'Inspiration and Excellence' Headteacher: Dominic Robson BA (Hons) NPQH

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2NH

Tel: 0121 250 5400 Fax: 0121 250 5420

head@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk

www.bvgs.co.uk

Registered charity 517907

Dear Parents/Carers

The Vesey Difference - Leading in Learning

There has never been a better time to join Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. We are an exciting

learning community. Our teachers are innovative enthusiasts and warm, intelligent and caring

communicators. We want to inspire all the young people in our care, by nurturing a spirit of enquiry

and curiosity. We expect students to work hard at school and at home. However, they are well

supported. They can find one-to-one help in the lunchtime or after school in every subject. This is

not just for boys who are finding the work difficult. Help is equally at hand for students who need to

be stretched further academically. Moreover, all students benefit from being part of the wider Vesey

network, which provides excellent experiences of top universities and employers.

We are the best performing state school for boys with a co-educational Sixth Form in Birmingham

and Walsall. We are ranked, with the nation’s very best, at 49th in the Sunday Times 2013 Parent

Power League Table of the top 500 state secondary schools. We have an outstanding record of

preparing students to apply for the UK’s top Russell Group universities. Our success is founded on

our strong focus, right from when the boys join us in Year 7, on building even better learning habits

and fostering a spirit of enquiry and curiosity.

At the same time, we believe strongly in the importance of extra-curricular activities. Every

enrichment opportunity builds those important 'soft skills' which boost future employability:

leadership, independence and resilience. There is something for every student. Mandarin?

Debating? Coding? Chess? Rowing? Thanks to our amazingly dedicated staff, we offer opportunities

seven days a week. The emphasis is on the students taking part and having fun.

Creativity matters too. Right from Year 7, we showcase the outstanding developments of our

students in art, design, ICT, brass and choral tuition. There are many opportunities for musicians

with regular performances throughout the calendar with half termly concerts and busking weeks.

Continued . . .

In sport, we continue to excel in rugby, cricket, hockey, netball and rowing. This has been supported

by the wonderful additions to our facilities: the outdoor cricket nets, our new rowing boats, the

floodlights on Middle Field. Thanks to our fantastic new courts, we are adding tennis to our

provision. We benefit from great coaching, provided by staff like England’s hockey player, Dave

Beckett. We also offer inspirational outdoor learning through the Duke of Edinburgh Award and

exciting adventures through World Challenge expeditions to countries such as Morocco, Croatia and

Norway and our annual ski trip to the Alps.

We have a vibrant House system with a superb array of competitive events led by students, from the

House Spelling Bee to Badminton as well as magnificent charity events like Artsfest. Our students

help run the school, assisting with teacher selection processes and acting as Student Learning

Partners to support the development of outstanding teaching and learning. They are responsible

members of the lunchtime supervision team and are superb role models as students, mental health

ambassadors or as community Language or Sport Leaders.

In short, Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is a very special place. If you want to learn more, click on

our website, or book an appointment via s.weblin@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk. We look forward to

hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Dominic Robson John Craggs Headteacher Chairman of Governors

ADMISSION TO BISHOP VESEY’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL

There are 128 places available in Year 7 and admission is by selective tests. The tests are held for places at one of the grammar schools within The Grammar Schools in Birmingham

Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys & Girls King Edward VI Five Ways (Boys & Girls) King Edward VI Handsworth School (Girls) King Edward VI Aston School Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Handsworth Grammar School

The admissions timetable for Year 7 entry at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School

The Admission Packs and Test Registration forms are available from The Grammar Schools in Birmingham. Applications can be made on line via the website, www.birminghamgrammarschools.org from 14th May 2014.

If your child has a disability and/or requires special resources to sit the test you should contact www.birminghamgrammarschools.org for a disability form and return no later than 18th June 2014.

The closing date for the return of Test Registration forms to The Grammar Schools in Birmingham, Applications, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UD is 11th July 2014 at 4pm. (Please note that all registration forms will be acknowledged in writing within 14 working days of receipt. If forms are sent within 14 days of the closing date it is advisable to hand deliver or post them by recorded delivery). Please also note that applications received after the closing date cannot be accepted and children will not be able to take the test.

The Grammar Schools Entrance Test will take place on Saturday 6th September 2014.

