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Spring Term Newsletter
Issue 12

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School Term Dates

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Summer Term 2024

Term Starts

09.04.24

Half Term

27.05.24 - 31.05.24

Term Ends

19.07.24

Rethinking education,
helping tomorrow’s citizens flourish.

Drawing upon our partnership with the University of Birmingham and their world-leading research and best-practice resources, focusing on learning without limits, and combining our own diverse experience in education, we’re setting an example of what’s truly possible for secondary school education – one that gives character development as much attention as academic success.

By continually innovating, welcoming challenges, and staying infinitely curious, we’ll see our school and our region recognised around the world for creating better schools, better citizens, and better communities.

Together, we’ll flourish.

Our Sixth Form

As students progress into the Sixth Form at the University of Birmingham School, we want to inspire and guide you in the development of your character.

Exploring the specific issues that confront everyone making the transition from late childhood to young adulthood, we provide opportunities to take greater personal responsibility and to continue to grow into authentic freedom.

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A School For Everyone

We’re proud to be a truly diverse and inclusive comprehensive school and sixth form. Our students are welcomed from all corners of Birmingham, which makes our student community truly reflective of our city.

By bringing students from different backgrounds together, we give our students the opportunity to learn earlier in life that the world is full of different people, cultures and attitudes, which helps to build great character and more rounded citizens.

I feel grateful to be here in such a wonderful school. I have good teachers that support me, and I’ve made a whole bunch of amazing friends.

Pupil at UoBS

Welcome from our Principal,
Colin Townsend.

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Our core purpose is to develop the character of our children – their personal qualities, or virtues – so they can go on and become happy, engaged, fulfilled citizens.

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What's On
Psychology in Action
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Psychology in Action

13/03/2024

10:00 - 15:00

Warwick University

A day of workshops and activities for A level Psychology students to examine theories and applications of psychology in the modern world. Run by academics and experts in the field.

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Pi Day Event with Friends of UoBS
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Pi Day Event with Friends of UoBS

13/03/2024

18:00 - 19:00

The School PTA invite parents/carers to celebrate Pi Day. To include games, competitions, and pie! To join, please register your interest here.

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Year 9 Parents’ Evening
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Year 9 Parents’ Evening

14/03/2024

16:30 - 19:30

To take place in person, in School. Further details will be emailed to parents/carers.

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Year 10 Silver DofE Practice Expedition
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Year 10 Silver DofE Practice Expedition

15/03/2024

38 of our Year 10 pupils will be walking between 12-16km per day across a 3 day expedition in Cannock. 15 – 17 March 2024. To leave at 09.30 on Friday and return approx. 18.00 on Sunday.

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News
Student Stands as Candidate for Youth Parliament
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Student Stands as Candidate for Youth Parliament

26/03/2024

A Nawaz

I received the opportunity to stand as a candidate for member of the Youth Parliament (MYP) with the Birmingham Youth City Board – a group dedicated to empowering young people in Birmingham. Many regions have similar youth boards and hold elections for the UK Youth Parliament. These elections provide young people with the chance to […]

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A fascinating insight into the heart of the UK’s political system
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A fascinating insight into the heart of the UK’s political system

23/02/2024

A Nawaz

The annual visit to the Houses of Parliament is an incredibly enriching experience for our Year 12 A level Politics students. It provides a unique opportunity for students to gain practical insights into the political world beyond what textbooks can offer. Exploring Westminster Hall and the Supreme Court gave them a first-hand look at the […]

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Year 13 Aspire Group
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Year 13 Aspire Group

15/02/2024

A Nawaz

The Aspire Group is a Sixth Form initiative to support Year 13 students who are aiming to apply for competitive universities or have the academic prowess to apply. It aims to provide a platform for students to further nurture and enhance their academic knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills. The sessions so far have focussed […]

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Our Brilliant Scholars Graduates
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Our Brilliant Scholars Graduates

09/02/2024

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Congratulations to our Year 12 students who recently graduated from the Brilliant Club Scholars Programme at the University of Bath. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in university-style learning guided by PhD tutors. It’s inspiring to see 14 A level students delve into the project ‘Who Are We? An Archaeological Approach […]

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