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UK Bebras Computing Success

Our students from Year 7 to Year 13 once again rose to the challenge in the prestigious UK Bebras Computational Thinking Competition, a global event engaging more than 3 million learners from 80 countries. Bebras remains a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

We are delighted to share that this year has been one of our strongest yet, with 97 students securing the Gold Award, a truly impressive achievement.

Congratulations to King Fariz Sogbesan (7G), Saraist Singh (7G), Bahadur Sidhu (9H) and Kisandu Hapuarachchi (12MBI) for earning Best in School. Their performance was exceptional, and we could not be prouder of their accomplishment.

 

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Celebrating Attendance Success!

As we approach the end of the first term, we’re thrilled to celebrate the forms with the best attendance across Years 7 -13. Your commitment to being in school every day truly makes a difference, because every missed day means missed learning.

This term, the top-attending forms in each year group have earned a well-deserved treat: breaktime hot chocolate! Congratulations to:

  • Year 7: 7William
  • Year 8: 8William
  • Year 9: 9Nelson
  • Year 10: 10Galahad
  • Year 11: 11Galahad
  • Year 12: 12AAH
  • Year 13: 13ASO

A special well done to Year 8, who have achieved the highest attendance of any year group overall—an incredible effort that sets the standard for everyone.

Thank you to all students who continue to show up, stay engaged, and make the most of every learning opportunity. Let’s keep this momentum going into the new term!

 

 

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Kindness Week at KEVI HGS

Earlier this half term, our school community came together to celebrate National Kindness Week, a time to recognise and appreciate the small acts that make a big difference. Pupils were invited to nominate their peers for moments of kindness they had witnessed, and the response was overwhelming!

From helping classmates with their studies, offering support during challenging times, to simple gestures like sharing a smile or lending a hand, these nominations highlight the caring and respectful culture we strive for at KE VI HGS.

A selection of these wonderful acts has been shared with us, and they truly showcase the power of kindness in building a positive and inclusive environment. Thank you to everyone who took part- let’s keep spreading kindness every day!

 

Click here to view our Kindness Champions.

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KS3 Beyblade Tournament: A Battle of Spin and Skill!

Over the past four weeks, excitement has been building in our KS3 Beyblade Tournament, which saw 32 enthusiastic participants battling it out in a series of high-energy matches. The competition was fierce, with pupils showcasing strategy, precision, and plenty of spinning action!

After several knockout rounds, the tournament culminated in a thrilling grand final between Ahmed Qureshi (7W) and Muhammad Yusuf Khan (7N). Both competitors demonstrated incredible skill, but in the end, Muhammad Yusuf Khan emerged victorious with an impressive 5:1 win.

Yusuf’s outstanding performance earned him the champion’s title and a £20 Amazon voucher as his prize. Well done to Yusuf and all the participants for making this event such a success!

Check out the highlight video attached to relive the best moments of the final!

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To the slopes

On Friday 28th November, 29 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 headed to the dry ski slopes at Ackers Adventure in Small Heath to learn the basics or refresh existing skill.  The session was in preparation for this academic year’s Ski Trip which is taking place in January and is to Andorra. Positive attitudes, perseverance and progress were all in abundance!

Mr Jones

 

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Wellbeing Advice – December Kindness 2025

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Bring it on Brum! – Christmas Holidays

🎄 Bring it on Brum! – Christmas Holidays

Eligible families will have received an email from school with details on booking procedures for the Christmas holiday programme. Please check your inbox and follow the instructions provided.

If you believe you are eligible but haven’t received an email, contact Miss Conway enquiry@handsworth.bham.sch.uk

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Careers, Supercurricular, and Sports for Y12

Shaping Tomorrow: Careers, Supercurricular, and Sports for Year 12 🎓✨⚽🏸🏏

On Tuesday 25th November, Year 12 enjoyed an inspiring Enrichment Day! Students explored post-18 pathways with guidance on apprenticeships, gap years, and university degrees, and we proudly launched MySuperCurricular to help them shine.
A huge thank you to Pickwick Cricket And Padel Club and Goals Football for hosting our students for exciting sessions of football, padel tennis, and cricket. Your support made the day unforgettable!

 

Click here to view more photos in the gallery.

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Mr King Shares Insights at the House of Commons

On Wednesday 19 November, Mr King represented the school at the House of Commons as a commentator at the AI and Democracy Forum, an event organised by the Hellenic Tech Network and chaired by Sir Roger Gale MP.

The forum brought together contributors from education, technology and public service to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping everyday life. In his contribution, Mr King drew on themes that regularly arise in his work with students, families and the school community, particularly how young people encounter and understand AI at home, in school and online.

Reflecting on the discussion, he said:

“People are not afraid of technology; they are afraid of not understanding the systems that shape their lives. Our role in schools is to make that understanding accessible to every learner.”

His comments highlighted the kinds of questions and perspectives that teachers often hear across the school community, helping ensure that the discussion recognised the everyday experiences of learners as well as national experts.

The themes explored at the forum connect closely to work already happening at HGS through the Computing curriculum and our CyberFirst Silver Award, both of which help students develop the digital knowledge, confidence and critical thinking needed for further study, future careers and informed participation in an AI-driven digital world.