outstanding progress

Welcome to my weekly blog - I hope you and your families are well and have had a good week. As this is the last blog of the half-term it is slightly longer than usual. Please take some time to read through all of the details below.

I am delighted to share with you the outstanding progress of Lordswood Boys’ School, as reflected in our remarkable Progress 8 score of 0.38. This exceptional achievement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing the best possible education for our students.

Furthermore, we are proud to announce that an impressive 43% of our students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, the national and regional average being 45%, a testament to the dedication of our students and the hard work of our staff. These results clearly establish Lordswood Boys’ School as a leading educational institution in the region, setting a high standard for academic excellence. Lordswood Boys' School ranks second of all Boys' School within the region!

This success is a reflection of our continuous efforts to improve student outcomes year after year. We are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every student can reach their full potential. These accomplishments are not only a credit to our students but also to our dedicated teaching and support staff.

We are excited to continue our journey towards academic excellence and look forward to even greater achievements in the future. Thank you for your continued support and trust in Lordswood Boys’ School.

The table below illustrates the remarkable outcomes:

Year 11 Prefect Team

I am pleased to share that our Y11 Prefect team were announced to the school this week. Following an intensive application and selection process, the team have started to orientate themselves with their individual roles and I look forward to updating you with the activities and work they continue to do in school. Congratulations!

Retrieval booklets

This half term, we have introduced a different format for home study. The varied tasks embed the skills of retrieval and retention. We have seen some fabulous examples so far - a few of these are shown below. 

Please do encourage your son to keep up to date with his tasks and be sure to monitor how he is completing the work. The half-term break is a great time to catchup with or improve any of the task from the first half-term section.

Y7-9 Residential

At the start of this month, we had our first residential trip to Aberdovey, Wales, which included an array of activities such as kayaking, rock climbing and gorge walking.

All of our students behaved superbly but there were a number of students who were nominated as 'Superstars of the Week' by Outward Bound, for their courage, resilience and perseverance. Congratulations to these students who picked up thier awards during assembly today.

Message on the Israel Hamas conflict 

In light of recent global events, I feel it's essential to address the ongoing situation in Israel. Our primary concern is the well-being and safety of our students, and we aim to provide you with accurate information and guidance on how we are monitoring and responding to this matter. Please take a moment to read the following update, which outlines our approach to ensuring a supportive and secure environment for your children during these challenging times. 

NOS Updates - 20 October 2023

The National Online Safety programme publishes a weekly #wakeupwednesday update for parents/carers. This weeks update relates to 'EA SPORTS FC24'.

I hope your find this information useful.

Sport fixtures and training schedules for week beginning 6 November 2023

Weekly sports round-up from Mr Janes, Director of Sport

Year 11 Football

The Year 11 Football team hosted Turves Green Boys' on Monday in the West Midlands Cup. The squad was really tested with a few key players missing, but the boys performed admirably and worked so hard for each other. Turves Green ran out the eventual winners, thank you to Mr Preece for overseeing the team. 

Year 8 Football - ESA

The Year 8 ESA Football team travelled to Alderbrook on Tuesday for a place in the next round of the West Midlands Cup. Alderbrook were a very strong side with a handful of Academy players, they played some great Football. The attitude of the LBS players was highlighted by the opposition member of staff who praised the resilience and dedication on show.

Weekly music news & schedules from Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music