The past is another country but some things never change
Richard Lutz wanders through lost school hallways at his fiftieth class reunion
Argentine students welcomed in Solihull
A group of Argentinian students were so delighted to join in lessons at Solihull School they cooked up traditional dishes and danced the tango.
Billesley Primary School call in The Commentators for sports day
Billesley Primary School have called in professional help for their forthcoming annual sports day.
Italian karate trip for James gets a kick start
An Aldridge karate gold champion is in a class of his own after impressing staff at the secondary school he’s set to move up to.
‘Stunning’ Phantom production at Solihull School
The Phantom of the Opera musical, which pupils performed in the Bushell Hall over five nights, received a standing ovation from the 600 strong audience
Aldridge netball team net top national place
Girls at Aldridge School are celebrating after netting a top place in the UK for the third year running.
Young actors raise money for Ben’s fund
More than 100 students at Aldridge School are set to tread the boards in a theatrical extravaganza to help raise money for brain tumour research.
Solihull students cross language barrier in Berlin
Classroom studies came vividly to life for a group of Solihull School sixth formers on a language trip to Berlin.
Junior school artists inspired
Budding artists from Solihull Junior School showcased their skills at a local gallery where they were praised by the artist who inspired them.
Aldridge students get stuck into books
Young bookworms are helping to add a new chapter to their school’s fundraising activities by taking part in a massive readathon.
Solihull School appoints first Poet Laureate
Solihull School has taken a creative new approach to commemorating School events after appointing its first Poet Laureate.
Solihull School students rise to homemade bread day
Food Technology students at Solihull School enjoyed a slice of the action when it came to celebrating Homemade Bread Day.
Laurence Inman reflects on ‘a pleasant Autumn day at Bournville Boys’ Technical School’
Experiences at school can be formative in many ways. Laurence Inman shares one of his.
Ex pupil brings world-class opera back to school
Solihull School’s Chamber Choir is teaming up with the world-renowned choir, orchestra and choral group – Armonico Consort – in a pilot project for the opportunity to perform in a critically acclaimed opera.
Back to School Warning for All
More children on the roads again means more danger.
School’s In
West Midlands Police will be on hand from next week to help children get to school safely.
Swap school for the stage with the Belgrade’s Summer School
Following the success of last year’s Summer School, Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering two week-long Summer Schools during this year’s holidays for young people aged eight to sixteen to develop and share their theatre skills.
Summer Fayre to celebrate new community kitchen and growing project
Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding is holding a Summer Fayre with a difference next Monday
Robot Games draw local students for Oxford University challenge
State school students from Birmingham will be building robots to pitch against Oxford University’s machines in the third annual Robot Games.
Kingstanding school farmers market enterprise project goes from strength to strength
Year 5 children from Twickenham Primary School in Kingstanding are making great progress with their social enterprise scheme working with the Diggin’ Generations local food project
Birmingham Youngsters fundraise for China Primary School Rebuild
A group of Birmingham youngsters are organising a fundraising event to help rebuild a primary school in the remote area of Giuzhou province