A-level Biology Live Trip
On Wednesday 16th January, a group of year 12 students went to Birmingham Town Hall for A level Biology Live. We listened to distinguished biologists speak about their respective fields. These scientists gave a series of interesting and mentally stimulating talks on various topics. These included topics such as evolution, IVF, microbes and the brain. There was also examiner sessions, where an experienced examiner gave tips on how to approach exams and do your best in it. All in all, it was a very fulfilling experience that everyone will reflect on.
A big thank you to Mr Hussain for organising the trip!
Manraj Singh Malhi
NACE Membership
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is pleased to be re-awarded its’ NACE membership for showing consistent commitment to provision for more able and talented pupils in school. NACE is the National Association for Able Children in Education.
Senior Students’ Conference
Handsworth Grammar School for Boys were the hosts for the latest Senior students’ Conference on January 30th.
Students from KE Aston, KE Fiveways, KE Handsworth Girls, and KE Handsworth Wood Girls all joined our Head Boy Nasim Miah and Head Girl Huda Benrekia to discuss a number of important issues relating to their education. Topics discussed included young peoples’ mental health, charity fund raising and pastoral care within each school.
Many thanks to all of the delegates who visited the school and contributed to make the conference so successful.
Holocaust Memorial Day
On Thursday 24th January the History department hosted a live webcast to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. The day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. The webcast was an interview between Robert Rinder, whose grandfather survived the Holocaust, and Harry Spiro BEM. It was very interesting and moving to listen to the survivor story from Harry Spiro and the tragic events that wiped out his family in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland. He talked about his journey to safety in England and how his survival has shaped his life. The students who attended were able to gain a deeper understanding of the human tragedy that was the Holocaust and reflect on the need to prevent genocide occurring again.
Mrs Yates
