On Saturday 18th January 2014, a group of pupils went to Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) for a Science trip, which had a bit of history thrown in. We arrived at school at 9am and waited for Mr Keane.  When he arrived, we set off on the hour and a half long journey.  On the way we picked up Mr Jones at a bus stop.  The journey was quite fun as we kept each other entertained (and pinched Danyal’s snacks). The journey did not feel too long as the time flew by.  When we arrived at the museum we had a briefing from Mr Keane and then went by ourselves looking around the various different exhibitions.

The first thing we visited was the Pictures section where we took pictures of ourselves which were then displayed on the many screens hanging from the ceiling.  We then went to the train engine exhibition where we saw many old trains including one of the first ever trains and its carriages.  In the Science section we measured our reaction time and our body temperature.  There was also an area where you could make huge bubbles and mix lights together to make different colours.

At around midday we had lunch at the cafe.  We then went on to see the Technology section where there were telephones, televisions and computers from many years ago including the first home desktop computer.  Afterwards we went to the Transport exhibition which had WW1, WW2 and the first ever planes, and also old and famous cars. Even the first motorbikes and milk floats were on show. I was more interested in the cars but was amazed how big the planes and helicopters were.

At 2:00pm we gathered together at the museum entrance and left; we broke the journey back at a service station.

The trip was awesome and I would definitely go again as there are many things to learn and a lot of exciting and interesting things to see. I would definitely recommend MOSI to anyone.  You will see things you have not seen before and I am certain that the others would agree with me.

I would like to thank Mr Jones and Mr Keane for taking time out to organise this amazing trip.

Reedwan Ali

Our warm congratulations go to Gulfraz Ahmed who has been offered a place at Churchill College, Cambridge University to read for an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, commencing in October 2014. Well done – this is a great achievement.

The Staff and Student Librarians have produced a display based on the theme Celebration. Information was collated on different cultures and religions identifying the different ways festivals are celebrated according to their religious calendar and what it involves.

Many similarities were found, such as family gathering, exchanging presents, food, charity and last but not least, remembering god.

Birmingham City Council have asked us to remind Parents that every Parent who has a child that was born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2010 that they need to make an application for their child to start Reception class in September 2014. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2014 and the quickest way for Parents to apply is online by visiting www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Parents can also ring The Children’s Information and Advice Service on 0121 303 1888 for assistance.

Year 7 raised over £1,100 on their Annual Anniversary Walk and this morning enjoyed a celebration assembly in Big School. Mr Alex Wentworth from NOW Education was on hand to present prizes (kindly sponsored by NOW Education) to the 3 Students who helped raise the most amount of money for our Sixth Form Fundraising Campaign. Well done!

The picture shows: Mr Wentworth from NOW Education, Mr Arnold Head of Year 7, Sayed Ikhlas, Asad Yasin and Sharyar Muhammed.