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Get to know the new head of KEHS, in her own words.

On 16 July 2020, King Edward VI Foundation was notified by a third-party software provider of a data breach owing to a ransomware attack on their system. The School takes its approach to data security very seriously and we are taking all necessary steps to review and respond to this incident.

KEHS strives to give young women the tools to critically evaluate the world around them, and to help create positive change throughout their lives. After the violent and shocking death of George Floyd, current pupils and alumnae sprung into action for the BLM movement.

Never ones to shy away from the issues of the day, a group of KEHS pupils have launched a new student led e-newsletter, KEHS Release. The first edition reflects on the BLM movement and what the girls can do to educate themselves and take positive action. Click here to read more.

​OE and former student fundraiser Asyia features on Metro: Asyia's article describes how she subverted cultural expectations by studying the Arts, and hopes others will do the same​.

KEHS is mourning the passing of its former Deputy Head and Physics teacher, Anne Percival, who passed away on 6th June 2020.

​Could you offer careers advice to someone in the Upper Sixth?

​King Edward’s School (KES) and King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS), Birmingham will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the joint Symphony Orchestra, with a sell-out concert at the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre on Monday, 9 March 2020.

New publication celebrates 130 Amazing OEs - nominated by our community as alumnae who had inspired their friends and colleagues. Read all about these incredible women online here.

Students at KEHS are celebrating another impressive year at GCSE, with a stunning 59% of all the exams awarded the highest ranking Grade 9, a grade achieved only by the top scholars in the country.

Congratulations to all students and staff on a record set of A Level results with a remarkable 35% grades at A*, the highest percentage since the A* grade was introduced, 75% at A*/A and 96% grades at A*/B.

KEHS is pleased to announce its next Principal.

KEHS was awarded ‘Excellent’, the top grade, both for the achievement of the pupils and their personal development.

​We were delighted to welcome Lindsay Hong (OE 2002), the COO of Locaria, as our special guest speaker for this year's Speech Day. Lindsay described how her 'KingEdwardsiness' helped her to follow her passions and develop a fantastic career. ​

On Friday 9th November, Old Edwardian and Chair of The KEHS Trust, Judy Dyke, unveiled the KEHS WW1 Centenary Mural.

​Students at King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston are celebrating another outstanding year of A Level results with 33% of grades at A* and 73% A*/A grades. Remarkably, 13 students out of a year group of 75 achieved 3 or more A*s, and 13 will now take up places at Oxford and Cambridge.

Upper Fifth pupil Lauren has been named the 21st winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year. After progressing through the Keyboard category on 4th May, and the semi-finals on the 11th, Lauren took to the stage to play her final piece: Prokofiev’s fiendish ‘Piano Concerto No 2’.

​We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Michael Marsh Matched Funding Challenge has been completed!

Last night, King Edward VI High School for Girls was awarded the Fundraising Initiative of the Year award at the Tes Independent School Awards 2018. The award recognises the enthusiasm and dedication of the Sixth Form pupils in our Trust Club, embedding student engagement within our campaign for Assisted Places.

On Thursday 30th November, we welcomed parents, governors and VIPs to KEHS for Speech Day – a celebration of this year’s phenomenal GCSE results, and the hard work that made those results possible. Our special guest speaker was Kate Goldman-Toomey, Class of 1996 and Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy at UNICEF UK.

We are delighted to announce that The KEHS Trust Pupil Team has been shortlisted for a national prize! The Tes Independent School Fundraising Initiative of the Year Award recognises innovation and new ideas in fundraising.

Listen to the keynote speech from Old Edwardian and world-leading entrepreneur, Jess Butcher.

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