Year 11 options

Year 11 are preparing the first SMBS podcast which will be shared with staff and pupils next term. 

Pupils have been working on writing content and recording it using Soundtrap - a digital audio workstation. They will be editing their recordings and using virtual instruments, effects and loops to give a polished finished to their podcast.

English

Year 9 pupils have been participating in The Village project this term. They have created and names their own villages, elected mayors, watched village sports matches and dealt with controversial issues though debate, like whether to build a new supermarket or save the local library. See below for a write up of the village cricket match.          

Stitching and Sewing Club

This term, pupils have been making cushions at Stitching and Sewing Club. Pupils’ creations have been designed with a pocket for storing their favourite book, treat or device.

Creative Arts Club

In Creative Arts Club after school on Mondays pupils have created Autumn inspired art work using different media.

English

As part of The Village project students in Year 9 were tasked with observeing a PE lesson and writing it a summary as if it was a sports match in the village they have created:

On Tuesday P6 the year 10’s are having PE, they started by playing the bucket challenge. So many adults were cheering and encouraging other students. Olly managed to throw two balls in a  row. I managed to have a conversation with this legend and he said he learnt from the best (AKA Mr Gadogbe). Moving on next was bull dog. Everything was so intense, lot of shouting, cheering and sportsmanship. The most intense moment was Olly and Samuel, they were being pursued by chasers, they were so close to the end, the chasers were getting closer and it looks like the chasers got them but they both made it!

Everybody cheered and clapped and showing good sportsmanship all around. Wait I just got news that Miss Hassan has accused Mr Gadogbe of cheating. Mr Gadogbe has yet to address these rumors. What a great PE lesson, until next week.

By Lukas 9 Chelsea

Black History Month

October is Black History Month and, thanks to a sprinkling of acting magic from Ms T, students have been getting to know influential black leaders from history, including Katherine Johnson, Nelson Mandela and Maya Angelou. Here are some selfies taken by form groups to demonstrate this year's Black History Month Theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride.

Shortlisted at the Festival of Quilts

Before the summer break, we entered a quilt created by SMBS students in the national Festival of Quilting Competition. Our quilt, entitled Stitched Together,was created collectively by students attending the Stitching and Sewing Club was displayed at the Festival at the NEC in Birmingham in August and i am delighted to share that it was Shortlisted in the Group Category with the judge commenting on the great collaborative work and particularly liking the applique eyes on the cat and pig! Congratulations to all the quilters who contributed: Laura, Noah, Ella, Aamen, Tom, Aishah, Zara, Violet, Hannah and Julia.                

Granville Commuity Garden work experience

Some of our Year 10 students have been taking part in a six-week project at the Granville Community Garden. During their sessions, they’ve been learning all about pollination, composting, weeding, and how to carefully rehome snails away from the delicious vegetables! They’ve also been helping to keep the garden clean and tidy.

The students have really enjoyed the experience, and it’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow each week. Who knows, we might have some future gardeners in the making!            

Threads of Elegance fashion and textiles project

As part of the Threads of Elegance project, students this term have engaged in weekly fashion and design workshops, recycling old garments to help form their own pieces of clothing. The students have created a vast array of outfits, from dresses, to shirts and shorts.

The workshops have enabled the students to learn new skills from industry professionals, such as taking measurements, stitching and sewing. Upon completion of their projects, students will have their sketches and garments presented in an exhibition, organised by Westminster Archives.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Please take a look at the School's Mental Health Bulletin here to find out more about how pupils' mental health and wellbeing are being supported.

Free access to audio books

We would like to highlight to families these sites where children and young people can access audio books free of charge:

https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/

https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm
Audio books are available for free but membership of a local library is required.