For our recent Reward Trip we were given the chance to go to Laser Tag and go-karting (based at Teamworks Karting in Digbeth) and, for many of us, it was our first time doing these activities. Upon arrival at the site, we chose our racer names and there were some interesting choices!  We then put our racing suits on and, after a safety briefing, it was time to race.  Everyone was raring to go, and so the race was well and truly on!

The course itself required the smoothest of manoeuvres but driving the kart was stimulating and immense fun for all.  Lap records were broken and what started off as friendly racing soon augmented into something more competitive as everyone was eager to better their friends’ fastest lap times. The go-karting experience was exhilarating, got everyone’s pulses racing and I know for sure that many of us will be eager to experience the thrills of go-karting once more.

After a well-deserved lunch break, we gathered once again but this time for Laser Tag.  After being split into teams of 8, we were ready for battle to commence. Various tactics were implemented in our attempts to win the game.  Some decided to run around aimlessly and shoot their opponents whilst others – Mr Bird included – favoured a more stealthy approach or, from my perspective, just hid in a corner!  Regardless of the tactics used, it was a game of great fun and was very enjoyable for us all.

The day was certainly memorable and, based upon my experience of this Reward Trip, I will strive to ensure I earn a place onto future ones. Go-karting and Laser Tag were phenomenal activities to participate in and the laid back day was a perfect way to end the busy Autumn Term.

Hashim Shakil 12PJO

Please see the certificates and letters bellow from Children in Need, Birmingham Homeless, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Cancer Research UK.

As a school community we raised over £5,000 for those good causes as well as making our annual contribution to the Trussell Trust Food Bank.

Thank you for all of your support.

Please click here to see a news post from the B30 Foodbank.

Please also see the Certificate of Appreciation below:

To coincide with the country’s General Election held on Thursday December 12^th, the sixth form held our very own “Election Hustings” where students representing the five major parties explained their parties’ manifestos to the sixth form audience.

The candidates also took questions and in a lively atmosphere, all of the five candidates demonstrated real knowledge of their parties’ political views and showed their political knowledge.

Well done to all of the candidates who took part and made speeches in front of an audience of students and staff.

Every sixth form student was then entitled to vote and the results were as follows:

       178 votes Cast;

Jude Folorunso, Labour 103

Iessa Hussain, Conservative 6

Matthew Denning, Liberal Democrat 12

Mustafa Jahangir, Brexit 43

Tehreen Pervez, Green 14

Mr Conway

Please see below for more information on St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival: