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Autumn 2025 - Issue 6 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, As the dark nights now draw in, all pupils and staff continue to work hard in all areas of the curriculum as well as beginning preparations for the festive season. It’s been an exciting and busy time for our Year 6 pupils who visited Hayden Hill as part of their History learning. https://www.tgjs.org.uk/post/stepping-back-in-time Year 5 and Year 6 pupils showed incredible teamwork and determination during recent footba

Tipton Green arrived at the Wolves Compton training ground full of excitement to play in this tournament at a unique venue. This showed on the pitch with us winning our first game 3-0. Second game was a very close end to end 0-0 before we won our third game 4-0. Last game of the group saw us against Hateley Heath primary and winner would top the group. This was Mr Cooper’s favourite game of the group because every position had to work hard for each other and sticking to our g

Today we made shortbread using just three ingredients: plain flour, caster sugar, and unsalted butter. After carefully measuring each ingredient, we used our hands to knead the mixture together. We talked about how important it is to use the correct measurements when following a recipe. Once the dough was ready, we scored the top with a fork and sprinkled a little extra sugar over it. Then we popped it into the oven — and soon the whole room was filled with the lovely smell o

Today, our School Council led an assembly in celebration of UK Parliament Week. They explained that the role of the UK Parliament is to challenge the government and discuss issues that matter to people living across the country. We explored topics that are important to us and considered which of these might be discussed in Parliament. We also found out who our local MP is, so we know who to contact if there’s an issue we care about and want to make a difference.

In Animation Club, the children began applying plasticine to their armature figures, carefully shaping their characters and bringing their ideas to life. Exciting steps toward their very own stop-motion animations!

Science Club have completed and hung out their recycled bird feeders tonight! We were visited by our local wild parakeets who were very hungry and very loud!

Year 6 have taken a trip into the past to learn all about life on the home front during World War 2. We enjoyed role play, dressing up, being evacuated to the countryside and even shopping with a ration book, a wonderful time was had by all.

In cooking club, we made healthy vegetable skewers by cutting up fresh vegetables such as peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions. We then added pieces of chicken or halloumi to create a colourful and balanced snack. For a sweet treat, we made fruit skewers, carefully cutting a range of fruit into chunky pieces before threading them onto sticks. Both dishes were quick, healthy and fun for the children to make.

The Year 5 and 6 football tournament at the Albion Dome delivered an exciting day of competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Among the standout performers were the Tipton Green boys, who impressed from the very first whistle. Showing fantastic teamwork and determination, they won all their group-stage matches, securing a perfect record and finishing top of their group. Their strong performance earned them a well-deserved place in the semi-finals, where they continued to dem

A huge thank you to our wonderful School Councillors for leading a thoughtful and engaging assembly for Road Safety Week. They did an excellent job raising awareness about the importance of staying safe on and around our roads. Their clear messages, confident presentation, and practical tips helped remind everyone how small actions—like using crossings, staying alert, and following road rules—can make a big difference. Well done to our councillors for promoting safer behaviou

We are excited to announce that our annual Christmas Fayre is just around the corner! To help make the event a great success, we are kindly asking for donations from our school community.  Years 3 and 4: Please bring in donations of chocolates or giftsets  Years 5 and 6: Please bring in donations of bottles (e.g., soft drinks, bubble bath, sauces, or other non-alcoholic items) or giftsets.  To thank the children for their contributions, Friday 28th November will be a non-unif

Our recent school trip to Safeside Birmingham, run by the West Midlands Fire Service, was an unforgettable and eye-opening experience for our children. The interactive safety village provided a realistic and engaging environment where children learned essential life skills and safety awareness in a fun and memorable way. Throughout the day, the children took part in a variety of scenarios designed to teach them how to stay safe in everyday situations. A great day was had by a

Today our school proudly took part in Children in Need! Children and staff came together to raise money and awareness for children who need extra support. From colourful clothes and fun activities to generous donations, everyone played a part in helping make a positive difference. Thank you for your support.

Autumn 2025 - Issue 5 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, Welcome back to the second half of the autumn term. The past two weeks have already been busy and we have so many more exciting events to look forward to: Christmas Fair, Christmas Dinner and Jumper Day, Christmas concerts and more. Please see the calendar below and key dates for more information. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to Children in Need this year. Your generosity makes a

Well done to our incredible Wellbeing Ambassadors for leading our assembly in celebration of Kindness Day.. They reminded us all of the importance of small acts of kindness and how they can make a big difference in our school community. The assembly encouraged everyone to reflect on how kindness can be shown in everyday life—through words, actions, and even simple gestures like a smile.

On the 11 th  November Year 6 were joined by their parents, carers and family members as they went to the Cenotaph in Victoria Park to pay their respects to those who have fought and are still fighting in wars. The children led a short service and the laid a wreath. The children were very respectful as they observed a two minute silence. It was a moving and meaningful experience for everyone involved, reminding us of the importance of remembrance and gratitude.

During Cooking Club, we rolled up our sleeves and made a batch of delicious chocolate brownies! Using our recipe, we learned how to measure ingredients carefully, use kitchen tools safely, and follow step-by-step instructions to bake the perfect treat.

With rainy, miserable conditions, the game starter hard, with Tipton Green going 1-0 down straight away. Despite this, the Tipton Green girls kept their heads up and looked ready for the challenge, battling from the restart, winning their tackles and getting higher up the pitch. Eventually, a fantastic free kick from the captain made it 1-1. The game continued close, with the score going 3-3. Into the second half, Tipton Green stepped up a gear to make it 4-3. Then, a quick t

Today, the children at Tipton Green Junior School came together to mark Remembrance Day with respect and thoughtfulness. In preparation for the occasion, pupils created their own poppies and planted them outside to form a striking giant display. The whole school gathered outdoors, where the School Council reminded everyone why we pause to remember. They read the final verse of “For the Fallen”  by Laurence Binyon — words that are spoken at Remembrance services and parades acr

Today, our school joined thousands of others across the country to celebrate Odd Socks Day 2025 – a fun and colourful way to kick off Anti-Bullying Week. Pupils and staff came to school wearing their brightest, boldest, and most mismatched socks to celebrate what makes each of us unique. Odd Socks Day reminds us that it’s okay to be different and that our differences make our school community stronger. It’s also a time to talk about kindness, respect, and standing up for othe

Well done to our get caught reading winners who picked out some books for their prizes.  It was lovely to see everyone enjoying reading in such a variety of places. Here are a few examples!