We happily welcomed back our ‘feel good’ Friday lunch time rewards this week. Heads of House select one pupil per year group for a multitude of reasons to be celebrated at lunch time and presented with a token to select a book from our reading rewards vending machine.   Senior Leaders then select one pupil from each year group.

 This week’s winners were selected for the most class charts points in their first week?

Y7 B Singh

Y8 E Kenny

Y9 B Mallet

Y10 G V. Richards

Y11 C Wildman

In English, we have welcomed Year 11 pupils back and have begun our study of our last key literature text: the play 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley. To appreciate the play as a dramatic piece, pupils are performing each act with their peers serving as the audience. Thus far, our 'actors' are engaging well with the script and are interpreting the dialogue and stage directions to bring Priestley's characters to life, much to the enjoyment of the audience. Pupils' understanding of stagecraft is also developing; they appreciate the importance of setting, lighting and props, for example, to enhance the play in performance. Special mentions go to S. Ndong, W. Cornick, M. Weston, Z. Reid and C. Bosley (pictured right to left) for their valuable contributions; they have depicted the Birlings' dinner party with confidence, enthusiasm and insight. An excellent start to the year and your studies, Year 11!

In the summer term the Boys at Turves Green Boys' School captured the heartwarming and optimistic spirit of Alfie The Musical , with its famous story of a young orphans journey from a bleak orphanage to a life of hope and love. The audiences loved the lively group numbers such as "It's the Hard-Knock Life" and "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," alongside powerful solo performances like "Tomorrow."

The creativity, hard work, and dedication of the students and staff in putting together such a performance made this production memorable. The energy from the ensemble cast, the emotional depth of the lead actors with Hannigan, in particular, a scene-stealer with his over-the-top disdain for the orphans and hilarious antics offered a truly special theatrical experience.

The Creative Arts department are already in discussions of what our next TGBS Summer School Musical will be!

But before that look out for more information on our Christmas Talent Show

Turves Green Boys School has officially achieved Green Flag status!

Our eco-committee members have been working tirelessly to make Turves Greener and the assessors for the Green Flag award were impressed by all their ideas and how much they have changed the school already. The assessors commented that they cannot wait to see updates this year on projects the pupils began last academic year but were unable to complete. As eco-coordinator for TGBS, I could not be prouder and I am grateful to all the support the Senior Leadership Team and Maintenance Team have provided. Team Turves has done it again!

Keep your eye out for updates this year as we enter various competitions and complete a whole host of tasks. It’s going to be a fun one!