Wellbeing Advice – Optimistic October
🌟 Optimistic October is here! 🌟
Small steps can have a big impact. Each day brings a new action to boost your wellbeing and nurture hope. Let’s embrace optimism and make this month count 💛
Wonderwall – Lifetime House Points
Here are the top 5 students who have earned the highest lifetime house points (since our switch to Arbor):
Congratulations to these students for their outstanding contributions to their houses! Your dedication and positive attitude set a fantastic example for everyone.
Year 10 Information Evening Resources
Please click here for this year’s Year 10 Information Evening resources.
The resources include tips on supporting your child through GCSEs, learn about work experience, and explore pathways to Oxbridge, Medicine & Dentistry.
Youth Mental Health Day
🧠💬 This Friday, 19th September, we’re proud to support Youth Mental Health Day alongside stem4
This year’s theme is #ShareSupport — encouraging young people to connect, open up, and share tools that support mental wellbeing. Whether it’s a kind word, a helpful app, or simply listening, small actions can make a big difference.
Let’s help break the stigma and build a community where every young person feels heard and supported.
Find out more and explore free resources: https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/
Cyber First Awards
On the evening of Wednesday 10th September, members of the Computer Science team attended a celebration at the KPMG offices in Birmingham, where twelve West Midlands schools were formally recognised as CyberFirst Schools by the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre.
We are proud to announce that King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School was formally awarded CyberFirst Silver status, recognising the dedication of our staff and students in developing excellence in computing and cybersecurity education. This award reflects not only the strength of our curriculum, but also the commitment shown by our pupils in embracing opportunities to build their digital skills and prepare for the challenges of the future.
The evening itself was inspiring, with leaders from industry, academia and government giving keynote speeches about the vital role of young people in shaping the future of the cyber sector. The awards ceremony was a proud moment for the school, and it was wonderful to see the hard work of the computing department celebrated. The event concluded with a powerful cyber panel discussion and the exciting opportunities ahead for students entering this field.
As a school, we are delighted to be part of the CyberFirst Schools community. This incredible success highlights our ongoing commitment to preparing students for the digital age, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills, and resilience required to succeed in education and the workplace, ensuring they become the digital leaders of the future.
British Weightlifting – Rajan Nagra
Rajan Nagra from 11 William recently competed in the British Junior Weightlifting championships.
He won a silver medal in the U’15 71kg category despite having sustained a back injury in the summer, which affected his training.
Rajan is a member of Warley Weightlifting club where he has been training for four years. He came 1st in his age groups in the English championships earlier this year.
Rajan hopes one day to compete for his country at the Commonwealth Games.
Mr Conway
Two More International Caps for Arijus
Arijus Ahmadiaan gained another two international caps for Lithuania U’17s this summer. He is in our year 11 and will be signing a full-time contract for Birmingham City FC after he has completed his GCSEs here at school.
Arijus is pictured with his team mates, back row , 3rd from left.
Mr Conway
Year 6 Open Mornings
🎓 Year 6 Open Mornings – Book Your Visit Today!
We’re excited to welcome Year 6 students and their families to our Open Mornings on:
- Tuesday 23rd September
- Wednesday 24th September
- Thursday 25th September
These mornings offer a fantastic opportunity to experience our school during a normal working day. You’ll be able to see lessons in progress, meet our staff and students, and get a real sense of what makes our school special.
📅 Booking is essential – please reserve your place via Eventbrite:
We look forward to seeing you!
European Youth Olympic Success
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of one of our students, Kaiden, who represented Team GB and Aquatics GB at the European Youth Olympics in North Macedonia this summer.
Kaiden’s dedication and hard work paid off in spectacular fashion as he brought home a Silver and a Bronze medal 🥈🥉. This is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and passion for the sport. Competing on the international stage in front of an electric crowd, Kaiden delivered performances that made us all proud.
Kaiden’s journey is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved with determination, support, and belief. We are excited to see what the future holds for him. This is only the beginning.
Congratulations, Kaiden! 🎉🇬🇧
