Image of Year 9 English
14 February 2022

Year 9 English

Year 9 students have been working hard in their English lessons analysing quotations from “Much Ado About Nothing”.

Continue reading
Image of CyberFirst Winners make the news
11 February 2022

CyberFirst Winners make the news

Our CyberFirst Girls make the National Cyber Security Centre News.  Please click here to view the article on the great success at the Cyber competition finals.

Continue reading
Image of Year 7 Symphony Hall Trip
11 February 2022

Year 7 Symphony Hall Trip

Our Year 7 students were enthralled by the music and extremely impressed by the CBSO KS3 Concert at Symphony Hall. The orchestra performed a series of pieces of music inspired by the theme of 'The Natural World' and our students experienced the power of live music in the most inspiring of…

Continue reading
Image of Thought of the Day - Friday
11 February 2022

Thought of the Day - Friday

How about ending with week with some inspirational music?

Show self-doubt the door while you sing along to this number:

Continue reading
Image of Thought of the Day - Thursday
10 February 2022

Thought of the Day - Thursday

Think about this quote:

“I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realised, I am somebody.”

(Unknown)

How have you helped others grow? For example, do you help out at home or school? Mentor younger students, volunteer etc? Are you a good friend and a good listener? Do you stand…

Continue reading
Image of Thought of the Day - Wednesday
9 February 2022

Thought of the Day - Wednesday

Think about this Chinese Proverb:

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

How have you had to “grow yourself” in your past? How will you have to “grow yourself” in the future. Try this art idea:

Continue reading
Image of Thought of the Day - Tuesday
8 February 2022

Thought of the Day - Tuesday

Write your own report!

Write positive things for each subject – even and especially the ones you don’t enjoy so much or don’t feel you shine in.  Write a comment starting with ‘well done for…’ . This might include things like “Well done for giving X a go/asking for help…

Continue reading
Image of Thought of the Day - Monday
7 February 2022

Thought of the Day - Monday

“Don’t judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

Nelson Mandela

Reflect on your current achievements. Don’t just focus on academic, sport and artistic achievements but include personal achievements, too. Have you spoken up when others have kept…

Continue reading
Image of Debate Mate Winners
4 February 2022

Debate Mate Winners

The Debate Mate team didn't allow a school closure put them off yesterday.  The team turned up anyway for the Debate Mate Urban Debate League competition and happily they won both of their debates. They now have to wait for the points totals so see how they've done in the first round of the…

Continue reading
Image of Cyber First Champions
3 February 2022

Cyber First Champions

While the school was closed yesterday to the majority of students there was an exception for four remarkable students.

Working out of Challoner House Tia, Harriet, Andrea and Catherine WON the West Midlands Cyber First Girls competition!!!

Over 5,000 schools entered nationally...what an…

Continue reading
Image of Year 10 BTEC Sport Students Working Hard
28 January 2022

Year 10 BTEC Sport Students Working Hard

Following well-led sports activities, Year 10 BTEC Sport students are in the process of completing their final assignment based on the unit 'Leading Sport Activities'.  The focus of work is 'Explaining and justifying targets for future development as a sports leader and activities within their…

Continue reading