News
KEHS Exhibition at Lapworth Museum
On Tuesday 12th December, parents, students, staff, governors and university academics gathered at the Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham for a private viewing of the KEHS exhibition, ‘Rock paper scissors.’
Food Studies News
On Friday 1st December, the Lower Fifth Food Studies group went to the NEC for the BBC Good Food Show. We were welcomed by the bustling atmosphere of the public and many other schools, all there for one reason: FOOD!!
Sana’s Badminton Success!
Congratulations to Sana Sibal in 3H for her string of successes in the Under 13 Badminton England Warwickshire County Bronze Tournament.
Naomi’s Maths Success!
Congratulations to Naomi Bazlov in the Upper Fifth who has been invited to attend the UK Mathematics Trust British Mathematical Olympiad training camp in Hungary!
Christmas Half Price Book Fair
Over the last two weeks, the Library has been running its seasonal Book Fair in conjunction with Scholastic Publishing. We were able to secure a special promotion making absolutely every item half price! It was very well attended by both students and staff, with everyone doing some early Christmas shopping.
Question Time
On Friday 1st December, members of the Sixth Form had the opportunity to take part in Question Time, in which we asked members of the Labour, Green, Conservative and Liberal parties their opinions on issues important to us.
Historical Association Great Debate - Birmingham Heat
Portia and Roni in the Lower Sixth competed at the Historical Association Great Debate this week delivering speeches on the most significant event in British democratic history. After a very high standard of speeches by all competitors, Portia was declared the overall winner!
Shivani's Black Belt Success!
Congratulations to Shivani in the Lower Fourth for achieving her black belt in karate! Shivani, who has been learning karate since the age of five has just completed her 12 month black belt course, which incorporated coursework as well as intensive karate training.
Save the Elephants
This week Mr Jarvis delivered a thought provoking assembly about the ivory trade and the decline of the elephant population. He highlighted the increasing probability that elephants will become extinct within our lifetime.
Russian Conference
On the 28th of November, Russian A-level students attended a conference, held at Oxford High School. The day consisted of multiple lectures from a variety of speakers including an official from the Russian embassy and two professors from the University of Oxford.
Sinali’s Book Donations
This week, Sinali Gunarathne from the Lower Sixth delivered an assembly to encourage girls to donate any unwanted or unused books to rural schools in Sri Lanka.
Aditi’s Badminton Success!
Congratulations to Aditi in the Lower Fourth for her string of successes in a number of Badminton England Tournaments! Aditi, who recently won the Gold Medal in the Girls’ Singles Under 15 Tournament, is now ranked 11th in the Under 15 England Rankings and 148th for all ages and adults combined in the England rankings.
