PRINCIPAL's BLOG - 21st April 2023

This year, Ramadan is being observed between the 22nd of March to the 21st of April 2023 and its end is marked with the celebration of Eid ul Fitr, after seeing the first crescent of a new moon. 

Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as Meethi Eid as on this day, devotees break their fast and start the new month of Shawaal on a sweet note. Thus, preparing sweet dishes like Sheer Khurma and Kimami Sevaiyan which are an important part of this festivity. 

As many of our LBS families prepare to celebrate, we would like to wish everyone a joyous and memorable Eid with your loved ones. Let the beauty of this holy festival fill your hearts with joy, peace and serenity. 

Eid Mubarak to you and your family!

Happy Vaisakhi

Wishing all of our Sikh community a very Happy Vaisakhi

Vaisakhi is a festival to celebrate the birth of the Khalsa. In April 1699 the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji tested the commitment of thousands of Sikhs. The first five to pass his test, were initiated into the Khalsa. These five men came to be known as the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones).

At Lordswood Boys’ School, we celebrated Vaisakhi with all the students. The staff came in traditional Indian suits and we shared Indian food together with samosas given out to all the students. The students enjoyed learning about the importance of Vaisakhi.

College Event 6 - 7-A Side football

With Midland winning every event so far the pressure was on Central to come up with a win - and they delivered! On a slightly overcast last day of term the whole school made its way out to the Astroturf to watch the 6th event of the LBS College Decathlon. There were 4 simultaneous matches taking place with each year group competing for the bragging rights. In the combined Year 7 and 8 match it was a nail biting 2-2 draw in normal time with Midland winning the penalty shootout. In Year 9, a very dominant Midland team were victorious by a scoreline of 4-2, where the central team showed great fight to keep going from a 3-0 scoreline during the match. The Year 10 match was a closely fought contest with late goals causing lots of excitement to the end for the onlooking fans, with the match finishing 2 -1 to Central following a late winner! The Year 11 match finished 3-2 to Central. There were nervous times for Mr Bradshaw (Head of Central College) as Year 11 team were cruising at 3-0 but 2 goals in the 2nd half for Midland gave some hope to Mr King, but sadly it was to no avail.

A really positive event, where all students were involved, with plenty to cheer and leaving the scores close leading into the next 4 events. It is worth noting for students that attendance and punctuality also plays a vital role in the points that they can earn for their college each week, with the highest Literacy Group earning a potential 24 points each week.

Mr Insley