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LBS Remembers: A Heartfelt Tribute on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day at LBS this year was a truly moving and memorable occasion. Thanks to the dedication, care, and preparation of staff and students, the service reflected the heart, spirit, and values of our school community.
Talented Musicians Set the Tone: Our brass group and all the musicians gave an outstanding performance. The Last Post was delivered with precision and poignancy, creating a reflective start and end to the 2 minutes of silence that we observed together as a school community.
Student Leaders Speak from the Heart: Our student leaders spoke with compassion, thoughtfulness, and confidence. Their heartfelt words, delivered together in one voice, reflected the respect and understanding we aim to foster in every student at LBS. It was truly inspiring to see how they represent the important character values we cherish as a school community.
Choir and Soloist Inspire: The choir and our special soloist closed the ceremony with emotion and beauty. Their performance brought a sense of unity and pride.
Staff Dedication Behind the Scenes: A huge thank you to all staff who supported rehearsals, logistics, and preparation for the service. Your efforts ensured the event ran smoothly and respectfully, demonstrating the care and teamwork that make LBS so special.
A Day to Remember: Many staff shared how touching and beautiful the service was. From music to speeches, and from student leadership to collective reflection, it was a powerful reminder of what we stand for as a community: respect, compassion, and remembrance.
Thank you to everyone who contributed today was a testament to the remarkable spirit and heart of LBS.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) & Let's Talk Money
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) & Let's Talk Money
From Ms Savani, Head of Mathematics
From Ms Savani, Head of Mathematics
Year 8 STEM Club Tackles Maths Relay Challenge!
Year 8 STEM Club Tackles Maths Relay Challenge!
This week, our Year 8 STEM Club swapped lab coats for calculators as they took part in a fast-paced Maths Relay Challenge! 📐 Teams raced against the clock, solving problems, passing sheets, and tackling questions ranging from algebra and geometry to logic puzzles. ⏱️
The challenge tested not just maths skills but also teamwork, communication, and resilience. It was fantastic to see students supporting each other, checking answers, encouraging teammates, and celebrating every small victory along the way. 🎊
Congratulations to the winning team 🎉, who excelled under pressure with speed and accuracy! Every participant showed enthusiasm, curiosity, and a love for problem-solving — exactly what STEM Club is all about. 🔍➗
Yesterday we celebrated our first ever Let’s Talk Money Day💸 as part of Money Confidence Week — a lively, engaging day designed to get students thinking and talking about money in practical, meaningful ways.
Across KS3, maths lessons focused on core financial skills such as budgeting, payslips and managing income. One class created a budget as new graduates earning £21,000💵, calculating tax, National Insurance and essential living costs. The reactions — a mix of excitement and shock — showed just how eye-opening the task was.
Other groups explored financial policies💰 including sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, Universal Credit and disability allowances. Students asked thoughtful, curious questions, demonstrating a real interest in how money works in everyday life.Some standout student quotes:
💬 “Does the King have to pay tax?”
💬 “You have to be disciplined to save money.”
💬 “I didn’t realise how much of your salary goes to tax!”
💬 “Budgeting makes you think twice before buying something!”
At lunchtime, the Money Fair💲 kept the buzz going with “Guess the Price” challenges, a design-your-own banknote station, and a money goals wall where students shared financial aims for the year.
It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm from start to finish — building students’ money confidence, numeracy, and financial awareness in a fun and memorable way. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Let’s Talk Money Day a success for the students! 💷
Inter Faith Week
From Ms Ayaan, Head of RE/PSHE & Ms Crawford, Teacher of Humanities
From Ms Ayaan, Head of RE/PSHE & Ms Crawford, Teacher of Humanities
As we mark Inter Faith Week, we celebrate the values that unite us, kindness, compassion, and respect, while learning from the different traditions and perspectives that make our community so vibrant. You can catch up on the highlights here
Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable & Revision Checklists
From Ms Davis Musabayana, Assistant principal
From Ms Davis Musabayana, Assistant principal
Year 10 Work Experience
From Ms Sandhu, Assistant principal
🌟 Can You Help with Year 10 Work Experience? 🌟
Dates: Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July 2026
We are currently seeking work experience placements for our Year 10 students, and we would truly value your support.
If you’re an employer, run your own business, or work with an organisation that could offer a meaningful placement, we’d love to hear from you.
Work experience provides our students with the chance to:
✅ Develop essential employability skills
✅ Explore future career pathways
✅ Build confidence and independence
✅ Connect with professionals in our community
Your involvement can make a genuine difference to a young person’s future. Thank you for supporting our students’ future success.
💼 Can you offer a placement?
Please contact Miss K. Sandhu with the following details:
Company name
Type of organisation
Contact name
Full address & postcode
Contact number
Email address
Working hours
Number of students you can accommodate
Any workplace requirements or restrictions
📧 Email: k.sandhu@lordswoodboys.co.uk
📞 Phone: 0121 464 2837
Together, we can inspire the next generation.
Weekly Sports Round-Up & Schedule
Weekly Sports Round-Up & Schedule
From Mr Janes, Director of Sport
From Mr Janes, Director of Sport
⚽ Year 10 Football Match Report ⚽
The Year 10 team travelled to Shenley Academy on Tuesday evening for a crucial league fixture, with both sides level on points. LBS started brightly in a 3-5-2, taking the lead through Mahdi’s well-placed strike from the edge of the box.
Spotting space out wide, assistant coach Manraaj Benning switched the team to a 4-3-3 to maximise Shakari’s pace — a tactical move that paid off immediately as Shakari doubled our lead.
Shenley struck early in the second half to increase the pressure, but LBS stayed composed. Adam Usman and Kamiel Mason controlled the midfield superbly, helping the team regain momentum.
Shakari secured the win late on, tapping in from a corner for his second of the match and sealing all three points for Lordswood.
A disciplined, intelligent performance — well done to all involved.
Primary Provision
On Thursday, we were thrilled to welcome six of our fantastic local primary schools, Chad Vale, Woodhouse, Four Dwellings, Harborne, St Mary’s and St Catherine of Sienna, as they arrived full of energy and excitement to compete in their Harborne District League fixtures. The atmosphere around the pitches was brilliant from the very start, with players, staff, and families all eager to showcase and support the incredible young talent on display.
With temperatures dropping, we made sure parents, carers and staff could stay warm by providing hot drinks throughout the afternoon. This created a welcoming, community-focused environment where everyone could relax.
We’re incredibly proud of the strong partnership we continue to build with the Harborne District. By offering high-quality facilities, we’re able to give young players a safe and reliable space to enjoy their football, Thanks to our pitches, fixtures can carry on uninterrupted, ensuring local children don’t miss out on valuable opportunities to develop their skills, grow their confidence, and experience the joy of competitive sport. It was a fantastic afternoon that truly celebrated community spirit, teamwork, and grassroots football at its best.
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
🎶Lordswood Soundlab Launches with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire! 🎶
Last Friday, we proudly launched Soundlab, our new partnership project with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Nineteen talented students are now part of this dynamic ensemble, creating original music every Friday in an inspiring, high-energy environment.
The first session was electric, music filled the corridors, and even staff were spotted dancing along! There is a second Conservatoire project, giving even more students the chance to collaborate with professional musicians.
🎤 Both groups will perform this December on the iconic Bradshaw Hall stage, a truly exciting platform for our young creatives.
🎶Ex Cathedra Returns to Lordswood!🎶
Today, we’re delighted to welcome back the exceptional Ex Cathedra for a day of uplifting singing workshops. Last year’s event was unforgettable, and this year promises to be just as inspiring.
Throughout the day, local primary schools will join us for vibrant workshops, ending with a joyful session with our own students, an opportunity to celebrate music, confidence, and community.
A brilliant day of energising, feel-good singing awaits!
🎷Jazz Band Returns!🎶
This half term has been a super busy and exciting time for the Music Department! We’re thrilled to announce that Jazz Band rehearsals have officially restarted in partnership with B:Music.
The band rehearses every Wednesday under the expert direction of Robbie Moore, an outstanding Jazz Leader from B:Music. Students are already making fantastic progress, developing their ensemble skills, and diving into some truly inspiring jazz repertoire.
We can’t wait to see them perform live at both the Symphony Hall concert and our very own Winter Showcase in December!
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 11th November: Remembrance Service
Monday 17th November- Monday 1st December: Year 11 Mock Exams
Friday 21st November: Staff Training Day
Thursday 4th December: Year 8 STEM Day
Monday 8th December: College Event 1
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
In the first 10 school days of Half Term 2, our students have already earned an incredible 11,674 positive Class Charts points, a fantastic reflection of their focus, effort, and commitment to learning.
Most points were awarded for excellent progress, high-quality classwork, and strong classroom standards, showing just how well our students are meeting and exceeding expectations.
A huge congratulations to all our students for their positivity and pride. We can’t wait to see how far they go this term!
Don’t forget to check your son’s Class Charts for updates and well-deserved praise!
Well done boys - keep working hard!
A huge well done to all our pupils for the excellent effort they demonstrate every day. Keep earning those Class Chart points. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.”
Please note: Friday 21st November will be a staff training day; pupils will not attend school.
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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