This half term, Year 7 students have been immersed in the world of dance, learning six fundamental dance actions and using them to create their own unique choreography.

Through this engaging process, students have explored various styles and techniques, enhancing their creativity and expression. The focus on collaboration has allowed them to work in groups, sharing ideas and developing their skills together.

As they put their choreography into practice, students have demonstrated impressive growth and confidence. This hands-on approach not only boosts their technical abilities but also fosters a love for dance and performance.

We look forward to showcasing their hard work and creativity in an upcoming performance! Stay tuned for more updates!

Our reading rewards vending machine continues to be a focal point of our celebrations on a Friday lunchtime. Pupils from all year groups are considered and selected for a range of approaches to demonstrating our TURVES Values.  

Winners over the last fortnight include: 

Year 7: O Walker: He is a polite and respectful young man who tries hard every day. He consistently shows the Turves values. 

Year 8: L Glasford: For consistent outstanding effort in all lessons.   

Year 9: L Sannio most praise points and no negative. Exemplifies our TURVES Values. 

Year 10: J Choi – embodies excellence in everything he does. I wish I had the level of talent that this student does.  

Year 11: A Niles – For being an unsung hero in the Austin Year 11 cohort. 

Year 7: H Organ- This young man has a wonderful attitude towards learning and is meeting our values each day in particular respectful to all 

year 8: M Jinks – Excellent levels of effort in all subjects and facets of school life.   

Year 9: D Pere-Enaregha - Consistently earning the most praise points each day and receiving the ‘shout out’ each morning the past two weeks. 

Year 10: J Varley – Has continued to be the polite and respectful young man, showing great effort in lessons despite the pain/discomfort he is currently in with his recent ankle injury.  

Year 11: W Cornick – a polite and respectful young man who is putting in excellent effort in his lessons in the run-up to mock exams. 

Year 11: S Hardy – Getting involved in multiple aspects of school life and performing well in KS4. 

On Wednesday the Warhammer Alliance held an exciting painting competition, giving students the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents in two categories: Recruits and Veterans. The competition saw 11 participants, 4 of whom were new joiners who were entering some of their first painted models. These budding hobbyists entered the Recruits category, while the more experienced members competed in the Veterans category.

The judges, Mr. Woodall, Miss Woodall, Mr. Walker, Miss Harrison, and Miss Brooker, were tasked with evaluating the impressive array of painted models. After much deliberation, the results were announced.

In the Recruits category, Z. Franklin (7A1) claimed first place, with H. Jackson (7B2) securing second. Z. Franklin's creativity earned them a new Space Marine model and a Leagues of Votann model to further their collection. H. Jackson, whose entry was also highly praised, received a delicious reward of a free cookie for their efforts.

In the Veterans category, S. Scott (10B1) emerged as the winner with their beautifully painted Space Marine Terminator, earning a unit of Inceptors for their Space Marine army. T. Clarke (10T1) took second place, and also received a free cookie.

All participants, regardless of placement, received queue jump passes for lunchtime as a thank you for taking part and contributing to the event’s success. The competition was a fantastic opportunity for students to bond over their shared passion for Warhammer and develop their artistic abilities.

We are proud to celebrate the creativity and enthusiasm shown by all participants, and the winning models you can see in the pictures below showcasing their impressive designs. Congratulations to everyone who took part!

Sam deserves immense praise for his hard work and dedication in preparing for his English mock exam. His commitment to revision has been nothing short of inspiring. Sam has demonstrated an exceptional work ethic, dedicating himself to reviewing key texts, analysing themes, and mastering essay techniques. His attention to detail showcases his determination to achieve excellence.

What truly stands out is Sam's ability to stay focused and disciplined throughout his revision. He hasn't just gone through the motions of studying; instead, he's approached his preparation with a genuine passion for learning and improving. His perseverance, even when faced with challenging scenarios, shows his resilience and drive to succeed. Sam has also been proactive in seeking feedback, asking insightful questions, and making the necessary adjustments to ensure he's fully prepared.

Beyond his individual efforts, Sam has been an excellent role model for his peers, often offering advice and support to those around him. His willingness to help others reflects not only his knowledge but also his generosity and leadership qualities.

Sam’s dedication will undoubtedly pay off in his exam, and regardless of the outcome, his effort and attitude are commendable. His work ethic is a testament to his character and is something that will serve him well far beyond this exam. Well done, Sam!

It has been lovely to speak to so many of our new Year 7 parents and to learn more about how we can best support the students both to enjoy and progress at Turves Green Boys’ School. We have had a busy half term launching all of our Form Time Interventions and it has been lovely to see everyone coming down each morning to attend their small group support session. So far, we have seen excellent attendance and some really Valuable Contributions in our sessions, which range from ‘Numeracy Support’ and ‘Read to Succeed’, to ‘Handwriting Workshops’ and ‘Zones of Regulation’. Well done to everyone who has taken part so far, and if you have not yet been involved in one of the additional support sessions and would like to take part, please don’t hesitate to come and see me to enquire about a place for next term!

We are also extremely lucky to be able to offer extra support for our parents too. As part of our continued efforts to ensure a strong home-school partnership, I am delighted to share details of our first SEND coffee morning of this academic year, which will be taking place on Thursday 28^th November 2024. This informal session will provide an opportunity to meet with me; share any concerns or queries and discuss with the SEND department any further adaptations we could put in place for our students. If you would like to learn more about the Graduated Approach and the SEND Department at Turves Green Boys’ School, you are very welcome to attend the session from 9.30am – 11am on 28^th November. 

Finally, I am pleased to be able to share that the Birmingham Parent Carer Forum (BPCF) have recently launched its new website. BPCF have asked us to share this with parents:

Wishing you all a restful half term and I look forward to meeting up with more of you in the run up to Christmas.

Year 11s visited MakeUK Future Makers Show which included a presentation about engineering apprenticeships, a tour of the site to look at the facilities, meet the tutors and gain an understanding of the range of the engineering pathways.

There was a practical activity to emphasis personal qualities that are required for a career in engineering such as communication, team work and problem solving.

Year 11s also had the opportunity to meet with employers:

Sertec

Whale Tankers

Weiland

Severn Trent

Shaftec