Edgbaston High School

Production scoops double prize at Columba Trophy Awards

In October 2017, EHS staged five incredible performances of The Phantom of the Opera in the Octagon which dazzled audiences with its complexity and sparkle....

Lecture considers 'Augusta, The Senate and the Ara Pacis'

GCSE and A-Level Classicists recently had the opportunity to attend the Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association's Autumn lecture at the University of...

Staff complete Great Birmingham Run

Four members of staff are celebrating - and resting their tired legs - after completing the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run last week. The run took a...

Join us for the Head's Tea and Coffee afternoon

Parents of girls at EHS are warmly invited to join Dr Weeks, Headmistress, and Mrs Hartley, Head of Prep, for tea and coffee in the Ante Hall on Friday 19...

Kate Adie visit - Thursday 15 November

Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce that we shall host an evening with Kate Adie, one of the country's most respected and well-known broadcast journalists. Ms...

Academic Lecture: Mindu Hornick

Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce that we shall be joined by Mindu Hornick for the next installment of our Academic Lecture programme. Ms Hornick...

Showcasing innovation at design technology event

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 Museum and Art...

English students study the Gothic genre

On Tuesday 2 October, Mrs Smith and Ms Harrison accompanied 18 Sixth Form English Literature students to the cinema to watch an evening showing of ‘The Little...

Reading lists - new lists added

The Senior School Librarian has collated a collection of reading lists suitable for all girls in school, with new ones just added. There are lists based...

Librarian's Top Picks

In honour of Kate Adie visiting the school on Thursday 15 November, the library has made available all of her books for students or staff and small teasers...

Old Girl returns to share 'year in industry' experiences

On Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome Old Girl Henrietta Mooney back to EHS to deliver a presentation about her placement year in industry working for retail...

Senior School Extracurricular P.E. Timetable - Autumn Term

The wide range of activities offered at EHS means there is something for everyone and ensures girls can be busy at lunchtimes and after school if they choose. From...

Sporting accolade for Asmita

It has been a summer of celebration for Year 12 student Asmita. Following her GCSE success last month, we were delighted to hear more about her achievements,...

Students celebrate A level success

Students at Edgbaston High School are celebrating another year of A level results success with 26% of grades at A*/A and 57% at A*/A/B. 14% of the cohort achieved...

Girls celebrate inspirational women

On Monday 9 July, EHS held its first Inspirational Women Day to celebrate the achievements of female pioneers from all walks of life, all over the globe. Year...

Summer Reading Recommendations

The summer is finally here! If you’re worrying about how to fill those weeks, fear not - this is a list of some of the latest books available for you to dip...

Psychologists enter Royal Holloway competition

On Monday 2 July, four enthusiastic Year 12 girls set off on a two-hour journey to the Royal Holloway University of London, on the outskirts of the city with...

Outdoor Cinema treat for Year 12

On the evening of Wednesday 27 June, girls in Year 12 were treated to a magical outdoor cinema night in Prep playground. There was a plethora of food choices...

Students complete Gold DofE Expedition

Last week from the 21 - 25 June, the ‘Cheerios’ and ‘Pink Power Puffs' (a total of 11 girls) embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition. This...

A show of Gratitude on Pink Rose Day

On Friday 22 June, Senior School celebrated Pink Rose Day. This was the day on which we remembered, reflected upon and recalled all the members of our school...

Fashioned from Nature: visit to the V&A Museum

On Wednesday 20 June, Mrs Mooney and five GCSE and A Level Textiles students caught the train to London to visit ‘Fashioned from Nature’, a current exhibition...

Students learn how a career in banking can pay off

On Thursday we were pleased to welcome two members of staff from the Birmingham branch of Deutsche Bank. They delivered an inspiring talk on how their careers...

Psychology students visit house of Sigmund Freud

On Monday 19 June, Year 12 psychology students travelled to London to visit the Freud museum - home of the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, and his...

Librarian's Top Picks

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 books from all genres,...

Allotment Open Day - Sunday 17 June

After the flooding experienced during half term, we are holding an EHS Allotment open day/working party on Sunday 17 June with the aim of restoring some order...

Biologists investigate line transects

Year 12 students ventured outside this week during their Biology lesson to carry out some field work on 'line transects' as part of their A Level course. The...

Dragon Boat Race a success

On Saturday 9 June, plucky staff from Edgbaston High School’s Senior Department took to the waters of Edgbaston Reservoir to raise money for charity by taking...

Extended Project students present their work

Ten students from Years 12 and 13 have successfully completed a year of research as part of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The qualification required...

Team Ambition live up to their name

Our Young Enterprise group ‘Team Ambition’ lived up to their name when they competed in the Area Finals of the Young Enterprise competition at Arup in Solihull...

Farewell, Year 13

Last week, we enjoyed celebrating Year 13’s final week in school before study leave commenced. In a break from the revision and hard work of the last year,...

Students excel in Education Engineering Scheme

This year, EHS entered their first team into EDT’s Engineering Education Scheme. Our team, comprising of Kate Buxton, Poppy Lovell and Lava Yassen were paired...

Senior School House officials are elected

With Year 13 off on study leave, it is time for our new teams of House Leaders from Year 12 to take over. At the end of last term, girls applied for the positions...

Librarian's Top Picks

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 books from all genres,...

Exhibition showcases Design Technology in action

On Thursday 26 May, the newly built Hexagon was transformed into a sophisticated and elegant exhibition space, celebrating and showcasing our student’s D&T:...

Spanish study trip to Salamanca a success

In the very early hours of Tuesday 27th March 2018, eight girls studying GCSE and A Level Spanish, accompanied by Mr Flox and Miss López, left from EHS to...

Head's End of Term newsletter

Dear Parents, The end of term has arrived and with it a hint of Spring to come. We have had a very busy term and unfortunately it has been subject to disruption...

Announcing the Head Girl and Deputy Head Girls elect

Following impressive presentations to the School and staff during assemblies this term, we are delighted to announce the Senior School Head Girl and Deputy...

Sixth Form enjoy a special Afternoon Tea

During the last two periods of the day on Wednesday 28 March, Sixth Form enjoyed a much anticipated afternoon tea, provided by the school’s very own catering...

Shelley's Frankenstein brings gothic horror to life

On Thursday 15 March, English Literature Sixth Form students visited Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre in celebration of 200 years since the publication...

MP visit puts politics on the agenda

On Friday 23 March, Preet Gill, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, visited EHS. Preet gave a wide ranging talk about her pathway into politics, her previous career...

Oxford and Cambridge conference for Year 12

A group of Year 12 girls attended the annual Oxford and Cambridge Student Conference at Edgbaston Stadium on Tuesday 20 March. This annual event is aimed...

Design & Technology Exhibition: Thursday 26 April 2018

On Thursday 26 April, our Design and Technology: Textiles examination students will be exhibiting their garments and prototypes in the new Hexagon to celebrate...

Sociologists play judge and jury

After getting through a series of daunting security procedures, seven A Level Sociology girls excitedly started their trip to Birmingham Magistrates Court....

Birmingham University lecture for Sixth Form Classicists

On Saturday 10 March, Classicists in Year 12 attended a series of lectures and workshops at Birmingham University organised by Mrs McAlister and the Birmingham...

ENT surgeon gives careers talk

On Tuesday 6 March, girls were treated to an academic lecture from renowned surgeon, Mr Richard Irving. Mr Irving is one of the UK’s leading otologists, a...

Dancers interpret Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'

On Wednesday 28 February, EHS held a dance workshop to create a quartet for Ruby Abbas’ A level examination. This was run by Katy Sterran of The Flexus Dance...

Double success for Asmita

Congratulations to Year 11 student Asmita who is celebrating becoming the U19 English national mixed doubles badminton champion. Asmita competed in the...

Debating team on a roll

There was more success for Hannah Clutton-Brock and Davina Mahgerefteh on Wednesday 31 January at the second round of the ESU Mace debating competition, which...

Classicists consider 'heritage under threat'

On Tuesday 6 February, a group of A Level and Year 11 Classicists were accompanied by Mrs McAlister to the University of Birmingham to hear a lecture by a...

Introducing the EHS app

Edgbaston High School is pleased to announce the launch of our new school app. It is free to download and is part of our commitment to excellent communication...

A lesson in electrochemistry

On Tuesday 30 January, A Level chemists attended a fascinating lecture on one of the most important elements in chemistry, carbon. Professor Julie Macpherson...

EHS girls compete in Oxford Schools Debating Competition

After school on Friday 2 February, Mariam Al-Ani and Lava Yassen travelled the short distance to St Paul’s Girls School to compete in the opening round of...

Announcing this year's Essay Competition

Edgbaston High School provides a wide range of opportunities for stretch and challenge with the aim of encouraging girls to further their learning in class,...

The Friday Digital Digest

Tuesday 6 February was Safer Internet Day. This year’s slogan is “Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you”. Safer Internet Day...

Gymnasts set sights on national finals

On Saturday 27 January, four gymnastics teams and two trio groups travelled to Stoke for the West Midlands round of the British Schools Gymnastics competition. At...

Mariam launches Film Club

The Senior School has numerous clubs and societies and many are run by the students themselves. Year 12 student Mariam Al-Ani has recently founded a Film Club...

Happy Birthday to EHS!

On Wednesday 24 January, EHS reached a milestone in its history: 142 years since the School was founded by George Dixon and other distinguished local families. To...

Our 'green' New Year's Resolutions

At the end of the Autumn Term all pupils were provided with EHS branded water bottles, kindly funded by the Parents' Association. Not only were these water...

Academic Pathways: Oxbridge Conference

Students will have the opportunity to attend the 2018 Oxford and Cambridge Student Conference in Birmingham. This annual event is designed for students in...

Classics Masterclass: The Gritty Realities of Ancient Greece

This term’s Academic Lecture programme began with a fascinating lecture from Dr Michael Scott entitled ‘The Gritty Realities of Ancient Greece’. Dr Scott...

Digital leaders complete training

Our Senior School student Digital Leaders are now working through the training that will enable them to coach their peers about the pitfalls and opportunities...

EHS singers join Russell Watson in concert

Birmingham Voices is a professional choir, lead by our very own Choir Master Richard Skilbeck and his colleague Chris Passey. Earlier this year Mr Skilbeck...

Academic Lectures Programme: Dr Michael Scott

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Dr Michael Scott from Warwick University to deliver a lecture on 'The Gritty Realities of Ancient Greece’ on...

Excellence Book - Autumn Term 2017

The following Senior and Sixth Form girls have been commended for their excellent work during the Autumn Term: Subject Name ART Excellence...

Sports assembly rounds up Autumn Term

The first sports assembly of the academic year was held recently at which sports captains for netball, gymnastics, swimming and hockey were invited to provide...

Success for debaters in ESU Mace competition

On 23 November 2017, Hannah Clutton-Brock and Davina Mahgerefteh travelled to Joseph Chamberlain College to participate in the first round of the English Speaking...

Psychologists learn about attachment parenting

On Monday 20 November, Year 12 and 13 psychologists attended a talk given by one of our parents from the Preparatory School, Mrs Tasha Bland. Mrs Bland works...

Senior School musicians perform at Sunrise

On Wednesday 6 December, Mr Robson and Mrs Batchelor accompanied 21 Senior School students to perform at a Christmas musical event at Edgbaston Sunrise Senior...

Students join the political debate

On Friday 24 November, a group of Year 12 and 13 students had the exciting opportunity to take part in Birmingham Rotary Club's annual Democracy Forum. This...

Life of Cicero for classicists

Earlier this month, Mrs McAlister accompanied Classics students to see an adaption of the best-selling Robert Harris books based on the life of Cicero at the...

Maths show adds up to an inspirational day

On Monday 27 November, Sixth Form mathematicians attended the Maths Inspiration Show at the Alexandra Theatre where we waited with anticipation for the talks...

Guest Speaker interview: Lara Fatah

On Friday 10 November, Edgbaston High School held its annual Speech Day in the University of Birmingham’s Great Hall. On the day we were delighted to be...

Project ASK careers talk for students

On Wednesday 22 October, girls in Years 10 -13 attended a lunchtime talk on Degree Apprenticeships. The talk was delivered by Surfinia Foote, a representative...

EHS supports Children in Need

Throughout Prep and Senior School this week students and staff have marked the BBC Children in Need charity appeal. At the start of the week, the Prep School’s...

Speech Day celebrates success

On Friday 10 November, members of the School's Governing Body, parents, teachers and students gathered for our Speech Day in the University of Birmingham’s...

Academic lecture well-received

After school on Tuesday 14 November, EHS girls had the opportunity to attend an Academic Lecture from Roanna Burgess, Consultant Physiotherapist for the NHS....

A closer look at science on Medical Physics Day

On Tuesday, a team of scientists from Birmingham University visited the school as we hosted a day to celebrate the fifth International Day of Medical Physics. Girls...

Gothic Film and Book Club gets underway

On Thursday 2 November, a group of Year 12 and 13 English Literature students met for the first Gothic Film and Book Club. Gothic Literature is on the A level...

Phantom of the Opera comes to an end

Tuesday 31 October saw the opening night premiere of the EHS production of The Phantom of the Opera. Each of the five shows sold out quickly with the large...

Students encouraged to extend learning

The Stretch and Challenge noticeboard in Senior School has had a makeover this term, and we want to encourage as many girls as possible to engage with the...

A classic trip to Italy

On Monday 16 October, the Classics department took a group of 27 girls to visit the Bay of Naples and to take in a variety of historic sites including Pompeii,...

Students consider a career in Pharmacy

After defeating the infamous Birmingham traffic, Mrs Alison Tennant, the Clinical Director of Pharmacy at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust visited EHS on Wednesday...

'Phantom' opens to rave reviews

You cannot have missed the fact that the school’s much-anticipated production of Phantom of the Opera finally opened this week. School is absolutely buzzing...

Classicists contemplate Ancient Athens

On Thursday 12 October, Classicists in Year 11 and 12 attended a lecture at the University of Birmingham. Professor Tim Whitmarsh of Cambridge University...

A rosy glow on Pink Day

The month of October is dedicated to raise money and awareness about Breast Cancer. On 16 October, Rachel Learmonth, an old girl of EHS, visited the school...

Psychologists visit Freud Museum

Everyone was at the train station for 8:15am, eager to head into London and learn more about Freud, his home and his general theories. We made it down to...

Psychologists discover Freud

Everyone was at the train station for 8:15am, eager to head into London and learn more about Freud, his home and his general theories. We made it down to...

Promoting classics for all

On Thursday 5 October, the Classics department welcomed representatives from the national charity ‘Classics for All’. This organisation seeks to introduce...

TedEx event open to students

On Wednesday 11 October, students aged 16-18 will have the opportunity to attend an exciting TedEx event at Birmingham Hippodrome. Now in its fifth year,...

Rehearsals for Phantom in full swing!

With just one month to go until the Halloween opening night of the school production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’, staff and pupils alike are working hard in...

Future accountants attend KPMG Young Professionals Day

Two Year 13 students have been selected to take part in a Young Professionals Day hosted by accountancy firm KPMG. The girls share their experiences with us...

Robson Duo perform at EHS

EHS is pleased to announce a recital performed by the Robson Piano Duo of Mr K Robson, the school's Director of Music, and Mr J Robson. This will take place...

Summer sporting star

During the summer holidays, Year 12 student Emily Irving competed in the British Gymnastics National Championships for tumbling. The event represented the...

Celebration and success on A Level Results Day

Edgbaston High School is pleased to announce this year's A Level results. At A Level the School's pass rate is 100%. 36% of all grades are at A*/A grade and...

Sixth Form head to Houses of Parliament

On Monday 3 July, Year 12 embarked on an educational yet entertaining trip to the Houses of Parliament. The day started with a 7am meet in the EHS car park,...

Excellence Book for Summer Term 2017

The following Senior and Sixth Form girls have been commended for their excellent work during the Summer Term: IN ART For...

Behind the scenes at Phantom of the Opera

On Thursday 6 July, 78 girls and nine members of staff ventured to the West End to see one of the longest standing shows, Phantom of the Opera. Girls were...

A perfect picnic

On Tuesday lunchtime all girls in school, from Nursery to the Sixth Form, visited the playing fields for the annual EHS picnic. Girls arrived at the field...

Guide Dog Day

On the morning of Wednesday 4 July, Guide Dogs of all ages arrived at the EHS playing fields for a day of meeting and greeting the girls. Working guide dogs,...

Dancers put on a good show

This week, Year 7 pupil Isabella Birch heard that she had been successful following her two auditions for the Centre for Advanced Dance Training at the Dancexchange...

