We are now entering the public phase of our Fundraising Campaign and would like to give you some advanced notice of Receptions that will be taking place in May and June. Also we would welcome contact from any Parents who would like to be involved in the campaign as a volunteer. Please contact Santush Chaunkria our Campaign Manager on 0121 507 8272 or click here to send an email. Please remember that the aim of the campaign is to raise £500,000 towards our new Sixth Form Centre and future projects which will benefit all our Students as well as the wider community. Please click here to see the Fundraising area of the website for further details.

It’s Pancake Day on Tuesday 4th March.

The canteen will be serving pancakes during both lunches.

2 pancakes with sauce: 67p

2 pancakes with ice cream: 87p

The word of the week commencing 24th February 2014 is: Inferiority.

This means the condition of being lower in status or quality than another or others.
“He always felt inferior around his brother.”

This display can be found in our Library.

HGS played host to a number of external organisations on Wednesday 12th February, who all came to speak to the 6th form students and engage them in different activities.

Year 12 students began work on their UCAS application for 2015 and then had a series of presentations from, Carl Smith of the West Midlands Fire Service, who spoke about the dangers and temptations facing young drivers.

Former student Keshav Bhat spoke about his work and about sexism among young people; Mrs Chandon our Psychology teacher spoke about domestic violence, and we also had two visitors from the accountancy firm Deloitte, who spoke about their company’s “Bright start” programme.

Year 13s were treated to presentations from James Seymour, director of Student recruitment at Aston University; Mr Duck our UCAS co-ordinator on applying for student finance, and then were allowed to choose a practical activity to take part in.

Students took part in pottery with our head of Art, Mr Lynch; took a yoga class with Mari from Handsworth Leisure Centre; did jewellery making with Estelle Bennet; took part in a “Cooking on a budget” lesson led by Shaleen Meelu, or did rock climbing at the West Bromwich Climbing centre, led by Mr Woodcock.

A great and memorable day was had by all.

Click here to see the photo gallery.

The Year 9 Indoor Cricket team beat Hampstead Hall by 21 runs recently and continue to develop well. Year 7 are playing Aston Manor tonight in the Sports Hall – good luck!