new content!!!

Welcome to my weekly blog - I hope you and your families are well and have had a good week!

I'm thrilled to share new content with you this week. Notice the latest addition to the blog—'Pastoral Updates.' This section (as seen below) is dedicated to everything pastoral at LBS and aims to provide parents/carers with a helpful weekly update. 

On a completely different note, you might have come across recent media reports highlighting a rise in Measles cases throughout the UK, particularly causing concern in the West Midlands region. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning, stating that additional measles outbreaks could potentially spread across Britain. This comes after the declaration of a national incident due to a surge in cases and a noticeable decrease in vaccine uptake.

Recent statistics from the agency indicate a notable increase in measles cases, with the uptake of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine reaching its lowest point in over a decade and falling well below the recommended coverage.

For valuable insights, parents and carers may find it beneficial to review the latest updates available on the BBC news website.

As always, if you have concerns about any symptoms your child may be experiencing, it is advisable to seek advice from your GP and notify us at your earliest convenience.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68007804

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

Cricket Provision

Mr Preece delivered a session for students on Monday evening. Students have access to three Cricket sessions throughout the week, it is great to see so many dedicating their time to developing and learning. We had our Warwickshire Cricket Coaches in on Wednesday for our Community session, with specialist Coaches supporting our students technically and tactically. 

Football Provision

Training will resume next week for all year groups. Year 9 and 10 will train on Tuesday, with Year 7 and 8 training on Thursday. Please keep an eye out on the Sports Noticeboard for upcoming fixtures as we enter a busy Sporting period. 

Physical Education Provision

Mr Deek's Year 7 class have been focusing on Leadership within their PE lessons this week. Students have been challenged to lead their own Warm-Ups, planning an activity and organising a small group. As a PE Department, we value the importance of students having opportunities to develop their Leadership qualities, students are also able to develop their confidence, self-esteem and resilience within these situations. We look forward to providing further opportunities throughout the rest of the term.

New PE Kit Reminder

As announced in the blog on 15th December, click here, the new LBS PE can now be purchased from Clive Mark using the link below:

http://www.clivemark.co.uk/collections/lordswood-boys-school

From September 2024 it will be compulsory for all students to be wearing the new kit.

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 from Mrs Lowndes-Ford, Director of Music

NOTICE REGARDING PRACTICE ROOM USAGE

Attention is drawn to the availability of our music practice rooms exclusively for Year 10 and 11 GCSE students during break and lunchtimes for the remainder of this half term. This provision is designated to allow students sufficient time for coursework development and performance practice. A review of this arrangement will be conducted towards the conclusion of the half term.

COMMENCEMENT OF LORDSWOOD BOYS' SCHOOL BIG BAND - FROM MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND

B:Music and Lordswood Boys School are delighted to announce a collaborative effort in establishing a FREE after-school Jazz, Funk, and Soul Big Band. Commencing on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, rehearsals for the Big Band will take place every Monday in the music department at Lordswood Boys’ School from 3:15-4:15 pm. B:Music, the organization responsible for Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall, is dedicated to providing musical opportunities for young individuals in Birmingham, including performance opportunities at their venues.

The Lordswood Boys Big Band will have the chance to perform twice a year at Symphony Hall. Lead by accomplished industry professionals, the after-school Big Band will be under the direction of Mr. Robbie Moore, a highly experienced musician and tutor with an impressive background in piano, touring, and music production.

Participating students have received parental consent reply slips, and prompt return of these slips to the music department is greatly appreciated.

TUNING IN PROJECT UPDATE

During the days leading up to the Christmas break, students involved in the Tuning In project spent a full day at the Birmingham Academy of Contemporary Music recording the final version of the Lordswood Boys' School Anthem. These fifteen students not only composed and performed but also actively participated in the sound production process.

The edited version of the anthem is expected to be released towards the end of this half term. An update will be provided, and we look forward to sharing the completed anthem with you in due course.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS RESUMPTION

Please be informed that our regular extra-curricular music clubs will resume after half term. Lunchtime and after-school rehearsals are currently focused on preparing for our school production of Lion King scheduled for the final week of this half term.

I hope you have a good weekend and I look forward to updating you with more news next week. Until then you can always contact me directly at: l.williams@centralacademiestrust.co.uk.

Mr. L. Williams,

Interim CEO, Executive Headteacher

Central Academies Trust