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 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.

Year 9 pupil Ashton's hard work paid off again as he won his most recent fight, earning the well-deserved title of Midland Counties Junior Champion 2026.

Up against powerful opposition, Ashton came out strong in all three rounds to gain the unanimous decision.

This is Ashton's fourth Midlands title and he goes on this week to fight in the Pre-Quarter round of the England Boxing National Junior Championships. These Championships have been running since the 1930s and are a breeding ground for some of the country’s future boxing stars. 

Best of Luck!

Many of our Key Stage 3 pupils had the opportunity to enter poems for the ‘I Have a Dream’ poetry competition, run by the charity Young Writers. Boys were able to write a poem about their dreams and enter it for the possibility of publication. Many boys worked incredibly hard and their entries were subsequently fantastic. Here are some pupils from 7X/En2 whose work was published in the book and who now own their very own copy! There are also copies in the library to peruse. Well done to all who entered and keep your eyes peeled for any future Young Writer competitions in which to participate...

We had a lovely first half term to 2026! Our diligent Eco Committee members participated in this year’s Big Bird Watch and submitted their results which is helping the RSPB estimate whether populations are growing or declining across the country. We spotted gulls, tits and sparrows as well as one little wagtail that likes to visit outside of the school reception in the morning hours. They have really had a valuable contribution to monitoring and encouraging biodiversity across the site.

We also spent some time learning how to make seed snails. We know that not everyone has access to a massive garden or allotment, so we practiced how you can sow seeds in a smaller space so that you can grow your own veg on your window ledge! These space savers are great for starting seeds off and then when they are big enough, you can transfer them to pots that can also sit on your window ledge if you don’t have an outdoor space. Well done everyone for a fantastic first half term to 2026! We’re hoping to plant their tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, aubergine and watermelon by Easter so they can settle in over the holiday.