The human brain is an active tissue containing billions of cells, called neurons, which need a constant supply of nutrients to function and grow properly. In fact, the brain is a very hungry organ and is the first of the body’s organs to take nutrients from the food we eat.

You are invited to attended this year’s Dance Company's show - Believe. The show is a mixture of dance styles, solo and group pieces. The Dance Company have worked tirelessly on the show and you will not be disappointed. 

This week Year 8 students took part in a debate on Animal Welfare organised by the RSPCA at the Reading Civic Offices. The students had to go head-to-head against other schools in Reading, arguing for and against the importance of animal welfare on a number of topics, from the use of service animals to the impact of Brexit. In a close fought competition, Highdown were runners up and have qualified for the final, to be held in London.

Love Productions, the team behind the UK’s much loved baking show The Great British Bake Off and The Great British Sewing Bee are delighted to announce that JUNIOR BAKE OFF IS BACK for a 5^th Series on Channel 4 and applications are now open!

Last weekend Reuben Muston competed at the English Boxing National Junior Championships. Held over two days, this competition puts the best boxers in the country together to find the national champion.

Year 12 Psychologists have started their egg project. Whilst they learn about attachment, the students will be logging their adventures with their egg babies and applying this to psychological concepts.