Weekly Bulletin: 2 June 2025 - 6 June 2025
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting equality and literacy, Year 7 pupils participated in a competition inspired by Article 2 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that every child has rights without discrimination of any kind.
This educational activity invited pupils to create either a poem or a creative poster focused on the theme of discrimination, helping them explore the importance of fairness, respect, and equal treatment.
The pupils engaged with the task, developing entries that utilised powerful language, vibrant visuals, and real-life or imagined scenarios to challenge inequality and promote acceptance. Through this activity, pupils enhanced their understanding of human rights, practised empathy, and refined their literacy, critical thinking, and creative design skills.
A particularly memorable aspect was the thoughtful and emotive language used in many entries, as well as the originality displayed in the poster designs. This initiative directly supports our school values of respect, inclusion, and community while allowing us as educators to contribute to the promotion of literacy.
Please find attached information about the Be Empowered Workshops for parents of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) that will be held next half term. These sessions are designed and led by parent-carers, with support from the Birmingham SEND Teams. They have proven to be very beneficial for parent-carers of children of all ages, regardless of the stage they are at in the SEND process.
The courses will take place on the following dates:
- Online: Fridays from 6 June to 11 July, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Joining instructions will be sent once your place is confirmed.
- Face-to-Face/Online: Saturdays from 7 June to 12 July, 12:30pm to 3:30pm at Oasis Academy Hobmoor, Wash Lane, Birmingham, B25 8FD.
The deadline for booking places is Tuesday 3 June. If you have any questions or would like to request or submit a booking form, please send an email to BeEmpowered@birmingham.gov.uk.
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
On Thursday 27 March 2025, a group of 15 Year 10 pupils attended a trip to St George’s Park, the home of English football. The purpose of this trip was to give the members of the Year 10 football team an opportunity to visit a world-class professional football facility.
The pupils first arrived at the Hilton Hotel, which is located on-site, where they checked in. They were then greeted by a qualified England coach who guided them on the exact path the England football team takes when moving from the hotel to the boot room. During this walk, the pupils were introduced to various features of St George's Park.
Next, they visited the boot room and sat in the same seats as the current Men's and Women's National Team players while putting on their boots. Once they were properly equipped, the group walked to the main training pitch, which is an exact replica of the pitch at Wembley Stadium.
Finally, they were taken to another pitch to participate in a 90-minute football session. During this time, the pupils were trained as if they were members of the England football team. Throughout the trip, the pupils displayed courtesy and respect.
SAM Learning has recently updated its interface. While the appearance has changed, the functionality remains the same. Most pupils are adjusting well, but we understand that some are struggling to navigate the new layout.
Here are the key details you will need to log in:
Your USER ID is your date of birth followed by your initials.
- Email: This is your USER ID
- Password: It is the same as your USER ID
- Centre ID: B36HH2
To access SAM Learning, please use the following link: https://login.samlearning.com/login.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact Mrs B Shaheen via the School Office on 0121 783 7807.