School News

To the Battlements 

• History,Trips
• Posted by Mrs Burnett and Mrs Ackerman

This week’s trip to Tamworth Castle immersed Form 1 in epic tales of knights, royalty, castles and battles as they experienced first-hand what life was like in medieval times. Read more

Wild Encounters

• STEM,Habitats,Trips
• Posted by Miss Murphy

The sun shone brightly for Form 2 on their visit to West Midlands Safari Park to see some of the world's most beautiful and endangered animal species. From African plains to micro-habitats the children learned what the perfect conditions are for different animals to thrive. Read more

Busy Buzzy Bees at Botanical Gardens

• Trips,Ecosystems
• Posted by Mrs Lutz

Birmingham's historic botanical gardens provided a unique starting point to Form 3's investigations this term into plants and the critical role they play in the Earth's ecosystem. They embarked on a scavenger hunt around the gardens and tropical houses discovering interesting facts about the various plants and their unique growing habitats. Read more

Exploring Tudor Heritage

• History,Trips
• Posted by Mr Leonard

Selly Manor Museum in historic Bournville welcomed Form 5 to learn more about The Tudors. Read more

Wildlife and Habitats

• Trips,Minibeasts
• Posted by Miss Wigmore

As part of the Reception class ‘Minibeasts Topic’, the children headed out to The Parkridge Centre at the heart of Brueton Park, Solihull – an oasis for wildlife. Read more

Wild Safari Adventure

• Trips,Science,Habitats
• Posted by Miss Murphy Mr Solly

West Midland Safari Park is home to some of the world's most beautiful and endangered animal species. It provided the perfect location for Form 2 to secure and extend their science knowledge on animal habitats which they have been studying this term. Read more

Land, Sea and Air Adventure (Form 6 Residential Trip)

• Residential Trips,Extracurricular
• Posted by Young Reporters

At the PGL Little Canada Activity Centre on the Isle of Wight Form 6 enjoyed the excitement and freedom of the outdoors and faced the physical and emotional challenges of a whole range of adventure activities to build their resilience, encourage co-operation and develop independent thinking. Read more

Meeting the Codebreakers

• History,Extra-curricular,Trips
• Posted by Young Reporters

There was much for Form 6 to experience and explore on their visit to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the World War II Codebreakers.  One of our young reporters, Ela, shares what life was like for the early pioneers at the secret war station on the a secluded countryside estate. Read more