The Earls High School News

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New intake transition days

New intake transition days

We have had a fantastic time with our new Year 6 intake over the last two days, and they have given us a great first impression of themselves. These photos are from one of a series of transition lessons that the students have experienced. We are looking forward to them joining us in September....

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Little Big Band

Little Big Band

Wednesday the 3rd of July marked the Music Department's Little Big Band Awards! This commemorated a year of hard work from September, rehearsing every Wednesday from 2:55-4:00, eventually playing in two concerts! The Little Big Band played admirably to an incredibly high standard for students who...

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Summer Concert Success!

Summer Concert Success!

On Tuesday 25th June it was the Earls High School Summer Concert, which featured a grand total of 158 students! The performances featured exquisite talent from our ensembles, playing well-known pieces such as, Smells Like Teen Spirit (Guitar Ensemble), I Got You (Jazz Band), Just The Way You Are...

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Music Matters event

Music Matters event

Another year, another fantastic Music Matters event hosted by The Earls High School and Halesowen Bid! The event kicked off with the Earls Samba Band performing a piece composed by the students. This year we also had a total of 6 primary schools involved giving great performances to the public of...

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Berlin 2024

Berlin 2024

A group of students have had a fabulous time in Berlin the link to their blog is below The earls High School – Berlin 2024 (wordpress.com)

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Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Thank you to Wolverhampton Art Gallery for accommodating our KS3 artists on Thursday.  The students pictured are sketching the works of Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.      

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Silver Duke of Edinburgh Practice 

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Practice 

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Practice    This weekend saw the practice expedition of our year 10 Silver DofE students. 54 students embarked on a two day walk and an overnight camp carrying all their equipment and cooking for themselves (some I am sure for the first time). They walked about 15 miles...

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Wicked

Wicked

On Wednesday night, some of our Year 9, 10 and 11 students travelled to the Hippodrome in Birmingham to see Wicked! The night was described as very "inspiring" by our young musicians at the Earls. The GCSE Music cohort in particular enjoyed hearing Defying Gravity in person for the first time; a...

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Samba House Competition

Samba House Competition

The Earls Music Department hosted their Samba House Competition on Tuesday. The 4 competitive houses composed their own pieces and lead their ensembles. Shenstone took the win in a close competition, with a fantastic twist on a previous summer concert piece!            

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Formula 1

Formula 1

On Thursday 8th and Friday 9th February, four teams competed in the F1 in schools regional finals at Aston University. Since June last year, students have been working hard preparing for the competition, designing and making a miniature version of a F1 car alongside a pit display, a design...

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Ski 2024 – Day 5

Ski 2024 – Day 5

Mrs Wycherley writes: Our final day of skiing is over! Skis, poles and boots have been returned, cases have been packed and we have had our final evening meal. This evening students had another opportunity to visit the local supermarket where they stocked up on snacks for the long journey home. If...

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