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Tipton Green Junior School is proud to announce that we have received a Music Mark Award! This award recognises our school’s strong commitment to music and our ongoing partnership with SIPS Music .   As part of Children’s Mental Health Week our pupils took part in The Big Sing-A-Long with SIPS Music Service. There is a wealth of evidence showing the positive impact that singing has on wellbeing, and we were delighted to join this uplifting event. This year’s theme, “This is

Year 6 pupils stepped into the world of virtual reality in this exciting computing workshop focused on expressive writing. Using VR headsets, the children experienced thrilling rollercoaster simulations, immersing themselves in the sights, sounds and sensations of the ride. Inspired by the twists, turns and drops, they then channelled their experiences into vivid pieces of descriptive storytelling. The workshop combined technology and creativity, helping pupils develop their

Science club learned about static electricity tonight and made jumping frogs! The children learned new vocab: atom, proton, electron and nucleus and enjoyed making their own animals that ‘jumped’ onto our balloons.

Year 4 children have been exploring instruction texts in English. We began by watching ice-cream sundaes being made, then wrote our equipment lists and step-by-step methods. The most exciting part came next: MAKING OUR OWN ICE-CREAM SUNDAES!  The children had a fantastic time following their instructions, assembling their sundaes, and, of course, enjoying their tasty creations. It was a brilliant way to combine learning with hands-on fun, and the children thoroughly enjoyed t

Some of our Upper Key Stage 2 children have been developing their violin skills and showing fantastic progress. They are becoming much more confident in holding the instrument correctly, remembering their rest position and playing (mount) position independently. They have been practising how to hold the bow with the correct grip and are learning to control their bowing technique to produce a clear, steady sound. The children are beginning to read simple musical notation and r

This week, Year 4 became dental detectives! Our science investigation focused on how brushing helps reduce tooth decay and whether different toothpastes have different properties. We began by learning what tooth decay is and what causes it. The children carried out a hands-on investigation comparing a range of toothpastes. Working like real scientists, pupils observed and recorded the smell, colour, thickness, and abrasiveness of each toothpaste. They carefully described what

Today, School council kicked off our Safer Internet Day 2026 with an assembly. They talked about this year's theme - the safe use of artificial intelligence. School council shared with the school why we are taking part in Safer Internet Day, when we might use AI in our day-to-day lives, and also told the school what to do when things go wrong when using artificial intelligence and who to talk to. This was just the beginning of our day - classes also took part in a live lesson

Today, Year 3 were transported through a magical portal into a world of dragons and magic! They had the experience of looking at a magical new world, where a dragon stands guard over a feast of fruit and cakes. This was all part of our stimulus for our new writing unit based on the text 'elf road', a magical short story about a young boy who goes through a portal and meets mysterious elves guarding a magical feast.

This week in science, Year 6 explored the components of blood and the important jobs each part performs inside our bodies. To bring our learning to life, we created a model of blood using everyday items: Cheerios represented red blood cells , marshmallows became white blood cells , rice stood in for platelets , and orange squash with a pinch of sugar acted as the plasma . As we built our mixtures, we learned that: Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the

Thank you to our wonderful wellbeing ambassadors for leading this mornings assembly. They introduced Children’s Mental Health Week and explained why looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health. The slides helped pupils understand what mental health is, how it can affect our feelings, thoughts and behaviour, and simple ways we can look after our wellbeing, such as getting enough sleep, spending time with others, being kind and doin

This week, Tipton Green joined in celebrating National Storytelling Week, a special time dedicated to the magic of storytelling. Throughout the week, our students explored new worlds, sparked their imaginations, and connected with each other through reading. Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed National Storytelling  Week 2026. We have taken time to reflect on our favourite books and even enjoyed a special visit from Mr Grayson who captivated us with the tale of Tim O’Leary.  Here

This term, Year 6 have been diving into the fascinating world of ancient civilisations, and one of the highlights of our learning has been our virtual journey to Chichén Itzá—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World ! Using Google Earth, we zoomed across the globe to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, where the incredible ruins of Chichén Itzá still stand today. We explored: El Castillo (the Temple of Kukulcán) – the famous step pyramid The Great Ball Court – where ancient May

Children worked in pairs to hunt for maths problems hidden around the classroom. They had to read each clue carefully, discuss their ideas, and work together to solve the problem before moving on to the next clue. This activity encouraged teamwork, reasoning and problem-solving skills, as well as building confidence in applying their maths knowledge in a fun and active way. The children showed great perseverance and enthusiasm throughout the challenge.

On Number Day, all children across the school took part in the Soccer Rocks competition on Times Tables Rock Stars. Children were excited and highly motivated as they answered multiplication questions at speed, earning points for their teams. The competition encouraged friendly rivalry, teamwork and resilience, with children challenging themselves to improve their accuracy and recall. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm for maths across the school, and the event helped re

Cooking club made delicious shortbread today. The children carefully followed the recipe and learnt important baking techniques, such as measuring ingredients, mixing, and kneading the dough. They practised kneading by pressing, folding and shaping the mixture until it came together smoothly. The children worked well together and showed great focus and teamwork throughout the session. Some children enjoyed it so much that they asked to take the recipe home so they could make

Science Club embarked on a colorful experiment to investigate the effects of temperature on Skittles! The children were excited to see how the sweets would react when placed in warm versus cold water. What they discovered was both surprising and visually stunning!

Some of our children have been learning to play the violin and have been fascinated by the new skills they are developing. They learned how to hold the violin correctly in rest position and mount position, and practised a piece called “Pepperoni Pizza,” which uses notes that go up in pitch. They worked hard to play in time and together, listening carefully to one another and showing excellent focus and teamwork.

Year 4 ​ Our lovely visitor from this morning’s assembly stayed on to spend time with Year 4, where the children took part in a thoughtful and engaging question-and-answer session. They asked insightful questions about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), learning about the influence he has and why he is so important to Muslims. The children listened carefully and showed great curiosity and respect as they deepened their understanding of Islam.

We were very lucky to welcome a special visitor into school who came to talk to the children about the upcoming Muslim celebrations of Ramadan and Eid. The visitor explained that Ramadan is a very important time for Muslims, when they fast, pray, show kindness to others and reflect on their actions. The children were able to see some religious items such a prayer mat, and the visitor explained how it is used during daily prayers and why prayer is important in Islam. They also

Children in Year 5 were asked to recreate the texture and impression of a wall on a polystyrene tile, which they then printed into their books. This activity links with the next lesson, where they will build on their work by adding a further piece of artwork inspired by the style of Banksy. The children used printing ink to create their prints, experimenting carefully with texture and pattern.

Year 3 children are doing their part to keep the school grounds clean! They were out on another litter-picking adventure, working together to ensure our school community remains tidy and inviting.

Spring 2026 - Issue 9 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, This week has been full of exciting learning opportunities across our school community. Our Year 4 pupils took part in a fantastic animation workshop, exploring these digital skills in a hands‑on and memorable way. On Wednesday, we were also joined by members of our local police, who spoke to pupils about the importance of positive behaviour and how our choices can impact the wider community. As part of our whole‑school

Year 4 have been exploring fabric dying techniques!

In the ECO Ambassadors’ first meeting of the academic year, they discussed new ways we can recycle more and reduce waste in school. One idea the children were particularly enthusiastic about was introducing a battery recycling bin — and they went ahead and ordered one themselves! Now, any used batteries we have in school will be placed in the battery bin provided. Batteries should not  go into general waste, as they are a fire hazard in bin lorries and at landfill sites.