This year we are proud to be fundraising for Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Last year our school community raised over £7,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital to join a total of over £50,000 from the Trust and this year we’re aiming even higher!

We are encouraging every pupil to try and raise at least £10 in sponsorship. If we achieve this together, we could raise over £8,000 for this incredibly important cause.

If you would like to support our pupils and donate, please use the link below:
https://bit.ly/bbsfundraising

Every donation helps support young people and their mental health. Thank you for supporting our pupils and helping them be part of something truly meaningful.

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We are thrilled to announce a landmark moment in our trust’s calendar — the very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together more than 3,000 pupils from across Matrix schools.

Venue: The iconic Alexander Stadium, Birmingham – home of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025

This incredible event will be a full day of competition, celebration, and community spirit. As part of our Healthy Competitions Initiative, the day will showcase the power of sport in promoting teamwork, resilience, and ambition. Schools have now completed their in-school heats and successful participants will receive letters to notify them of their involvement as a participant. Additionally, this event provides a unique opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents in front of athletics club scouts, potentially opening doors for future athletic opportunities.

What to Expect:

• 456 student athletes battling it out in a range of exciting track and field events
• Live performances from our talented performing arts pupils to energise the crowd
• A cheering audience of 2,600 spectators from Years 7 and 10, supporting their teams with pride and passion (details will be shared In a letter in the coming weeks)
• A chance to claim the prestigious title of Trust-Wide Sports Champions 2025

Parents and carers of participants are warmly invited to attend and spectate this exciting event! With over 2,000 spectators expected, the day promises an electric atmosphere — and your support will make all the difference to our pupils. A full schedule of events is below so you can plan when to attend to cheer on your child. Spectators will be seated in the East Stand. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at £3 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, our Trust charity for the year.

So you can plan when you would like to arrive and watch a particular event - a schedule of events will be confirmed on the trust website HERE closer to the event. Follow us on social media for the latest timings.

Book here: https://bit.ly/matsportsday

This is more than just a sports day — it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and trust unity. Whether you’re competing, performing, or cheering from the stands, get ready to be part of something unforgettable.

Let the countdown begin.

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The evening was opened by CEO Lynsey Draycott, with Headteachers from across the trust taking to the stage to present awards to their proud pupils. Among the honours were five standout titles: Most Creative, Most Resilient, Most Selfless, Continuous Improver, and Most Enthusiastic — each highlighting the remarkable qualities shown by pupils throughout the year.

The ceremony also featured captivating performances from pupils who triumphed in our trust-wide talent competition. Their musical skills added an unforgettable touch to the evening and demonstrated the breadth of talent within our schools.

Special recognition was also given to pupils involved in our Combined Cadet Force and those who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, celebrating their commitment, resilience, and leadership beyond the classroom.

The awards were presented by our Chair of Trustees, Sir Mark Aspinall. A big thank you to our special guest Beth who gave some very inspiring words.

A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to all of our award winners, performers, dedicated staff, trustees, parents and carers who made the evening such a success. A highlight video will be posted shortly.

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Pupils took part in masterclasses aimed to build identity as a choir, teach about singing in harmony and unison and starting to polish a finished product. Pupils from across the school relished the privilege of working with Mrs Williams and trying out complicated 2, 3 and even 4-part harmonies. Pupils learned more about their own vocal range and whether they would be soprano, mezzo soprano or altos and worked together to develop confidence in our 'sound'.

The choir performed for the first time ever in the afternoon to headteacher Mrs Hibbs and blossomed in confidence.

We will meet every Wednesday morning during registration and continue to develop our repertoire!

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The cadets spent the morning learning about effective leadership styles & skills. In the afternoon it was thier turn to be assessed practically in a number of tricky tasks designed to test their management of a team, resources and time.  

All of the cadets had a great time, learnt a lot about managing a team and achieved their Bronze Leadership Badges – Well Done!

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Alongside our assemblies and competition in school, pupils can access some great resources online.

Find your perfect Job or Apprenticeship with these BBC Bitesize Quizzes.

Explore your options with the National Virtual Careers Fair

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It contains 150+ exercises, with everything from mindfulness and meditation to therapy tools for anxiety and depression The app’s tools can teach pupils techniques that they can use day-to-day to understand their emotions and work through them.

Free premium access for 12 months when you download it using the QR code.

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From the opening number, every cast member pours their heart and soul into this performance. The pupils consistently demonstrate not just performing talent but also teamwork, resilience, and determination. Many of these young performers have spent months learning their lines, rehearsing their songs, and perfecting their dance moves, all while balancing their academic responsibilities. Their commitment to this show was evident in the seamless way in which they worked together, making the production a true collaboration of young artistic talent.

A heartfelt congratulations to every student involved, both on stage and behind the scenes, for their hard work and creativity. This performance is a true reflection of their incredible talent and determination.

We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we will, and we look forward to seeing what these amazing students will accomplish next! Well done, everyone!

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