This message is sent to all Sandwell schools, academies and colleges. Alert: report of incidents in the Tividale/Oldbury area Reported by Bristnall Hall Academy on Thursday 18 January 2018m [pm] On Thursday 18 January 2018 three students from Bristnall Hall Academy reported seeing a bearded man, acting strange, outside a shop in Brookfields Road next to Moat Farm Infant School. He was drinking beer and he tried to get one of the students to come over to him. The police have been informed. · Reported by Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy on Friday 19 January 2018 [pm] On Thursday 18 January 2018 at 4.05 pm, two Year 7 students reported that after leaving homework club, they were approached by a large white car on Lower City Road, opposite Ashtree Road. The occupants of the car were beeping the horn, shouting and waving to try to call them over to the car. Description: three black males, early 30’s and the driver was wearing a blue glove. The police have been informed.

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On Thursday, 24 of our fantastic Year 9 students attended the Brilliant Club Launch Trip to New College - Oxford University, to start their Scholars Programme. Throughout the day they attend both an IAG and study skills session before engaging in their very first tutorial based upon two supra curricula; "Pain, neuroscience and a good excuse to electrocute people" and "The Renaissance and its legacy: beauty, genius and revolution". The students additionally received a tour and was utterly inspired by the university, the undergraduate students and the overwhelming beautiful environment. It was an absolute pleasure to finally hear our students say "Yes, I am going for Oxford!!" with complete self-belief and confidence! The students were a credit to the Academy, not only from their impeccable behaviour but also from their participation. They had a brilliant time broadening their horizons, whilst also taking lots of pictures in the Harry Potter hot spots!

Year 7 PCE (Parent Consultation Evening) takes place Tuesday 30th January 2018 from 4pm-6.30pm. This is a prime opportunity to discuss progress with your son/daughter's subject teachers and note any areas for celebration and development. As this may be your first PCE with us, please report to reception where you will sign in. You will then be given a staff list and a map to show where the subjects will be. We try to keep subjects together at the front of school. For example, Maths, English and Science will be based in the Great Hall. Appointments are on a carousel basis and usually last for 5 minutes. We also stress that school uniform should be worn on the evening if your son/daughter should attend with you. At school, your son/daughter will be given an appointment sheet where they will ask their subject teachers a time to be seen. This will form your agenda for the evening. We look forward to seeing you.

PC Rob Pedley delivering an assembly to Year 9 students entitled ‘Precious Lives’. Students asked some fantastic questions and were a credit to the Academy. Our special thanks to PC Pedley for coming in and sharing such an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation.

Do you love writing? Are you aged between 10 and 13 on the 8th of June 2018? If yes, you can enter this year’s BBC Radio 2 500 Words short story competition! To enter, write an original fictional story on any subject or theme in 500 words or fewer. Your story will be judged on its originality, plot, characterisation, use of language and enjoyment. The top fifty shortlisted entrants will receive a pair of tickets to the final, which this year is to be held at Hampton Court Palace. Six finalists will have their short story read live on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 by well-known celebrities. They will also be treated to a short ride in the car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and will have breakfast canapés on board Her Majesty The Queen’s rowbarge, Gloriana. The gold prize winner will receive Chris Evans’ height in books and 500 books for their school, so pick up your pens and start writing! Please see Mrs Rixson in the LRC for help in submitting your entries, which must be done by 7.00 pm on Thursday 22nd February.

Ricoh Arena Netball.

Team PAPA and the cast of Beauty and the Beast returned safe and sound from an amazing weekend of rehearsals! Students were, as always, a credit to the academy and have been working incredibly hard to bring you another amazing show this year! A massive thank you to team PAPA and everyone who helped support the organising of the trip. Please remember tickets go on sale this week! £4 each available from PAPA at break and lunch. We had a 9 foot elephant and a flying carpet last year... This year sees 70 children turned into furniture and cutlery ... what more can I say?! :) Miss Ball

Reminder - Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening is tomorrow 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

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On Thursday 21st December, 20 boys from years 7-10 took part in a street dance workshop to develop their knowledge of the dance style and improve some dance skills. The afternoon was extremely successful with all the boys enjoying themselves and developing an understanding of street dance's importance within the performing arts sector. They were a credit to the academy and all performed fantastically.