Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS

Gold for ice skater Sheau-En
28 Feb 2020: Last week, Year 9 pupil Sheau-En competed in the Skate Southern Club International at Lee Valley Ice Centre, London. She performed alongside...
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English students visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
28 Feb 2020: On Thursday 16 January 2020, a group of Year 12 A-Level English Literature students went on a trip to London to learn more about the play...
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Year 2 shed light on science
28 Feb 2020: Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the Thinktank Museum on Tuesday morning where they extended their knowledge learning all about light and...
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Cleopatra makeovers for Year 7
28 Feb 2020: Recently in Classics Club, Year 7 pupils found out about the Egyptian queen Cleopatra and were challenged to recreate a make up look to...
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Head's message
28 Feb 2020: This week we have been thinking about power posing; the science behind standing in a certain way for two minutes to configure the brain...
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We came, we saw, we conquered: Classicists venture to the British Museum
28 Feb 2020: Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation students from Years 10-11 recently travelled to London to visit the British Museum. Excited to...
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A perfectly Parisian trip
28 Feb 2020: On Thursday 13 February, at 2:15 am, 20 Year 11, 12 and 13 students, together with Mrs Mooney, Mrs Harris and Mrs Parsons, headed off for...
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Pupils hit the right note on Choral Day
28 Feb 2020: This week, we were delighted to welcome children and staff from Chad Vale, Holywell and West House schools for a Choral Day to work with...
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Librarian's top picks
28 Feb 2020: Need a good book to curl up with? Look no further than these Top Book Picks from your very own school librarian! This week’s selection...
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It was Rocket Science!
28 Feb 2020: Year 6 arrived at West House School with some apprehension, wondering what the boys' school had in store for them. They were introduced...
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Whatever the weather
28 Feb 2020: The Prep School has been working with Birmingham University and is looking forward to studying weather data which will be readily available...
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Little Learners Stay and Play
28 Feb 2020: Providing the best start in life for all our pupils is a central aim of Edgbaston High and my daughter and I were delighted to be part...
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EVENT POSTPONED - Open House - Saturday 14 March 2020
27 Feb 2020: **EVENT POSTPONED** 12/03/20, 4.00pm: In light of anticipated evolving Government advice about the spread of coronavirus and the possible...
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Linguists are Business Language champions
14 Feb 2020: On Thursday 6 February, 12 linguists from Year 10 who are learning either French, German or Spanish, took part in a languages day at Hall...
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The ups and downs of gymnastics!
14 Feb 2020: On Wednesday 5 February, the EHS Under 11 team had the opportunity to participate in a Floor and Vault Friendly competition. The girls...
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Senior musicians showcase talent
14 Feb 2020: Senior School musicians performed solo and duet items at an informal Tea Time concert on Wednesday 5 February. As always with these events,...
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Year 5 join the 'Random acts of kindness' movement
14 Feb 2020: On Thursday, Year 12 had the opportunity to watch 5E's assembly on kindness. The girls spoke about spreading kindness through random acts...
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From EHS, with love
14 Feb 2020: This week, pupils in 7J made handmade Valentine’s cards to raise money for the charity Little Hearts Matter. Girls are encouraged to...
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Inspiration and aspiration on STEAM Day
14 Feb 2020: On Wednesday, we were delighted to be joined by the inspirational Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE to launch the Edgbaston High School STEAM...
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Librarian's top picks
14 Feb 2020: Need a good book to curl up with? Look no further than these Top Book Picks from your very own school librarian! Whether you’re looking...
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Pupils learn to stay safe online
14 Feb 2020: Tuesday marked National Internet Safety Day. Prep marked the occasion with a series of interactive and memorable assemblies. Friday...
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Technology in action
14 Feb 2020: The girls in the Prep School have been making good use of the green screen technology in their lessons to bring a real French flavour to...
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Hard work continues to pay off for gymnasts
14 Feb 2020: At the weekend, 10 senior students travelled to Fenton Manor in Stoke to compete in the West Midlands Schools Floor and Vault Gymnastics...
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An interview with Dr Imafidon
14 Feb 2020: Inspiring, phenomenal, undeterred. Three words to describe Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE. To celebrate STEAM Day and the wonderful world...
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A celebration of Chinese New Year
07 Feb 2020: This week, we celebrated the Chinese New Year in school with an assembly for Years 7 - 9 aimed at showing the girls the origins of Chinese...
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Librarian's top picks
07 Feb 2020: Need a good book to curl up with? Look no further than these Top Book Picks from your very own school librarian! Whether you’re looking...
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Gold for Prep gymnasts
07 Feb 2020: On Friday 31 January, the Prep School hosted the Birmingham Novice Gymnastics Competition where local schools were invited to compete on...
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Pupils encouraged to 'Find your Brave'
07 Feb 2020: Whilst the school endeavours to support mental, physical and emotional health all year round, it is mental health that has been at the...
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EHSPA Ball - Last chance to book
07 Feb 2020: This is the final opportunity to purchase tickets for the EHSPA's spectacular Spring Ball. The annual Ball always brings our parent...
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A taste of life in Senior School
07 Feb 2020: The Senior School welcomed Prep pupils from Year 6 to a special taster morning last Friday. First, the girls enjoyed the music assembly,...
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World class readers
07 Feb 2020: On Wednesday, 5 February the girls in the Prep School had the opportunity to take part in World Read Aloud Day 2020. For some girls...
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Authors of the future
07 Feb 2020: This half term’s Beyond the Curriculum Day in Westbourne for our Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception children was spent writing and telling...
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An excellent example of poetry
07 Feb 2020: Year 9 pupil, Saba wrote a poem ‘Isn’t it extraordinary’ in response to the Lichfield Cathedral’s ‘The Word’ poetry competition that was...
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EHS hosts Birmingham Schools Gymnastics Competition
07 Feb 2020: Edgbaston High School was delighted to host the Birmingham Schools Gymnastics Competition on Wednesday this week. Several schools from...
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