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International Tournament

The following boys (left to right- Corey Blackett Taylor, Donnell Benjamin, Cairo Brooks Hoo) all participated in an International Tournament on the 28th- 30th September at St Georges which is the new England training base. They represented Aston Villa against the following teams-Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers, Sporting Lisbon and Athletic Bilbao. Corey and Cairo also represented Villa against Newcastle United on the 5th October. We will keep you posted on their journey with Villa.

 

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Next Generation Award

All of year 7 entered the Next Generation Award which is organised by the Birmingham Civic Society. The purpose of the project is to produce a plan of a project that could be run in Birmingham to make a difference to a certain group or area. The year 7 had to think of a project and then present it to their form tutor. The best presentations were then chosen to deliver to a panel from the Birmingham Civic Society. The winning group from this then represented the school at Newman College University. Overall two groups gained a silver award and 6 groups a bronze award. This is made more significant in this was achieved by year 7 students when almost all the other schools were represented by year 9 students. We will be continuing this award in our Citizenship days this academic year.

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Mobeen Mohammed 8A with Anita Ward Deputy Lord Mayor

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Horrible Histories

26 Year 9 students went to the Town Hall to see the VILE VICTORIANS as a reward for good effort throughout Year 8. They were horrified by the stories of unsanitary conditions in the Crimean War, shocked at the number of people who tried to kill Queen Victoria and glad that they will ever have to risk life and limb as a 19th century mine worker, factory apprentice, chimney sweep or night soil man. The 3D bridge collapse was a bit too real for comfort but not as gruesome as the 3D rats!

(Honestly, it was good fun and they definitely learned some of the things that are  not in the history books. They were so lovely to take as well and just brilliantly behaved.)

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Charity Fundraising Success

Many thanks and congratulations to everyone who took part in the non-uniform day recently.  We raised over £1,500.

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Twilight Training

On Wednesday 27/3/13 School will finish at 12 Noon for Students due to a change in the Twilight Training Programme as published in the Calendar.

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Ski Course

There are still places left on this year’s Ski Course, leaving December 29th and returning January 5th 2013.  Wouldn’t you like to spend the New Year in an amazing place skiing with your friends?  Click on the extra-curricular link on the school website for more information. Letters are avaible from Mr Bird (Geography) or from the reprographics room.  Hurry; places need to be booked by Friday 12th October!

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Cricket Success

Congratulations to Year 7 Student Akhil Gandham who has been selected to represent Handsworth Cricket Club in the Chance to Shine programme. He will play in the representative side for a national tournament to be held at Lords County Cricket Ground later this month. We wish him all the very best of luck.

 

 

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Calendar Date Change

Please note that the Staff Training Day has been moved from Friday 11/1/13 to Friday 14/12/12. School will be closed to Students on Friday 14/12/12.

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Open Evenings

Sixth Form Open Evening

There will be an opportunity to meet Staff, tour the campus and find out about the Sixth Form offer at HGS on Thursday 15th November 2012 from 4.30 pm until 6.30 pm

Open Evening

There will be an opportunity to meet Staff, tour the campus and find out about life at HGS on Thursday 27th June 2013 from 4.30 pm until 6.30 pm

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150th Anniversary

We continue to celebrate our 150th Anniversary this term and we are proud to be Birmingham’s oldest Grammar School. Dates for the diary include Friday 28th September Year 7 Handsworth Park 150 Mile Run and Saturday 8th December the 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner.