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There’s nothing quite like feeling the grass beneath your feet! 🌿
Our Nursery children took part in Sports Day barefoot this morning, enjoying all the benefits that barefoot movement brings. From building strength and confidence to supporting balance coordination and a connection with… nature, going barefoot encourages children to move freely!
Well done Nursery for taking the grassy feet, slips and slides all in your stride! 👏🏽
#IndependentSchool #SportsDay #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #OutdoorLearning
There’s nothing quite like feeling the grass beneath your feet! 🌿 Our Nursery children took part in Sports Day barefoot this morning, enjoying all the benefits that barefoot movement brings. From building strength and confidence to supporting balance coordination and a connection with nature, going barefoot encourages children to move freely! Well done Nursery for taking the grassy feet, slips and slides all in your stride! 👏🏽 #IndependentSchool #SportsDay #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #OutdoorLearning
To mark Drowning Prevention Week, our students have been learning about water safety, recognising potential risks and exploring ways to stay safe in and around water.
An important part of water safety is knowing how to communicate with others. Whether it’s calling for help, explaining …an emergency, following instructions or alerting an adult if someone is in difficulty, strong communication skills can play an important role in keeping us and others safe.
By helping our children develop these skills from an early age, we hope to give them the confidence to enjoy the water safely and know how to respond in different situations. 🏊♂️
To mark Drowning Prevention Week, our students have been learning about water safety, recognising potential risks and exploring ways to stay safe in and around water. An important part of water safety is knowing how to communicate with others. Whether it’s calling for help, explaining an emergency, following instructions or alerting an adult if someone is in difficulty, strong communication skills can play an important role in keeping us and others safe. By helping our children develop these skills from an early age, we hope to give them the confidence to enjoy the water safely and know how to respond in different situations. 🏊♂️
How often do we zip up our child's coat, carry their bag or tie their shoelace because it's quicker to do it ourselves?
In our latest blog, Georgie Hunter, Head of Pre-Prep and EYFS, reflects on the small everyday moments that help children develop independence, confidence and …readiness for school.
With September on the horizon, Georgie shares practical advice for families preparing for Reception and explains why the smallest acts of independence can make the biggest difference when children make this important transition.
🔗 Read the full blog here:
Find out why School Readiness goes beyond academics and how practical skills influence children’s successful transition to school.
highfieldandbrookham.co.ukHow often do we zip up our child’s coat, carry their bag or tie their shoelace because it’s quicker to do it ourselves? In our latest blog, Georgie Hunter, Head of Pre-Prep and EYFS, reflects on the small everyday moments that help children develop independence, confidence and readiness for school. With September on the horizon, Georgie shares practical advice for families preparing for Reception and explains why the smallest acts of independence can make the biggest difference when children make this important transition. 🔗 Read the full blog here:
What do Year 8s need for a week in Wales?
A sense of adventure. A willingness to step outside their comfort zone. Plenty of resilience. And, judging by some of their bags… an impressive quantity of snacks!
Our students embraced every opportunity, from coasteering and kayaking …to boat trips and mini Olympics. For the particularly brave, there was even the chance to get up close to giant insects at the Bug Farm!
The snacks may not have made it home, but the memories, friendships and personal growth certainly will 💛
#IndependentSchool #Year8 #ConfidentCommunicators #Pembrokeshire #SchoolTrip
What do Year 8s need for a week in Wales? A sense of adventure. A willingness to step outside their comfort zone. Plenty of resilience. And, judging by some of their bags… an impressive quantity of snacks! Our students embraced every opportunity, from coasteering and kayaking to boat trips and mini Olympics. For the particularly brave, there was even the chance to get up close to giant insects at the Bug Farm! The snacks may not have made it home, but the memories, friendships and personal growth certainly will 💛 #IndependentSchool #Year8 #ConfidentCommunicators #Pembrokeshire #SchoolTrip
24 hours of stage setup in 30 seconds…
As rehearsals get underway for our Year 8 end-of-year Shrek production, students are finally stepping onto the stage they have been working towards for months. One of the things we value most about school productions is the growth that happens …before the performance itself.