Grammar Schools Test Results 17th October 2014.

Local Authority Preference Form deadline 31st October 2014.

Offers of school places will be communicated in writing via your Local Authority 2nd March 2015 or the next working day.

Test forms and an explanatory brochure are available on request from The Grammar Schools in Birmingham on telephone number 0121 415 6004. You can apply online via a link on our website. The Grammar school test consists of two exams, each of 45 minutes in duration.

Papers will be divided into smaller individually timed sections which tests Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension/Literacy skills and Mathematics. Some of the questions will take a multiple choice format. A sample of questions will be included in the brochure which will be sent with the application form.

We will also be holding opportunities for parents/carers to visit our school on:

Tuesday 24th June 2014 6.00pm – 8.00pm Headteacher talks at 6.30pm and 7.15pm

Wednesday 25th June 2014 9.15am – 10.30am Head’s address 10.00am

Thursday 18th September 2014 6.00pm – 8.00pm Head’s address 6.30pm & 7.15pm

Tuesday 21st October 2014 9.15am – 10.30am Head’s address 10.00am

Wednesday 22nd October 2014 9.15am – 10.30am Head’s address 10.00am

Thursday 23rd October 2014 9.15am – 10.30am Head’s address 10.00am

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OUR COMMUNITY

Our student community is representative of the rich and diverse cultural heritages of Birmingham and beyond. All students are able to take full advantage of the opportunities available at BVGS:

We seek to promote interest and success in the academic, social, cultural and sporting activities of the school

We give support for and offer advice on any challenges encountered We actively encourage community spirit and social responsibility

All members of the school community have a role to play in being awake to the comments and concerns of members of the public, parents, teaching staff and students.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Not only does our excellent academic performance place us comfortably in the top 50 state schools in the country for attainment but we also win awards for student progress.

'Bishop Vesey's Grammar School should be congratulated for their exceptional achievement. They have proved themselves to be leading the field in improving GCSE outcomes for their students.'

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive, SSAT

A POSITIVE AND DISCIPLINED LEARNING COMMUNITY

The school aims to establish a purposeful and efficient learning environment by:

Promoting outstanding behaviour and discipline A school ethos of encouragement and rewards of academic and non-academic

achievements including positive feedback, merits, certificates and colours. Promoting self-discipline Ensuring fairness in the treatment of all Encouraging consistency of response to both positive and negative behaviour Providing a safe environment Encouraging a positive relationship with parents and carers A zero tolerance approach to bullying (including cyber and homophobic bullying),

prejudice (including racism), drugs and weapons

We pride ourselves on being a well ordered and disciplined community which protects the safety and happiness of all our students.

PASTORAL CARE

Outstanding pastoral care is central to the success of our school. We believe that happy

learners are successful people. Every student has a Form Tutor with whom they have daily

contact. During the year there are scheduled tutor/tutee interviews, including a review day,

which parents are invited to. Every year group has a Head of Year who fosters a positive

team ethos for their students. In addition there are Learning Mentors who are there to

support students at each Key Stage.

As a school we track student performance very carefully. The Pastoral Team are very alert

to any dip in student performance or commitment.

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OUR CURRICULUM FOR 2015-2016

YEAR 7

All students follow a broad and balanced programme of:

Art

Building Learning Habits

Creative curriculum, incorporating

modules in Music (singing and brass

band), Creative Writing and Drama

Computing

Design Technology

English

French

German

Geography

History

Integrated Science Course

Mathematics

PE/Games

PSHE/Citizenship Careers

Religious Education

YEAR 8

As Year 7 but with a couple of differences:

All students choose two languages from French, German, Spanish.

Instead of Integrated Science, students take separate sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Instead of the Creative curriculum, students study Music.

YEAR 9

As Year 8 but with a couple of differences:

Students begin their GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Students have the opportunity to do a one year course in Business Studies.

YEAR 10/11

All students follow full GCSE courses in:

English Language English Literature Mathematics Biology

Chemistry Physics A Modern Foreign Language

(French or German or Spanish)

In addition, students can choose 3 further GCSEs from the following:

A second Modern Foreign Language Art

Business Studies

Computing

Design Technology

History

Geography

Music

RE

PE

Students also study Building Learning Habits, Careers, Citizenship, Games/PE, Religious Education, Sex and Relationships Education

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SIXTH FORM 2015-2016

Every Lower Sixth student takes the Extended Project qualification.

In addition, every student takes FOUR specialist subjects from the 19 A levels that we offer. (Please note that there are inevitably some timetabling constraints, so not all combinations of subjects are possible, but we do our best to satisfy the vast majority of individual needs).

Art and Design

Biology

Chemistry

Computing

Economics

English Literature

French

Further Mathematics

Geography

German

Geology

History

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Spanish

BUILDING LEARNING HABITS

The great physicist Albert Einstein once said 'It's not that I am so smart. But I stay with the questions longer'. At Bishop Vesey's Grammar School we agree with Einstein that the key to academic success is your commitment to learning. We believe that right from Year 7 we need to build excellent learning habits in all our students. That means we want our learners to be resilient and independent. We want them to not be scared of getting stuck because there is so much that can be learned from tackling things that are both difficult and complex. We also want students to look carefully at any assessment feedback and thoroughly respond to it. Our Building Learning Habits programme develops better learners and greater academic success.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Involving students in the running of the school and its activities is central to our aim to empower and share responsibility. Increased opportunities exist from Year 7 all the way to Sixth Form with a variety of roles, such as Form Captain, House Captain, School Council member and Charity Officer.

THE SCHOOL DAY

7.30 am Some activities begin

8.00 am Dining Room opens

8.00am Library opens

8.40 am School starts

3.25 pm School ends

4.00 pm Library closes

After school Extra-curricular activities

ADVENTURES

Every student has a number of opportunities during their school career to get involved in

exciting outdoor learning. Whether it be the Year 7 residential to Whitemoor Lakes, the Year

9 Bushcraft experience in rural Oxfordshire or the Duke of Edinburgh and World Challenge

expeditions, we want to encourage all our boys to develop their practical skills and enjoy

being connected to nature.

MUSICAL MAGICIANS

Students have the opportunity to partake in instrumental tuition from our vast array of 19

visiting specialist teachers in woodwind, brass, percussion, strings, voice and keyboard. The

Music Department also runs a number of ensembles for students who perform at school

concerts. The principal aim of these groups is to consolidate the work of our visiting staff

and prepare students for public performances. There are plenty of opportunities for

students to showcase their musical talents in assemblies, termly Busking Weeks and our six

annual concerts.

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INTER-SCHOOL SPORT FIXTURES

There are a large number of fixtures organised at all age levels in the major sports of rugby, hockey, rowing, cross-country, athletics and cricket. We have an amazing fixture lists featuring some of the top public schools in the country such as Shrewsbury, Warwick and Repton as well as local state schools. Some of these fixtures take place on Games afternoons but the majority take place on Saturdays or Sundays or at other times outside school hours. Chess, basketball, badminton, golf and tennis matches and competitions are also available to students on a regular basis.

AN OUTWARD-LOOKING COMMUNITY

The school has a long established tradition of supporting both local and national charities. This is done on a regular basis through form or year group charity efforts. Students, led by the School Charity Captain and their team, raise up to £15,000 per annum with diverse activities such as 'Vesey's Got Talent', sleep-outs for the homeless, Sport Relief and our Annual Artsfest.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE!

At BVGS, there are plenty of opportunities to perform. We hold competitions such as Vesey’s Got

Talent, the V Factor and the House Music and Debating competitions. We debate at a local and

national level from the Sutton Schools Debating Competition to the Rotary’s Youth Speaks, from the

English Speaking Union Mace to the Oxford University Debating Competition.

Drama also flourishes here. 2014 saw us put on an excellent production of Grease, as well as

excerpts from Bugsy Malone. We look forward to more exciting productions next year. We believe

all students have an entitlement to perform. Year 7 hold an annual Performance Evening where they

showcase the work they have done in the Creative Curriculum: drama, creative writing and music.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

A LEVEL RESULTS 2013

Subject Entries A* A B C D E U A*-B

Biology(1010) 76 10 26 26 10 3 1 0 81.58

Business Studies(3210) 7 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 85.71

Chemistry(1110) 72 3 25 22 20 1 1 0 69.44

Economics(4410) 17 0 8 8 1 0 0 0 94.12

English Literature(5110) 23 3 9 9 2 0 0 0 91.30

Extended Project (9990) 5 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 100.00

Fine Art(3690) 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 75.00

French(5650) 8 0 3 3 2 0 0 0 75.00

Geography(3910) 27 4 10 8 4 1 0 0 81.48

German(5670) 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00

History(4010) 36 15 17 4 0 0 0 0 100.00

Information Technology(2650) 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 50.00

Italian(5690) 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 100.00

Latin(6610) 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100.00

Law(4770) 8 2 3 2 0 1 0 0 87.50

Mathematics Further(2330) 7 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 100.00

Mathematics(2210) 69 12 33 14 7 3 0 0 85.51

Physics(1210) 34 5 14 11 3 1 0 0 88.24

Psychology(4850) 27 1 11 6 8 1 0 0 66.67

Religious Studies(4610) 14 0 7 2 4 1 0 0 64.29

Science: Geology(1770) 13 2 5 4 2 0 0 0 84.62

Spanish(5750) 5 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 100.00

Sport/PE Studies(7210) 11 2 3 4 2 0 0 0 81.82

473 61 185 144 67 13 3 0 82.45

% A*- B

2010 77

2011 75

2012 81

2013 82

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, GCSE RESULTS, 2013

Subject Entries A* A B C D E % A*/A %A*/C

Art & Design(3510) 19 0 4 4 11 0 0 21.05 100

Biology(1010) 124 41 53 23 6 1 0 75.81 99.19

Business Studies(3210) 63 8 32 20 3 0 0 63.49 100

Chemistry(1110) 123 45 46 21 10 1 0 73.98 99.19

D&T Graphic Products(9030) 23 4 10 7 1 1 0 60.87 95.65

English Language(5030) 124 25 39 49 11 0 0 51.61 100

English Literature(5110) 124 12 42 56 14 0 0 43.55 100

French(5650) 35 10 11 6 4 4 0 60.00 88.57

Geography(3910) 64 16 22 21 4 1 0 59.38 98.44

German(5670) 24 6 9 4 4 1 0 62.50 95.83

History(4010) 82 27 26 17 9 2 1 64.63 96.34

Information Technology (Double Award) 50 10 26 14 0 0 0 72.00 100

Italian(5690) 24 12 10 1 1 0 0 91.67 100

Mathematics(2210) 124 49 53 20 2 0 0 82.26 100

Music(7010) 17 5 8 4 0 0 0 76.47 100

Physics(1210) 124 63 41 19 0 1 0 83.87 99.19

Religious Studies(4610) 43 8 22 8 3 0 0 69.77 100

Spanish(5750) 47 18 19 8 1 1 0 78.72 97.87

Sport/PE Studies(7210) 17 2 4 10 1 0 0 35.29 100

Urdu(6130) 6 0 1 2 3 0 0 16.67 100

1257 361 478 314 88 13 1 66.75 100

% A*- A

% 5 A*/C

2010 62

2010 98

2011 66

2011 99

2012 67

2012 99

2013 67

2013 100

including English and Maths

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University destination data for Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School leavers - 2013

Russell Group University

No Studying Subjects

Cambridge 1 Geography

Oxford 4 History/Earth Sciences/Geography/Economics & Management

Birmingham 13 Mathematics/Law/Nuclear Engineering/Medicine/Geology/Psychology/ Accounting & Finance/Chemistry with Industrial Experience/Pharmacy/ Sports/History & Philosophy/Theoretical Physics

Bristol 5 Aerospace Engineering/Psychology/Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/Accounting & Finance

Cardiff 3 Computer Sciences/Business Management/Geology

Durham 4 Theology/Biological Sciences/Philosophy/Politics & Economics

Edinburgh 1 Italian & Classics

Exeter 2 Exercise & Sport Sciences/Biological Sciences

Imperial Coll, London 1 Geology

King’s Coll, London 1 Geography

Leeds 12 Marketing/Law/Geography/Zoology/Chemical Engineering/Accounting/Human Physiology/Biochemistry/Fashion Design/Mathematics

Liverpool 3 Politics/Dental Surgery/Law

LSE, London 2 Law/Geography

Manchester 3 Life Sciences/Chemical Engineering/Computer Science & Mathematics

Nottingham 14 Spanish/Finance/History/Management Studies/Architecture/Biochemistry & Genetics/Pharmacy/Medicine/Chemical Engineering/Psychology

Queen Mary 1 Biochemistry

Sheffield 8 Law/English Literature/Business Management/Chemistry/Material Science & Engineering/Biochemistry/Structural Engineering & Architecture

Southampton 2 Psychology/Geology

Warwick 8 Accounting & Finance/Mathematics/Medicinal Chemistry /History/Philosophy/Biomedical Science/Economics/English Literature

York 1 Chemistry

1994 Group University No

Bath 1 Biochemistry

Lancaster 1 Natural Sciences

Leicester 2 History/Biological Sciences

Loughborough 6 Chemical Eng/Accounting/Sport/Exercise Science/Aeronautical Eng/Social Psychology

Other Universities No

Aberystwyth 1 Zoology

Anglia Ruskin 1 Optometry

Aston 7 Psychology/Biomedical Science/Business Mngt/Pharmacy/Business & Int Relations

Derby 1 Zoology & Psychology

Edge Hill 1 Criminology

Glasgow 1 Zoology

Huddersfield 1 Accountancy & Finance

Keele 3 Business Economics/Biology & Computer Science

Leeds Met. 2 Sport/Exercise Science

LIPA 1 Sound Technology

Nottingham Trent 2 Fashion Communication & Promotion/Biomedical Sciences

Romania 1 Medicine

Royal Holloway 1 Mathematics

Sheffield Hallam 2 Accounting & Finance

Staffordshire 1 Computer Games Design

Wolverhampton 1 Psychology

Worcester 1 Sports & Exercise Science

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Extra-Curricular Activities at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School 2013/2014

Activity Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13

Archery

Art Club

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Band

Board Game Club

Bushcraft

Card Club

Charity Activities

Chemistry Olympiad

Chess

Choir

Christian Union

Community Service

Computer Coding

Cricket

Cross-country

Cycling

Debating

Dodgeball

Drama

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Enrichment

Film Club

Football

Frisbee

German

Golf

Hobbies

Hockey

Homework

House Music Historical society

Indoor rowing

Introduction to Boxing

Mandarin

Maths Challenge

Medsoc

Netball

Orchestra Poetry by Heart

RAW (Reading and Writing)

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Extra-Curricular Activities (Continued)

Activity Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13

Rowing

Rugby

Science

Spanish

Spelling Bee

Strings

Swimming

Swing Band

Table Tennis Club

Tennis

V Factor

Vesey’s Got Talent

Vesey Voices

Voluntary Service

Weights

Wind Band

Work Experience

World Challenge

Young Enterprise Club

As well as the extra-curricular clubs listed here all departments offer lunchtime or

after school support for students who need extra help with their studies.

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SUMMARY OF SCHOOL VISITS 2013-14

Trip Name Purpose of Trip Department Year Destination

Reward Trip To reward students with the highest commitment levels in the Year 10 exams Pastoral 11 Alton Towers

Geography Field Trip A Level Geography Coursework Geography Sixth Form Shrewsbury

Hockey Trip To inspire young hockey players PE 7-10 Cannock

Geography Field Trip GCSE Geography coursework Geography Y11 Carding Mill Valley

Science Lectures Academic enrichment. To build connections with our local university. Science Sixth Form Birmingham University

Engineering Education Scheme Launch visit Design Sixth Form Cosford for EES

Junior Rugby Tour To build the skills of Year 7 and 8 rugby players PE Y7-8 Scotland

History Masterclass Focus on the EU History U6 Birmingham University

Maths Masterclass Academic enrichment Maths Sixth Form KE Camp Hill

Skills Show visit Year 11 careers Careers Y11 NEC

Holocaust Survivor Talk Academic Enrichment History Y9-10 Uni of Worcester

Maths Lecture Maths Inspiration Lectures Maths L6 Birmingham University

Ski Lessons Beginners ski lessons for ski trip PE Y7-9 Tamworth Snowdome

Aspirational trip Tour of campus and university accommodation Sixth Form Sixth Form Birmingham University

