First Day of Lessons
The first day of school when all pupils start lessons is Monday 6th September. We will have a staggered start and pupils will line up on the playground as they have done all year.
The table below explains the start times for each year group.
| Year Group | Start time |
| Year 7 & 11 | 8.50am |
| Year 8 | 9.30am |
| Year 9 | 9.50am |
| Year 10 | 10.10am |
We are looking forward to welcoming you all back and kick starting the academic year!
We are proud of the excellent GCSE results achieved by pupils at Turves Green Boys’ School this year. Pupils have shown incredible resilience, determination and tenacity to overcome the adversity of the last 18 months. We are delighted with the progress and attainment of all of our Year 11 pupils and please to see the vast majority progressing to their first choice destination for post 16 study.
A number of our pupils achieved notable successes: J Nixon, with 5 grade 7s and 3 grade 8s; O Sandford with 3 grade 7s and 3 grade 8s; D Spooner is planning on studying A Levels in Maths, Physics and Computer Science after gaining 1 grade 7, 1 grade 8 and a superb 4 grade 9s. Also, J Nkusu who achieved 2 grade 8s and a phenomenal 5 grade 9s will be going on to the University of Birmingham school sixth form to study A Levels.
Well done year 11!
Due to travel restriction it looks like many of us will be staying home this summer, with that in mind I’m sure we all have our fingers crossed for some nice weather this August. But let’s spare a thought for Canada who has just experienced record breaking temperatures in a 1 in 1000-year heatwave. That means there is a 1 in a 1000 chance of an event like this occurring in any given year. During this heatwave Canada recorded its highest ever temperature of 49.6C. Now that’s hot! To put that in context the Sahara Desert, one of the hottest and driest places on earth, has an average temperature of 35C in its summer months.
One of the key themes studied in geography is that of climate change, it is considered by many world leaders to be the biggest threat to life on earth as we know it. Scientists say that Canada’s heatwave was “virtually impossible” without climate change and that we can expect extreme events such as this to become more common as the world heats up due to climate change.
Knowing our typical English summers, I’m not expecting temperatures like Canada has recently experienced, but just in case we are lucky enough to have some sun this summer here are some tips on keeping safe in the heat
Have a great summer!
You can access a wealth of Maths activities over the summer holidays using the links below:
https://hegartymaths.com/login/learner : Hegarty Maths
https://www.transum.org : Games, puzzles, times tables
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondary : Interactive activities for most topics
https://thirdspacelearning.com/blog/maths-games-ks3 : Family maths games
https://nrich.maths.org/9465 : Interactive games and challenges
https://uk.ixl.com : Maths quizzes by topic
Year 9 pupils from Turves Green Boys’ School met with the MP for Northfield, Gary Sambrook and were able to question him about some of the key issues affecting young people in the local area. They questioned him on issues such as: climate change, education, facilities for young people in the area and even foreign policy! They were also able to ask about his own ambition to be a politician.
A big thank you to Gary for taking the time to visit Turves Green Boys’ School and spend sometime with our pupils.
Year 11 boys had their first competitive basketball fixture of 2021; the boys have been training regularly after school on Mondays in preparation. Our year 11 were physically a far bigger team; however, the opponents were more skilful and had played far more competitive games.
The year 11 boys flew into an early lead with captain S. N’Sapu Jr, scoring the first five points of the game with 2 baskets and a free throw. Bloxwich Academy rallied and continued to work the ball. However strong defence by B. Andrews, E. Blake and A. Reid kept them out, and C. Kumeso controlled the tempo.
Further scores by A. Reid, B. Andrews and E. Blake kept the scoreboard lead looking healthier by the minute. Bloxwich upped the tempo and their game becoming far more aggressive in the match trying to match our physicality. I. Dafe stood strong in receiving competitive challenges. S. N’Sapu Jr once again spear-headed a lot of what was positive regarding Turves play and with great rebounding and intricate passing, saw more points scored. This was backed up by some lovely shots from N. Zeray.
Turves’ year 11 boys eventually ran out winners: 27-14. The boys played with respect, without fear and with enjoyment. They were a great credit to the school for their performance.
Well done to the whole squad.
I am sure you will appreciate that the current pandemic situation has forced us to review a number of processes within Turves Green Boys’ School. Most of you will be familiar with Parent Mail, our cashless system that enables you to pay remotely for trips, school meals and any other school related purchases. Parent Mail can be accessed securely via computer or smartphone.
From 7th June 2021, Turves Green Boys’ School will become a cashless school. This will mean that we will no longer accept cash for any school related purchase including school meals. All payments will be made remotely via our Parent Mail system, or alternatively via a PayPoint retailer using a barcode. The cash top up machines within school will be removed.
Most schools became cashless to reduce the health risk to pupils and staff, as well as for security reasons.
For the majority of you there will be no change as you actively use Parent Mail accounts. However; there are some parents/carers who have never actively used their child’s Parent Mail account. It is essential that parents/carers activate their child’s Parent Mail account otherwise they will be unable to purchase any food within school or attend any trips/events etc. Should you have any queries regarding this, please email postbox@tgbs.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am delighted to announce that Turves Green Boys’ School is to join Matrix Academy Trust. We are a Trust with four schools, 4,600 children, nearly 600 staff and a passion for school improvement. All of our schools have improved in Ofsted terms since joining the Trust. Our aim will be to work with pupils, parents and staff at Turves Green Boys’ to support the many improvements that have taken place since the school was placed in special measures.
As a Trust we have high expectations of pupil behaviour both within and outside of school. Our commitment to safeguarding children is very strong. Usually we would have met with parents to introduce ourselves and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. If you do have any questions please do not hesitate to send them addressed to me at postbox@matrixacademytrust.co.uk.
Turves Green Boys’ School will become an Academy on 1 May 2021. This means that instead of Birmingham City Council employing the staff, the staff will transfer across to be employed by Matrix Academy Trust. We pride ourselves in developing outstanding teachers and support staff. Our schools all have committed staff and a wide range of before and after school activities including a Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh opportunities and children who are very keen to learn.
We hope that working in partnership with yourselves and your sons, together we can make a big difference at Turves Green Boys’ School.
Thank you for your continued support.
We have a wide range of resources for both parents and pupils to help keep you safe online, you can read them HERE.
Strava Update
A massive well done to all those who have been keeping active during extra-curricular hours. A
special mention to the top two performers on the schools tracking app – B.Miles movement
time of 3 hours 13 minutes and H.Peck movement time of 1 hour and 15 minutes
Extra-Curricular Sports – Return in the Summer Term
Notice for all pupils; please look out for the extra-curricular information/posters around school after
the holidays, information will be coming out on how you can sign up for after school clubs in the
Summer Term. In line with government guidance the PE Department hope to re-launch extracurricular sports clubs after school in the Summer Term.
Turves Green, Northfield,
Birmingham, B31 4BS
Contact Number: 0121 483 2890
Email: postbox@tgbs.co.uk
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