Rehearsals give students the opportunity to become more assured in themselves, learning how to communicate meaning through expression and connect with an audience.
These aren’t just skills for the stage, but an important part of helping young people express themselves clearly and be heard in all areas of school life.
We can’t wait to see it all come together. 🎭
24 hours of stage setup in 30 seconds… As rehearsals get underway for our Year 8 end-of-year Shrek production, students are finally stepping onto the stage they have been working towards for months. One of the things we value most about school productions is the growth that happens before the performance itself. Rehearsals give students the opportunity to become more assured in themselves, learning how to communicate meaning through expression and connect with an audience. These aren’t just skills for the stage, but an important part of helping young people express themselves clearly and be heard in all areas of school life. We can’t wait to see it all come together. 🎭
This afternoon, we were delighted to welcome families to our Confirmation Service, followed by tea together in the dining hall.
Confirmation is an important milestone, offering students the opportunity to reflect on their journey and publicly affirm their faith in the presence of family, …friends and the wider school community.
Moments like these help young people develop the confidence to express their beliefs and speak with sincerity about the values that matter to them.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this special occasion!
This afternoon, we were delighted to welcome families to our Confirmation Service, followed by tea together in the dining hall. Confirmation is an important milestone, offering students the opportunity to reflect on their journey and publicly affirm their faith in the presence of family, friends and the wider school community. Moments like these help young people develop the confidence to express their beliefs and speak with sincerity about the values that matter to them. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this special occasion!
🎥 Something special is coming…
This week, cameras have been rolling across the school as we capture the next chapter in the Highfield story.
A story rooted in our past, shaped by our present and united by one future.
More to be revealed soon!
#OneHighfield …#IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Filming
🎥 Something special is coming… This week, cameras have been rolling across the school as we capture the next chapter in the Highfield story. A story rooted in our past, shaped by our present and united by one future. More to be revealed soon! #OneHighfield #IndependentSchool #PrepSchool #PrePrepSchool #Filming
Behind the scenes at Highfield…
You may have spotted cameras around the school this week as a film crew joined us to capture the next chapter in the Highfield story.
A story rooted in our past, shaped by our present and united by one future.
We can't wait to show …you more. 🎥
#OneHighfield
Swim hats on, goggles at the ready!
Our families filled the poolside as Year 2 proudly showcased their swimming skills at this year's Swim Gala. They embraced the challenge of swimming in front of a crowd and showed great resilience, pushing themselves to the finish in every race.
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Well done, Year 2! 🏊♂️
#IndependentSchool #PrePrep #SwimmingGala #Courage #Resilience
Swim hats on, goggles at the ready! Our families filled the poolside as Year 2 proudly showcased their swimming skills at this year’s Swim Gala. They embraced the challenge of swimming in front of a crowd and showed great resilience, pushing themselves to the finish in every race. Well done, Year 2! 🏊♂️ #IndependentSchool #PrePrep #SwimmingGala #Courage #Resilience
🚜 Yesterday, our Nursery children took on their biggest adventure yet with a trip to Manor Farm in Southampton, including an hour-long coach journey!
For many, this was a brand-new experience and they showed incredible courage from the moment they stepped onto the coach.
At the… farm, the children fed pigs and chickens, met guinea pigs up close and learned all about caring for animals. They even stepped into the role of farmers for the afternoon, and for a few hours Manor Farm had some very enthusiastic new farmers on its hands!
The children represented the school brilliantly and we couldn't be prouder of them. Judging by the naps on the way home, they had a fantastic time!
🚜 Yesterday, our Nursery children took on their biggest adventure yet with a trip to Manor Farm in Southampton, including an hour-long coach journey! For many, this was a brand-new experience and they showed incredible courage from the moment they stepped onto the coach. At the farm, the children fed pigs and chickens, met guinea pigs up close and learned all about caring for animals. They even stepped into the role of farmers for the afternoon, and for a few hours Manor Farm had some very enthusiastic new farmers on its hands! The children represented the school brilliantly and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Judging by the naps on the way home, they had a fantastic time!