Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS
Head's message
31 Jan 2020: I am often asked what makes an EHS girl? It is not a difficult question to answer, especially when you have the privilege of standing in...
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Happy Birthday, EHS!
31 Jan 2020: On Wednesday, the whole EHS community of girls from Nursery to the Sixth Form joined staff to gather together in the Octagon in celebration...
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Getting to grips with green screen technology
31 Jan 2020: We are very grateful to the EHS Parents’ Association who funded a very large green screen for the Prep School. This has been installed...
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Mock Trial team experience Barrister life
31 Jan 2020: Last weekend, pupils from Years 12 and 13 took part in the Independent Schools Mock Trials Competition at Birmingham Crown Court. Throughout...
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Year 3 tell a good tale
31 Jan 2020: Year 3 presented a most enjoyable and creative assembly to their parents at the end of last week. The groups of five girls each told an...
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Art Historians visit Barber Institute
31 Jan 2020: Year 5 girls were given a wonderful tour of the Barber Institute last week as an introduction to their next Art topic on Portraits. Tara...
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Librarian's top picks
31 Jan 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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Join us for an evening of fine dining and dancing at the EHSPA Spring Ball
31 Jan 2020: The Annual Ball aims to bring our parent community together at a truly enjoyable event. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the Park...
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Sisters take on the Unity Games
24 Jan 2020: During the Christmas holidays, sisters Hawra and Abida were given an opportunity to play netball as part of a community sports festival...
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Dancers selected for prestigious performance opportunity
24 Jan 2020: A Level Dance students Lucy, Imogen and Freya, have been working hard to develop their performance of contemporary trio, ‘Alexa, are you...
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Learning about Aztec civilisation
24 Jan 2020: The members of Year 5 History Club performed an assembly about Aztec Civilization for all the pupils in Prep on Thursday 16 January. Some...
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EHS pupils perform Mahler 8 ‘Symphony of a Thousand’
24 Jan 2020: On the 18 and 19 January, girls from EHS joined five combined choirs of international reputation alongside the City of Birmingham Symphony...
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Great turn out for Audience with EHS
24 Jan 2020: Thank you to all prospective Year 7 parents who attended ‘An Audience with EHS’ on Wednesday. It was a pleasure to welcome them and their...
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Mock Trial team prepare for court
24 Jan 2020: This Saturday, 16 girls from Years 11 and 12 will be taking part in the Independent Schools Mock Trial Competition at Birmingham Crown...
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What's happening in Westbourne?
24 Jan 2020: It has been a busy week, as ever, in Westbourne during which we welcomed prospective parents to our Open House morning. On Tuesday afternoon...
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Year 9 take on the Physics Big Quiz
24 Jan 2020: On Tuesday 21 January, twelve Year 9 EHS girls took part in the annual Physics Big Quiz held at the University of Birmingham. After...
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Creative writing success
24 Jan 2020: The English Department is delighted that more than 40 students have had success with a recent creative writing competition held by the...
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Half Term Holiday Club
24 Jan 2020: We are delighted to announce that the school's Holiday Club will be running again during the February half term from Monday 17 February...
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Librarian's Top Picks
24 Jan 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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Academic, Pastoral and Academic Support Clinics
24 Jan 2020: The next Academic, Pastoral and Academic Support Clinics will take place on Monday 27 January between the hours of 4.30 - 6.00pm and all...
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Head's message
17 Jan 2020: At lunchtime each Monday I will be setting aside half an hour to do not very much. That might seem a little odd for the headmistress of...
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EHS set to host STEAM Day
17 Jan 2020: Next month, Edgbaston High School will host a special STEAM Day to demonstrate the range of opportunities available in the vast and diverse...
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Medics in the making
17 Jan 2020: This week, Year 6 took part in the much anticipated Medical Mavericks workshop; a highlight of our calendar. Girls were introduced...
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Year 1 go bear hunting
17 Jan 2020: On Thursday 9 January, Year 1 girls travelled to the Town Hall to watch a live performance of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,’ adapted from...
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A sporting start to the year
17 Jan 2020: With girls returning to training last week after the Christmas holidays, this week has seen our Year 8 pupils play in both netball and...
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Join us for Westbourne Open Day
17 Jan 2020: If you would like to find out more about Westbourne Pre-Prep - our Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception classes - we would love to welcome...
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Librarian's Top Picks
17 Jan 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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Broadening horizons: Extracurricular Timetable - Spring
17 Jan 2020: At EHS, having happy and motivated students is an absolute priority and we do try to encourage students to explore an interest both inside...
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Head's message
10 Jan 2020: After the Christmas break it is always good to get back to normality and routine, and it was wonderful to welcome back the staff on Monday...
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EHS singers lend their talents to Birmingham Voices
10 Jan 2020: During the Christmas break, students and staff from EHS once again joined Birmingham Voices for their Christmas concerts and I was delighted...
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Engineering scheme pupils partner with Network Rail
10 Jan 2020: On Wednesday, the Year 12 girls taking part in the Engineering Education Scheme went behind the scenes on a visit to New Street Station....
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Junior linguists
10 Jan 2020: A huge congratulations to the 12 Prep girls who have progressed to Round 2 of The Junior Language Challenge 2020, with two of them having...
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Dance students set sights on regional finals
10 Jan 2020: Dance Club and A Level Dance students had been busy before the Christmas break, creating and refining their entries to The Great Big Dance...
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Librarian's Top Picks
10 Jan 2020: Need a good book to curl up with? One that you haven’t read a billion times? Look no further than these Top Book Picks from your very own...
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