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A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) meeting. It was lovely to see so many of you taking an interest in supporting your child's learning. During the meeting, we explored what the MTC involves, how we prepare children in school and the different ways parents can support times table fluency at home. Parents even had the opportunity to put their own times table knowledge to the test! Our Year 4 children also joi

October is Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the history, achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people in Britain and around the world. It gives our children the opportunity to learn about significant individuals and events, explore different perspectives and celebrate the rich diversity of our society. At Tipton Green, we will be celebrating Black History Month across the school. Throughout October, children will take part in assemblie

We were delighted to welcome such a fantastic turnout of parents and carers to support our Year 4 children during their Harvest Assembly. It was wonderful to see so many families joining us and celebrating the children’s hard work. The children opened the assembly with ‘Because It’s Harvest Time’, immediately getting everyone into the harvest spirit. Throughout the performance, they sang a range of harvest favourites, including the classic ‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Cauliflowers Fl

We were delighted to welcome the Sandwell Mobile Library Service to Tipton Green Junior School! Our Year 3 and Year 4 children really enjoyed exploring the fantastic selection of books available. They had the exciting opportunity to choose a book to loan and bring back into school. The children will keep their chosen book in school and enjoy reading it as part of their morning activity. They will also have the opportunity to share their books with their friends and talk about

Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic Healthy Eating Workshop delivered by the School Nursing Team. The informative sessions helped the children develop their understanding of how the food and drink choices we make, alongside being physically active, can help us to stay healthy, strong and full of energy. The children began by learning about the importance of hydration. They discussed why our bodies need water throughout the day and how keeping hydrated can help us to concent

Wednesday 14th October at 2:15pm We would like to invite our Year 4 parents and carers to an informative and practical session all about the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). The session will explain what the MTC is, how it works and how we are supporting the children in school to develop their confidence, speed and accuracy with their times tables. During the session, the children will join their parents and carers so that you can work together and try out some of the activ

As part of our annual Harvest Festival celebrations, we would like to invite the children to take part in supporting those in need within our community. This year, we are collecting donations for the Black Country Foodbank. Donations can be brought into school by Friday 2nd October. Suggested items include: Tinned foods (e.g. soup, beans, vegetables, fruit) Pasta, rice, and cereals Long-life milk and juice Biscuits and treats All contributions, no matter how big or small, wil

The children have done an amazing job creating their 3D models of famous UK landmarks! We have been incredibly impressed by the creativity, effort and attention to detail that has gone into each model. Our classrooms are now filled with fantastic landmarks from across the United Kingdom, including Big Ben, London Bridge, the Loch Ness Monster, Stonehenge and stepping stones. The children have used a wide range of materials and have shown great imagination when bringing their

Today in Science, Year 4 learnt all about our teeth. We talked about what we need to do to keep our teeth healthy and what happens when we visit the dentist. We then looked closely at our own teeth using mirrors. We identified the different types of teeth in our mouths and explored how they vary in shape, size and position. We learned about incisors, canines, premolars and molars and discussed the different jobs each type of tooth does. We discovered that our teeth are not a

Year 4 have been busy becoming detectives as they investigated the mysterious history of the site where our school now stands. The children examined a collection of evidence, including an old map of Tipton, photographs of the luxurious manor house, a floor plan, photographs of the family who once lived there and a diary entry from 1914. As they pieced together the clues, they discovered that the school site was once home to a family of seven. But the photographs revealed some

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