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A Community United in Kindness: MP Preet Gill and Our Generous Donors Inspire Compassion This Christmas
A Community United in Kindness: MP Preet Gill and Our Generous Donors Inspire Compassion This Christmas
We were delighted to welcome MP Preet Gill into school this week, where she spoke to our students about the power of compassion and the importance of giving, especially during the Christmas season. Her message encouraged our young people to recognise the impact of kindness and to continue supporting those who need it most. This message resonated deeply with our ongoing Christmas Hamper Appeal.
Your generosity in supporting hampers for the most vulnerable families in our school and across our 12 partner schools in Birmingham has been truly extraordinary. We are deeply grateful to every family who has contributed, your kindness will bring comfort and hope to those who need it most this Christmas.
A special and heartfelt thank you goes to our external donors, The Pama Family, The Dhaliwal Family and The Kang Family, whose outstanding generosity has helped strengthen this year’s appeal.
It was also wonderful to see so many volunteers come together to pack the hampers, including our youngest helper at just four years old, a beautiful reminder that the spirit of giving starts early.
Together, we are showing what a caring, united community can achieve.
Extra-Curricular Update
From Mr Insley, Assistant Principal
Growing Participation & New Opportunities Ahead
This half term has highlighted the strength of our extra-curricular programme, with students embracing new challenges beyond the classroom. Year 9 has been a standout success, significantly increasing their club attendance after a highly effective student voice exercise that helped shape new opportunities.
Next up, it's Year 10. There is huge potential in the year group, and the next phase of our strategy focuses on boosting your participation. After half term, we will gather your student voice to identify the clubs and activities you want to see, ensuring everyone is heard and supported to get involved.
After Christmas, Peak Performance will also refresh its offer in response to student feedback calling for more variety, choice, and challenge. As always, students will have the chance to change their activity and try something new, Year 7 and Year 8 look out for updates from Ms Russell.
A special mention goes to Gaming Club, which continues to grow with its friendly, competitive atmosphere and exciting tournaments. It’s become one of our most popular clubs, but there are still spaces available so come along and join! Let’s keep the momentum going. A new year brings new choices and new chances, who’s stepping up next?
College Updates
From Mr Noble, Head of Year 7 & Head of Mercia College
From Mr Noble, Head of Year 7 & Head of Mercia College
This year’s College Basketball Tournament was a brilliant display of skill, teamwork, and competitiveness. Students across all year groups showed strong technical ability, from confident dribbling to accurate free throws, with particularly impressive defensive discipline and communication.
Most striking was the high level of sportsmanship. Players consistently demonstrated respect by supporting opponents, accepting decisions maturely, and celebrating each other’s successes, setting a strong example for younger students.
A special thank-you goes to our Year 11 referees and helpers, whose fair and calm leadership ensured the tournament ran smoothly.
After a thrilling final, Westerly were crowned champions, narrowly defeating Central by five points. Mercia finished third, missing out on the title for the first time, and Midland placed fourth, despite winning the Year 11 4v4.
Congratulations to all teams for an exciting tournament filled with skill, respect, and memorable moments.
Next:📝 LBS Spelling Bee – vocabulary, precision and nerves of steel. 15th / 16th December. Be there!
Let keep the competitions going! 💪🔥
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
From Mr Yousaf, Head of Science Department
From Mr Yousaf, Head of Science Department
Future Engineers at Work: Y8 STEM Highlights
Experience the best moments from Year 8’s action-packed STEM Day! From creative builds to flying inventions, students tackled the Egg Drop and Paper Rocket challenges with brilliant teamwork and resilience. See their innovation in action, watch the highlights now!
Safeguarding Updates
From Ms Metcalfe-Molinari, Assistant Principal
From Ms Metcalfe-Molinari, Assistant Principal
Teaching “stranger danger” remains an important part of keeping young people safe, especially as they become more independent. As boys grow older, they encounter new environments and situations, making regular, age-appropriate reminders about personal safety essential. Even in secondary school, students benefit from guidance on staying safe—both in person and online—through discussions about boundaries, instincts, and responsible decision-making.
Teaching “stranger danger” remains an important part of keeping young people safe, especially as they become more independent. As boys grow older, they encounter new environments and situations, making regular, age-appropriate reminders about personal safety essential. Even in secondary school, students benefit from guidance on staying safe—both in person and online—through discussions about boundaries, instincts, and responsible decision-making.
With darker evenings, many parents feel increased concern for their children’s safety. These practical tips can help:
Use the Buddy System: Encourage students not to walk alone, especially after school or in the evenings.
