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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!

This week, the children have been creating poppies to plant in the playground in preparation for our Remembrance Day service on Tuesday. Our School Council has also been actively supporting the Poppy Appeal through their poppy sales. Thank you to all families for the wonderful artwork produced at home. We look forward to showcasing these as part of our outdoor display.

Science Club had an exciting session today! Using vegetable oil and bicarbonate of soda, the children experimented to make their own lava lamps. By mixing food colouring with white vinegar, they created a fun chemical reaction with the bicarbonate of soda — resulting in a bubbling, lava lamp effect! The children were amazed to see science in action and loved watching their colourful creations come to life.

The children are really enjoying their time at Animation Club! This week, they’ve been busy creating colourful backdrops for their short films. Using their imagination and creativity, they designed scenes to bring their stories to life. We can’t wait to see their finished animations!

Monday 3rd November 2025 Over the half-term break, some of our children have been busy creating beautiful poppies for our outdoor Remembrance display. We have already received some stunning pieces, including a suncatcher, a wooden cross and a wreath made from origami poppies. We can’t wait to see what other creations arrive! There’s still time to take part — please bring any poppies into school by Monday 10th November. Keep an eye on the playground next week for our poppy wat

The children have been working hard in Newspaper Club this half term. The newspaper is hot off the press and available to read in classrooms. Catch up on the latest news here!

We want to say a massive thank you  to all our wonderful parents and children for your incredible generosity and kindness! Together, you have donated 136.5kg of food and 1.9kg of toiletries to the Black Country Food Bank — enough to provide an amazing 273 meals for individuals and families in need. Your kindness makes a real difference in our community, showing the true power of compassion and teamwork. Every tin, packet, and toiletry item helps bring comfort and hope to some

Autumn 2025 - Issue 4 Dear Parents, Carers and Families, As we wrap up a fantastic half term, we’re thrilled to share some of the exciting adventures and achievements our pupils have enjoyed this term! Our Year 3 pupils had an unforgettable trip to Tanglewood, where they embraced the great outdoors and took part in thrilling activities including archery. With bows drawn and targets in sight, they showed incredible focus, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the day. It was a w

Our play leaders have had some training to organise and lead games for their peers, especially during lunchtime. They will help to ensure children have a positive and active break by setting up equipment, encouraging participation, teaching new games and promoting fair play and good sportsmanship. r play

This week, our children took part in a special assembly led by the NSPCC  about the importance of staying safe and speaking out. During the session, the children were introduced to Buddy , the NSPCC’s friendly green mascot. Buddy is shaped like a speech bubble to remind us that it’s always important to speak out  if we ever have any worries or if something doesn’t feel right. The assembly helped everyone understand that all children have the right to: Speak out and have their

Last week, school council did a survey to find out how children feel about using technology in school. Today, they bravely gave an assembly to share with school what they had learned. As a result of our survey, the student council decided we need to have charging monitors in school to make sure the chrome books are charged, and we also discussed adding more opportunities into school for creating digital art. We will now start talking about what our Spring student voice survey

As you walk into Tipton Green, you can see the school’s wonderful art gallery on display, showcasing amazing pieces from all year groups. The collection includes vibrant poppy artwork, creative pieces inspired by Black History Month, and striking self-portraits created in the styles of two different artists. The gallery was on display yesterday during Parents’ Evening and will be available to view again this afternoon for the second Parents’ Evening.

Year 3 went back in time on Tuesday 21st October to the Stone Age! On our trip to Tanglewood, Year 3 got to experience life as a real Stone Age hunter-gatherer. We first got to see how a real Stone Age person would have dressed and what they would have looked like. Then,  we got to create our own tribes and had to survive a day in the life! Throughout the day, we tested our hunting skills with some archery, learned how to start a fire to cook our meals, and then had to build

As we approach the half-term holiday, we are planning a special project to commemorate Remembrance Day. We would like to invite our students to create a poppy at home during the break. These poppies will be part of an outdoor display at school, honouring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. While we would love for every child to participate, please note that this activity is not compulsory. If your child wishes to join in, they can use any materials they have

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