The Thirds visited Leicester Space Centre and took a trip to Mars last week. Each girl had applied for their job on the trip and were put in teams to work together. They rose to the challenge and engaged well with their jobs, although some also learned that reading the instructions is a useful skill! Unfortunately, a dust storm arose which threatened the hiking team. The Thirds had to decide whether sending a probe to Phobos was more important than ensuring the recovery of the hiking team. All decided that people were more important than probes so the hiking team were saved. The pupils may not have been in school, but they used their maths, language, drama, science and ethical knowledge learned in lessons to enjoy a successful mission.
Best in class: KEHS once again named West Midlands Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence
King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham (KEHS) has been named West Midlands Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence for the fifth year in a row and is once again the highest-ranking independent school outside London and the South East, with a national ranking of 11th.