Wear Reflective or Bright Clothing: Improves visibility for those walking or cycling after dark.
Stay in Well-Lit Areas: Avoid shortcuts; choose routes with street lighting and people around.
Set Check-In Times and Curfews: Regular updates and agreed return times help ensure safety.
Identify Trusted Adults: Make sure students know who they can go to for help in different settings.
Prioritise Online Safety: Remind students not to share personal information or interact with strangers on social media or gaming platforms.
Trust Their Instincts: If something feels wrong, they should leave the situation immediately.
Recognise Online Stranger Danger: Reinforce that not everyone online is who they claim to be; report anything concerning to a trusted adult.
By reinforcing these habits, we help students stay aware, make safer choices, and navigate both the real and digital world with confidence.
Weekly Sports Round-Up & Schedule
Weekly Sports Round-Up & Schedule
From Mr Janes, Director of Sport
From Mr Janes, Director of Sport
Aston Villa Educational Programme
Aston Villa visited our Year 11 GCSE students this week to present their Post-16 Educational Programme. After a classroom overview of the course and a typical weekly schedule, students took part in a practical session. They have also been given details about the upcoming trial day for further information.
Year 9 Football
The Year 9 team travelled to Shenley Academy on Tuesday for a league match. Goals from Hamza, Ishaaq and An Khang secured a strong win, with Hamza scoring twice. Mr Janes praised the team’s attitude and coachability. Congratulations to the Year 8 players who stepped up and impressed on their Year 9 debuts; they will feature again in the next fixture.
If you have any questions relating to the details above, please use the contact details below:
Mr Deeks, Director of Learning - SCP Faculty, j.deeks@lordswoodboys.co.uk
Mr Janes, Director of Sport, d.janes@lordswoodboys.co.uk
Weekly Music News & Schedules
Weekly Music News & Schedules
From Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music
From Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music
Students Perform at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 🎶
Two student groups performed on Monday 8th December at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, showcasing original work created through the Soundlab project and an external composition programme. Thank you to all parents for your support.
Jazz Band Performs at Symphony Hall 🎄
Our Jazz Band took to the stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Thursday 11th December as part of our partnership with B:Music. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young musicians, and we appreciate all families who came to support them.
A huge well done to all our amazing students!
A Festive Season of Talent at LBS ❄️🎶🎄
Our Music Department is celebrating an incredibly exciting and busy festive season, showcasing the creativity and hard work of our students.
Winter Showcase – Tuesday 16th December, 6pm ❄️
Join us for our annual Music Winter Showcase featuring music and drama performances from Years 7–11. Expect solos, bands, drama pieces and impressive technical work from our ambassadors and crew.
Refreshments: from 5.30pm
Student arrival: 5.15pm (Ambassadors 5pm)
Finish: approx. 7.20pm
Dress code: Uniform for performers, black for crew
Tickets: Free, first come first served – please return the request form to Mrs Lowndes-Ford.
If you have any questions relating to music events please use the contact details below:
Mrs Lowdes-Ford, Director of Learning - Music Faculty, m.lowndes@lordswoodboys.co.uk
📅 Upcoming Dates for this Half Term!
Tuesday 16th December: Winter Showcase
Wednesday 17th December: Y7-10 Progress Reports
Thursday 18th December: Year 8 Parents’ Evening
Friday 19th December: Year 11 Mock Exam Results to students and 12:20pm finish for all students.
🎄 The 12 Days of Christmas Fun Continue at Lordswood Boys’ School! 🎅✨
Last week was just the beginning, and what a festive start it has been! Over the first few days of our 12 Days of Christmas celebrations, students enjoyed a variety of fun activities that really brought the Christmas spirit to life. From exciting Christmas quizzes and festive riddles to enjoying free breakfast and cozying up in their Christmas jumpers, there has been laughter and cheer all around!
The fun doesn’t stop there—there’s lots, lots more to come next week! We can’t wait to see everyone join in as we continue counting down the days to the Christmas break. Make sure you’re in school to take part in all the festive surprises we have planned.
Keep an eye on our blog and social media for photos and updates as the festive fun unfolds. It’s such a magical time to be together at Lordswood Boys’ School! 🎅🎁
"When children are happy at school, they learn with curiosity, grow with confidence, and thrive every day."
If you have any questions or need any support, please feel free to reach out to me directly at: r.kang@lordswoodboys.co.uk.
Mrs. Rajdip Kaur Kang
Headteacher
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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