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Today, two school nurses set up an informative and interactive sun safety stand in the school playground to provide help, advice, and support to children and parents about staying safe in the sun. The colourful display attracted lots of interest and helped raise awareness about the importance of protecting skin during the warmer months. The nurses spoke with children and families about the dangers of overexposure to the sun and shared practical tips on how to prevent sunburn

On Monday 18th May, children took part in an engaging and informative Network Rail Safety Day. Throughout the day, pupils explored how to stay safe on and around railways through a range of interactive lessons, quizzes, discussions, videos and practical activities. The children learned about the importance of following safety signs, using level crossings safely and understanding the dangers of railway tracks, overhead cables and electrified rails. They were surprised to disco

Year 4 children took part in an exciting SPARKS visit delivered by firefighters from the local fire station. The presentation focused on important fire and road safety messages in a fun and engaging way. During the session, the children watched a short film showing how quickly fire can spread and learned valuable information about smoke detectors, escape plans, emergency calls, fire hazards, and what to do if clothing catches fire using the “stop, drop and roll” technique. Th

We are incredibly proud of all of our Year 6 children after their first day of SATs. They have approached the challenge with positivity, resilience and a determination to do their very best – what a brilliant start! This morning, the children arrived ready and prepared, many holding onto their pocket hugs as a special reminder that we are all thinking of them and cheering them on every step of the way. It has been lovely to see how much comfort and confidence these have given

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.

​ 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

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

Red Nose Day was a fun and meaningful event in our school. The children came to school wearing an item of red to show their support. There was a great sense of excitement and community throughout the day. Everyone made a fantastic effort, and it was lovely to see so many creative red outfits. The children also donated money, helping to raise funds for an important cause. Overall, it was a successful day that brought everyone together while supporting others in need.

Manny Singh Kang visited Tipton Green today to lead a special assembly for pupils, sharing his inspiring fundraising journey and encouraging children to believe they can make a difference in their community. The big-hearted football fan has raised more than £260,000 for Dementia UK through events including his regular Samosa Saturdays. A lifelong Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. supporter, Manny launched his first Samosa Saturday outside his beloved club’s home ground, Molineux

Today, Year 3 had a talk from Mrs Wise and Mrs Gilmore about NCPCC's Pantasaurus. Pantasaurus is a friendly dinosaur character created by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) to help young children understand an important message about keeping their bodies safe.

This week in Cooking Club, they made their own super easy hummus by following the recipe step by step. They gathered all the ingredients and used the food processor to blend the chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and sesame oil. They carefully added some of the chickpea liquid to make the hummus smooth and creamy. They then cut up fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots and pitta bread to taste with their hummus. They enjoyed preparing the vegetables and were exc

Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic healthy eating workshop with the school nurses this week. 🥗 The children learnt about the Eatwell Plate and how it helps us to understand the different food groups our bodies need to stay healthy. They explored how fruits and vegetables should make up a large part of our meals, why carbohydrates give us energy, how protein helps our bodies grow and repair, and why dairy supports strong bones and teeth. They also discussed why sugary and fatty foo

Children have been having a wonderful time improving our Secret Garden. They have worked incredibly hard to help tidy and care for the space, showing great enthusiasm and responsibility. It has been fantastic to see their teamwork in action. The children supported one another, shared tools sensibly and worked together to complete different tasks. We are so proud of their positive attitudes, cooperation and the effort they put into improving our special outdoor space!

Children’s Mental Health Week provides an important chance to reflect on how we all look after our mental and emotional health. Throughout the week, children have taken part in activities linked to wellbeing, self-expression, and understanding what helps them feel grounded and supported. To celebrate the end of the week, children have Dressed to Express!

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

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

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