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School News
25Sep
A Day with the Tudors
Medieval Selly Manor Museum, in historic Bournville, welcomed Form 5 to learn more about The Tudors which they are studying this term with Mr Leonard. The children learned about the economic and social conditions in the 16th century covering everything from food, costume and buildings, to battles and monarchs of the period. Read more
13Jun
History in Action at Avoncroft
Home to over 30 historic buildings and structures Avoncroft Museum was the perfect destination this week for Form 1 to learn more about the development of houses and homes over the centuries. Read more
22Feb
To the Battlements
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
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