by Nic Earls | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mr Mouzer, Head of PE, writes…
On Friday night we took 42 students from year 7-11 to watch some top-level British basketball at Leicester as they took on the best team in the country, London Lions. The students had a fantastic time, as can be seen in the smiles below!
The aim of the trip was to inspire students to play more basketball – lower school training is on Thursdays until 4.30pm and Upper School on Tuesdays. It would be fantastic to see more students there.
by Nic Earls | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday 15th November, students at The Earls High School were feeling festive, with a visit from Matt Lucas, who was promoting his new children’s book ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’. Students from years 7 and 8 at The Earls were joined by students from other local primary and secondary schools to watch Matt’s presentation about what inspired him to write his book.
‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’ is no ordinary book; it’s a musical novel! Throughout the book, there are QR codes which, when scanned, direct the reader to an original Christmas song written by Matt Lucas. Each session with Matt Lucas culminated in a performance of one of these songs by the Earls choir! Matt commented that he was ‘blown away’ by their performance and he was really impressed with all of the students he met.
The event was organised by the Dudley Children’s Book Group, who are planning to organise more author events in the near future.
A huge thank you goes to Dudley Children’s Book Group and everyone involved in organising the visit, to all of the children and staff who joined us, and to Matt and his team for a brilliant morning.
by Kelly Earls | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Well done to all of the students who paid tribute to a black icon as part of Black History Month. Here’s a selection of the thoughtful and creative work produced.
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Year 7 enjoyed a film screening of The Princess and the Frog. They tucked into popcorn, and hot chocolate with Marshmallows too! We had a lovely time.
by Kelly Earls | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Football
Mr Mouzer’s football team – I am delighted to say that the year 7 football team came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 against Hagley RC on Tuesday to take the league title.
The students have performed very well this season and played some excellent football, but more importantly their conduct towards each other, their opponents and staff at all matches has been very good and I have thoroughly enjoyed running the team.
House Dodgeball
Congratulations Abbey House for winning this years dodgeball tournament
Year 8
Football
Mr Byrne’s football team played Leasowes last night winning 8:2, they have also clinched the league title! Fantastic team effort from all the boys involved.
Netball
Mrs Olds Netball team narrowly lost 5:4 to Kinver well done to all girls that took part.
Year 11
Netball
Mrs Booth’s Girls Netball team played Redhill, it was a close competitive game. Unfortunately Earls lost 12:8 but the girls played brilliantly against some tough county netballers.
Well done to all girls that took part.
Its been a busy but really successful first half term for Sport
by Kelly Earls | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Year 9 & 10 Girls House Football Results
Unfortunately due to lower numbers we couldn’t play a traditional 4 way tournament. The girls played a two team match and the points were decided on number of participants.
Cobham House – 10 points
Hingley House – 20 points
Abbey House – 30 points
Year 9 & 10 Boys House Basketball Results
19 students attended Wednesdays Basketball event, well done to all boys that took part they played some competitive matches!
3rd Place – Hingley – 20 points
2nd Place – Cobham – 30 Points
1st Place – Abbey – 40 points
CONGRATULATIONS ABBEY HOUSE ON YOUR FOURTH EVENT WIN!
Future events
22/11/23 – Year 9 Boys Football
29/11/23 – Year 9 & 10 Boys Dodgeball
– Year 9 & 10 Girls Dodgeball
by Kelly Earls | Oct 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Students and staff were treated to a Caribbean-themed menu today as part of our Black History Month celebrations. We tucked into jerk chicken, rice and pea, veggie curry and pineapple and banana fritters in syrup for pudding! The food was delicious. Thank you Mrs Chance and everyone in the kitchen.
