Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 5221 TRIPS AND VISITS Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... All staff and students were involved in a busy day of House activities, Personal Health presentations and Citizenship work. YR 7 The Year 7 students were involved in a competition organized by the Civic Society of Birmingham. They had to research and deliver a presentation on what they could improve in their local areas. The Civic Society wanted the students to be aware of the issues in their local community and to come up with a solution for the issue. This takes a lot of planning and excellent group work. At the end of the day each group within the form had to deliver a presentation and had to explain how they could make it sustainable. The winner from each form now has to deliver their presentation to a panel from the Civic Society. The winner then goes on to represent the school in the Birmingham Finals. YR 8 Year 8 enjoyed a variety of House activities focusing upon a range of key issues that were discussed throughout the day. The House activities were Basketball, Table Tennis, Handball and Debating. Every student in the Form was involved in these House activities. The issues discussed were our Legal Rights and the Effects of Alcohol. 8 Galahad won the House Basketball and Handball. 8 William won the Table Tennis with Salmane Nasri Elmi 8 Alfred winning the individual House Competition. 8 Nelson won the Debating competition on the issue of Capital Punishment. YR 9 Year 9 had their Annual 5-a-side Competition with all students participating. After four hours of play Alfred were the eventual winners beating Galahad by one point! YR 10 Year 10 had a Personal Health Day and had some outside presenters delivering sessions on Sexism/Stereotypes, Mental Health and Financial Management. There was some really useful information given and certainly the Mental Health presentation highlighted some key information that the students did not know. A young man by the name of Charlie Fogarty also came into school and told his story. This really engaged the students and they were impressed by his resilience having being hit by a car after stepping into the road and going through serious rehabilitation and his battle to overcome the disabilities that he has. It was an inspirational presentation showing that through any adversity you can come through it and have some goals to achieve that can make you have a sense of purpose. YR 11 The Year 11 students were also involved in the presentations given to the Year 10 students as well as some students carrying out additional coursework to build upon the good work already undertaken. A really busy day for all but a rewarding one with positive outcomes. Mr Griffiths TRIPS AND VISITS Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... TRIPS AND VISITS Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... TRIPS AND VISITS Yr7-11 Enrichment Days... SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT DAY On February 10th the school had its fourth Enrichment Day of the year. Students either took part in house activities, or were able to hear presentations from guest speakers on a range of topics. All of the guest speakers commented on how positive HGS students had been, and what a warm reception they had received from our students. Brian Hession, Senior Associate with Shoosmiths solicitors in Birmingham working with Year 12 students on an in-tray exercise to demonstrate how Solicitors have to prioritise tasks on a daily basis. Jenna Sellis and Stephanie McCoy from “Educating Minds” worked with Year 12 students on managing stress. Keshav Bhatt from “Revolution Hive” working with Year 10 students on “What Makes a Great Man”. Charlie Fogarty, himself a victim of a near fatal road traffic collision working with Year 10 students. Gary Badley and Andrew Willis from the Department of Works and Pensions worked with Year 12 students on opportunities in the Civil Service. Mr Griffiths SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT DAY 21 Charlie Fogarty, himself a victim of a near fatal road traffic collision working with Year 10 Department of Works and Pensions worked with Year 12 students on opportunities in the with Year 12 students on opportunities in the Civil Service. with Year 12 students on opportunities in the