by Nic Earls | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
It begins, as all sensible school trips do, at an hour normally reserved for questionable online purchases. There we were, bleary-eyed. Overpacked children. One child dragging a suitcase roughly the size of themselves.
The bus unpacking crew – you know who you are.
The brave souls who lifted 55 suitcases
Without complaint. Without applause (unlike the pilot and what we know expect at the end of every lesson). Possibly without proper stretching beforehand. We see you and we appreciate you.
There is something uniquely chaotic about a school group at an airport before dawn.
The children, who allegedly “weren’t tired at all,” were: eating KFC at 4am, wearing hoodies as blankets and immediately asleep on the plane except Mason who talked to himself and anyone else awake throughout the flight.
Now we arrive at what may be the most educational part of the trip. The rooms. When I let students know…
“Before you do anything else, you need to make your beds.”
Silence.
Some students stared at the mattress as if it were an advanced maths problem.
For a brave few, this was clearly their first independent encounter with:
* A fitted sheet
* A duvet cover
* The concept of responsibility
One child reportedly attempted to place the duvet on top of the mattress protector and declare victory. Another asked if housekeeping would be coming around.
Character building, we call it.
After approximately 36 hours awake, the group bravely marched into town.
And what is the first cultural landmark teenagers seek out in Austria?
Not a cathedral.
Not a mountain.
No.
It was, of course, McDonald’s.
Because nothing says “immersing yourself in Austrian culture” quite like ordering nuggets in three different languages.
Next came ski fitting.
There is nothing that bonds a group faster than collectively discovering:
* Ski boots are not designed for comfort
* Walking in ski boots is a skill
* Everyone suddenly has “slightly wide feet”
In Conclusion
Your child is:
* Probably exhausted
* Definitely surviving
* Possibly still learning how to put a duvet cover on
– Mrs Wycherley
by Nic Earls | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Year 11 have had fabulous support from their teachers over the last two weeks as they aimed to complete at least 8 revision sessions in school in order to earn a pizza tea this afternoon. Between them, they completed over 800 hours of revision and got to feast on Dominos before heading off for half term, well prepared to complete lots more independent work in preparation for their final set of mock exams when we return. Well done Year 11, we are really proud of you!
by Kelly Earls | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday 11th February, our year 7s were treated to a to watch the CBSO perform
The performance featured pieces such as Star Wars Main Title Theme by John Williams, Jai Ho by A.R. Rahman and Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite: Finale
The students spoke highly of the concert and were inspired to see music brought to life by professional musicians in a symphony Orchestra
by Kelly Earls | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Formula One Success
On Thursday last week, two teams represented The Earls at Aston University for the F1 in Schools Regional finals. Although we didn’t manage to qualify for the national finals, both teams did really well against tough opposition.
Volt racing, the professional team, finished 5th out of 13 for the fastest car, just 0.07 seconds behind the winner. They also finished in the top 3, from the 37 teams, for their verbal presentation.
EarlSpeed, the development team, finished 4th out of 24 for the fastest car, just 0.067 seconds behind the winner in their category. They finished 12th overall in the combined categories, 0.218 seconds behind the overall winner, beating many professional teams. They also finished in the top 3, from the 37 teams, for the judges choice award. Students were also praised by the judges for the quality of their verbal presentations.
The students really enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to future competitions. Huge thanks to Mr Logan for all his support.
by Kelly Earls | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Five students recently had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a Football Beyond Borders trip to Anfield Stadium, the home of Liverpool Football Club. Experiences like this are an important part of what we offer at The Earls High School, where we are committed to providing enriching opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Trips such as this not only broaden our students’ horizons but also give them meaningful experiences they will carry with them for years to come.
by Kelly Earls | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Wednesday 15th January – U15 Boys County Cup 3rd Round
The Earls 6-0 Sidney Stringer (Coventry)
Friday 17th January – Year 7 Boys Football
Wolverhampton Grammar School 1-3 The Earls
Saturday 18th January – West Midlands Cross Country Championships
Well done to the students who ran at Warley Woods in the West Midlands Champs. We were the only school in attendance with all other students entered via their clubs, so it was a great achievement for all just to be involved.
Thursday 22nd January – Year 8 Boys Football
The Earls 3-1 Wolverhampton Grammar School
