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Summer 2026 - Issue 14 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, As always, it has been a busy two weeks here at Tipton Green; clubs have begun and learning continues to flourish in all the classrooms, from caterpillars in Year 5 to the Ancient Egyptians in Year 3! We would like to wish all of our Year 6 pupils the very best of luck as they take their SATs next week. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination and resilience they have shown throughout the year in prepari

The Tipton Green Junior School Local History Fayre is a community event celebrating 50 years of memories connected to Tipton Green Junior School from 1976–2026. Organised by the Tipton Town Libraries Local History Group, the event invites former pupils, families, friends, and sports team members to share photographs, memories, and stories from their time at the school. Visitors are encouraged to bring along old pictures and reminisce about classroom moments, sporting achievem

The competition is open to current and former pupils of the school. Entrants must write a poem about school or schooldays. Poems can be in any style, including dialect, and must be no more than 20 lines long. There is a £50 first prize, and some poems will be published in a book later in the year. The closing date for entries is 30 June 2026. Entry forms are available from our school, Tipton Library or by emailing robert26hazel@gmail.com

The Gardening Club have been working hard to develop the sensory walk by adding more pinecones, white stones, and dried natural materials to create different textures and scents. They also repotted the strawberry plants so they have more space to continue growing. The children planted a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to help encourage wildlife and add colour to the garden. They took the pots home to care for and water, and will bring them back once the seedlings have s

A very excited group of Year 3 and 4 headed to Holly Lodge High to represent Tipton Green. We impressed during the warm-ups and were even asked to demonstrate to other schools how to play cricket and explain the match criteria. The children worked incredibly hard, playing game after game and enjoying every minute. They listened attentively to every instruction, which helped us win every match in our group stage. We comfortably won the semi-final, heading into the final brimmi

Tipton Green started brightly and got on the front foot straight away. We created early chances that settled us nicely into the game. 2 quick goals came half way through the first half to take a 2-0 lead into half time. Second half started and Uplands had the advantage. Then we produced one of our best halves this season with quick passing and flowing attacks, along with solid defending and goalkeeping. Scoreline finished 5-0 with the 4th goal being the best goal scored this

During our first Gardening Club session, we focused on clearing and preparing the space ready for planting. The children worked together enthusiastically to help transform the area into a welcoming garden space. Some children weeded around the apple tree, carefully removing unwanted plants to give new growth the best chance to thrive, while others prepared the raised planters so we can begin growing a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in the coming weeks. One of the p

Our wonderful Wellbeing Ambassadors proudly showcased their day at the SHAPE event. It was fantastic to see them confidently and enthusiastically sharing their experiences and the valuable information they learned.

Year 5 are bringing their learning on life cycles to life by caring for their very own caterpillars. Over the coming weeks, they will observe the fascinating transformation as the caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and eventually emerge as butterflies. This hands-on experience is a fantastic way to deepen their understanding of life cycles and witness nature in action.

In Year 5 Science, children explored plant reproduction through a hands-on investigation. They carefully dissected a tulip, identifying and examining the different parts of the plant involved in reproduction, such as the petals, anther and stigma. This practical activity helped bring their learning to life, allowing them to see first-hand how each part plays a role in the plant’s life cycle.

After-school clubs are now in full swing. In 3D Illusion Art Club, children took on the challenge of creating a freehand drawing of a Penrose triangle. Following an online tutorial, they showed impressive focus and patience, carefully working through each step to achieve the optical illusion effect. The results were brilliant, with everyone taking great pride in getting their designs just right. Meanwhile, in Mindfulness Colouring Club, children enjoyed a calm and relaxing se

Summer 2026 - Issue 13 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, What a fantastic start to the summer term we have had! The pupils have returned to school with positive attitudes towards their learning and have settled back into routines with resilience and commitment. Even though we have only been back at school for two weeks, there have already been some exciting opportunities for pupils to be involved in. Our Well Being Ambassadors developed their leadership skills last week, wor

​ Our Year 6 pupils laced up their trainers and took part in the exciting Mini Marathon 2026! The playground was buzzing with energy as children stretched, smiled and got ready to challenge themselves. With determination and enthusiasm, everyone set off, showing fantastic perseverance and team spirit. Whether sprinting ahead or pacing themselves, each runner gave it their all and supported one another along the way. Cheers from classmates and teachers kept spirits high as the

Our Year 3 pupils stepped into the spotlight as they filmed themselves reading their very own advert scripts! As part of their learning, the children have been busy writing persuasive adverts to promote a chocolate bar. They carefully chose exciting vocabulary and convincing language to make their products sound irresistible. Pupils confidently read out their advert transcripts.

Year 4 took part in the TCS Mini Marathon, where they completed laps of the pitch and playground, raising awareness of the importance of running together, staying active, and having fun through exercise. " It was really fun because we were running with our friends" Reggie "I liked it because we got to run in the sunshine and do some exercise" Kedeisha

Here is the children's write up from the day. Our visit to the SHAPE event By Emily, Peyton, Lillian, Lilith, Kayne, Mirko and Bailey. The SHAPE Programme organises events and opportunities throughout the year for children and young people to engage in positive activities. SHAPE’s objective is to listen to the voice of children and young people in Sandwell using five themes: Staying Safe Being Healthy Enjoying and Achieving Making a Positive Contribution Economic Wellbeing

In DT this week, Year 4 developed their sewing skills as part of their textiles project. They learned how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and sew a simple design onto the front of their cushion. Pupils were reminded to work carefully, safely, and take their time to produce neat stitching. In the following lesson, pupils will sew the sides of their cushion together using a running stitch. They will then turn the cushion inside out to hide the seams and frayed edges. Once compl

The Black Country Local History Fayre is taking place on Saturday 6th June 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Tipton Sports Academy & Social Club (Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BS). ⭐ A special highlight for our school community: There will be a collection of unseen historical photographs from Tipton Green Junior School. This is a fantastic opportunity for children and families to spot familiar places, learn about the school’s past, and make links with their local history. O

Press release: Department for Culture, Media and Sport SANDWELL DAD TELLS FAMILIES “SHARED MOMENTS CREATE LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS” AS LET’S MOVE! CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO GET ACTIVE WITH THEIR KIDS ● Sandwell family stars in new radio advert sharing how getting active together has transformed their daily life ● Government’s Let’s Move! campaign shows how parents can build movement into everyday family routines ● Families across Sandwell helped

Spring 2026 - Issue 12 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all parents and carers for the tremendous support shown during our recent Ofsted inspection, as well as for your continued support throughout the term. Our pupils were a real credit to both the school and their families. Inspectors were particularly impressed by the children’s respectful behaviour and their eagerness to talk confidently about their learning and experiences

Year 4 enjoyed getting creative as they made their own beautiful Easter cards. Using a range of craft materials, the children designed lovely spring-themed cards featuring a textured bunny face on the front using a cutting from an egg tray. They carefully cut and arranged the bunny’s long ears, added googly eyes, a soft pink nose, and finished their designs with a decorative ribbon bow. The children also added a cheerful background with tiny heart patterns and mounted their w

Tipton Green boys started the game on top against a team who has won all their matches this season. We won the battles and tried to keep the ball on floor as much as possible. Second half began and the game was very end to end. Summerhill took the lead and Tipton Green did so well to stay on top and create pressure which lead to us scoring a great goal to make the game 1-1. This should cement our place in the quarter finals.

Game started with a very physical battle straight away. Hargate were very dominant with their tackles. Tipton Green did so well to keep their heads and try and play football we knew would win us the game. 1-0 lead at half time helped us settle the game down in the second half and go on to winning the game 3-1 to qualify through the group stages.