Friday Headlines
the weekly newsletter from EHS

Jubilee Trees
27 May 2022: On Tuesday 24 May, the Prep School Eco Reps began EHS’s celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee at the school allotment. Our...
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Exploring Chedworth Roman Villa
27 May 2022: This week, Year 7 went on the highly-anticipated Latin trip to the Chedworth Roman Villa and the Corinium Museum in Cirencester, arranged...
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Lifeguards 'Prep the Pool'
27 May 2022: EHS students were proud to serve as lifeguards at the Commonwealth Games 'Prep the Pool' test event last weekend at Sandwell Aquatics Centre. They...
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Out of this World Discovery Den
27 May 2022: This week the girls in Westbourne have enjoyed an ‘out of this world’ experience in the Discovery Den where the theme has been all about...
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Swimmer Heads to British National Championships
27 May 2022: Year 8 pupil Tiffany has gone from strength to strength in her achievements in swimming inside and outside of school. Tiffany recently...
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Introducing the Sixth Form Committee
27 May 2022: With the recent departure of Year 13, the Sixth Form Committee for the year 2022-23 have officially taken up their positions. These students play...
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This Week in Westbourne
27 May 2022: This week, Westbourne started with thinking about people who help us, in particular, the police. We thought about all the things they do...
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Diva Night 2022
27 May 2022: The long-awaited return of ‘Diva Night’ is now upon us and tickets for this event will be going on sale following the half term holidays....
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A Chapter Closes
20 May 2022: With internal examinations in full flow school has been especially quiet this week, made all the more noticeable now that Year 13 are on...
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An Adventure Away from Home
20 May 2022: After Year 4 and Year 5 came back buzzing from their residential trips, it was the turn of Year 6 last week to visit Boreatton Park in...
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Accolades for Aurelia
20 May 2022: Year 7 pupil Aurelia recently competed at the annual West Midlands Regional Grade 2 Championships. The competition took place at Cannock...
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Animal Magic
20 May 2022: Girls and staff from Nursery through to Reception took part in a day visit from Animals in Hands this week. Mo, the animal keeper encouraged...
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Fundraising Champion
20 May 2022: Jashvita in Year 1 loves dogs and has wanted to be a vet since she was three years old. Each year at Christmas she has donated shoeboxes...
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On Your Marks for the EHS Bake Off
20 May 2022: This Friday, students have been encouraged to get baking as we saw the launch of the House Bake Off. Held in honour of Her Majesty the...
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Outdoor Learning
20 May 2022: After beginning the week with examinations and tempted by the warm afternoon sunshine, pupils in Year 7 needed no encouragement to take...
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This Week in Westbourne
20 May 2022: In the Discovery Den this week the girls have been able to travel to other countries round the world with stops at China, Australia, Spain...
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Last call for the OGA Summer Lunch - Book now
19 May 2022: We're looking forward to the OGA Summer Lunch and we'd love for you to join us. Held on Saturday 11 June and hosted by Co-Chairs Anne...
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Farewell, Year 11
13 May 2022: After an incredible two years including a global pandemic, multiple lockdowns, virtual school, classroom bubbles and a plethora of tears,...
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News from Prep
13 May 2022: It has been so good to see our residential trips reinstated this year. Having welcomed Year 5 back from Boreatton Park on Friday we waved...
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In Conversation With...Caitlin Kisumba
13 May 2022: During her final week in school before embarking on study leave with the rest of Year 13, Martineau Music scholar Caitlin Kisumba joined...
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Year 5 Adventurers!
13 May 2022: Year 5 happily boarded the coach for Shropshire last Tuesday morning following the Bank Holiday weekend. Our residential was something...
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EHS Firmly on the Cricket Map
13 May 2022: It was with excitement and a little trepidation that the EHS U15 team of cricketers set off to Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Monday to compete...
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Year 13 Celebrate With Dress Up Week
13 May 2022: Year 13 have enjoyed their final week in school before they head off on Study Leave before their A Level Examinations begin. As is customary,...
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Lifeguards Head to Commonwealth Pool
13 May 2022: The countdown to the Commonwealth Games is officially on and with just 76 days to go until the games begin, it’s not just the participating...
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The Moon and the Stars
13 May 2022: The girls in Prep were inspired by Astronaut Day to consider the mixed emotions you might feel by being the first person to experience...
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Netballers Feature in People, Place and Sport
13 May 2022: People, Place and Sport is a celebration of local grassroots sports in the West Midlands by artist and photographer Jaskirt Boora. Funded...
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This Week in Westbourne
13 May 2022: In Nursery this week the study of squares and cubes has given the girls much to think about. They have created collage pictures to consider...
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Amelia Selected for Warks County U18 Cricket
13 May 2022: Well done to Year 11 pupil Amelia Slater who has been selected to join Warwickshire County Cricket Club U18 Girls squad. She’s been playing...
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Westbourne Discovery Den
13 May 2022: This week in the Discovery Den girls in Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception have been thinking about where their food comes from. There...
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Artists Showcase Talent and Technical Skill
06 May 2022: We were treated to an incredible display of talent at the Art department’s Showcase this morning. A display of artwork on easels was complemented...
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Year 4's Culmington Manor Adventure
06 May 2022: Shortly after lunchtime on Monday 25 April, 49 eager (and slightly nervous) Year 4 girls left for a two-night stay in Shropshire. We arrived...
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Regional Finals Beckon for Cricketers
06 May 2022: Good luck to the U15 Cricket Team who will be competing in the Girls’ U15 Schools Indoor Regional Finals at Edgbaston Cricket ground on...
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Taking on the Junior Maths Challenge
06 May 2022: On Wednesday 27 April, pupils in Years 7 and 8 took part in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge. This gave them the opportunity to solve...
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This Week in Westbourne
06 May 2022: Our Discovery Den this week featured growing from seed to plant to the food we eat. We looked at different seeds and every day fruits with...
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Countdown to the Commonwealth Games
06 May 2022: The girls in Prep are keen to hear about any major sporting events taking place across the globe and we began our interest in the Commonwealth...
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A Special Visitor
06 May 2022: Last term, charity representatives for each form had a meeting with a very special visitor, our very own sponsored Guide Dog puppy Mojo....
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Booking Deadline Approaching: OGA Open House
05 May 2022: There's still time to book for our forthcoming OGA Open House event on Saturday 21 May from 1.00-3.00pm but be quick - bookings close on...
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