Weekly Bulletin: 7 April 2025 - 11 April 2025
Published 10/04/25
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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Weekly Bulletin: 31 March 2025 - 4 April 2025
Published 04/04/25A 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: 24 March 2025 - 28 March 2025
Published 27/03/25A 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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Exploring St George’s Park
Published 27/03/25On 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.
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Update on SAM Learning Interface
Published 20/03/25SAM 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: B36HH2To 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.
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Weekly Bulletin: 17 March 2025 - 21 March 2025
Published 20/03/25A 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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International Women's Day
Published 19/03/25
On Wednesday 19 March 2025, KS3 and KS4 girls had the opportunity to celebrate and understand the importance of International Women’s Day. The pupils attended assemblies led by keynote speakers who aimed to uplift and motivate them, focusing on this year’s theme of “accelerate action.” Staff were encouraged to wear the colours of the suffragettes to show their support for the day.
For the KS3 assembly, Jade Barnett, a public speaker and co-founder of Power2Prevail who has appeared on BBC News, spoke to the pupils. She shared her experiences growing up in Birmingham, discussing the challenges she faced as a young woman and how she now inspires others to achieve their goals. The pupils engaged in discussions about the issues facing young women today and explored ways to drive change and “accelerate action.”
In the KS4 assemblies, pupils heard from accomplished keynote speakers, including Elodie, an engineer at Balfour Beatty, and Lucy, who works for MFG Solicitors. Their talks helped pupils envision the possibilities for their future careers and supported the school’s CARE brand by motivating them to succeed.
In the afternoon, selected pupils participated in a creative workshop focused on International Women’s Day. Led by Miss Needle and Miss Windsor, the pupils listened to a PowerPoint presentation about the significance of the day and shared their motivations for being involved. They then wrote letters to women who inspire and motivate them, including mothers, sisters, teachers, and admired celebrities.
The pupils also created flower arrangements in the colours of the suffragettes. Each pupil designed their own arrangement, which will be displayed at Hodge Hill College to commemorate the importance of this event.
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Understanding the Impact of Joint Enterprise and Knife Crime
Published 14/03/25As part of our Personal Development and Secure Curriculum, pupils in Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11 recently participated in a powerful and thought-provoking session focused on the laws surrounding joint enterprise and the consequences of knife crime.
The session was led by Alison Cope, a nationally recognised anti-knife crime campaigner, who bravely shared her personal story of losing her son to knife crime. Her heartfelt message provided pupils with an emotional insight into the devastating impact such violence has on victims’ families and the wider community.
During this session, all pupils gained a deeper understanding of joint enterprise laws, the importance of staying safe, and how their associations and online presence can have serious consequences. The raw and honest nature of Alison’s story made the risks very real, underscoring the need for thoughtful and informed choices in their daily lives.
This session directly supports our focus on “Securing Your Relationships and Wellbeing,” helping pupils reflect on how to build safer relationships, make better decisions, and understand the broader impact of their actions—both online and offline.
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Weekly Bulletin: 10 March 2025 - 14 March 2025
Published 13/03/25A 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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Success on Interview Day: Hodge Hill College Pupils Take Big Steps Toward Post-16 Future
Published 12/03/25On Wednesday 12 March, Hodge Hill College hosted its annual in-school interview day for 51 Year 11 pupils aspiring to attend Joseph Chamberlain College as their chosen Post-16 provider. Our school has a longstanding association with Joseph Chamberlain College in terms of Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG), and it remains one of the most popular Post-16 choices for our pupils. This popularity is due to the college's wide range of courses, consistent "Good" ratings from Ofsted across multiple inspections, and its great accessibility for pupils in our catchment area.
During the interview day, the 51 students were a credit to the school; each attended their respective interviews on time and in full school uniform. All 51 students received conditional offers from the college, bringing them one step closer to securing their Post-16 placements for the 2025-26 academic year. Now that their interviews are complete, the focus for these pupils must shift to achieving sufficient grades in their upcoming GCSE exams to confirm their places at the college.
While the majority of the pupils have made Joseph Chamberlain College their top choice for Post-16 education, some have selected it as an alternative option. Regardless of whether they opt to attend JCC in September, the interview day provided all participants with essential interview skills that will benefit them in future job interviews.
A core theme of Year 11 provision at Hodge Hill College is aspiration. We consistently strive to be the best school in Birmingham because we believe our pupils deserve nothing less. This includes removing any potential barriers to their future success and making the logistics of the Post-16 experience as seamless as possible. By hosting this event in school, we ensured that disruption to pupils’ learning was minimal at a crucial time before their upcoming exams.
Special thanks go out to all the pupils involved. You have made yourselves and the school immensely proud, and we wish you all the very best for the future.
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Unlocking Potential Through CEIAG
Published 11/03/25On Tuesday, March 11, 26 pupils were selected to participate in mock interviews as part of our Year 11 Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) program. These sessions were generously facilitated by School Governor Ibrahim Shabbir and four of his colleagues, who were eager to support our Year 11 students in preparing for their upcoming college interviews, while also scouting for potential future talent for their organisation.
Special thanks go to the pupils who participated; they gave their best during the interviews and left a highly positive impression. The interviewers were particularly impressed by the pupils' confident responses and their clear understanding of course requirements and the differences between levels of qualifications available to them.
The purpose of these activities was to provide pupils with the most realistic interview experience possible. Interview questions were supplied by one of our major partner colleges, Joseph Chamberlain College, to replicate the experience the selected students would face the following school day on Wednesday 13 March.
The pupils involved represented our school exceptionally well and upheld our core CARE brand values: being courteous to our guests, demonstrating eagerness and a willingness to succeed in their current studies and post-16 plans, showing respect at all times, and striving for excellence in their conduct, appearance, and future aspirations.
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Weekly Bulletin: 3 March 2025 - 7 March 2025
Published 06/03/25A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice: