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We’re pleased to let you know that we are introducing food waste bins across the school. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reducing waste and helping our school become more environmentally friendly and to comply with the new DEFRA regulations.

What’s changing?

• We have food waste bins placed in our dining areas
• Pupils will be encouraged to use these containers for any leftover food or food scraps
• Packaging and other non-food waste should continue to be disposed of in the appropriate recycling or general waste bins

How you can help:

• Please remind your child about the importance of using the correct bins at school
• Encourage them to think about separating food waste from packaging, both at school and at home

Thank you for your support as we work together to make Hodge Hill College a cleaner and greener place for everyone.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school at enquiry@hodgehill.bham.sch.uk. 

On Thursday 10 July, 191 pupils participated in our end-of-year reward trip to Drayton Manor, enjoying a day filled with fun and laughter under beautiful sunshine. Pupils were invited to attend as recognition for reaching the Silver stage or higher on the Secure Curriculum and/or for consistently demonstrating our school’s CARE values by receiving few or no negative referrals.

Throughout the day, pupils explored the park, faced thrilling rides, and spent quality time with their friends—a well-deserved reward for their positive attitudes and commitment throughout the year. One Year 8 pupil said, “It was the best day of the year! I loved being with my friends and going on all the rides.” 

Miss Palfrey, the Assistant Headteacher for Enrichment, added, “This trip was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our pupils’ hard work and positive behaviour. They were a real credit to the school.”

We would like to thank all the staff who supported the trip and helped make it such a successful and safe day for everyone involved.

Looking ahead, we aim to make next year’s reward events even bigger and better. In September, we will gather pupil feedback to help shape a reward system that recognises all pupils who consistently do the right thing at the right time. Stay tuned for updates!

A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

Over the past year, we have been actively working to achieve the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Silver Award. This journey involved enhancing pupils' knowledge and understanding of their rights through Tutor Time activities and Personal Development lessons. We implemented an oracy strategy that encourages pupils to confidently and respectfully express their views, and we used our CARE brand to promote courtesy and mutual respect throughout all areas of school life. Additionally, we organised a variety of events aimed at empowering pupils to make a positive impact in their local community.

In July, we were formally assessed and are proud to announce that we successfully achieved the Silver Award. However, our commitment to children’s rights doesn’t end here. In the coming years, we will continue to uphold the high standards expected of a Silver Award school as we work towards our next goal: achieving the Gold Award.

A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice: