Year 7 students were invited to participate in an engaging literacy morning at the Emirates Stadium with
@AFCCommunity
and
@Literacy_Trust
Students enjoyed writing match interviews and live tweeting. A fun and engaging way to improve their writing skills!
#COLAHH
Today we are delighted to launch the COLA Highgate Hill Student Radio. Students, this has been shared with you via your PSHCE Google Classrooms....enjoy!!
#COLAHH
#StudentRadio
#KeepingUsConnected
From a total of 30 independent schools, and 60 book reviews and creative responses, Carla was awarded the Trinity Book Award runner up prize for her fantastic book review of ‘I Have No Secrets’. Brilliant achievement Carla!
@TSBA_UK
#COLAHH
We were absolutely honoured and delighted to have
@IslingtonMayor
, Cllr Garry Heather come in last week to visit our school!
As part of his visit, he led a talk for our A level sixth-form students about his career in politics.
#COLAHH
#SixthForm
#Mayor
We are so
#proud
to hear that one of our students has won a silver medal representing London in the
@SchoolAthletics
English Schools Athletics Association Competition. He also clocked a new PB of 11.29 in doing so!
#WellDone
#COLAHH
#Talent
The
@Pantene
Power of Hair workshop was indescribably valuable for students. They were allowed to be open, creative & to think critically, which is so much of what we are trying to do at
#COLAHH
The students didn't want to leave to go to break which says it all!
@ideasfoundation
We are so proud of one of our Year 11’s who won first place in the AMIGS Martial Arts Tournament. Not only was he awarded first place, but he was acknowledged for his compassion in helping the younger competitors during the event 🏆
#COLAHH
#Altruism
#Winner
Well done to our students who worked hard in the boxing Enrichment sessions. Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for their effort, attitude, behaviour and commitment to boxing
#COLAHH
#IslingtonBoxingClub
#Enrichment
We are so pleased to announce that our planning proposal for our new
#SixthForm
building has been approved, and we have been granted planning permission. We are very excited to start the journey
#COLAHH
Thrilled that
@BowkerSadler
received
#planning
approval for our project
@COLA_Highgate
- Officers stated the scheme was "a sustainable & well-designed development that would provide new & improved education facilities to the borough".
@COLA_Trust
A truly amazing experience for one of our Year 12's, Maya, who was at Biggin Hill Airport partaking in the
@BWPA_UK
photoshoot in partnership with the ATTAGIRLS Molly Rose scholarship!
#COLAHH
@ICS_sixth
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome
@jeremycorbyn
back for another visit. Our students very much enjoyed engaging in thoughtful discussions regarding our local community
#COLAHH
The school surrounded by council estates that's creating a sixth form for only the highest achievers. Loved visiting
@COLA_Highgate
to meet staff and remarkable pupils.
This evening is our Year 9 Options Evening, which is taking place virtually. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the possible GCSE option choices. We look forward to seeing our Year 9 students and parents/carers at 5pm
#COLAHH
#GCSE
#Options
Julie Robinson
@JulieR_isc
chief executive of
@ISC_schools
and volunteer school governor at
@COLA_Highgate
explains what motivated her to volunteer: to give back and support young people in the community.
Read the full interview here ➡️
#EducatorsonBoard
On Tuesday some of our student council members visited the City Hall where they met
@SadiqKhan
and got an insight into the workings of the London Assembly. Thank you to our governor
@ValerieABossman
for organising this fantastic opportunity
#COLAHH
#StudentCouncil
Remember our last cooking challenge ‘it’s all about the language’? Here are some of the amazing dishes made by our students at home. A special shout-out to Lotus who has rustled up some delicious meals
#COLAHH
#FoodTech
#HomeCooking
As we break up for the summer holidays we wanted to thank our students, parents/carers, staff and governors for their hard work, commitment and support this academic year. We hope you all have a safe and restful summer!
