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Here's a little taste of what went on at our @lamdadrama showcase… for anyone who missed it!
Learning a piece, inhabiting a character, or delivering a speech teaches children to think on their feet, adapt in the moment and solve problems creatively. What do I do if I forget my …lines? How do I make this character feel real? How do I hold an audience's attention?
The creativity that grows from answering those questions is remarkable, and it was on full display this week.
#SchoolDrama #PrepSchool #LAMDAShowcase #CreativeProblemSolving
Here’s a little taste of what went on at our @lamdadrama showcase… for anyone who missed it! Learning a piece, inhabiting a character, or delivering a speech teaches children to think on their feet, adapt in the moment and solve problems creatively. What do I do if I forget my lines? How do I make this character feel real? How do I hold an audience’s attention? The creativity that grows from answering those questions is remarkable, and it was on full display this week. #SchoolDrama #PrepSchool #LAMDAShowcase #CreativeProblemSolving
Question: Where would you see a pirate, merfolk, a parrot, a crocodile, a delivery man and a headteacher?
Answer: At the Year 3 production of Captain Scarypants. Of course!
From the brilliant costumes and inventive props to the expressive voices and magical stage movements, their …imagination poured out of every scene. Watching their creativity shine on stage was the most wonderful reminder of why we love performing arts.
Question: Where would you see a pirate, merfolk, a parrot, a crocodile, a delivery man and a headteacher? Answer: At the Year 3 production of Captain Scarypants. Of course! From the brilliant costumes and inventive props to the expressive voices and magical stage movements, their imagination poured out of every scene. Watching their creativity shine on stage was the most wonderful reminder of why we love performing arts.
How do you cater for 130 grandparents and 90 grandchildren across two days?
Our annual Grandparents' Tea Party, one of the highlights of the school calendar, was another huge success thanks to our amazing catering department who never fail to rise to a challenge and cater so …creatively for such an important event. Here is just a glimpse of what went into making this memorable event so special:
✅20 loaves sliced white bread & 20 loaves wholemeal
✅3kg gammon
✅2kg cream cheese & 3kg cheddar
✅4 sides of Scottish smoked salmon
✅12kg dark chocolate & 3kg white chocolate
✅10kg fresh strawberries
✅12 litres double cream
✅16kg plain flour, 16kg self raising flour, 10kg butter & 12kg golden caster sugar
✅10 litres fresh milk
✅80 litres fresh coffee & 60 litres tea
✅1kg sugar cubes
How do you cater for 130 grandparents and 90 grandchildren across two days? Our annual Grandparents’ Tea Party, one of the highlights of the school calendar, was another huge success thanks to our amazing catering department who never fail to rise to a challenge and cater so creatively for such an important event. Here is just a glimpse of what went into making this memorable event so special: ✅20 loaves sliced white bread & 20 loaves wholemeal ✅3kg gammon ✅2kg cream cheese & 3kg cheddar ✅4 sides of Scottish smoked salmon ✅12kg dark chocolate & 3kg white chocolate ✅10kg fresh strawberries ✅12 litres double cream ✅16kg plain flour, 16kg self raising flour, 10kg butter & 12kg golden caster sugar ✅10 litres fresh milk ✅80 litres fresh coffee & 60 litres tea ✅1kg sugar cubes
So… how long does it take to organise 433 children and 160 staff into a whole school photograph?
More than you'd think. Less than you'd dread. And way more logistics than anyone gives credit for. There are heights to account for, year groups to arrange, collars to straighten, …hair to tame, not to mention getting the staff to stop chatting! At least the weather held out in spite of the dramatic cloud formations!
#CreativeProblemSolving #PrepSchool #SchoolPhotography #BehindTheLens @gillmanandsoame
So… how long does it take to organise 433 children and 160 staff into a whole school photograph? More than you’d think. Less than you’d dread. And way more logistics than anyone gives credit for. There are heights to account for, year groups to arrange, collars to straighten, hair to tame, not to mention getting the staff to stop chatting! At least the weather held out in spite of the dramatic cloud formations! #CreativeProblemSolving #PrepSchool #SchoolPhotography #BehindTheLens @gillmanandsoame
Our Year 7s stepped back in time with a visit to @the_globe.
This trip was the perfect way to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's world both on the page and on the stage. With Shakespeare already woven into their Drama lessons, seeing the real thing made their learning …relevant.
The highlight? Trying on hats from authentic Elizabethan-era costumes and discovering first-hand how the clothes an actor wears can completely transform the way they carry themselves, speak, and inhabit a character. And yes, there were more than a few laughs along the way! It turns out Elizabethan fashion had a comedic side.
