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Pupil Leaders at Hodge Hill College have been making a big difference in their school community by the school's food bank. In a heartwarming effort to help families in need, the dedicated pupils spent time in school packing and preparing small hygiene kits to be distributed to parents of fellow pupils.

These thoughtful kits, which included essential toiletries, were designed not only to support families but also to promote awareness of the food bank and the vital work it does. The Pupil Leaders personally handed out the kits and engaged warmly with parents, taking time to explain the food bank’s services and encourage those in need to make use of the support available.

Their efforts were met with appreciation from both staff and parents, who recognised the pupils’ maturity, compassion, and commitment to helping others. Mrs Sajed and Miss Reid are very proud of all the Pupil Leaders involved – a massive well done to each of them for representing the school with such kindness and leadership.

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

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!