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THE E-ZINE FROM BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL 25 June 2021

A Message from our Head, Mrs Chandler-Thompson

I know I have said this many times, but I never fail to be amazed at the generosity of spirit shown by everyone in our school - students, parents, staff - in what has been an incredible time for all of us.

A rigorous approach

It probably seems obvious that rigour would be a desirable quality in the school you select for your child. However, maybe we should not take for granted that term means the same things to each of us.

Year 12 join fascinating David Attenborough webinar

Year 12 Biology students joined a live Ecology Webinar on Thursday about the documentary ‘A life on our planet’ by David Attenborough.

Year 2 learn jive routine from Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse

The girls put on their dancing shoes, found their rhythm and enjoyed jiving to Taylor Swift's 'Shake it Off'.

Blackheath High Music Departments receive boost from Music Teacher magazine

Our Music department got a real boost in Music Teacher magazine recently with Ruth Coles speaking about the inspirational Berkley Emsemble project and Emily Gunton's interview with the world's premier solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie.

Blackheath High receive thank you for generous donation

On Wednesday, Leila, Miah and Shona visited Downderry Primary School with a delivery of books they had been collecting for their school library.

Year 10 research The Nervous System in Biology

Triple Science students got to dissect an eye, and study all the parts in relation to anatomy and function.

Junior Dates for your Diary

Senior Dates for your Diary

A warm welcome to our Sixth Form, from our new Head Girl
Starting Sixth Form can be a huge change for all of us, but as soon as we stepped into Blackheath High Sith Form Centre on our first day back, we knew we were embarking on an exciting part of our school journey.

Blackheath High School in The Times
Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson, appeared on page three of The Times, discussing the future of education and the learnings we can take from the pandemic to help all girls thrive.

Students in Year 9 get creative with Shakespeare
The girls designed their own DVD covers, exploring their own interpretations of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, with some absolutely beautiful results.

Year 12 student does virtual work experience with SpringPod
Following an inital email from our Head of Futures Ms Day, Priya in Year 12 tells us all about her virtual work experience and what she's learnt.

More success in Duke of Edinburgh programmes
Even through a very different year, our girls have strived to find ways to continue their Duke of Edinburgh programmes.

Showcasing incredible DT work in special display
This cabinet display showcases what DT is all about at Blackheath High School.

Nursery learn the importance of exploration
In Nursery this half term, the girls are learning about ‘Exploration’ and different modes of transport

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