The word of the week commencing 9th November 2015 is: Surmount
This means overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
“all manner of cultural differences were surmounted”
The display is produced by the student librarians.
This display can be found in our Library.
Taking full advantage of some of the new facilities available in school, Form 10N recently took part in a table-tennis tournament. The keenly fought competition saw Shoaib beating Husain in the third place contest, and Rayhan beating Gugandeep in the final to win the new (and now highly coveted) Nelson Trophy! Well done to all competitors for their fine display of sportsmanship; no arguing or attempted foul play was in evidence!
Mr P Jones
Melanie Richards, a partner and the Vice Chair of KPMG spoke to Year 12 and Year 13 students in school on Tuesday November 3rd.
Melanie spoke about her own career path from the world of banking into the senior leadership of one of the leading global accountancy firms. She also brought three of her young trainee accountants to speak to our students about careers at KPMG and in this wider field.
Melanie and her team also gave advice about how to apply to KPMG for their school leavers programme, which certainly interested some students.
Mr Julian Woodcock, Head of Sixth Form reported that the students had been totally engaged in Melanie’s presentation and that it seemed to have made some students think carefully about their future career choices.
Melanie said that she was delighted to visit Handsworth Grammar School and that she had been very pleased to answer so many interesting questions from our students.
We are very grateful to Melanie and her colleagues for making the journey to HGS and for giving their time so freely to speak to our students.
Mr Conway
The word of the week commencing 2nd November 2015 is: Procrastinate
This means delay or postpone action; put off doing something.
“the temptation will be to procrastinate until the power struggle plays itself out”
The display is produced by the student librarians.
This display can be found in our Library.
Please see the following information about the forthcoming Football League Competition. Any questions please see Josef Feiven, Chairman of the School Council.
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The Matches will be:
You need to bring:
The Dates Are:
This is the first week back!
Year 7
Galahadians VS Alfred
Henry VS Alfred
Galahadians VS Henry
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Year 8:
Henry FC VS Swag FC
Freddy FC VS Angry Birds
Nelson VS Henry FC
Angry Birds VS Swag FC
Nelson VS Freddy FC
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Year 9
The Knight Squad VS FC Nelsoon
Banda Battles VS Cinester Town
The Knight Squad VS Banda Battles
FC Nelsoon VS Cinester Town
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Year 10
No Qualifications
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Year 11
No qualifications
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Year 12
PK Warriors VS McNutters
Wicked Shengman Part Henry VS The Bentekkers
Khizars Mangoes VS McNutters
Wicked Shengman part Henry VS Khizars Mangoes
PK Warriors VS The Bentekkers
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Year 13
BTEC Wobblers VS Bayern Neverlosen
Delta X VS Colonel
Bayern Neverlosen VS Delta X
Colonel VS BTEC Wobblers
Football
The Year 11 Football team recently beat Aston University Engineering Academy 10 – 2 in an Aston League match. Congratulations.
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British Gymnastics
Kai Ho in 9 William is a National Level Gymnast for the British Squad. He trains 5 days a week at Earls Gymnastics Club as well as attending regular training camps at Lilleshall Training Centre in Telford where he is coached by the British Coaching team. At the recent British National Level Competition he attended he was first overall in the Parallel Bars (making him British Champion in his age group) and was third in the overall competition. Kai is aiming to get into Team GB for International competitions. Congratulations and good luck.
The word of the week commencing 20th October 2015 is: Maelstrom
This means a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil.
“the train station was a maelstrom of crowds”
The display is produced by the student librarians.
This display can be found in our Library.
We have launched the SHARP (School Help Advice Reporting Page) System. This is to enable any student to help a friend or someone they know who might be experiencing problems in or out of School. Please click on the link below to find out more information. There is also a link from the homepage of the website.
Year 9 Basketball 1st Alfred 2nd Nelson 3rd Galahad 4th William 5th Henry | Year 9 Handball 1st Alfred 2nd Henry 3rd Galahad 4th Nelson 5th William |
Year 9 Table Tennis 1st Nelson 2nd Alfred 3rd Galahad & William 5th Henry | Year 9 House Debating 1st Nelson 2nd Henry 3rd Galahad 4th Alfred & William |
Year 11 House 5 Aside Football 1st William 2ndHenry & Galahad 4th Alfred 5th Nelson | |
Tuesday 13th October saw the whole school off timetable as a range of activities took place on the first Enrichment Day of the new term.
The Sixth Form students were particularly busy with a number of guest speakers visiting the school to speak to our students and they also took part in a variety of activities throughout the day.
Year 12 students heard presentations from Keshav Bhatt a former HGS student who now has a social enterprise organisation called Revolution Hive. Our school business manager, Mr Gareth Morgan, himself a former naval officer spoke to the students about the wonderful opportunities available in the armed services. Zoe Boon and Catriona Severns from accountants EY, spoke about school leaver and graduate opportunities within their company. Fire fighter Ian Sturmey from Sheldon Red Watch gave a graphic and occasionally harrowing description of the effects of reckless and dangerous driving among young people. Two of our 6th Form tutors, Mrs Chandan and Mr Dhillow led some work on domestic abuse, and made our students think carefully about preconceptions they may have held.
Year 13 students heard presentations by Dr Liese Perrin, from Warwick University who spoke about her academic career and the opportunities which she has had following her Humanities degree. David Maxwell from the University of Aberystwyth, an old friend of this school, gave advice on personal statements and the UCAS process and Beth Crossfield and former HGS student Manraj Dhanda spoke about their work with City Year UK, in Handsworth.
In the afternoon, Year 13 students took part in a range of activities from ”cooking on a budget”, yoga, rock climbing and jewellery making. Great fun was had by all and the Food Technology department became a very popular part of the school, as students tried out the various foods prepared by our students under the direction of Head of D&T, Miss Bullock. Year 12 took part in a treasure hunt around Birmingham which tested their skills of collaboration and resilience!
Mr Conway
