NBA Newsletter - May 2011 - North Birmingham Academy

NEWS IN SHORTMaking new friendsOver 145 students aged 10 and 11 due to starttheir secondary education at the Academy inSeptember 2011, attended a friendship morningto meet new friends and teachers. The event,which is part of our extensive transitionprogramme included the opportunity to releaseover 100 tagged balloons into the sky.Primary Pupils launchtheir balloonsThe prospective boys and girls enjoyed a personaltour of the Academy and had the opportunity toask questions about their secondary school life tobe. There will be further opportunities for Year 6pupils to visit the Academy again when theycome for the Induction Day in July.NBA’s generous spiritYear 11 students have been raising money forNBA’s hardship fund and their prom which will beheld at Moxhull Hall in June. Their most recentproject was a bag wrap at the local Tescosupermarket. The committed students showedinspirational teamwork working in shifts to helpshoppers pack their groceries on a Saturday. Theday was very successful and raised an impressive£475.Year 11 have also been selling cakes at break timeand recently held a leg waxing sponsor before halfterm. Ten brave, male staff members weresponsored to have their legs waxed which raised animpressive £150.Making FriendsFootball championsOur boys’ football teams have had a fantastic start to the season andenjoyed a number of big wins.In a series of nail biting games, both Year 9 and Year 10 teams won theirleagues. The Year 9s, who are on a winning streak, are also through tothe finals of the Birmingham Cup to be held at Villa Park in May.The Year 7 football team has also proved their mettle winning a closelycontested goal fest in a game against Castle Vale 5-3.You can keep up-to-date with sports news and regular match reports byvisiting the sports section of the Academy website:www.nbacademy.org.uk/Sports-news.OliviaHooper&SkyeLayDates for your DiaryOpen eventsThursday 22 September6:00-8:00pmMonday 26 September9:40-11:00amWednesday 28 September9:40-11:00amInduction events for studentsstarting in September 2011Induction Evening -Monday 4 July 2011Induction Day -Wednesday 6 JulyPrimary school events27-28 April 2011Intensive P.E. Days -Hawthorn and TwickenhamPrimaries9-12 May 2011Discover Science DayYear 5 primary school pupilsEvery Tuesday after EasterRAIK Olympics training forlocal primary school pupils8 June 2011RAIK Olympics at theAlexander Stadium.Hosted in conjunction withthe Academy