PRINCIPAL's BLOG - 25th november 2022
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Literacy Builds Success
Welcome to my weekly blog and I hope you and your families are well.
It has been a great week in school with so many things to report, non-least the superb start that Year 11 students have made to their mock exams.
Students have been focused, committed, determined and supporting each other throughout the week. If your son is in Year 11, please continue to encourage this positive behaviour and don't forget to turn his attention back to the helpful hint in my blog last week.
I would like to draw your attention to the wonderful work that continues in school that is associated with our Literacy programme. Mrs. Kang, Vice Principal has compiled the following half-term 2 round-up which is an absolute delight to read.
“Young People’s reading choices are influenced by their peers”
Hi Everyone,
It is wonderful to share with you all the initial green shoots of the supported reading provision in school.
It is just extraordinary to have over 75 mentors make their way down every Friday morning to read with their peers. The buzz in the air, the questioning and dialogue is just heart warming to watch.
It is also great to see student librarians in all year groups taking a lead and supporting library provision, checking out books for students and even coming back after school to support preparation for reading week. Just amazing!
Students taking real pride in the badges they have earned and understanding the importance of literacy. The smiles speak volumes.
The students listen attentively, use the literacy mats to ask appropriate questions and then set targets to encourage and extend their mentee.
The opportunity for students to deliver in assemblies is one that will develop character and confidence.
Thank you to all the Literacy Tutors that are supporting the students to grow in confidence in so many different ways, as we all know this is a life long skill.
It is great to see so many students take part in so many different music activities. With this they unlock a part of their brain that will support so many other skills and development.
Just awesome to see students gathered singing to their hearts content first thing in the morning. Great oracy development! Mrs Lowndes-Ford has the students under a spell, thank you for your commitment.
The Lexia provision is one that continues to build skills for not just our EAL and SEN students but our 100 students with the biggest gap between their RAGE vs CAGE. It is wonderful to see students top the leaderboard and exceed the targets set for them. Thank you Mrs Truman, Miss Russell, Miss Baker, Miss Choudhury, Miss Clarke and Mrs O'Shaughnessy for your drive every morning with these students. Every bit of support makes a difference. Just brilliant to see students beam and celebrate.
Students have usernames and passwords for Lexia and that they can contact their Literacy Tutor if they would like any information.
We take every opportunity to develop skills through student interactions as it is so powerful.
Thank you everyone for your hard work and commitment every day.
If any parents/carers would like to come into school and volunteer to support our Literacy Programme please get in touch as that is something we would appreciate and encourage.
Mrs Kang.
Winter Holiday Clubs
Bring it on Brum! is running FREE activity clubs in Birmingham for those aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals during the school Christmas holiday. The majority of clubs will run for 4 days during the week Monday 19th to Friday 23rd December and a smaller number of clubs will run from Wednesday 28th to Friday 30th December 2022. Each child is eligible to attend a maximum of 4 sessions during the winter school holidays.
Activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, cookery, dance and music. Programmes will vary depending on the type and location of each local club, but every day there will be a nutritious meal served up for free!
Families can visit www.bringitonbrum.co.uk from Monday 28th November to book their children’s free places, so they can take part in a local club and enjoy the mix of fun action-packed days and tasty food provided through the programme.
Winter Food Boxes
This winter Bring it on Brum! are working with Morrisons to offer FREE recipe food boxes. One food box is available for each eligible household (not one per child). Eligible households must have at least one child or young person eligible for benefits-related free school meals living there.
Families can register for a free winter food box from Wednesday 23d November; registrations will close on Wednesday 30th November 2022 or as soon as all food boxes have been allocated. More information on the food boxes, their contents and how to register can be found at: www.bringitonbrum.co.uk/activity-packs-and-food-boxes.
Activity Packs
Activity packs are also available for the winter school holiday; packs are available one per eligible child and are available for Primary or Secondary age.
Families can register for a free winter activity pack from Wednesday 23rd November; registrations close on Wednesday 7th December 2022 or as soon as all activity packs have been allocated. More information on the activity packs and how to register can be found at: www.bringitonbrum.co.uk/activity-packs-and-food-boxes.
Please note that the codes to use when registering for the above details have been sent to families who are entitled. Please check your email inbox or contact the school reception should you need any support.
Sport fixtures and training schedules for week beginning 28th November 2022
Monday 28th of November
N/A
Tuesday 29th of November
Year 8 ESA Indoor Cricket Fixture Away at George Dixon - Return Time - 5:45.
Wednesday 30th of November
Year 8 ESA Indoor Cricket Fixture Away at University of Birmingham School - Start Time - 4:00 - Return Time - 6:15.
Thursday 1st of December
Year 7 ESA Football Fixture AT Home to Wheelers Lane - Kick Off 3:45 - Finish Time - 5:00.
Friday 2nd December
N/A
No Year 7 Football Training due to Fixture.
No Cricket Training due to Exams in Sports Hall.
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
Next week, I look forward to sharing details about our 12 days of Christmas programme, the Christmas concert and much more.
I wish you all a safe and happy weekend 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 next week.
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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