Highfields announces next stage show

We can’t believe it’s that time of year again already, but we’re delighted to announce that rehearsals have now kicked off for our annual stage show - and can finally reveal that our next production will be…(drum rol!l)…OUR HOUSE.

Featuring a host of classic hits from Ska band Madness - such as Our House, Baggy Trousers and My Girl – the award-winning musical has proved to be a huge hit with audiences across the UK.

With the backdrop of the famous musical collection of Madness, the show explores the themes of love, family values, responsibility and growing up.

Sharon Bishop, Head of Performance, said: “We thought long and hard about what our next production should be and are delighted to have been granted the licence for Our House.

“Our production of Hairspray earlier this year was a phenomenal success so we knew we had to choose another special musical for our next performance. Our House ticks all the boxes - as well as a moving storyline, which shows how the split-second decision of a 16-year-old can alter the course of his life, it also features a whole host of Madness classics that are guaranteed to go down a storm.

“We have so much talent at Highfields and there’s still time for more students to sign up to take part in the production. It’s always a great experience putting on our shows and we can’t wait to get started on staging another spectacular school production.”

Rehearsals will take place every Thursday in The Lyceum from 3.15pm.

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Guest User.

Highfields hosts JLR careers roadshow

Highfields School hosted a prestigious careers event run by Jaguar Land Rover to inspire budding young engineers of the future.

JLR ran the event in conjunction with a number of its leading engineering and manufacturing partners to provide information and guidance to students, parents and teachers about the range of career opportunities available.

The company is staging talks across the West Midlands as part of the careers roadshow and chose Highfields to host the Wolverhampton event for the second year running.

Jaguar Land Rover - which recently opened a £500 million engine plant on the i54 site in Wolverhampton - offers a wide range of opportunities and apprenticeships that enable young talent to build experience, gain qualifications and earn a competitive salary while making a real contribution to the success of the organisation and the engineering sector.  

Its partner companies help to support operations by supplying components or services for its vehicles from the rugged and iconic Land Rover Defender to the exciting new Jaguar XE.Adrian Jeavons, Careers and Business Links manager at Highfields, said: “The industry demands ambitious and talented young people from various stages of education.  At Jaguar Land Rover, in particular, they offer an Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme for those with or currently studying GCSEs and a Higher Apprenticeship scheme for those with or currently studying A Levels.  Many of their partners offer similar schemes.

“We are honoured that we were chosen to host this prestigious careers event for the second year in a row to give budding engineers of the future the inspiration to go ahead and pursue their dreams.”

 

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Lewis Francis.

Open Morning 2015

Hundreds of prospective pupils and parents flocked to Highfields School for its annual Open Morning, where they got a glimpse of its state-of-the-art facilities and took part in a host of interactive workshops and activities.

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Posted on October 5, 2015 by Lewis Francis.

GCSE Summer 2015 Results

We had reason to celebrate on Thursday having achieved the school’s best ever set of GCSE results. This summer, 71% of students attained the headline figure of 5 GCSE grades A*-C including English and Maths, with just over 50% of students achieving an A* or A grade.

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Posted on August 20, 2015 by Lewis Francis.

Summer Showcase - Community Day

Highfields Summer Showcase was held on Saturday 11th July.   This event was an opportunity for our students to demonstrate and share the skills they had learnt in School in a very practical and fun way with families, friends and members of the local community.

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There really were too many highlights to list individually - fantastic performances, interactive displays and demonstrations, exhibits of students' work, competitions and stalls promoting the work of our Student Leadership Groups.  There were also a number of fun activities on offer including the 'dunk tank' where staff bravely agreed to a soaking for charity.  Needless to say this proved a very popular attraction!

Many thanks to all who took part - students and staff in particular, but also members of the local community and Partner Organisations who work alongside us in School.  So many positive comments have been received about how successful the event was that it is sure to become an annual event.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Guest User and tagged Summer Showcase.

Year 6 Induction 2nd/3rd July

Year 6 students arrived at Highfields last week for a fun packed Induction in preparation for their start in September. It was an invaluable experience for all as they made new friends, met members of staff & had a taste of the lessons they will have to attend. The students were very enthusiastic and excited to begin their time at Highfields, with one student commenting that he ‘wished September could come sooner!’

We are very much looking forward to meeting all the new parents this evening (4:30 - 7:00pm)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Guest User.

Summer Activities 2015 - Book your place now!

This year, we are delighted to offer Highfields Students a range of activities to keep them entertained throughout the Summer Holidays.
 

A variety of activities have been part funded, so that all students will have the opportunity to take part in something they may never have done before, or are unable to do on their own.  Students can choose to attend as many trips and workshops as they wish throughout the holiday. 

Booklets have been posted home, but if you have note received a copy, or if you have any queries about any of the activities, please do not hesitate to contact me at school or by email: nmeanley@hswv.co.uk

Alternatively, you can download a copy of the booklet here and print it at home.

 

Places are limited on each activity so please respond as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Places are only confirmed once the consent form and payment has been received.  
If possible, please check remaining availability on each activity before completing the reply slip, at www.hswv.org.uk/summer-activities-2015

Natalie Meanley, 
Manager of Emotional Health and Well-Being

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Guest User.