On Friday 6th May 12 pupils took part in Staffordshire University’s Maths Mayhem event. The afternoon was held at Newcastle college and was run in conjunction with Staffordshire University trainee Maths teachers. The event was aimed at the brightest maths pupils from Year 9 and Year 10 who worked in teams to compete against pupils […]
An excellent day was had by all, improved by the fortuitous glorious sunshine, though that has taken its toll on Mr Antoney-Wattam’s forehead. Pupils got to see the magnificent birds of prey (including Steller’s Sea Eagle and a Lammergeier) up close as they flew within a few feet of some heads. Pupils also got to […]
On the 29th April we had ‘Open Door Day’ at STBH. Teachers have been encouraged to invite other staff in to their lessons to observe different styles of teaching and learning. In period 1 we had Mehdi painting with Ms Kay in Art; 8 Purple creating cover versions of songs with Miss Miller in Music; […]
Year 7 and 8 pupils joined over 250,000 pupils taking part in the UK Mathematics Trust Junior Maths Challenge this morning. Pupils had an hour to answer up to 25 multiple choice questions in exam conditions in the Sports Hall. No calculators are permitted and the questions require you to think carefully, not just guess. […]
STB has some new arrivals – the ducklings are here! The Alternative Curriculum pupils have been hard at work making a duck house to provide shelter for our feathery friends.
On Thursday 14th April, STB hosted the 3rd annual memorial event in honour of Mrs Thorley Platt. The schools senior team of Peter Royale, Evie Holt, Callum Henshall and Pippa Hamnett hosted the evening. Richard Heathcote, Woodlane and Ravensmead primary schools and STB musicians took part. We had a varied selection of performances ranging from […]
Sir Thomas Boughey High School pupils are setting their sights high after a visit to Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). A dozen Year 11 pupils headed to the university’s All Saints campus in Manchester to find out more about life at a top university and Higher Education programmes. The group, accompanied by Mr Moss and Mrs […]
Mrs Goodwin and a number of pupils ran or walked a mile around the school playing fields to raise money for Sport Relief. Well done to everyone who took part!
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