NACE Membership

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys is pleased to be re-awarded its’ NACE membership for showing consistent commitment to provision for more able and talented pupils in school. NACE is the National Association for Able Children in Education.

 

Year 7 – 10 Virtual Sports Day

Please see the below information on our Virtual Sports Day that is taking place this week for Year 7 – 10.

Virtual Sports Day June 2020

Mental Health Week 18 – 24th May

Please see the below posters from kooth.com regarding Mental Health Week and what they can help you with:

Routine

Work taking it’s toll

University Information for Students

Students should read the student guide to coronavirus (COVID-19) published by the Office for Students for information about securing a place at university, the clearing process, accommodation, and finance.

The student guide can be found here:
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-students/student-guide-to-coronavirus/questions-and-answers/

Wellbeing Advice

Managing Anxiety in Lockdown

Please click on the link below for some guidance and advice on managing anxiety during the lockdown:

Managing anxiety – a guide for students

Ramadan and Eid 2020 Advice

Birmingham City Council has been working closely with Islamic leaders of the city and has published guidance on observing Ramadan and Eid during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guidance is available on the council website at:

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50231/coronavirus_covid-19/2168/ramadan_and_eid_2020

Online Resources

There are numerous online learning and support resources out there at the moment but two we recommend to you that have just become available are:

BBC Bitesize

Have a look at: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Kooth.com

Have a look at: www.kooth.com

They will support what we are already doing with online learning and Wellbeing/Mental Health advice and guidance.

Many thanks and stay safe.