Year 12 experiences Nottingham University life and the city itself. Pupils attended a number of subject sessions and got to speak to many lecturers gaining and insight into their possible next steps.

#RoleModels of the future.

ANNOUNCING OUR FIRST EVER TRUST-WIDE SPORTS DAY 2025!

We are thrilled to announce a landmark moment in our trust’s calendar — the very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together more than 3,000 pupils from across Matrix schools.

Venue: The iconic Alexander Stadium, Birmingham – home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025

This incredible event will be a full day of competition, celebration, and community spirit. As part of our Healthy Competitions Initiative, the day will showcase the power of sport in promoting teamwork, resilience, and ambition. Schools have now completed their in-school heats and successful participants will receive letters to notify them of their involvement as a participant. Additionally, this event provides a unique opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents in front of athletics club scouts, potentially opening doors for future athletic opportunities.

What to Expect:

• 456 student athletes battling it out in a range of exciting track and field events
• Live performances from our talented performing arts pupils to energise the crowd
• A cheering audience of 2,600 spectators from Years 7 and 10, supporting their teams with pride and passion (details will be shared In a letter in the coming weeks)
• A chance to claim the prestigious title of Trust-Wide Sports Champions 2025

Parents and carers of participants are warmly invited to attend and spectate this exciting event! With over 2,000 spectators expected, the day promises an electric atmosphere — and your support will make all the difference to our pupils. A full schedule of events is below so you can plan when to attend to cheer on your child. Spectators will be seated in the East Stand. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at £3 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, our Trust charity for the year.

So you can plan when you would like to arrive and watch a particular event - a schedule of events will be confirmed on the trust website HERE closer to the event. Follow us on social media for the latest timings.

Book here: https://bit.ly/matsportsday

This is more than just a sports day — it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and trust unity. Whether you’re competing, performing, or cheering from the stands, get ready to be part of something unforgettable.

Let the countdown begin.

Some of our Computer Science students had the incredible opportunity to step back in time and explore one of the most important sites of World War II – Bletchley Park, the home of British codebreaking and the birthplace of modern computing.

From learning about the heroic work of Alan Turing and the Enigma codebreakers to seeing the original huts and the mighty Bombe machine in action, the visit brought history, mathematics, and computer science to life in the most engaging way.

We recently took 49 pupils from Years 8 to 10 to see Dear England, a gripping National Theatre production by James Graham. The play explores leadership, pressure and national identity through the story of Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and for at least half the group it was their first time experiencing live theatre. It proved to be a memorable introduction to the power of performance and storytelling. Members of the public praised the pupils’ behaviour and engagement, saying they were a credit to the school. We are incredibly proud of how they represented us and look forward to offering more opportunities like this in the future.