Year 7 have completed their local fieldwork study and data collection on weather and microclimates. The data collected revolved around visiting a number of sites around the school grounds in order to collect data ranging from wind speed to temperature in order to present the data in graphical form and then begin to analyse the data to identify patterns and local climates.

Some groups were more fortunate than others as, predictably, the weather varied from day to day and as a result cold and wet data was collected as well as cold and dry data. 

This fieldwork is an introduction to other work further a field.

Each year churches, schools, companies and individuals donate thousands of toys, books and puzzles to our ToyLink project. Families in need of help are referred by Social Services, shelters, churches and other agencies. Through November and December hundreds of volunteers carefully select and wrap four gifts for each child and put them in a sack with a Christmas story booklet and card ready for delivery.

Delivering the sacks around Birmingham is another colossal task, requiring complex route planning and a second army of staff and volunteers.

Turves Greens have joined The ToyLink project this year and pupils from Boulton house have kindly donated gifts that will be sent to support the charity.

Today our school choir went over to Limes Care Home for the first time to perform their Christmas selection to residents and staff. The choir sang a range of Christmas songs and even led some carols with the residents who sang beautifully. Some of the choir songs included “White Christmas”, “Rocking around the Christmas Tree” and “Merry Christmas Everyone”. Once again we had one of our year 11’s singing “Have yourself a merry little Christmas”. The boys made a very valuable contribution to the community and were very respectful.

In the spirit of our school’s core value of making valuable contributions, we’re excited to share the heart-warming success of our recent charity cake sale. Students and teachers, collaborated to create a delectable array of treats, resulting in an impressive fundraising total of nearly £150 for our local charity Age UK. This collective effort exemplifies the essence of our values at Turves Green Boys’ School. A sincere thank you to all involved for embodying our commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community.

On Tuesday 12th December, 50 students across the Matrix Schools met at Barr Beacon to find out more about their “Far From Home” Italian adventure as part of the Turing Scheme. The day consisted of meeting their staff, team building activities and learning more about where they are going. This of course would not have been complete without a “surviving Italy” language taster session from a native Italian, as well as tasting some authentic Italian dishes such as ‘Melanzane alla Parmigiana’ ‘Patate, Gorgonzola e Chorizo’ and a choice of ‘Antipasti’ to awaken their taste buds. The day was finished off by writing a Christmas card back to their pen pal in our partner school in Rome, we cannot wait to visit and meet them in person! 

Congratulations to all of the Year 11 pupils who participated in the Paris visit. Behaviour was impeccable and everyone had a fantastic time. After day 1 we arrived early at the Campanile Val de France Hotel on the Disneyland complex and enjoyed a superb dinner together. On Day 2 we had an early start for our day at Disneyland. The pupils had access to both parks and thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas celebrations and parades. Day 3 was fantastic as we had a guided tour of the Stade de France where we learned about the Presidential Suite and all of the famous football and rugby teams that had played there. We also saw signed memorabilia from famous bands such as the Rolling Stones and Muse in the museum. After that pupils ordered food at the local Quick restaurant and really needed to know their French numbers to collect their orders! This then sustained the boys for a long walk from the Trocadéro to the Louvre with lots of opportunities to see the real Paris and the sights. Well done, everyone on a fantastic cultural visit to Paris!

Charlie Smith, year 7, is raising Christmas spirit with his poster. Charlie wanted to highlight the reason we celebrate Christmas. Charlie also wanted to include the ways in which people celebrate Christmas, like watching elf, swapping presents and eating a Christmas dinner.

Participating in the preparation of afternoon tea boxes, the Year 10 Hospitality and Catering pupils curated a selection that included an array of sandwiches, shortbread biscuits, jam tarts, quiche, sausage rolls, and individual Victorian sandwiches. The boys involved in choosing these foods were newcomers to school cultural events. They relished their inaugural experience in catering for a larger audience and eagerly anticipate the upcoming events.

Well done!

Several Year 10 pupils expressed a desire to create a classic Christmas cake, inspired either by the memory of a departed loved one who used to make it or simply out of a long-held aspiration. Beginning their project in October, the pupils soaked fruits in fruit juices, patiently waiting until they were ready to proceed with the baking process. Their choice was to craft a traditional fruit cake adorned with a glace fruit topping.

The Turves Green Boys School recently hosted an incredible Talent Show, showcasing the immense talent of our pupils. From dancing and singing to acting, the evening was filled with a variety of acts that was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

What made this year’s Talent Show even more remarkable was the unanimous agreement among attendees that it had surpassed the expectations set by the previous year’s event. The pupil’s talent was clearly evident, but what truly stood out was the growth in their confidence. The performances exuded a level of maturity and professionalism that indicated the enormous progress the pupils had made since the last show.

Several pupils took the stage with their mesmerising vocal and musical skills, leaving the audience spellbound with their renditions of popular songs. The Dance performances, choreographed by the pupils themselves had the audience out of their seats.

However, it was the school’s drama group that stole the show, claiming the well-deserved title of the Talent Show winners. Their interpretation of Home Alone had the audience it fits of laughter.

Congratulations to all the pupils for their outstanding performances, and thank you for sharing your talents with us on stage.