have yet to return to school since leaving EHS or if you simply wish to catch up with fellow Old Girls to reminisce about your school...
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