A time for reflection on Pink Rose Day

On Friday 23 June, Senior School marked Pink Rose Day. This was the day on which we remembered, reflected upon and celebrated all the members of our school...

Support and advice at UCAS Week

This week Year 12 students embarked on the process of applying for Higher Education. On Monday 12th June, they attended the Higher Education Convention at...

The Bake Off begins!

Senior School recently launched the annual EHS House Bake Off competition. The theme this year celebrates ‘50 years of Gardeners’ World’. Entrants from...

Suzanne Barnes Design Award

On Wednesday 24th May a school assembly was led by the D&T Textiles Department. Sixteen Year 10 girls paraded into the hall exhibiting their unique and fabulously...

Students launch Inspirational Women project

The outgoing Leadership Team have left their lasting impression on EHS by launching an Inspirational Women project. Bethany Lucas, Malala Yousafzai and Beatrice...

Young Enterprise team impress at Area Finals

On Thursday 11th May we were delighted to attend the Young Enterprise Birmingham and Solihull Area Finals. This was the second round of finals and we were...

EHS essay competition

Thank you very much to everyone who entered our annual essay competition. This year’s theme was Humanities and pupils were asked to choose from a selection...

More awards for Young Enterprise Team Aphrodite

Last night, Thursday 11th May, the EHS Young Enterprise team Aphrodite competed in the county finals of the competition. We are pleased to announce that...

Leaving their legacy

Before embarking on study leave, the outgoing Year 13 Leadership Team decided that they would like to leave a legacy to the school in the form of a new award,...

Mind Full or Mindful?

On Wednesday 10th May Madame Monet-Rossetti lead a Senior School assembly on Mindfulness. We know that the examination season can be a stressful time for...

Textiles students stage glittering fashion showcase

On Tuesday 2nd May, the Senior School Hall hosted the annual Fashion Textiles showcase event. The hall was transformed into a magical space with balloons,...

A political education

On Wednesday 3rd May, Year 12 participated in a seminar with James Nichols from the company Political Education for Students where they were asked to consider...

Ski fun in Jasper

During the Easter holidays, 34 EHS students and four members of staff jetted off to Canada for a week of skiing in Jasper where the Marmot Basin provided the...

Young Enterprise team reach county finals

There was outstanding success for the EHS teams who took part in the Young Enterprise Area Finals at the end of the Spring Term. The girls were required...

Excellence Book for Spring Term 2017

The following Senior and Sixth Form girls have been commended for their excellent work during the Spring Term: Subject Name ART Excellent...

Biologists compete in Olympiad Competition

Each year, in February, a number of our Year 13 Biology students take part in the British Biology Olympiad Competition. This is a prestigious event which...

Phantom of the Opera

The performing arts team at Edgbaston High School are very excited to announce that the next EHS musical production will be Lloyd-Webber’s famous show ‘The...

Students investigate the science of Smart Textiles

On Tuesday 28 March, a group of A Level Textiles and Physics students attended a lecture by Dr Celina Jones on the subject of Smart Textiles, at the Physics...

Musician of the Year gives guitar recital

On Friday 24 March, Emma Khan, Musician of the Year 2016, gave a lunch time guitar recital in the Octagon to a large audience of students and guests. These...

Annual Essay Competition - reminder

Senior School girls are reminded about this year’s essay competition. The competition was launched on Humanities Day, Wednesday 1 March. Entrants are required...

Student shortlisted in writing competition

The English Department would like to congratulate Year 12 student Gaia Wales, whose entry to the Martin Wills Memorial Trust Writing Competition has been shortlisted...

A busy term for the Careers Department

The Spring Term has been an exciting time as EHS has hosted two Careers Fairs. The first was held as an integral part of the Humanities Day on Wednesday 1...

Announcing the new Leadership Team

Last week, Edgbaston High School announced Year 12 student Holly as the Head Girl Elect for the academic year 2017-18. We are now delighted to be able to announce...

Strong show at business competition

On Friday 10 May, six girls from Year 12 took part in BASE, the National Business and Accounting competition run by the Institute for Chartered Accountants...

Students attend BMCA Classics conference

On Saturday, Classics students Emma Khan, Lava Yassen and Mariam Al-Ani, attended the Birmingham and Midlands Classics Association (BMCA) conference. We...

Announcing the Head Girl Elect

Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce Holly M as the Head Girl elect for the academic year 2017-18. Holly joined EHS from St Laurence Church Junior...

EHS hosts a memorable Humanities Day

Edgbaston High School was delighted to host Humanities Day on Wednesday this week. 150 girls from eight schools across the country travelled to EHS to join...

Discovering the art of Florence

On Thursday 16 February, sixteen girls from Years 10 to 13 and three accompanying staff set off for Florence at the indecent hour of two o’clock in the morning....

Little Hearts Matter at EHS

On Tuesday 14 February, Valentine’s Day, the whole school community joined together in support of the half a heart charity ‘Little Hearts Matter’. Girls...

Geographers investigate regeneration

Last weekend, Year 12 Geographers, Mrs Hughes and Miss Rance braved the cold to undertake fieldwork at Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre. We left Birmingham...

Flash Academy language learning

We are delighted to be able to offer the language learning app ‘Flash Academy’ to all pupils in Years 8 - 11 during the current academic year. The Modern...

Students have a taste of Sixth Form

On Tuesday 14 February, Year 11 girls were able to experience a day at EHS Sixth Form. The girls spent the day visiting Sixth Form lessons in the subjects...

Suzanne Barnes Design Award 2017

This year saw the School's fourth collaboration with the Birmingham interior designer Suzanne Barnes. Back in September, the Year 12 D&T Textiles students...

RAG Week at EHS

All of next week, the House Captains and the Sixth Form Charity Representatives are running the Senior School RAG week - a week of exciting fundraising events...

Gallery inspiration for Art students

On 25 January Year 12 & 13 Art & Design students attended a trip to London; the day consisted of a visit to The National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery...

Celebrating another year of excellence

Celebrating our school birthday is always a special occasion as it allows staff and students from all three sections of the school - Westbourne, Prep and Senior...

How are EHS girls keeping busy?

At EHS we provide a wide range of opportunities for stretch and challenge as we are keen to encourage girls to further their learning in class as well as to...

Careers round up

It has been a very busy time in the Careers Office. This week, we were delighted to welcome Dr Fiona Reynolds, Chief Medical Officer at Birmingham Children’s...

Sixth Form Enrichment in action

Here at EHS we strive to offer all our Sixth Formers the opportunity to volunteer in the local community for at least a term during their Enrichment time on...

Molly sets her sights on Beijing

Year 11 student Molly has her sights set firmly on competing at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games 2022. An avid skier since the age of six, over the past...

Discovering Rome's greatest orator

On Thursday 19 January, three EHS students embarked on a short journey to the University of Birmingham. We had been privileged enough to be able to attend...

Year 13 hone their study skills

On Wednesday afternoon Year 13 had a study skills workshop run by Elevate Education. The title of the session was ‘Memory and Mnemonics’ and was aimed at teaching...

Excellence Book - Autumn Term 2016

The following Senior and Sixth Form girls have been commended for their excellent work during the Autumn Term: Name Subject ENGLISH Naomi...

'Maths Inspiration' for Year 12

On Thursday 17 November, a group of A-Level Maths students travelled to the University of Birmingham to attend a series of lectures called ‘Maths Inspiration’. During...

Gisela Stuart takes on tough questions

On Friday 4 November, Gisela Stuart MP arrived in School to attend a question and answer session entitled ‘Brexit Q and A’. Ms Stuart has been the Labour...

Chemists secure new equipment

This week, our Year 13 chemists have had the opportunity to experiment with a new piece of equipment bought for the School. The hydrogen electrode allows...

Students shine at talent show

On Friday 18 November, girls from Senior School gathered in the Octagon for the annual Talent Show for Children in Need. The Sixth Form charity representatives...

Hats off (or on) for Particle Physics

Over this term, the Year 12 Physicists have been exploring the 'fascinator-ing' world of Particle Physics. They have learnt 'a-boater' the various types of...

Trpčeski gives stunning performance

The much-anticipated piano recital given by Macedonian concert pianist Simon Trpčeski took place in the Octagon on Wednesday 9 November. Mr Trpčeski had agreed...

Chemistry in action

On Wednesday 9 November, eight A-Level Chemistry students travelled to the University of Warwick to attend a Chemistry in Action lecture alongside Mrs Brookes...

Student Sounds Out Eton Choral Course

Over the summer, Head Girl Bethany Lucas participated in the prestigious Eton Choral Course, a week-long, residential summer course for young singers, which...

School Survives the Sixth Form Sleepover

On Thursday 13 October, the School braced itself for the annual Sixth Form sleepover. The event, which is now in its eighth year, forms an integral part of...

Classicists Consider the Sophoclean Hero

On Thursday 6 October, a group of Sixth Form Classicists and Miss Rankin attended a Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association lecture, held at Birmingham...

Another Successful Macmillan Cake Sale

On Friday, 30 September the smell of cake filled the halls in Senior School as the Sixth Form prepared for the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning. Girls, staff...

Bethany's Staton Essay Prize Award

Congratulations to Bethany Lucas in Year 13 who has been highly commended by Regent’s Park College Oxford in their Staton Essay Prize writing competition focused...

Students in Biology Olympiad Success

The Intermediate Biology Olympiad is a national competition for Sixth Form students. The Olympiad is a challenge designed to test a student’s knowledge of...

Psychologists Get to Grips with Freud

On 21st September, eleven eager Psychology A Level students had the opportunity to travel to London with their Psychology teachers, Ms Graham and Mrs Parsons....

International concert pianist to give exclusive recital

Edgbaston High School is delighted to announce that concert pianist Simon Trpčeski will be performing at EHS on Wednesday 9 November, 6.30 - 7.30pm in the...

Sioned shortlisted for Young Poet Laureate

We are delighted to announce that Year 13 student Sioned Gill has been shortlisted for the title of Birmingham Young Poet Laureate. Sioned has succeeded...

A warm welcome back

We are delighted to welcome all our girls and staff back to school. A particular welcome goes to all our new girls and to our new staff, who are as follows: In...

Charley Johnson sings the Proms

We are delighted to hear that Year 12 student Charley Johnson will sing in the BBC Proms Youth Choir at the world-famous Proms classical music festival on...

EHS at the Olympics

Over the summer, girls and staff alike have been captivated by television coverage of the fantastic Rio Olympics. We were cheering especially loudly for athlete...

Another Year of A Level Success

Edgbaston High School is celebrating another year of exceptional A Level results, with 44 % of examinations passed at grade A*/ A. The School’s overall...

Inspirational Writing

Earlier this month Sioned Gill entered the Inspire 16 Youth Art Award. The theme of the competition was "What inspires you". For her entry she chose the...

Students Visit Oxford University

On Thursday 30 June some Year 13 students travelled down to Oxford University for the University Open Day. Bethany Lucas, Head Girl, reflects on the day:...

Oxbridge University Challenge

As part of Inspiration Day we held an Oxbridge Inspiration Workshop. The aim of the workshop was to enable girls to reflect on whether pursuing a degree at...

Psychology Event at Newman University

On Monday 4 July, an enthusiastic group of Psychology students ventured to Newman University for a Psychology themed event. Following introductions, we...

