Science Club and Diversity Club have teamed up to celebrate LGBT History Month. We had a wonderful (online) guest speaker Sarah Cosgiff from Schools Out, and LGBT+ Education Charity.

Sarah shared some of her history as a scientists and a member of the LGBT+ community. She explained some of the challenges scientists and teachers have struggled with throughout history including Section 28. We also celebrated the innovation of some LGBT figures. In particular, we learned about:

• Barbara Burford, a medical researcher who established NHS equality and diversity guidelines
• Charles Beyer, a locomotive engineer and a founding member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
• Elke Mackenzie, a lichenologist who researched lichens in Antarctica
• Jemma Redmond, a biotechnologist who developed 3D bioprinters to create tissues and organs
• Robert Boyle, a founder of modern chemistry and of the modern scientific method

Science Club and Diversity Club members asked a lot of really interesting questions, varying from specific science questions about cells, LGBT+ scientists and how Sarah herself became interested in science.  

More information about Schools Out can be found on their website: LGBT+ History Month 2026 - LGBT+ History Month including some short videos about the scientists we leaved about.

Well done and thank you too all the pupils who took part, to Sarah Cosgiff for the fascinating presentation and brilliant answers to (many, many) questions.

Two Year 10's had a work experience placement with Brum Radio for the evening to see how a radio station works. Callum and Oliver got to meet the presenter and production team, they got to see how a show is created, what the presenter was going to talk about and the timings of each topic. They worked with the sound engineers, who explained how they checked and monitored throughout the show.

We are delighted to share that our school recently hosted a fun and engaging penalty shootout event in support of our Schools Trust charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide.

Papyrus is a UK-based charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. They provide vital support, resources, and helplines for those struggling, as well as guidance for families, schools, and communities.

Our penalty shootout brought students together in a spirit of friendly competition, teamwork, and generosity. Thanks to the enthusiasm and participation of everyone involved, we are proud to announce that we raised a total of £86 for this important cause.

A big thank you to all pupils and staff who took part or contributed -  your support helps make a meaningful difference. A massive well done to Luka -  Year 7 our overall shootout winner!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of one of our pupils, Freddie, who has had an outstanding year in wakeboarding.

Over the past year, Freddie has taken part in several wakeboarding competitions, including the National Championships. Through consistent dedication and impressive performances, his combined scores across these events have placed him 1st in the Under-14 category-a remarkable accomplishment. Even more impressively, Freddie is currently ranked 34th in the world for his age group.

Freddie’s hard work, determination, and passion for the sport have now led to an exciting milestone: he has been selected for Team GB. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the commitment he has shown both on and off the water.

Freddie continues to set his sights high, with ambitions to further establish himself within the GB Wakeboarding Team in the years ahead.

We are delighted to share a selection of photos capturing some of Freddie’s recent successes and look forward to following his journey as he continues to excel.

Congratulations, Freddie-we are all very proud of you!

On World Book Day, many pupils were engaged in a book treasure hunt around the school.  Various members of staff had displayed their favourite book and pupils had to look for all 22.  It was great seeing the boys trying to find the answers and the first entries were handed to Mr Warner at breaktime even though the entry sheets had only been handed to them during form time two hours earlier!  All pupils who entered the competition were given ClassCharts points for demonstrated that they were Self-Motivated to Achieve. Those who got all 22 correct by the deadline of breaktime the following day were rewarded by selecting a book from our Book Vending Machine during their celebration time at the end of lunchtime. Well done to the following for getting all 22 correct:

• Ethan
• Ace
• Lennon
• Archie 

In an effort to make Turves Greener, and support our local community, several Eco Committee members donned their high-vis jackets, gloves and litter pickers and were out around our local area picking up litter! While some of us were out and about, the rest of the Eco Committee stayed on site and helped pick up the litter that had blown into the school grounds after the rather blustery weather we had recently. It was nice to be able to be out in our community, making our area a more pleasant place for us all to live. We had originally pledged 6 bags to the Great British School Clean, but ended up collecting 10! Go team Eco! This is going to really strengthen our application for the green flag award this year.

On Wednesday 11 March the Maths department began its early celebrations for Pi Day 2026! Every year on 14 March, mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world celebrate Pi Day, honouring the infinite number π and its crucial role in mathematics and engineering. And as a bonus it is also Einstein’s birthday.

Pupils took part in a hidden question hunt, searching for multiple-choice maths questions placed around the building. Each question tested their knowledge of Pi and circles. Correct answers provided a letter, and once all were found, they had to be rearranged to spell the surname of a teacher.

A massive congratulations to all participants, especially Charlie in 10A2 as well as Ethan and Yisehaq in 8T1 who were the first to hunt down Miss Harrison and deliver the code. Each pupil has received a special Pi day 2026 coin as well as positive points for their house.

On World Book Day this year we welcomed local Young Poet Laureate Damani Dennisur! Every year group had the opportunity to see Damani perform his poetry, take part in his interactive sessions and create and perform a poem for their year group. The pupils loved listening to and creating live poetry and had their views of poetry challenged and expanded. Pupils really enjoyed the sessions and are keen to have more.

Our lucky 16 by 16 readers had the opportunity to take part in much smaller, bespoke and personalised workshop in the library during which Damani worked them individually to develop their own extended poetry. 

On the 4 March the Warhammer Alliance made their annual visit to Warhammer World in Nottingham, the home of all thing Warhammer.  After arriving by minibus and the obligatory selfie by the rhino tank outside the shop we headed inside to start our day of hobby.

Pupils visited the exhibit halls which host the largest display of dioramas and models from across the Warhammer universes.  These dioramas display some of the epic battles of Warhammer as well as showcase the incredible models painted by the ‘Eavy Metal’ team or paint the official miniatures for the website and box art.  Pupils were inspired to take their own pictures competing in a photography competition kindly ran by Callum in 10A1.  He kindly volunteered some models he no longer wanted as a prize for the competition and acted as the judge.

When pupils were not in the exhibit, they spent the time playing Warhammer on the tables in the giant castle themed gaming hall.  Lots of pupils also visited the shop, and with Warhammer World celebrating its 29^th anniversary pupils like Oliver, 11A1, took the opportunity to purchase some of the limited time celebration models.  Lots of pupils also got some free gifts with their purchases of some badges and shiny green metal dice.

As always, a fantastic day out for our pupils and they are already looking forward to going again next year.

During the first term of this academic year, pupils from across our Trust came together for a special creative project celebrating the theme of community. Hosted at Turves Green Boys’ School, pupils from each of our schools collaborated to design and create a vibrant collection of artwork that reflected what community means to them, their classmates, and their individual school environments.

Working side by side, pupils shared ideas, stories, and artistic styles to produce individual pieces. Following the event, the artwork has now been transformed into signage and distributed to every school within the Trust. This means that each school now proudly displays a piece of the collective mural, ensuring that a small part of every school community is represented across all of our sites.

These displays are now proudly showcased in various locations around each school, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the shared values that unite our Trust. The project not only produced beautiful artwork but also created lasting connections between pupils and schools, reinforcing the importance of belonging, respect, and community.

We are incredibly proud of all the pupils who took part and the creativity, teamwork, and thought they brought to this project. The pieces stand as a lasting symbol of the spirit of our Trust – many schools, one community.