Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS

Mrs Macro's End of Term Message
08 Jul 2022: As we reach the end of term and the last ‘Friday Headlines’ for a while, I wanted to commend the girls and staff for their endless energy...
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News from Prep
08 Jul 2022: This last week of the academic year has included a number of very important events. The week started with our Changeover Day when we welcomed...
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Musical Variety at Diva Night
08 Jul 2022: Against a fittingly dramatic and glamorous backdrop, the Music department’s long-awaited Diva Night performance took place on June 29 and...
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Invasion of the Vikings
08 Jul 2022: Year 3 have greatly enjoyed learning about 'Invaders and Settlers' in their History lessons this year. They ended the year with a fantastic...
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A Display of Excellence
08 Jul 2022: We are constantly amazed by the high quality of work produced by pupils of all ages here at EHS. In recognition of that talent and hard...
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End of the Over for Cricket Champions
08 Jul 2022: We are delighted to say that our U14 cricket team were crowned champions of the Birmingham School Games City Final! The girls played...
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A Touch of French Chic for Year 6!
08 Jul 2022: As the Year 6 Prep girls did not travel to France this year, we decided to give them a flavour of France in school. They took part in...
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Essay Success for History Student
08 Jul 2022: Congratulations to Year 13’s Fatima who has achieved fantastic success in this year’s Richard III Society Essay Competition. From the very...
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Anna Second in DT Design Comp
08 Jul 2022: We are extremely proud of Year 12 D&T Textiles student, Anna, who has been awarded third place in a national fashion design competition. Wool4School...
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Year 6 Leavers’ Celebration
08 Jul 2022: There are always so many mixed emotions as we reach the end of an academic year and realise that, once again, we will be saying farewell...
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Lights, Camera, Action!
08 Jul 2022: On the last Wednesday of term, Year 10 were treated to an off-timetable day spent working on short films. However, these were not your...
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This Week in Westbourne
08 Jul 2022: Last week the girls in Westbourne had a special assembly ahead of National Thank You Day on Sunday 4 July. They talked about all the people...
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Archers Hit the Mark
08 Jul 2022: Pupils Violet and Abigail have both had an extremely successful weekend doing Archery at the Junior National Outdoor Championships held...
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Lifesavers Round off a Successful Year
08 Jul 2022: EHS Lifeguards have had an extremely busy and rewarding year in school. Throughout the year students have worked on our bronze, silver...
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Rising to the Baking Challenge
08 Jul 2022: Food, Nutrition and Health students were challenged to make a Victoria sandwich cake with a difference: decorating it in the ‘naked cake’...
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Little Learners Returns
08 Jul 2022: We were pleased to reinstate our Little Learners Stay and Play group for three sessions this term and have been delighted to see so many...
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Summer Reading from Mr Dukes: Worm Winds of Zanzibar
08 Jul 2022: Former Head of Art Martin Dukes is keeping very busy in his retirement and has used his new found spare time to complete the second novel...
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Martial Arts and Self-Defence Lessons
08 Jul 2022: This term, Kombat Martial Arts have been delighted to offer students martial arts and self-defence sessions in school. Recruitment...
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Guitarists on Top
01 Jul 2022: Guitarists in Prep took part in the Leamington Spa Competitive Festival last Sunday. They have a long tradition of doing well in this event...
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News from Prep
01 Jul 2022: Last week ended with an Egyptian Day for Year 6 and a visit to Ash End Farm for Year 2 both of which were thoroughly enjoyed, and added...
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Talent Unearthed in Sonnet Competition
01 Jul 2022: The English and Drama department are very proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Year 8 Sonnet competition. The girls have...
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Year 5 Experiment in the Lab
01 Jul 2022: This week the Senior School Biology Department have been very excited to finally welcome back Year 5 into a Biology lesson with a difference. Due...
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Inspiration at Graduate Fashion Week
01 Jul 2022: EHS fashion mavens headed to London's Graduate Fashion Week earlier this week. This exciting and innovative showcase of creative fashion...
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Ancient Egypt Brought to Life
01 Jul 2022: The History curriculum at EHS is rich and varied with a wide range of artefacts for pupils to engage with. Year 6 recently benefited...
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Duke of Edinburgh Silver Success
01 Jul 2022: Hail, lashing rain, blustery wind and some sunny spells - almost every weather condition possible was experienced last weekend when 43...
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A Sporting Festival
01 Jul 2022: Wednesday 29 June dawned as a rather grey day, windy and dull. The question on the minds of all staff, girls and parents from Nursery to...
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Down on the Farm
01 Jul 2022: On Friday, Year 2 were very excited about their trip to Ash End Farm and the girls bounced into school with smiles on their faces ready...
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Geographers Head for the Hills
01 Jul 2022: Last week the Geography department took Year 7 to the Malvern Hills to practise their map skills, as well as conduct an environmental survey...
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Charity Fun
01 Jul 2022: On Tuesday the playground was a buzz of excitement for a different reason than just a day at schooI: it was the morning of the Prep Charity...
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A Fascinating Visit to the Home of Shakespeare
01 Jul 2022: Year 8 pupils enjoyed a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of one of England’s greatest and most prolific playwrights. "I...
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Creatures Great and Small
01 Jul 2022: The day began with much excitement as the Reception girls skipped into school! It was finally the day of the trip to the Safari Park. They...
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This Week in Westbourne
01 Jul 2022: As we approach the end of term there has been much excitement about our Sports Morning which took place on Wednesday. The girls were looking...
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Summer Craft Fayre at EHS
01 Jul 2022: Join us for a Summer Craft Fayre at EHS on Saturday 30 July from 11am - 4pm. Offering art, glass, jewellery, candles and childrens activities,...
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