#COLAHH
#ThankYou
#Rest
#Relax
Visiting
@COLA_Highgate
today, fantastic school led by the inspirational headteacher, Prince Gennuh. It’s the little things that make you know they value their staff and look after one another. As a guest I wasn’t expecting this little treat/quote, so thank you!
@COLA_Trust
Our sixth Form students had the unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the workings of Parliament by visiting the House of Commons.
@ICS_sixth
Today is the last day of Spring Term 1. February half term starts tomorrow. We would like to wish all our students and their families a lovely half term break! See you all again on Monday 20th February
#COLAHH
We break up for February
#HalfTerm
today...woohoo! Well done to our students, parents/carers and staff for getting through a tough term. Take the next week to turn off your screens, rest your eyes and
#relax
See you (virtually) on Monday 22nd Feb
#COLAHH
A big thank you to James Davies-Warner, the Schools Liaison Officer from
@CorpusCambridge
, for delivering a fantastic session to our Year 11 scholars yesterday
#COLAHH
Some ACS highlights from this week including an educational trip to Berlin and a Civil Service careers and degree apprenticeship talk for our Sixth Form students!
@ICS_sixth
Today we break up for the Easter holidays. We would like to say ‘Well Done’ to our students for their hard work this term. We wish our students, staff, parents/carers and governors a restful break
#COLAHH
We are delighted to receive our
@DofELondon
certificate today! Given this challenging time we are pleased that we have still been able to contribute and support our local community
#COLAHH
#DofE
#CommunitySpirit
A massive WELL DONE to all our students for completing their first week of remote learning. It’s not what you’re used to, but your tenacity has been admirable. Keep up the good work
#COLAHH
#RemoteLearning
#Tenacity
#HardWork
It was a pleasure to have the Territorial Support Group
@MetTaskforce
from the
@metpoliceuk
with us last week. Our students really enjoyed your presentations, especially when they were able to try on your kit! Very informative - thank you
#COLAHH
Well done Shilton for receiving 4 university offers from top Russell Group universities for Liberal Arts - including Exeter and KCL. Your absolute love of learning and multidisciplinary thinking has led you to this brilliant achievement!
Today sees the launch of our
@Braincando
Summer Wellbeing Journal. This journal will help our students remain emotionally, mentally and physically fit and healthy whilst working at home
#COLAHH
#PositiveMentalHeath
#SelfCare
Today’s
#PupilPraise
is superstar singer Christina from
@COLA_Highgate
. She writes her own songs one of which has been played on the student radio. She plays viola as part of the MiSST ALW programme and is really excited to be going to MiSST Radley Residential later this year.
To celebrate International Language Day (21st February), our students have been sharing their favourite recipes with the whole school. What’s yours?
#COLAHH
Our Year 9 & 10 triple science students would like to thank Professor Jonathan Valabhji for his presentation on Friday. They learnt about his career to date, the history of the
#NHS
and all about
#diabetes
Very insightful!
#COLAHH
We break up for the Easter holidays today. A massive well done to the students, who have settled back in to full time face-to-face learning extremely well. Get some rest and stay safe!
#COLAHH
#Easter
#Holiday
#WellDone
#StaySafe
We are excited to welcome back our Year 7 and Year 11 students tomorrow. Please check the website for the new arrival times if you are unsure. We look forward to seeing you all in full school uniform
#COLAHH
#NewYear
Thank you to
@godwin_nick
for coming in this morning to talk to our sixth form students about documentary film-making and inclusivity.
#COLAHH
#SixthForm
Our celebratory tweets continue....massive congratulations to Daniyaal, one of our
@ICS_sixth
students, who has been selected for the
@CorpusCambridge
Philosophy Pelican Programme. Well done!!
#COLAHH
Our Year 12 students visited the Royal College of Physicians for a careers-focussed museum visit.
Thank you
@RCPhysicians
for arranging this wonderful opportunity for our sixth form students!
Just a reminder that our Enrichment sessions start today. Enrichment runs every other week (week A) for Years 7-10, and every week for Year 11. Please check the website for finish times if you’re unsure
#COLAHH
#Enrichment