22Feb
School News
30Nov
Unearthing Evacuee Stories
Conducting research is an essential life skill to develop our emotional intelligence and understanding of situations. It’s 1944 and Albert Isaac Mills has joined the 1. 5 million evacuees leaving the cities during the war. Read more
11Oct
Travelling to Tudor Times
Medieval Selly Manor Museum in historic Bournville welcomed Form 5 to learn more about The Tudors which they have been studying this term with Mr Leonard. Read more
03Oct
The Wonders of Ancient Greece
Supporting their learning in History and English, Form 4 enjoyed an engaging workshop with Portals to the Past learning how the civilization of ancient Greece remains immensely influential in our everyday lives. They re-enacted Greek myths, played strategy games and solved puzzles based on the work of Pythagoras, and even competed in their own mini-Olympics. Read more
08Jun
Investigating Remains and Artefacts
As part of their studies into the prehistoric ages Form 3 visited Sarehole Mill. They become archaeologists, walking to Moseley Bog to explore the Bronze Age Burnt Mound site and learned how these scheduled ancient monuments were used. Read more
23Mar
Medieval Encounters
The stunning Worcester Cathedral provided the perfect backdrop this week for Form 4 to consolidate their knowledge of medieval England and build their cultural capital. They encountered King John and enjoyed exploring its ancient crypt, magnificent medieval cloisters and royal tombs. Read more
20Feb
Extending Skills Beyond the Curriculum
Looking at the life, times and people connected to the tragic life of Anne Frank, Form 6 (HP & JP) have undertaken a six-week research project. Read more
31Jan
Discovering the Journey from Bean to Bar
Following the cocoa bean on its globetrotting journey from bean to bar Form 6 enjoyed a fascinating visit to Cadbury World discovering the origins of the cocoa bean and the chocolate making processes used today. Read more
19Jan
London's Burning
William Porter, a resident of Pudding Lane in 1666, helped Form 2 recreate the events of the fateful night when fire broke out in London. They explored what life was like in Pudding Lane, the causes of the fire, and its aftermath. Read more
20Oct