We are extremely proud of Ayaan in year 11 who has earned a Blue Peter Music Badge following the submission of a piano performance he recorded.

Ayaan has frequently shown us his incredible technical skill and musical performance, so it is no surprise that the Blue Peter team has rewarded him with this prestigious badge. Not only that but they have also invited him to perform on the show. This is an incredibly fantastic opportunity and a significant accomplishment. We hope with how busy he is with his Year 11 studies he will be able to find the time to attend.

The Blue Peter Music Badge is awarded to young musicians who demonstrate talent, dedication and creativity and there is no better person to award it to than Ayaan and his hard work and commitment to music.Well done Ayaan on this exciting success and we look forward to seeing where your incredible music talent leads you.

In the last two weeks of this Christmas half term our 30+ strong school choir has taken part in several carol concerts across the local community sharing music, joy and goodwill with a wide range of audiences. The choir have performed in several venues including Saxon Court, Longbridge Baptist Church, Austin Rose Care Home and Limes Care Home as well as a special performance at Turves Green for a small number of staff and pupils.

These performances have not only given the boys an incredibly opportunity to perform and sing in the real world to help develop their confidence, team work and professionalism, but it is also incredibly important to show our community spirit and commitment as a school; especially during this festive season.

The concerts were all warmly received with audiences praising the choir’s enthusiasm and respectful conduct. With this being the third year of these carol concerts it is becoming a staple of the festive season for the local community.

We are incredibly proud of the boys for representing our school and involving themselves with our continued community work through music. Their maturity and generosity reflect their strong commitment to the Turves values and the meaningful impact our young people have on the local community.

Turves Green Boys’ School hosted it’s second annual Young Musician competition. An evening to showcase the outstanding musical ability and dedication of our pupils. The night was run as talent competition where pupils have the opportunity to present themselves professionally performing to a live audience.

16 students competed in the night with a wide range of performances with a variety of different instruments pupils have been learning in their music lesson, peripatetic lesson and at home with their own practice. The event was attending by parents, staff and fellow pupils who all came together to support the performers.

Our panel of judges, including Miss Harrison and other musicians from the Birmingham area, had a hard time picking a winner looking at each performer’s professionalism, musical talent, fluency and expression through each performance.

First place went to Alfie in Year 11with his incredible vocals closely followed by Oscar on the saxophone and Jacob on the drums (both in Year 11). A final special mention also goes to Oliver (Year 11) for his vocal and guitar performance.

The judges praised all the competitors for their professionalism and commitment to learning and performing with their chosen instrument. The evening was a tremendous success and really celebrated the musical talent within our school, and we look forward to next year.

Our Year 11 Prefects have been developing their pupil leadership roles this year by supporting the library and our annual National Literacy Trust Bookbuzz Reading initiative.  Each year, we ask pupils in KS3 to select a book from a list of bespoke top selling books for children.  These books are ordered, and our Prefects have been an incredible help this term by sorting them into individual pupils' form and gift bags.  They will help to deliver these books at the end of term as gifts from TGBS to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to improving reading for all pupils and fostering a love lifelong love of reading.  2026 is the National Year of Reading, our pupils at TGBS are ahead of the game in terms of progress made in reading, but all support at home is welcome!