Back to school – with police help
Safer travel as police watch over new starters.
Birmingham pupils become ‘Masterchefs’ for a day
A dozen students from three Birmingham schools swapped the classroom for the kitchen to become ‘Masterchefs’ for the day
Concert to launch Birmingham’s first independent music school
A free classical concert is being held this weekend to launch Birmingham’s first independent music school.
South Birmingham primary schools celebrate healthy living
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Mike Leddy and MP Richard Burden joined pupils and teachers from schools across South Birmingham at an event designed to celebrate healthy living.
Birmingham and Karachi artists unite for unique education project
Three artists from Birmingham will shortly travel to Karachi as part of a unique project led by Ikon Gallery linking artists and schools in the UK and Pakistan.
Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts
Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.
Pupils hit the right note for former teacher
Loyal ex-teacher Roland Holland celebrated the 30th anniversary of handing out a special trophy for talented musicians at Aldridge School.
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life presentation event
Fifteen schools from across Birmingham have been awarded with Health for Life certification
School and Uni students come together for Arts Week
Longford Park Primary School and Coventry University Students’ Union volunteers are working together to deliver an exciting Arts Week for children
New PE teaching team puts girls on path to excellence
Solihull School has paved the way to sporting excellence for female pupils after expanding its Physical Education Department.
School puts on Jesus Christ Superstar
A cast of more than 60 students at a Walsall school are gearing up to put on rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
Archiving the past and present
Paganel Primary School students have been working with Library of Birmingham Outreach and Archive service to collect, record, archive and catalogue the history of the school and community.
11+ alive and kicking in Edgbaston
Bright futures await boys at West House School with more than half of its 11+ candidates being offered places at King Edward’s School in Edgbaston.
App apt for better interaction
A mobile phone application which aims to improve communications between young people and the police is being designed with help from the University of Wolverhampton.
Ivor Goodsite explains the dangers of building sites
Pupils from St Columba’s Catholic Primary School received a lesson in site safety from local housebuilder St. Modwen Homes;
Volunteers help budding gardeners at Broadmeadow Junior School
Volunteers recently helped rejuvenate a garden for pupils at Broadmeadow Junior School in Kings Norton.
Girls answer 40th anniversary reunion call
Scores of ‘Old Girls’ are planning to return to Solihull School on 22 June for a gala reunion to celebrate the arrival of the first female students 40 years ago.
Solihull School celebrates Oxbridge offers
Solihull School is celebrating an outstanding set of Oxford and Cambridge University offers
Wolves Uni launches latest academy
A West Midlands primary school is the latest to reopen as an academy under a new trust led by the University of Wolverhampton Social Enterprises Limited.
Pupils spot window of opportunity at Birmingham Airport
Savvy students from Tile Cross have helped to secure funding from Birmingham Airport, in a bid to improve facilities at their school.
New business venture for education specialist
A new service to help schools enhance careers advice for students and tap into business support has been launched.
University of Wolverhampton launches secondary academy
A West Midlands school has opened today as an academy under a new trust led by the University of Wolverhampton Social Enterprises Ltd.
Silent Witnesses: Using theatre to combat crime
This week the Silent Witnesses project working with Year Five pupils across ten inner-city primary schools will visit primary schools in Birmingham.
Primary pupils pit their wits in challenge event
Pupils from five primary schools had to pit their wits against each other in a challenge event hosted by Aldridge School.
Clowning around at Solihull School
Crazy clowns, daring aerialists and magical illusionists will be making an appearance at Solihull School when the ‘Big Top’ comes to town next month.
History brought to life by a Sutton pilot
Solihull Junior School pupils enjoyed one of their finest hours when an aircraft enthusiast from Sutton Coldfield told them about the day he flew a Spitfire
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life presentation event
Fifteen schools from across Birmingham have been awarded with Health for Life certification
Solihull sax stars join BGT’s Julian Smith
Talented saxophone players from Solihull School who triumphed at a top music contest are to join ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Julian Smith for a live performance.
State schools must offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control
State schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon
Olympian boosts the takings
Olympic hockey star Sally Walton took a festive step forward to help Solihull School’s Parents Association achieve a new fundraising goal.