Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS
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...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 Jan 2020: Last weekend, pupils from Years 12 and 13 took part in the Independent Schools Mock Trials Competition at Birmingham Crown Court. Throughout...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 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...
Read more31 Jan 2020: We begin each week with a celebration of events and achievements and this week there was much to be proud of. On Monday we were keen to...
Read more24 Jan 2020: On the 18 and 19 January, girls from EHS joined five combined choirs of international reputation alongside the City of Birmingham Symphony...
Read more24 Jan 2020: During the Christmas holidays, sisters Hawra and Abida were given an opportunity to play netball as part of a community sports festival...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 Jan 2020: A Level Dance students Lucy, Imogen and Freya, have been working hard to develop their performance of contemporary trio, ‘Alexa, are you...
Read more24 Jan 2020: It is always good to begin the week with a celebration and this week was no exception. We enjoyed hearing about the achievements of Years...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 Jan 2020: The English Department is delighted that more than 40 students have had success with a recent creative writing competition held by the...
Read more24 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...
Read more24 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...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 Jan 2020: This week started with a lively tennis assembly delivered by two coaches from the Priory Tennis Club. They asked volunteers to demonstrate...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 Jan 2020: This week, Year 6 took part in the much anticipated Medical Mavericks workshop; a highlight of our calendar. Girls were introduced...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 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...
Read more17 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...
Read more10 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...
Read more10 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....
Read more10 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...
Read more10 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...
Read more10 Jan 2020: During the Christmas break, students and staff from EHS once again joined Birmingham Voices for their Christmas concerts and I was delighted...
Read more10 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...
Read more: By Iram I would like to share my achievement of achieving the pledge of £1000 which I made with my friend in September. We decided to...
Read more: After the success of our 100km in May challenge last year, we are back for another month long challenge. The challenge is open for all...
Read more: The girls in Nursery have spent a royal week with activities based on ‘The Queen of Hearts’ rhyme. They began the week with an assembly...
Read more: Our Year 13 Leadership Team got this week off to a great start with two important messages in their assembly: Kindness Counts and Gratitude...
Read more: Year 2 girls were certainly filled with the joys of spring this week as everyone returned to learning in the classroom. They also focused...
Read more: ART Monica Liao (8G) For her superb drawing of a pumpkin. Monica researched her own...
Read more: Finding the time to help your children get organised to study and revise isn’t always easy. So to ease the burden, we’ve teamed up with...
Read more: It's always fascinating to find out what former pupils go on to do and as a school, we're always keen to raise awareness of the sorts of...
Read more: Since GDPR regulations came into effect, we are unable to initiate contact with Old Girls without prior consent. As such, if you know of...
Read more: To mark the end of their University Preparation Week, Year 13 students were treated to an Afternoon Tea in school on Friday afternoon. Students...
Read more: 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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