Friday 27th March 2026
English Homework ‘Magic
On the topic of Myths and Magic that they have been studying this half term, some Year 7 students in English were asked to pick one of the two tasks below for their homework:
Create your own Mythical Monster or Design and build any set from Harry Potter.
We are sure you will agree that Jacob in 7N3 has absolutely smashed the brief – no wonder he is looking so proud of himself 😊
Spring Eagle
Our Spring Eagle theme this term is The Power of Collaboration, and within this edition you will find lots of examples of how our KNSB family works together both inside and outside school. We hope you enjoy it!
INSET Day Reminder Monday 13th April
As we break up for the Easter holiday, please remember that the first day back after Easter is an INSET Day on Monday 13th April. School will be closed to all students on this day and will resume at 8.30 on Tuesday 14th April for everyone.
April Safeguarding Newsletter
In this month’s edition of Spotlight on Safeguarding, we explore the challenges young people face in navigating news online and the impact of misogynistic influencers. With the vast amount of information circulating on social media, it can be difficult for students to distinguish reliable news from misinformation or harmful content. We provide practical tips for parents and carers to support critical thinking and encourage open conversations at home, helping our young people stay safe and informed in a complex digital world.
Summer Uniform
Summer uniform will be allowed from 14thApril, as per the guidance outlined to students below:
- Your navy summer polo shirt replaces your shirt and tie
- Summer polo shirts do not need to be tucked in
- Blazers should still be worn, however, summer blazer rules will be in operation*
- Jumpers remain optional
All other exceptions remain the same e.g. shoes, school trousers. no hoodies.
* Summer blazer rules: you should wear your blazer to and from school. You can remove them in lessons, and they are not required at break and lunch.
Lost Property
Students have been busy rummaging through the week 1 and 2 lost property boxes in search of misplaced items, but we still have a mini mountain of items. Please remind your son of the new process for lost property and encourage him to check upon his return for any items that he (or most likely you!) notice are missing over the Easter break.
How the new lost property system works:
All lost property will now be collected into four clearly labelled plastic boxes placed on the stage in the main hall. The boxes are labelled Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 and Week 4 to organise items by the week they were found (Week 1 being the current week). Students that have lost items are encouraged to visit the stage and sort through the Week 1 box to reclaim any lost items.
Each Friday afternoon, the contents of the boxes will be rotated: items in Week 1 will move to Week 2, Week 2 to Week 3, and so on.
At the end of Week 4, any unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
To help us keep this system effective and ensure lost items are returned promptly, please make sure that all personal belongings brought into school are clearly labelled with your son’s name. This will make it much easier for staff and students to identify and return items quickly.
Thank you for your support in helping us manage lost property efficiently and ensuring that your son’s belongings are returned to him as quickly as possible.
PE Kit Important Reminder
We would like of remind you of the importance of your son bringing correct PE kit for their scheduled lessons and school clubs. Participation in PE is an essential part of the curriculum, and having the correct kit in readiness for the appropriate lesson ensures that students can take part safely and comfortably.
Please be aware that as a department we will not be providing spare kit on a lesson-by-lesson basis, but if there are any ongoing issues that we are able to support with, we do have a limited supply of surplus kit which we would be happy to distribute.
We therefore kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your son comes to school fully prepared on the days he has PE. Further information can be found in the Uniform Policy on our website:
Statutory Information & Important Documents | King Edward VI King’s Norton School for Boys
Year 9 Attendance Challenge
The 20-day challenge has been running since 9th March and has been having a really positive impact on attendance in Year 9, with winning forms being rewarded with sweet treats weekly. Good attendance at school remains the most significant factor in young people succeeding in education, so we thank students, parents and staff for their efforts over this period in encouraging boys to attend well.
Reminder: Year 9 Parents’ Evening Thursday 24th April – Change to Date
The date of the Year 9 Parents’ evening has been moved to Thursday 24th April, and the options deadline will be Friday 1st May. Please save these important dates in your diary.
Year 11 Easter Curriculum Support Sessions
You and your son should now be in receipt of their bespoke Easter revision session timetable. In addition to this, teaching staff will be giving students resources and guidance to assist them with the independent revision that they will undoubtedly be doing in preparation for the summer exams which begin in the week commencing 8th May.
Dates for your diary:
Friday 27th March early finish for all students and Easter break commences
Monday 13th April INSET Day
Thursday 23rd April Year 9 Parents Evening
Friday 1st May Options deadline
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