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Year 4 enjoyed an exciting and immersive Roman Day, where they stepped back in time to experience life in Roman Britain. Throughout the day, the children took part in a range of engaging activities that brought their history learning to life and helped deepen their understanding of the Roman Empire. One of the highlights of the day was learning about Roman numerals. The children explored how the Romans represented numbers using letters and practised reading and writing them.

This week, Year 4 created the bases for their exciting buzz wire games. They decorated the wooden base using the designs they planned last week before carefully bending the metal wire to create a challenging course. They thought carefully about the level of difficulty, making sure their game would be fun without being too easy or too hard. The children also created the hook that players will guide around the wire. They can't wait to build the electrical circuits that will mak

Our Year 6 Summer Fete was a wonderful celebration filled with laughter, excitement and a real sense of community spirit. The children worked incredibly hard to organise the event, with the aim of raising money for their upcoming leavers’ fun day—and what a success it was! All classes joined us for an afternoon of summer fun and games, enjoying a wide range of activities carefully planned and run by our enthusiastic Year 6 pupils. From stalls and challenges to laughter-filled

Back by popular demand- Year 6 Summer Spectacular! We are excited to invite all pupils to our Year 6 Summer Fete, taking place on Monday 29th June! It promises to be a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Spending Money: Please bring up to £5.00 (in change if possible, rather than notes) to take part in the stalls and games. All activities are just 50p a go, so there are plenty of chances to join in! 🎯 What’s On? There will

Year 4 have been busy getting creative as they designed and made special Father's Day cards for the important people in their lives. The children created superhero-themed cards, using their cutting, folding and decorating skills to produce unique designs. On the outside, the cards looked like smart shirts, but when opened they revealed a colourful superhero emblem inside. The children coloured in their cards and added thoughtful messages to show their appreciation for their d

Year 4 had the exciting opportunity to visit the Sandwell Library Bus, where they were able to explore a wide range of books and choose one to enjoy. The children loved browsing the different texts and discovering new authors and genres. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading and the excitement they showed while exploring the library bus. The books chosen will be kept in school for the children to read and enjoy. They will return the books to the library bus in

A reminder for parents and carers that the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) will take place during the week commencing 2nd June, straight after half term. We are incredibly proud of how hard the children have been working in preparation for the check. They have shown fantastic progress, determination and resilience during their practice sessions, and should all feel very proud of their efforts. Over the half-term break, we would really appreciate your continued support at ho

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

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

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

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

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

We were absolutely blown away by the science projects that the children created for the science fair. It was wonderful to see the creativity, curiosity, and effort that went into each project. The children clearly learned a lot about science while investigating their ideas, and they were very proud to share what they had discovered. They really enjoyed exploring the other projects as well, asking questions and learning from one another. A big well done to all the children for

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We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day in school. The children came dressed as their favourite book characters, and it was fantastic to see so many creative costumes around the school. The classroom doors were also decorated as book covers, transforming the corridors into a colourful celebration of stories and favourite books. Throughout the day, the children took part in a variety of activities to share their love of reading. They enjoyed visiting other classes t

Our reading ambassadors led an assembly at Silvertrees Infant School. Using the book Wombat Stew by Marcia K Vaughan and Pamela Lofts, they told the story about a very clever Dingo who had caught a wombat and decided to make a gooey, brewy, yummy, chewy wombat stew! However, when Wombat's friends decided to help, things went very wrong for Dingo. Our reading ambassadors worked hard to think of ideas to celebrate World Book Day, one of their ideas was to run a competition to

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’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

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