The Earls High School News

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Music Matters event in Halesowen Town Centre

Music Matters event in Halesowen Town Centre

On Friday 20th May musicians from The Earls High School music department performed at the Music Matters event in Halesowen Town Centre. Many ensembles performed including the Samba Band, and a selection of GCSE performers. Some local primary schools joined us including Caslon, Halesowen C of E and...

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Dance Festival 2025

Dance Festival 2025

Mrs Gapper's Youth Dance Company were delighted to be invited to perform at the Black Country Dance Hub's (BCDH) Dance Festival 2025 on Wednesday 11th June 2025, at the Walsall Arena and Arts Centre. The Youth Dance Company includes girls from both Year 7 and Year 8, who rehearse with exceptional...

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Dudley Schools Athletics Championships

Dudley Schools Athletics Championships

Wednesday 14th May - Year 9 Dudley Schools Athletics Championships The students did really well in the Dudley Schools Athletics achieving nine top 3's and three victories: 200m, 300m and 1500m. We are still awaiting overall team results from the organisers. By coming first in their events the...

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Couch to 5K graduation

Couch to 5K graduation

Couch to 5K graduation A group of Year 7 and 8 students, led by Mrs Bryant, have been out running after school for the last 10 weeks, completing the Couch to 5K programme. On Saturday, with the encouragement of staff and parents, they took part in the Edgbaston Reservoir Parkrun to mark their...

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Wear a Hat Day

Wear a Hat Day

On Friday, students and staff celebrated Wear a Hat Day in order to raise money for Brain Tumour Research. A wide variety of headwear was on display, which created lots of smiles and a real buzz around school. Over £500 was raised through generous donations to our JustGiving page and contributions...

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The Earls High School – The Gambia Project

The Earls High School – The Gambia Project

Alex Ballinger MP came to visit The Earls today to commend students for their work out in The Gambia and the fundraising that had taken place prior to their visit. He awarded them his Community Champion Award for outstanding service to the local community. He also took the time to chat to students...

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Gambia 2025 – Day 8

Gambia 2025 – Day 8

Well, all good things must come to end and our trip to Gambia is no exception. This morning, the students packed up and had a rather casual morning. We did manage a quick walk on the beach, a short awards ceremony and some final games of table tennis and pool. Students received their batik work...

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Gambia 2025 – Day 7

Gambia 2025 – Day 7

The last full day is always an emotional one and today was no exception! After the excitement of last night's meal students were a little slow stirring this morning, but once they were in the land of the living, they were certainly busy bees!! At 9am we left the hotel; we had a squad of 6 artists...

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Gambia 2025 – Day 6

Gambia 2025 – Day 6

An action-packed day as always! We started with a rather subdued breakfast (anyone would think the students are tired out!) and then set off to our morning schools. Ten students went to Bright Minds Nursery and the rest to St. Peter’s school. The activities were a roaring success in both schools...

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Gambia 2025 – Day 5

Gambia 2025 – Day 5

Well, the table tennis tournament provided much entertainment last night and Harry O was crowned the champion in emphatic style. This morning, students devoured yet more pancakes for breakfast (it is a firm favourite) and it was rather fitting considering today is Shrove Tuesday! Following...

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