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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

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

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.

Year 4 have been exploring fabric dying techniques!

Year 4 pupils took part in an exciting and creative animation workshop led by Engagedu, where they explored both digital drawing and stop‑motion animation techniques. The workshop began with pupils using iPads and a stylus to design their own stick‑figure characters using the app Flipkit. They learned how to duplicate their drawings, erase selected parts of the image, and make small changes to each frame. By repeating this process, pupils created simple animations of their s