Did they break the Code?

On Monday 4 July a group of Sixth Form Mathematicians spent the day breaking codes at Bletchley Park and exploring Woburn Abbey. We first made our way to the...

Year 12 Visit the Capital

On Monday 27 June, Year 12 Business and Economics students travelled to London to visit the Bank of England and the Houses of Parliament. We arrived in...

Looking to the Future

On Tuesday, Year 12 accompanied by members of staff attended the Higher Education Convention, which took place at the NEC. Armed with a map showing all...

Farewell to Phoebe

Year 12 have said a fond farewell to Phoebe Lacroix, our American student, this week. Phoebe came to EHS in September to experience English school life but...

EHS bids farewell to Year 13

This has been Year 13’s last week in school before they begin their study leave and start revising in earnest. We have been celebrating this important rite...

Mrs Lampard bows out in style

Each year, I think this is the best show we have produced, but the standard seems to keep getting higher. This could be put down to many things, but the high...

Savannah's Silver Medal success

On Sunday 1 May, I travelled to Kettering to compete in the British Judo Council Open National Championship 2016. The tournament was a major event with judokas...

Choirs come together at Birmingham University

On Saturday 23 April, the choirs of Edgbaston School joined with the Birmingham Icknield Male Voice Choir to perform a special St George’s Day concert at the...

Write On! Girls become published authors

Sioned Gill, Lyanna Choi and Hillery Philip have all received good news this week from Write On Magazine. This is a local magazine in the West Midlands for...

St George's Day Church Service

On Friday 22 April, students and staff visited St George's Church, Edgbaston to take part in their annual St George's Day celebrations. Girls from across...

Zumbathon for Sport Relief 2016

As part of our School fundraising for charity, all departments from Nursery through to Sixth Form took part in a Sponsored Zumbathon for Sports Relief earlier...

Sixth Form Visit St Mary’s Hospice

On Wednesday 9 March a small group of Sixth Formers visited the St Mary’s Hospice in Selly Oak to find out more about its services here in the West Midlands....

Savannah Inspires Young Judokas

Last week, I was invited by Sensei Dave Law to attend my old school, The Blue Coat School in Edgbaston, and help teach his judo class. Sensei Dave has been...

Please Welcome The New Leadership Team

Over the course of the last week we announced Year 12 student Bethany Lucas as the Head Girl Elect for the academic year 2016-17. We are delighted to now announce...

Textiles Students Step Back in Time

On the first Wednesday in March, Lucy Adlington’s presentation of fashion in the 1950’s and 1960’s was both entertaining and informative. She is an engaging...

Team Jupiter Trade at Touchwood

On Saturday 5 March, this year's Young Enterprise group, Team Jupiter, participated in a trade fair at Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull. The team consists...

Success Continues for Debating Team

We have had a very hectic time in the Debating calendar recently. Layla Chishti, Safa Amhed and Hannah Clutton-Brock took part in the English Speaking Union...

Sioned pens a poetry commission!

There is a lovely piece of Creative Writing news from the English Department. Sioned in Year 12 has had two of her poems selected to be published as part of...

EHS Does Strictly Come Dancing

On Tuesday 23 February, there was an air of excitement around EHS as ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ arrived at School. Since Christmas, girls in Years 1, 3, 5, 7,...

Savannah Wins Gold in Judo!

On Saturday 30 January, Savannah in Year 12 travelled to High Wycombe to compete in the National Independent Schools Judo Competition for Girls. Savannah represented...

EHS celebrates its 140th birthday!

On Wednesday 27 January, EHS reached a milestone in its history: 140 years since the School was founded by George Dixon and other distinguished local families. To...

Sixth Form Nutritionists introduce a Food Tasters' Club

As the Food & Nutrition Scholars, we feel part of our role is to encourage younger girls at the school to enjoy healthy food. We decided to try a Food Tasters...

Year 13 experience criminal justice

On Wednesday 20 January, the Year 13 Sociology group took a trip to the Magistrates Court in Birmingham. Whilst we were there, we went into several different...

Sixth Form Textiles Competition

Last term, the AS Level Textile students took part in a fascinating project working with a commercial interior designer, Suzanne Barnes. This was an incredible...

Sixth Form Attend a Criminology Conference

On Wednesday 2 December, Sixth Form Sociologists and Psychologists attended a Criminology Conference at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, accompanied by Mr Wiggins....

UKMT Challenge

On Thursday 26 November, Hafsah Khan and Tamara Freeman along with Rebecca Presswood and Jenny Wang (Year 13) left EHS at 9:15am to participate in the Regional...

Sixth Form Sing at St George's Christmas Tree Lighting Service

For many years now Edgbaston High School girls have started Christmas musical performances by contributing to the Light up the World service at St George's...

Year 13 Target Economics

During the Autumn Term, the Year 13 Economists have been working hard for the prestigious annual Bank of England Target two point zero competition. The...

Mace Debating Competition

On Thursday 26 November, Vinisha Katameni in Year 13 and Malala Yousafzai in Year 12 took part in the English Speaking Union's Mace Debating competition. The...

EHS Showcases Talent For Children in Need

On Friday 20 November EHS held its annual talent show for Children in Need. Many auditions were held in the week leading up to the talent show and the Sixth...

Science Students Study in London Museums

On Wednesday 18 November, 24 Lower Sixth scientists joined Mrs Coldrick and Mr Tomaszewicz at New Street station at 6.55am to take the train to London. Although...

The Curtain Falls on Les Misérables

Saturday 14 November saw the final performances of the EHS production of Les Misérables. All shows were sold out and each received an enthusiastic standing...

