News – Edgbaston High School for Girls

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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