Engineering Education Scheme Research meeting for EES Project Design Sixth Form EES – Amey

Art Trip A visit to London galleries Art Sixth Form London Art Galleries

Study Afternoon Heroes and Heroines of the American Civil War History U6 Birmingham University

Engineering Education Scheme EES Scheme Design Sixth Form EES

World Challenge Fundraising Fundraising for trip to Norway Pastoral Y9 M&S

World Challenge Fundraising Fundraising for trip to Norway Pastoral Y9 Tesco Lichfield

Capital One Cup semi-final Reward trip Pastoral Y11 Old Trafford

Poetry by Heart Competition Regional heat English Sixth Form Birmingham library

Bett Show London Technology Committee trip to see the latest in educational technology ICT Y7-13 Bett, London

Big Physics Quiz Student Competition Physics Y9 Birmingham University

Lord Mayor's Quiz Student Quiz Pastoral Sixth Form Birmingham University

Poetry Live AQA Conference with poets from the exam anthology and Chief Examiner English Y11 Symphony Hall

Engineering Education Scheme Presentation of Report to Engineers & EES Director Design L6 Amey

Enterprise Competition Student competition Business Studies

Y9 Birmingham City FC

Ski Trip A week of skiing abroad PE KS3-5 Wagrain, Austria

Royal Bank of Scotland Target 2.0 Competition

Student competition Business Studies

U6 Edgbaston CC

French Exchange A week abroad for A Level linguists Languages Sixth Form Lyon

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Trip Name Purpose of Trip Department Year Destination

Geology day field trips Geology coursework preparation Geology Sixth Form Wrens Nest, Dudley; Bradgate Park, Charnwood Forest; Mortimer Forest, Ludlow

Junior Hockey Tour Student competition PE Y7 & Y8 Junior Hockey Tour, Oxford

Science Live A series of Science lectures Science Y10 Symphony Hall

Rowing Head of the river races and Henley Regatta (and many other regattas) PE KS5 Thames Head, Monmouth, Worcester, Evesham, Northwich, Wycliffe, Northampton, Abingdon

Psychology revision conference To support students with preparation for exams Psychology Sixth Form London

Spanish residential To support student language skills in Spanish Spanish KS3/4 Barcelona

Geography Field Trip Preparation for Geography exam Geography KS5 Snowdonia

Oxbridge Conference To support applications to Oxbridge Pastoral Sixth Form NEC Birmingham

Year 7 Residential, Whitemoor Lakes

To give all Year 7 a three day residential experience Pastoral Y7 Residential, Staffs

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Training weekend DofE Team Year 10 Lickey Hills

Netball Trip Netball training with Loughborough University Super League Team PE Sixth Form Loughborough

Year 8 and 9 Rhineland Trip To support student language skills in German German KS3 Rhineland

Chess Tournaments Student competitions Pastoral All Number of destinations including KES Birmingham

French Exchange to Dreux To support student language skills in French French KS3 Dreux

German Exchange to Bayreuth To support student language skills in German German KS3/4 Bayreuth

Visit to meet Patrick Ness, Author Patrick Ness is a double Carnegie Medal winning author English KS3-4 Birmingham

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition weekend DofE Team Year 10 Malvern Hills

Reward trip To celebrate Year 11 hard work Pastoral Y11 Paintballing

University of Birmingham Discovery Days

Focussing on Humanities, Medicine and Engineering History, Biology, Maths

Y10 Birmingham University

Bushcraft residential Bushcraft skills and wild camping with outdoor activities including archery, making fires, cooking, rope tree climbing and orienteering

Pastoral Y9 Bushcraft, Oxford

World Challenge Expedition Expedition to Norway Pastoral Y9 Norway, World Challenge

Lecture and Activity Visit To support Psychology studies Psychology Sixth Form Twycross Zoo

Drayton Manor Reward trip for hard work during the year Pastoral Y8/9 Drayton Manor

Activities Week Trip Visit to Kenilworth Castle to investigate attacking and defending a medieval castle Pastoral Y7 Kenilworth Castle

Orienteering Practical Geography Geography Year 10 Sutton Coldfield

House of Parliament visit Develop political understanding Sixth Form Sixth Form London