Food and Nutrition Students Experience Food Matters Live

On Wednesday 18 November 2015, two A Level Food and Nutrition students and Mrs Lampard travelled to London for the Excel Food Matters Live Conference. There...

Year 13 Focus on Spectroscopy

On Wednesday 11 November, Year 13 Chemistry students set off to Nottingham University. After an hour's minibus journey, we arrived at the University where...

Eco Schools Pledge For Energy

This month is 'Energy Month'. The green representatives in Senior School have set up an initiative to promote the reduction of energy by all members of the...

Speech Day Celebrated at University's Great Hall

On Friday 6 November, members of the School's Governing Body, parents, teachers and students all gathered for our Speech Day in the University of Birmingham's...

EHS Remembers Armistice Day

On Wednesday this week, staff and students at Edgbaston High School, marked the second year of the Great War centenary with a special Armistice Day assembly....

Ethics Forum - A Great Debate!

On Friday 16 October, EHS played host for the second year running to a panel-based discussion and debate session: the Ethics Forum. GCSE and A Level pupils...

EHS Receives a Good Schools Guide Award

We are delighted to announce that EHS has received an award from The Good Schools Guide for Best performance by Girls taking Creative Writing at an English...

EHS Host GSA Gymnastics Event

On Thursday 15 October, EHS hosted the pilot Girls School Association (GSA) Gym competition, which saw schools from throughout the country taking part. Gymnasts...

Careers Round Up

It has been another really busy term for the Careers department at EHS. We have offered a range of careers talks and workshops to all year groups. This has...

A Very Memorable Sixth Form Sleepover

On Thursday 8 October, Sixth Form girls gathered by the entrance of EHS armed with duvets and a plethora of pillow cases to embark on a night to be filled...

An Old Girl at the Conservative Conference

Rhianna Voice is enjoying a Gap Year and spent some time recently at the Conservative Party 2015 Conference. Rhianna who studied A Level History, Latin and...

Introducing The Academic Clinic

Alongside our Pastoral and SEND Clinics we will be introducing an Academic Clinic. These monthly sessions provide an opportunity for parents to come into school...

A Fond Farewell to Mrs Cartwright

This week we say goodbye to a very special member of our school community Mrs Jennie Cartwright. Jennie joined us 6 years ago and has been a supportive presence...

Macmillan Coffee Event - Another Tasty Success!

On Friday 25 September, girls, staff and friends of the school came together to enjoy a cup of coffee and a cake for the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning. There...

Schools Coming Together for Les Misérables

From Wednesday 7 October, tickets will go on general sale and due to the huge demand for tickets we advise that anyone wishing to purchase tickets must do...

Cake Sale Supports Gap Medics

Over the summer, Dominique Al-Hindawi in Year 13 took part in life-changing medical work experience in Morogoro, Tanzania, with the organisation Gap Medics....

EHS Team Foiled by The Cube

Last Thursday, a team of teachers took part in the second heat of 'Challenge the Cube', an event run by local charity Edward's Trust. The team was made...

World Challenge Expedition Training

A group of 13 challengers set off on Saturday 12 September for their practice World Challenge Expedition in Cannock Chase. This was a weekend away for the...

Busy Term Ahead for Music Department

After a busy summer undertaking vital renovation work and preparing for the eagerly-anticipated production of 'Les Mis', the Autumn Term promises to be just...

Welcome to the New Academic Year!

I am delighted to welcome everyone back to EHS after the long summer. We welcome too our new pupils in the Prep School and Year 7 and congratulate our Year...

Another Year of A Level Success!

We are pleased to announce this year's A Level results. At A Level the School's pass rate is 98.3% with 31% of the cohort achieving three or more A or A*...

Snowdonia - Conquered!

The Gold Duke of Edinburgh team returned from their expedition North Wales on Thursday evening, tired but triumphant. The team left School on the evening...

BASE Students Attend National Finals

After winning the regional Midlands area heat against 14 teams back in March, The EHS business group was delighted to be attending the national finals of...

Year 12 Students Attend Lessons in Self-Confidence

We were pleased to host a workshop run by The Artemis Network on Wednesday 24 June, for all Year 12 girls. The Artemis Network is a nationally registered...

Year 12 Join Debate in Parliament

On Monday 22 June 2015, Year 12 visited the Houses of Parliament in London. At 7:00am, a very sleepy group of Year 12 girls (and teachers) arrived at school...

Focus on Higher Education

Now that their examinations are over, Year 12 students are beginning to prepare for the next big step ahead! On Tuesday 9 June, a speaker from the admissions...

Economics Students Visit London's Financial District

On Monday 15 June, eleven Year 12 Business and Economics students travelled to London to visit the Bank of England and the Houses of Parliament. We arrived...

EHS Says Farewell to Year 13

This has been Year 13's last week in school before they begin their study leave and start revising in earnest.We have been celebrating this important rite of...

EHS Student Has Work Published

The campaign for the 2015 general election focused on one demographic in particular: the youth vote. As politicians swiftly realised the importance in galvanising...

Young Enterprise Scoop Marketing Award

On Tuesday 12 May, the Edgbaston High School Young Enterprise team took part in the Birmingham and Solihull finals. All competing teams were required to submit...

Cambridge University - Opportunities for Classicists

The EHS Classics Department has always enjoyed strong links with the Classics Faculties at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Our students have benefited...

Team Coast Through to Next Round

On 14 April, our Young Enterprise teams took part in the Birmingham finals where they had to submit a company report, set up their trade stand, be interviewed...

Top Achievement in EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an optional additional qualification in Year 13. It provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities...

Suzanne Barnes Design Award

This year, A level Textiles girls were given the amazing opportunity to work with Suzanne Barnes, a Birmingham-based commercial Interior Designer who works...

