We are a few weeks away from completing the refurbishment of the library and the student council, who initiated the whole project, have visited the near complete area this week. Entering the library via the newly repositioned doors, the students were amazed at the size of the space and the initial feeling of calmness.  So...Read More

Just before the Easter break, a group of Year 9 and 10 students embarked upon an exhilarating journey – the United Kingdom’s Mathematic Trust Maths Challenge.  Maths teacher Mr Lochab writes about the event: Heart of England took part in this prestigious competition after a break since before Covid-19.  Our young problem solvers have taken...Read More

      Issue 26: 12.04.2024 Coming Up Next Week… Parents’/Carers’ Information Evening: Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 April 6.00pm There are two Parent/Carer Information Evenings this week: one for key stage 3 (Years 7 & 8) on Wednesday 17th and one for key stage 4 (Years 9 & 10) on Thursday 18th April.  We...Read More

One of our Year 9 students has won team gold at an international gymnastics championship meeting earlier this month. Taking part in the 2024 European Championships, Alfie Lynch was one member of a team of four which gained gold in the Double Mini Trampolining (DMT) team event which took place in Portugal from 3-7 April....Read More

Required for September 2024 We are a team of specialist biology, chemistry and physics teachers looking to expand our team. We have circa 150 years of experience within the department with teachers at all stages in their careers and are eager to welcome new members to the team. We are looking for a knowledgeable and...Read More

UPDATED: Change of Dates We arrive at the start of the summer term with a focus on expectations and how we can work together to create the best opportunities and outcomes for our students. There are two Parent/Carer Information Evenings this week: one for key stage 3 (Years 7 & 8) on Wednesday 17th and...Read More

      Issue 25: 22.03.2024 Coming Up Next Week… Easter break starts today and school will be closed to students from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April.  Back to school on Monday 8 April 2024. After The Easter Break… Save the Date – PTA Quiz night: Friday 12 April PTA Quiz night returns on...Read More

Student council have organised the collection of Easter eggs for young carers in our area – and this is the best year ever! Led by our Student council, the collecting has been part of the of Balsall Common Lions Easter Egg collection for Solihull and Warwickshire Young Carers. We have managed to collect 76 eggs which...Read More

      Issue 24: 15.03.2024 Coming Up Next Week… Cavern Club Trip: 18 March Trip to the Cavern Club in Liverpool, in conjunction with Solihull Music Service. Easter egg collection! We are supporting Balsall Common Lions in donating Easter Eggs to be delivered to Young Carers in Solihull and Coventry.  We were blown away...Read More

A special report about the library refurbishment. After much planning, building, decorating and clearing out, the refurbishment of the library is well underway and the end is in sight.  A new librarian has been appointed and we have begun the countdown to the grand opening by celebrating World Book Day on 7 March. It all...Read More