Instrumental lessons are back and bigger than ever this academic year. Due to the amazing success with the students last year, we have been able to increase the hours, allowing more students to learn and develop their musical skills. The boys who applied and have been successful have loved getting back into their instruments. O.Perrett and J.Welds have really enjoyed learning new songs this week, including “Under the Sea” from ‘The Little Mermaid’. S.Hardy, J.Saunders and J.Farrell have been working on BTEC music work and choosing skills to develop each week.

Unfortunately, spaces are now filled. However, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please speak to Miss Harrison, who will add you to the appropriate list.

The science team, along with support from Mrs Bacciochi, have been devising ways to aid pupils in enjoying reading non-fiction materials. Outside of each lab there is a different article, aimed at KS3 outside C1, C5 and C6 and KS4 outside C2, C3 and C4.

Each scientific article links to a topic being covered this half term and may prove useful to their studies. The art of reading scientific articles opens up so many doors to not just science literacy, but all literacy. If you like the look of an article and want to read more than what you are able to in the corridors, you can find them on SatchelOne under your flexible tasks!

Also, keep a look out for our spotlight scientists between C3 and C4, every couple of weeks they will be changing. Some names you might know, some you might not, but all of their work is important and deserve a special mention.

A huge thank you to T. Shafiq, S. Scott (both pictured with Madame Liguori), J.Choi and C. Griffiths in year 9. The boys helped the MFL Faculty to run a French café on Open Evening this year. Parents and prospective pupils received a mini lesson on ordering French from Madame Liguori and were then greeted by the boys who took their food orders. A huge thank you to the parents and prospective pupils who joined in the fun and ordered food in French from our menu. We had a fantastic evening and look forward to seeing you in the future!

Pupils in year 7 are starting the Fresh Start programme to improve their reading speed and build confidence in reading and writing using levelled fiction and non-fiction texts. Kieran H is looking forward to looking at the football texts. Pupils especially enjoy reading the speed words against the clock!  Logan H, Yamin H, Mohammed S, Kieran H

On Thursday 14^th September, our Year 11 Geography pupils visited Carding Mill Valley as part of their physical fieldwork visit. Our pupils represented the school impeccably throughout the visit, gathering useful data and practising their fieldwork skills. Our pupils enjoyed the visit and their spirits were certainly not dampened by the wet weather conditions. The highlight for many of our pupils involved making it up to the waterfall, which involved a short hike over some difficult terrain.

Alongside our in-school careers programme, some of our pupils have also undertaken external work experience during the school holidays. We aim to provide experience of the workplace in various forms for our pupils within school, most notably during our Careers Week in Year 10. However, we also provide support for external work experience for some of our pupils who are keen to gain extra experience of the workplace. One exemplary pupil is Charlie B in Year 10. Over the summer holidays, Charlie completed work experience at Dudley Magistrates Court, he said:

“During the summer holidays, I spent a week at Dudley Magistrates Court for some work experience. I really enjoyed my experience there as it opened my mind to possibilities of law in my future career. I sat next to the legal advisor in court for many cases such as trials, NGAP (Not Guilty Anticipated Pleas), GAP (Guilty anticipated pleas), statutory declarations and warrants being signed by judges took place. The overall experience was interesting and I was welcomed by kind and helpful people that were keen to teach me lots about their field of work. Being inside a work environment was also interesting. Overall, I’m glad and thankful that I was offered this experience and would love to do this, or something like this again.”

Turves Green Boys’ School are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results. Our pupils have certainly embraced the school’s ethos of ‘Striving for Excellence’. The number of pupils achieving a grade 5+ in English and Maths has seen a 13% increase and pupils achieving the top grades of 7 to 9 has seen an even larger upward trend.  

Headteacher, Mr Till, said “We are over the moon with the achievements our pupils this year.  These results truly reflect the hard work and commitment of our pupils, parents and staff. They are even more impressive considering schools nationally are seeing a dip in their results this year and we have bucked this trend. The vast majority of our pupils will secure their first choice for post 16 studies where I’m sure they will go on to be even more successful in their chosen career path”

Some of our top performers are pictured here; O Choi achieved 6 grade 9’s, 2 grade 8’s and 3 grade 7’s, he will go on to study A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Biology. M Blundell secured 1 grade 9, 2 grade 8’s, 3 grade 7’s and 3 grade 6’s and he will commence his Electrical Engineering apprenticeship in September. D O’Connor 1 grade 9, 5 grade 8’s, 2 grade 7’s and 2 grade 6’s. F Jiggins managed to gain 1 grade 9, 2 grade 8’s and 5 grade 7’s; he is studying A-levels in Maths, Further Maths, History and Law at college.

GCSE results will be available for collection on Thursday 24^th August 2023 from 9.30am – 11.00am from the main hall.

Members of staff will be on hand to provide support and guidance to students who require it.

If you do not collect your results or make other arrangements your results will be available for collection when the school reopens in September.  No results will be given out by telephone under any circumstances.

The Allies Club Fashion Show 2023: A fabulous display of creativity and sustainability!

We are thrilled to present Turves Green’s first annual Allies Club Fashion Show. The fashion show took place on 20^th July 2023 and was a remarkable event where 15 pupils showcased their extraordinary creations made from recycled materials and old clothes. Prior to the show, the pupils enjoyed the challenge of making their clothes and accessories from start to finish, from ripping apart fabrics, to cutting cardboard and sewing materials together. Pupils made items such as cardboard Star Wars suits, two wizards from Harry Potter and a tablecloth ball gown!

The Allies Club fashion show was not just about flaunting stylish outfits on the runway but was also a challenge that demanded dedication, innovation and enthusiasm. For weeks leading up to the event, the pupils put in many hours of hard work, collaborating as a team and seeking guidance from each other to put on a fantastic show for the teachers and support staff at Turves Green.  

The process began with collecting and sourcing recycled materials and old clothes from within the school community and beyond. Pupils had to brainstorm and experiment with various design ideas, incorporating their creativity to breathe new life into these discarded items. They learned about sustainable fashion practices and how small actions like upcycling and repurposing, can make a significant difference in reducing waste.

We are proud of those who participated in the fashion show, from the backstage designers to the runway models themselves, they all showcased the importance of the Turves Values and how by working together, respecting one another and understanding their differences they were able to put on a successful show.

Our gratitude to the pupils and staff who helped, supported and cheered for our budding fashion designers and we are excited for next year’s fashion show.

An evening of Music Dance and Drama took place at Turves Green Boys School on Wednesdays 19^th July when the boys took to the stage to perform in “A Night At The Musicals”.

Pupils performed extracts from Dear Evan Hansen, We Will Rock You, Oliver Twist and School of Rock. With this being the first Musical to be performed at TGBS, it certainly did not disappoint.  It really was an evening of theatrical magic, where dreams came alive through music and storytelling. The dedication and hard work of our pupils brought these captivating performances to life. When the curtains closed the audience gave a roaring round of applause for our talented pupils. The Performing Arts team are already excitingly planning the next School Musical – so watch this space