PRINCIPAL's BLOG - 16th december 2022
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WINTER WARMER
Welcome to my weekly blog and I hope you and your families are well.
On Wednesday evening we held our annual Christmas Concert and what an evening it was. Thank you to those parents that joined us and enjoyed the event. I think it is fair to say that everyone left feeling proud and filled with joy after watching and participating with such an inclusive and diverse set of performances. Seeing the students grow in confidence and skill over the last few weeks has been an absolute privilege and to see all of their hard work and determination come to a finale was nothing short of outstanding.
We will be sharing a short video summary in the next few days, so please keep an eye on our YouTube and social media channels, but for now, here are a few pictures from the evening.
SANTA DASH 3
One video that is ready to watch and is going viral as we speak is SANTA DASH 3.0. For those parents/carers that have yet entered into the 'Grime' scene to fully appreciate the phenomenon that is Santa Dash, please take a moment or two to watch version 3.0 below. You can also use the links below to revisit Santa Dash 1 and 2.0.
CHOIR MAKER
Year 7 students visited the Birmingham Symphony Hall on Thursday this week to take part in the Choir Maker event arranged in Birmingham. The students worked with the team and other schools from across the region as they start their journey in forming a new multi-school choir.
The boys were a true credit to the school and thoroughly enjoyed the event from start to finish.
FAMILY SUPPORT & SAFETY UPDATES
Pause continues to operate over the festive period to provide drop-in support, a space to be heard and explore feelings and talk about real life.
We support anyone under 25 years old with a Birmingham GP, we:
provide brief, therapeutic support for emotional wellbeing
give practical support and suggestions in 1:1 session
take time to listen to ensure our you feel heard
let you choose – come to see us when you want to and talk about whatever you like – it’s up to you if you come back and when.
Drop-in to talk - check out our webpages for times and locations each week https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/pause
BABS MILL TRAGEDY
Following the tragic incident in Babs Mill Lake last weekend; the following web link to WM Fire Service water safety advice/guidance is useful for parents & carers to read through: https://www.wmfs.net/safety/winter-water-safety/
Our thoughts and prays go out to those families and communities that are suffering from this tragic event.
Sport fixtures and training schedules for week beginning 2nd January 2023
Monday 2nd January
Bank Holiday, School Closed
Tuesday 3rd January
Staff training day
Wednesday 4th January
All Years Cricket training.
Year 7 Football training
Thursday 5th January
Year 7 & 8 3v3 Basketball Tournament @ Worcester University.
Year 9 ESA Football training.
All Years Basketball training
Friday 6th January
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Weekly round-up - Sport Provision at LBS
Mr Deeks oversaw three Basketball Fixtures this week, demonstrating the outstanding opportunities that students are provided with.
Y8 Basketball vs Queensbridge
Lordswood won 22 - 6. Outstanding performances from Terrell Ricketts and Usman Iqbal. Mr Spicer, an Assistant Head Teacher from Queensbridge, praised our students after for their ability but more importantly their politeness to him and the respect they showed towards the opposition.
Y10 Basketball vs Starbank
Lordswood won 48 - 12. A very good performance from the boys'. Outstanding performances from Jacob Nnija and Falilou Mbengue. Once again, the boys had praise from the opposition's teacher, for how they showed respect to the opposition and how some of our boys were trying to help the other players improve their Basketball skills.
Y8 Basketball vs KE Camp Hill
Camp Hill won 30 - 6. A tough game for our boys but they showed great spirit throughout the game against a very good, athletic team.
We had 42 Year 7 boys train on Wednesday night and 16 Year 9 last night in the freezing temperatures.
Another solid and well rounded week of sport at LBS. Thank you to parents/carers that continue to support your son/s with there interests in sport.
If you have any questions relating to the details above, please use the contact details below:
Mr Deeks, Lead Professional for PE, j.deeks@lordswoodboys.co.uk
Mr Janes, Director of Sport, d.janes@lordswoodboys.co.uk
Please note the following dates regarding our return to school after the Christmas Holiday:
Tuesday 3rd January 2023 is a staff training day. Students are not expected to attend school on this day.
Students must return to school on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at the normal time.
Thursday 5th January is our Year 11 Parents evening. We require all parents to attend this event. Your son has made appointments with his teachers and noted the appointment times in his planner. Please check this with him ahead of the event.
I wish you all a safe, happy holiday and New Year, and as always, please call us on 0121 464 2837, leaving a message if lines are busy, and we will support you.
You can always contact me directly this week at: l.williams@lordswoodboys.co.uk
Have a good weekend and I look forward to updating you with events in school when we return in the New Year.
Mr L Williams,
Principal,
Lordswood Boys' School.
Lordswood Boys' School • Hagley Road • Harborne • Birmingham • B17 8BJ
Tel:0121 464 2837
Email: enquiry@lordswoodboys.co.uk
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