#PrepSchool #Shakespeare #SchoolDrama #Adaptability
Our Year 7s stepped back in time with a visit to @the_globe. This trip was the perfect way to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s world both on the page and on the stage. With Shakespeare already woven into their Drama lessons, seeing the real thing made their learning relevant. The highlight? Trying on hats from authentic Elizabethan-era costumes and discovering first-hand how the clothes an actor wears can completely transform the way they carry themselves, speak, and inhabit a character. And yes, there were more than a few laughs along the way! It turns out Elizabethan fashion had a comedic side. #PrepSchool #Shakespeare #SchoolDrama #Adaptability
Can you guess what our Year 8 production is?
There is no better way of creating a sense of connection and trust than putting on a production with your peers. Being on stage with your closest friends makes the challenge feel less overwhelming. Rehearsals are in full swing and, in just a few… short weeks, our Year 8s will take to the stage for one last time at Highfield and Brookham.
#Year8 #Resilience #Adaptability #StageProduction #MusicalTheatre
Can you guess what our Year 8 production is? There is no better way of creating a sense of connection and trust than putting on a production with your peers. Being on stage with your closest friends makes the challenge feel less overwhelming. Rehearsals are in full swing and, in just a few short weeks, our Year 8s will take to the stage for one last time at Highfield and Brookham. #Year8 #Resilience #Adaptability #StageProduction #MusicalTheatre
Can you guess what our Year 8 production is?
There is no better way of creating a sense of connection and trust than putting on a production with your peers. Being on stage with your closest friends makes the challenge feel less overwhelming. Rehearsals are in full swing and, in just a few… short weeks, our Year 8s will take to the stage for one last time at Highfield and Brookham.
#Year8 #Resilience #Adaptability #StageProduction #MusicalTheatre
Can you guess what our Year 8 production is? There is no better way of creating a sense of connection and trust than putting on a production with your peers. Being on stage with your closest friends makes the challenge feel less overwhelming. Rehearsals are in full swing and, in just a few short weeks, our Year 8s will take to the stage for one last time at Highfield and Brookham. #Year8 #Resilience #Adaptability #StageProduction #MusicalTheatre
Want to find out why we have been nominated?
We are delighted we have been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year by Tes School Awards 2026. The Tes School Awards are one of the most prestigious celebrations of excellence in education, and to be named in this category is a …remarkable achievement.
Our pupils would love to show you why the school has been nominated at our next Open Morning on Friday 22nd May. If you are able to join us, please book your place to attend. https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/admissions/visit/
Want to find out why we have been nominated? We are delighted we have been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year by Tes School Awards 2026. The Tes School Awards are one of the most prestigious celebrations of excellence in education, and to be named in this category is a remarkable achievement. Our pupils would love to show you why the school has been nominated at our next Open Morning on Friday 22nd May. If you are able to join us, please book your place to attend. https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/admissions/visit/
Year 1 had a brilliant day at Goodwood Estate learning where their food comes from. They discovered how crops are grown, watched robots milk the cows and even made and ate their own butter.
And the journey home? Let's just say they got a little held up along the way… But our Year 1… future farmers showed brilliant perseverance to navigate a challenging route home!
Year 1 had a brilliant day at Goodwood Estate learning where their food comes from. They discovered how crops are grown, watched robots milk the cows and even made and ate their own butter. And the journey home? Let’s just say they got a little held up along the way… But our Year 1 future farmers showed brilliant perseverance to navigate a challenging route home!
Small wings. Nurtured by small hands. Making a big impact.
These incredible children didn't just release butterflies, they raised them!
Watching over them from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they witnessed one of nature's most extraordinary transformations up …close, and learned that these beautiful creatures are so much more than pretty wings.
Butterflies are vital pollinators, helping plants reproduce by carrying pollen from flower to flower. And with their remarkable ability to adapt to their environment, they're one of nature's greatest survivors.
#PrepSchool #Adaptability #Resilience #Year3 #VitalPollinators
Small wings. Nurtured by small hands. Making a big impact. These incredible children didn’t just release butterflies, they raised them! Watching over them from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they witnessed one of nature’s most extraordinary transformations up close, and learned that these beautiful creatures are so much more than pretty wings. Butterflies are vital pollinators, helping plants reproduce by carrying pollen from flower to flower. And with their remarkable ability to adapt to their environment, they’re one of nature’s greatest survivors. #PrepSchool #Adaptability #Resilience #Year3 #VitalPollinators