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  • Breis Inspires Creativity

    Published 12/03/26

    Our Year 9 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Breis, a talented rapper, poet and author whose work explores powerful themes such as racism, culture and identity. Using rap as a creative lens, he encouraged students to think deeply about the world around them and the importance of expressing their own stories.

    During his workshop, Breis introduced a range of poetic and lyrical techniques, showing how rhythm, rhyme and wordplay can be used to communicate personal experiences. Students were then given the exciting opportunity to write their own lyrics, guided by his creativity and enthusiasm.

    He also performed songs from his debut album, Stranger on Earth, giving students a live insight into how poetry becomes music. Alongside his performance, he spoke about his three published books:

    • Brilliant Rappers Educate Intelligent Students
    • Diary of a Creative Mind
    • Stranger on Earth

    The impact of his visit was clear. Students were energised, engaged and inspired by his message of resilience, creativity and self-belief. Here’s what some of them had to say:

    • “It was amazing, he was very interactive and funny.” — SA
    • “It was very inspiring to learn how to persevere, be resilient and never give up.” — AM

    Breis’s visit was a vibrant celebration of creativity and identity, leaving students motivated to use their voices with confidence and pride.

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  • West Midlands Police: Electric E-Riders Leaflet

    Published 11/03/26
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  • Weekly Bulletin: 23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 27/02/26

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

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  • HPV Information Videos for Families

    Published 25/02/26
    The School Aged Immunisations Team have shared helpful videos in a range of languages to support families in understanding HPV; please refer to the linked videos for more information: English Bengali Gujarati Punjabi Urdu Arabic
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  • Weekly Bulletin: 9 February 2026 - 13 February 2026

    Published 13/02/26

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

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 2 February 2026 - 6 February 2026

    Published 06/02/26

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

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 26 January 2026 - 30 January 2026​​​​​​​

    Published 30/01/26

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

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  • Ofsted Inspection Report – December 2025

    Published 23/01/26

    As you’re aware, our school was inspected by Ofsted on 2 December 2025 and 3 December 2025. The report has now been published and is available to read on our school website using the link below:

    https://www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk/ofsted

    During the inspection, inspectors spent time in school observing lessons, speaking with pupils, staff and governors, and reviewing a range of information, including responses to the Ofsted Parent View survey. We would like to thank all parents and carers who took the time to share their views through this process.

    We would like to thank our pupils for their positive conduct and our staff for their continued commitment and professionalism. We also value the ongoing support of our school community.

    As always, we remain committed to building on our strengths and continuing to improve outcomes for all our pupils, and we are grateful for your continued support.

     

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 19 January 2026 - 23 January 2026​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 23/01/26

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

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025

    Published 19/12/25

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

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  • China Plate Artist in Residence Workshops

    Published 18/12/25

    A group of our Year 9 students has been selected for an artist-in-residence program with multi-disciplinary artist Maral Mamaghani, theatre company China Plate, and our neighbouring school for the deaf, Braidwood. The workshop aims to encourage communication between both groups of students to foster inclusion and to produce artwork that may be installed in Washwood Heath.

    To help both groups of students better understand the Washwood Heath area, a visit to Ward End Park was arranged. Students explored the area through the lens of community and belonging. They completed written, drawing, and photography tasks in collaboration with Braidwood students. A highlight was seeing students from both groups communicate via sign language for the first time outside structured sessions, using the finger spelling techniques learned in the residency program.

    The Year 9 students demonstrated our CARE values by considering others' needs and including them in conversations with friends. They were responsible and courteous members of the community and excellent examples of mature, respectful Hodge Hill College students.

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  • Trip to Manchester United FC

    Published 17/12/25

    On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, we took 42 Year 11 Business and Sports pupils to Manchester United Football Club to participate in the Skills Lab experience. Pupils were able to engage in a self-guided tour of the museum, looking at the history of Manchester United.

    After this, they engaged in a 45-minute workshop on the business side of Manchester United, focusing on branding, sponsorship, engagement, and communication. This was a brilliant presentation which also included practical elements and finished with a chance to take photos and try on match-worn shirts, boots and gloves (even Cristiano Ronaldo’s).

    Following the workshop, the pupils received a tour of the stadium, going from the stands to the changing rooms, to the tunnel and dugout, before finishing in the press conference room.

    Overall, this was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to see a world-class establishment in different scenarios and industries, which could potentially be a driving point for a potential career pathway.

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