On Wednesday 25th February, 40 of our students enjoyed an unforgettable visit to the Birmingham Hippodrome to see the electrifying stage production of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: The Musical.

The trip was organised as a special reading reward, celebrating students’ enthusiasm and commitment to reading. Having recently selected Percy Jackson as a ‘BookFlix’ pick - where students read the novel and explored its screen adaptation - the theatre visit was the perfect way to bring the story to life beyond the page.

From the moment the curtain rose, students were captivated. The high-energy musical numbers, dramatic special effects and witty script had everyone fully engaged. Many commented on how exciting it was to see familiar characters and scenes performed live on stage, and how the production added new depth and humour to a story they already loved.

Staff were particularly proud of the exemplary behaviour shown throughout the evening. Students represented the school brilliantly, demonstrating maturity, respect and enthusiasm from the coach journey to the final applause. Theatre staff even praised the group for their positive attitude and excellent conduct.

The trip was a wonderful celebration of reading, rewarding students for their hard work while reinforcing the joy of storytelling in all its forms. Following the success of this visit, plans are already underway for another reading theatre trip soon — something our students are already eagerly anticipating.

Well done to everyone who attended for making it such a memorable and successful evening!

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Before half-term our year 7 and year 8 girls basketball teams had a fantastic afternoon competing in the 'Birmingham School Games 3x3 Basketball Tournament' held at Selly Park Girls' School.​

​We competed against Selly Park Girls School, Bartley Green School, Eden Girls' School and Shenley Academy.​​

Year 7 Team​

Mya, Alexa and Kara

Year 8 Team​

Awa, Keira and Ronni

Both teams performed exceptionally well and showed great determination throughout the tournament. We are proud to announce that we won every game we played! There were lots of baskets scored across the afternoon, with excellent teamwork, communication and resilience on display. The girls demonstrated our school’s STRIVE values at all times, supporting one another and playing with positivity and respect. A huge well done to all players for representing the school so brilliantly!​

We are incredibly proud of our Year 9 students who recently took part in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge. ​

An impressive 57 students rose to the challenge,demonstrating resilience, problem-solving skills and mathematical flair. ​

​Of these, 13 students achieved certificates – an outstanding accomplishment – including 1 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze awards. ​

This is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work and dedication our students continue to show in mathematics. Individual results and certificates will be distributed soon – well done to everyone who took part!​

This afternoon, we celebrated with 100 of our Year 7 pupils at our Spring Attendance Movie Reward event.

These pupils achieved 100% attendance and punctuality between 2nd and 13th February, demonstrating real commitment to being in school every day and on time. This is a fantastic achievement and a strong start to their secondary school journey.

Pupils enjoyed a film chosen by them — Avatar: The Way of Water — along with popcorn and sweets, creating a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere.

Well done to all our Year 7 pupils who met the challenge — we are very proud of you!

On Thursday 12th February, Miss Hart and Miss Britt took 20 Year 8 Exeter pupils to Cadbury World to celebrate their exceptional attendance, punctuality and behaviour this half term.

At the beginning of term, pupils were challenged to achieve 100% attendance, zero late marks and a positive behaviour ratio of 95% or higher on ClassCharts. Pupils in 8EX1 and 8EX2 rose to the challenge, consistently demonstrating our STRIVE values through their commitment, self-motivation and integrity each day.

As a reward for maintaining such high standards, pupils enjoyed a fantastic day at Cadbury World. They discovered how chocolate is made, explored the history of the Cadbury brand, experienced the 4D cinema, enjoyed an interactive ride and, of course, received plenty of chocolate along the way!

It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate their hard work, proving that consistent effort and positive choices truly do pay off.

Our Year 11 Geographers recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a fieldwork visit to Longbridge, where they investigated the impacts of regeneration in the local area.

This hands-on experience gave pupils the opportunity to see geography in action. Exploring how Longbridge has changed over time, pupils examined the social, economic and environmental effects of redevelopment, collecting valuable primary data to support their enquiry.

Throughout the trip, our Year 11 pupils demonstrated maturity, focus and excellent geographical skills. They worked collaboratively in teams, asked thoughtful questions and showed real responsibility while carrying out their investigations in a live environment.

The visit not only strengthened their understanding of urban regeneration but also developed key skills including teamwork, independence and critical thinking — all essential for success in their GCSE studies.

A huge well done to our Year 11 Geographers for their hard work and commitment. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented the school and embraced this important fieldwork opportunity.

On Tuesday 10th February, Ms O’Connor and a group of Sixth Form historians took part in a deeply moving visit to Auschwitz concentration camp as part of the Lessons from Auschwitz Project.

Following an early departure from Birmingham Airport, pupils toured Auschwitz I with an expert guide, viewing the preserved barracks and powerful exhibitions. They also heard from Rebbetzin Eva Chapper, who shared a moving reflection on the importance of remembrance.

At Auschwitz II-Birkenau, students walked the vast grounds, seeing the railway tracks and remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, gaining a stark understanding of the scale of the Holocaust.

The visit concluded with a memorial service led by our pupils. Throughout the long and emotional day, students conducted themselves with maturity, respect and compassion, representing the school impeccably.

On Wednesday 28^th January, 40 Year 7 pupils paid a visit to Attwell Farm in Redditch. Pupils handled creepy crawlies, ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs with care and affection. Pupils also spent time petting and feeding a number of the livestock at the farm.

Pupils completed the trip as part of their Food Technology rotation focusing on Farm to Fork with emphasis on the journey food takes before it reaches our supermarket shelves.

All of our Year 7s were polite, respectful and a credit to the school. Such was their conduct that many staff at the farm sought us out to praise their behaviour. Well done Year 7!

On Monday 9th February, selected Year 9 pupils took part in specialist training to prepare them for their role as Attendance Peer Mentors, where they will support selected Year 7 pupils as part of our Buddy System programme.

The training focused on key mentoring skills including communication, understanding different viewpoints, body language, empathy, self-esteem and the importance of confidentiality. Pupils also explored safeguarding responsibilities and how to act as positive role models within our school community.

Through weekly mentoring sessions, our Year 9 mentors will help Year 7 pupils to build confidence, set attendance goals and feel more connected to school life. The programme not only supports improved attendance, but also develops leadership skills, responsibility and personal growth for our mentors.

We are proud of our Year 9 pupils for embracing this opportunity to lead by example and contribute to a caring, supportive school culture.