Year 13 Hockey Finale!

The U18 EHS hockey team played their last match on Monday evening and continuing with tradition, this final was against KEHS. Over the last seven years the...

EHS Team Triumphs in ICAEW Business Competition

On Friday 6 March, two teams of Business and Economics students took part in a Business and Accounting competition run by the Institute of Chartered...

Greek Beauty at the British Museum

On Tuesday, our Year 12 Classicists headed off to London with Mrs Whitney on an early morning train for a packed day of activities to help them prepare for...

Criminal Justice System in Action

On Wednesday 4 March, Year 13 girls studying Sociology embarked on a trip to the Magistrates Courts in the city centre. We watched a number of cases unfold...

Lessons From Auschwitz

The Holocaust Educational Trust works with schools, colleges and communities across the UK to educate about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance....

Students Attend Further Maths Conference

On Friday 27 February, four Year 12 mathematicians, Sahnia Ahmed, Rebecca Presswood, BingXuan Wang and Beatrice Williams, attended the Further Mathematics...

Geographers Explore Morocco

On Friday 6 February at 2am, 13 girls and three teachers met at school to start their five day adventure to Marrakech in Morocco. The aim of the trip was...

Students Get Ahead Through 'Future Learn'

Girls in Year 12 have been offered an exciting opportunity to learn more about Climate Change through Exeter University. Those girls who have chosen to...

Food for Thought at Good Food Show

Last Friday, the Food, Nutrition and Health A Level girls, accompanied by Mrs Harris, travelled to the LG arena to visit the Good Food Show. It was a great...

EHS Hosts ESU Debating Competition

On Wednesday 3 December, EHS hosted the first round of the English Speaking Union Mace Debate, a competition which aims to encourage students to nurture...

Economics Students Offer Advice to Bank of England!

During this term, the Year 13 Economists have been working hard for the prestigious annual Bank of England 'Target 2.0' competition. The competition required...

Women Speak Out Event - Library of Birmingham

The Library of Birmingham is hosting 'Women Speak Out', a programme of free activities, talks, films and an exhibition celebrating how women are challenging...

The Next Chapter of 'Novels and Nibbles'

On Wednesday, the Literary Society met to discuss Catlin Moran's best-selling novel 'How To Be A Woman'. The book was received with much enthusiasm provoking...

Finding Frankenstein

On Tuesday this week, Year 12 English Literature students went to see the critically-acclaimed National Theatre screened production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. With...

EHS Hosts Particle Physics Masterclass

On Tuesday 4 November, EHS Physicists in Year 12 took part in a Mini Particle Physics Masterclass at school along with students from King Edward VI Five...

Students Survive Annual Sixth Form Sleepover!

The Sixth Form sleepover began with great anticipation on Thursday as we switched out of our school blazers into our pyjamas/onesies and slippers! We knew...

Zoe Experiences Work at Cadbury

Over the summer holidays I was fortunate to secure work experience at that part of Mondelēz International better known as Cadbury. I had the opportunity...

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Coming Soon

This weekend, the EHS Sixth Form will be getting their baking hats on and their wooden spoons out in order to support a very worthy cause - the Macmillan...

Outstanding Results For EPQ Students

·Why are bees disappearing? ·What contribution did women make to the American Civil Rights movement? ·What are the ethical issues surrounding...

EHS Sixth Formers Make a Good Start

The Sixth Form had a great start to the academic year on Wednesday after a long relaxing summer holiday - although it was not necessarily a 'relaxing' holiday...

Celebrations at EHS

Edgbaston High School is today celebrating fantastic A-level results. Congratulations to all our girls and their families on another impressive set of results...

Ethics Forum Draws Experts for Panel Discussion

Last week, EHS played host to a panel-based discussion forum on Ethics. Pupils from both EHS and other local schools sat down to grill a panel of esteemed...

Students Join Democracy Debate

On Friday 22 November, a group of Year 12 and 13 students had the exciting opportunity to take part in Birmingham Rotary Club's annual Democracy Forum. This...

Entrepreneurs Win Big at Live Show

On Thursday 17 October, all AS Level Business students attended 'Entrepreneur Live' at Vue Cinema, Star City, hosted by 'Tutor2u'. Entrepreneur...

The Annual Sixth Form Sleepover

On Thursday 10 October, nearly 100 Sixth Formers and twice as many pillows invaded the Octagon to set up camp for the night ahead. Although somewhat...

Students Get the Scoop on Luxury Icecream Industry

On Tuesday this week, a group of Year 11 and A Level Home Economics students visited a local ice cream farm to discover how ice cream is made and the different...

Psychology Students Head to University

On Tuesday 18 June, twelve AS Level Psychology students were invited to the School of Psychology at Birmingham University. During the visit, the students...

A Lesson in Leadership

Leadership skills are amongst the most important life skills any school can help its students to develop. Here at EHS Sixth Form we firmly believe that we...

Students Visit Micro-Leaf Nursery

On Thursday 4 July, the Sixth Form food, nutrition and health group embarked on a trip to Westlands Wow micro-salad nursery. The nursery, situated in...

Inspiration at Design Exhibition

On Saturday 29 June, seven of the GCSE Textiles students, together with Mrs Mooney and Mrs Lampard, met at New Street station at 7:45am and departed for...

New Sixth Form Centre Declared Open

On Monday 28 February and after over 12 months of building work and disruption, the Sixth Form finally moved into their new Common Room. At 9.00am the...

Young Enterprise group in award success

An EHS Young Enterprise team is celebrating after receiving a special commendation at a recent regional event. Sugarstream, made up of EHS Sixth Form students...

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