Errol Lawson returned to HGS recently to deliver an inspirational talk in assembly to Year 11 as they embarked upon their GCSE study leave. Errol’s theme was overcoming limitations and striving to be the best a person can be even against the odds. Errol is the acclaimed author of From The Post Code to the Globe and drew on his personal experiences to inspire HGS students so that they feel empowered to overcome their limitations and realise their potential.
On Thursday 25th April some of the school’s most talented musicians competed for the titles of Young Musician of the year 2013 and Most Promising Young Musician 2013. This year there were a wide range of ages and variety of instruments. The following students participated: Samuel Lau (piano), Hamza Chaudary (guitar), Sahibpreet Bhamra (tabla), Atul Verma (piano), Jon Ho (flute), Ryan Xam (piano), Krishan Lawrence (guitar) and Jack Harris (piano).
This year’s judges had the unenviable task of selecting the two winners from a field of very strong performers. Whilst the judges deliberated, last year’s winner Yunchen Zhu, gave a very good performance of the first movement of Haydn’s B flat major piano sonata. The winner of Young Musician of the Year 2013 was Ryan Xam, and Most Promising Young Musician of the year 2013 went to Sahibpreet Bhamra. Both performers demonstrated excellent technique and communicated their music well to the audience.
The competition is always an enjoyable evening of music that demonstrates some of the excellent talent within the school. If you missed it this year, then come along in 2014.
M. Ward
Music Department
Our congratulations go to Catherine Munyarari in Year 12 who is one of three selected finalists for these prestigious awards. The awards ceremony is due to take place next month at the ICC in Birmingham – good luck Catherine!
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Congratulations to the Year 8 Football team who beat Broadway School 7 – 0 in the final of the Aston Cup. This is a great achievement and bodes well for the future of Football at HGS. Well done!
Handsworth Grammar School U15 team won the Aston Schools Football Cup held at BodyMoor Heath, Aston Villas training ground. It was a tight game against George Dixon but goals scored by Donnell Benjamin and Corey Blackett Taylor sealed a 2-1 win.
The new Grammar Schools in Birmingham website is now live. All Admissions information can be found here for 11 + entry to Handsworth Grammar School in September 2014. Please note that registration opens on Monday 13th May 2013. Please visit the website for all Admissions information at: www.birminghamgrammarschools.org
On Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March HGS’s Science Department was proud to welcome pupils from our neighbouring Grove School. The visit was one part of the number of activities across the school in honour of National Science and Engineering Week. The visit was arranged by Mr Mohsin in conjunction with Ms Evington (Grove School) and the simple aim was to give the pupils of Grove School a small indication of what to expect in Secondary School Science.
Both visits began in the same manner with some basic health and safety instructions; how behave in a lab, goggles, hair tied, ties tucked in and most importantly for the pupils how to use a Bunsen Burner. The visit proceeded with Burning Magnesium, carrying out food tests and finding out exactly how loud a jelly baby can actually scream while it’s being eaten.
The underlying theme was releasing energy, energy in chemical reactions, in food, in alcohols and in the fuels we burn. The culmination of which was to set Ms Evington on fire, naturally under controlled laboratory environment and with a strict risk assessment. Both days proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience for staff and pupils alike and we look forward continuing the partnership between the schools next year during Science and Engineering Week.
M. Mohsin
Year 8 Football goes from strength to strength!
The Year 8 Football team beat St John Wall 3 – 0 in their recent league match as well as beating Perry Beeches 3 – 1 in the quarter finals of the Aston Cup. They now proceed to the semi-finals and we wish them luck.
Year 7 Indoor Cricket Success Continues
HGS Year 7 team scored 125 for 2 from their 12 overs and bowled Aston Manor out for 59 runs. Well done!
County call up!
The HGS Year 7 Indoor Cricket team have been invited to play in the Warwickshire County Finals next week – good luck!
Futsal Finals call up!
