With months of relentless effort, unwavering dedication, and countless hours spent on revision, our exceptional Year 11 pupils embark on their GCSE examination series. We're sending our best wishes to Year 11, fully confident that they will conquer this challenge with flying colours! Let your determination and self-motivation shine through, demonstrating the true embodiment of our cherished Turves Values. Believe in yourselves, Year 11, and let success be your reward! #TurvesValues #SelfMotivatedToAchieve

Turves Green Boys' School takes great pride in spearheading the MATRIX SEND Conference in collaboration with Mr. Simon Mosley. This significant event provided an excellent platform for SENDCOs within the trust to convene, exchange valuable insights, and foster the development of best practices. The outcome of this conference was the creation of a comprehensive action plan for the upcoming year, aimed at guaranteeing an inclusive educational experience for our pupils with additional needs. Our commitment remains unwavering in ensuring that every pupil receives an exceptional education, regardless of any challenges they may face.

Turves Green Boys' School Chess Club is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to learn and develop their strategic abilities while having fun in a friendly environment. Chess is a game that requires concentration, patience, and the ability to think ahead, and the members of this club have been excelling in all of these areas.

Through regular practice and coaching, pupils have been improving their gameplay and expanding their understanding of the game. They have been able to challenge themselves and each other, always pushing to improve their skills and hone their tactics.

The chess club at Turves Green Boys' School has provided a welcoming and inclusive space for pupils to come together and bond over their love of the game. They have built strong friendships and formed a supportive community that celebrates their successes and helps them overcome their challenges. Overall, the Turves Green Boys' School Chess Club is an excellent example of how extracurricular activities can have a positive impact on pupils' academic and personal growth. It provides a platform for pupils to develop their strategic abilities, form lasting friendships, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Turves Green Boys' School is proud to announce the establishment of a new club, the Allies Club, which aims to promote awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The club's values centre around inclusivity, respect, and understanding, and all pupils are welcome to join.

The Allies Club provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils to learn about and celebrate diversity. Members of the club will work together to increase awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, and promote equality and inclusion within the school community.

Through a range of activities and events, the Allies Club will create opportunities for pupils to engage with and learn from one another. Members will have the chance to share their own experiences and perspectives, and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective allies.

The creation of the Allies Club reflects Turves Green Boys' School's commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. By providing a space where pupils can come together to learn and grow, the school is helping to create a more accepting and compassionate society for all.

The excitement was palpable among the pupils of Turves Green Boys' School as they eagerly awaited the much-anticipated King's coronation celebration. With the help of the amazing catering team, the school was transformed into a vibrant and festive space, filled with patriotic colours, beautiful decorations, and mouth-watering special occasion-inspired food and cakes.

As the week progressed, the school was adorned with cheerful bunting and colourful flags, adding to the already exciting atmosphere. The catering team had truly outdone themselves, creating an impressive spread of delicious treats, fit for royalty.

Overall, the King's coronation celebration at Turves Green Boys' School was a resounding success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the catering team and school staff. It was a week that will be fondly remembered for years to come, as the pupils experienced the magic and excitement of this historic occasion in a truly uplifting and positive way.

Turves Green Boys' School held a series of assemblies this week focused on Mental Health Awareness Month, where pupils were educated on the signs, conditions, and ways to look after themselves when it comes to mental health. The assemblies provided valuable insights and raised awareness of the importance of mental health, teaching pupils how to recognise the signs of mental health struggles and seek help when needed. Pupils were encouraged to prioritise their mental health and were provided with practical advice on how to care for themselves and others.

Overall, the assemblies were a valuable opportunity for pupils to gain a deeper understanding of mental health and to feel supported in their own mental health journeys.

At our school, we take great pride in our comprehensive Pupil Support Services, which include three dedicated Heads of House, a School Social Worker, a Student Social Worker, a Mental Health Practitioner, an Intervention Lead, and an Attendance Manager. These compassionate professionals are available to provide swift and comprehensive wrap-around care and support to our pupils whenever they are needed.

A Year 7 headteacher commendation award recognises a pupil's outstanding effort and achievements in their academic and personal development during their first year of secondary school. The commendation award is a testament to the pupil's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence.

The pupils of this award have demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility, maturity, and dedication throughout their first year of secondary school. They have set a high standard for themselves and their peers, and have shown that they are capable of achieving great things through hard work and commitment. The Year 7 headteacher commendation award is a well-deserved recognition of their achievements, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel in their academic and personal development in the years to come at Turves Green Boys School. 

Names: 

A. Singh 7B1

M. Al Jemaa 7B1

K. Hooper 7A1

T. Rose 7T1

M. Scarf 7B1

R.Biddle 7B1

B. Mallett 7T1

O. Hinton 7A1

On Wednesday 03^rd May 2023  we held reward assemblies for all pupils in year 7 and 10 and handed out over 300 certificates for various achievements.  

Firstly, we had our subject rewards where pupils were recognised for OUTSTANDING BEHAVIOUR, HIGHEST ATTAINMENT and BEST EFFORT. These subject awards were really important for seeing the fantastic work our pupils put into the classroom and the dedication to meet the highest expectations day in day out.   

Secondly, we had our attendance rewards, where pupils were recognised for EXCELLENT attendance and OUTSTANDING attendance (100%). 

Thirdly, we had our recognition for commendations and our 100 club rewards, we had pupils achieving Bronze, Silver, Gold and Headteacher certificates for commendations in their planners and these will have weighting towards house points and prizes at the end of the academic year. We hope to see more and more pupils getting their Bronze, Silver, Gold and Headteacher badges that pupils will be wearing on their blazer lapels.  

Our final awards were for pupils achieving certificates for their accelerated reading. Where pupils completed quizzes and reading of 1/2 million and a million words.  

Please see below some pictures from the reward assemblies and thank you to staff that supported with the running of these rewards assemblies. 

A huge congratulations on the exceptional community engagement efforts shown by O Stokes 10T1. His dedication to making a difference in the lives of those around him is truly inspiring, and it is clear that he has made a significant impact on the community of Longbridge. He has been recognised with a pride of Longbridge certificate for his commitment to his community. 

The commitment to volunteering, fundraising, and other activities is a testament to his character.  His willingness to give his time and energy to help others is a shining example of the kind of leadership and generosity that we should all strive to emulate.

His efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I am certain that his contributions will be remembered and appreciated by the members of the Longbridge community for years to come. Turves Green Boys' school are proud to have him as a pupil, we have no doubt that he will continue to make a positive impact on his community and beyond. 

Once again, congratulations to O Stokes on his fantastic community engagement. He is an inspiration to us all at Turves Green Boys' school. 

Thursday 4^th May was the third in Year 9’s series of visits from the ChemBAM team from the University of Birmingham. Five chemistry researchers joined us to carry out an experiment where pupils used their analytical skills to try to figure out what items were hidden inside 7 black boxes (without opening them!) items included salt, citric acid, washing powder and a mystery object.

Pupils applied their knowledge of physical and chemical properties to collect data on the items and piece together the evidence to form their conclusions. We were then given an MRI image of the item in the mystery box to help us guess it’s identity.

Pupils finished the session by discussing the visitors research with them. We learned about everything from how batteries are being researched to be able to fly aeroplanes to using boxes full of noble gases to stop reactions from exploding.

Many thanks to outreach Officer Rachel Green and her team of scientists from the University of Birmingham for running such enjoyable and interesting activities.