Year 8 and 9 students had an incredible time in our songwriting workshop with Lex Gibbon, developing creativity, collaboration, and musical composition skills. They loved expressing themselves through music and working together to create original songs! 

On Friday 18^th October a group of our Year 11 pupils were given the opportunity to visit Girton College at the University of Cambridge as part of our careers provision in school.  Pupils had a tour of the campus as well as the opportunity to meet current students and lecturers.  The pupils were amazing with many now considering Oxbridge as a route post 16.  Thank you, Wolverhampton Grammar School, for the invitation. 

We are proud to announce that we are now a Music Mark school, recognised for our dedication to music education and participation in both internal and external events. This achievement reflects the hard work of staff and pupils and will further enrich our music program. Pupils will gain skills in performance, composition, collaboration, and develop a deeper understanding of musical theory and culture.

On Wednesday 9th October, our Year 13 students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Royal Television Society Careers Fair in Birmingham. The event was a fantastic chance for students to explore careers in the TV and film industry, meeting with leading companies such as ITV, BBC, and the Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA). They also engaged with freelancers who specialise in key areas like sound, lighting, production, and more.

The students were able to see firsthand the wide variety of roles involved in bringing TV and film projects to life. From technical skills in lighting and sound to creative roles in production and writing, they gained a deeper understanding of the industry and its many career pathways.

Talking directly with industry professionals helped the students broaden their horizons and consider new opportunities that they hadn’t thought about before. Many came away inspired, realising that the skills they are developing now could lead to exciting careers in television and film industry. The fair was a valuable experience, offering insights into the behind-the-scenes work that powers the entertainment industry and helping our students plan their futures with newfound confidence.

Year 8 pupils used their drama skills in today’s English lesson to bring Chapter 4 of Animal Farm to life! Re-enacting key moments from the Battle of the Cowshed, they captured the intensity and emotion of the animals’ fight for the farm. From Snowball’s leadership to Boxer’s strength, they explored the themes of power and rebellion through still image. Amazing work, Year 8! 

Tuesday 5th November - 5pm - 7pm

Period 6 for Ks4 and KS5 started on Monday 23rd September.  This is an opportunity for pupils to work in small, targeted groups with subject specialists to help prepare them for their upcoming mock exams as well as preparation for the summer.  Sessions are from 3pm till 4pm as per the timetable below:

Year 10

MONDAY INTERVENTION	TUESDAY INTERVENTION	WEDNESDAY INTERVENTION	THURSDAY INTERVENTION	FRIDAY INTERVENTION
Performing Arts Miss Nash & Miss Jones - 106		Computer Science - Mrs Howells - 107		Mr Parsons - Sport - 107
Art - Mrs Edwards - 112

Year 11

MONDAY INTERVENTION	TUESDAY INTERVENTION	WEDNESDAY INTERVENTION	THURSDAY INTERVENTION	FRIDAY INTERVENTION
History - Miss Allsopp - 306	Statistics - Mr Wythe - 209	English - Mrs Bradbury & Miss Cosgrove - 311	Chemistry - Mr Abban - 214	Drama - Miss Batten & Miss Jones - 106
History - Mrs Brown/Miss Roberts  - 202	Maths - Miss Newton - 205	English - Mrs Kelly - 312	Biology - Ms Munir - 216	Miss Smith - Art - 112
Sociology - Mrs Brown/Miss Roberts  - 202	Maths - Mr Hill - 207	English - Mrs Dorsett - 307	Biology - Mr Jones - 115
Geography - Miss Farmer - 201	Maths - Mrs Poynton - 206	English - Mrs Smith/Mrs Hayward - 302	Science - Mr Jeffs - 114
History - Miss Giles - 304	Maths - Miss Watkins/Mr Solway-Blower - 210	English - Mrs Mason & Miss Bloxam - 313	Physics - Mr Bansal - 113
Sociology - Miss E Roberts - 202	French - Mrs Collins-Dodd - 109	English - Mrs Shabir & Mr Higgs - 309	Chemistry - Mr Dale - 212
French - Mrs Collins-Dodd - 109
Business - Mr McDermott - 107
Business - Mrs Dhinsay - 111
Engineering- Miss Davenport- 117
Maths - Miss Kapoor - 218	Maths - Miss Kapoor - 218	Maths - Miss Kapoor - 218	Maths - Miss Kapoor - 218

Year 12/13

MONDAY INTERVENTION	TUESDAY INTERVENTION	WEDNESDAY INTERVENTION	THURSDAY INTERVENTION	FRIDAY INTERVENTION
	Criminology - Miss Humphries - 303	English Literature - Mrs Hayward 301		BTEC Sport - Mr Dunn - 103
	Sociology - Mrs Brown - 305