It's been wonderful to welcome everyone back, and today we've been honoured to hand out the hundreds of blazer badges that our students earned in the Autumn Term! A strong, healthy work ethic is central to our students' success, and we look forward to seeing this continue to grow in the months ahead. Kindest AppreciationThis fortnight's positive behaviour focus is for students to show gratitude and recognition towards others. Every lesson, we'll be looking out for the student who demonstrates the Kindest Appreciation. We think it's really important that students say thank you, for example by verbally acknowledging each other for great questions and contributions. 
Celebration AssembliesIn the last week of term, we held the first of three Celebration Assemblies this academic year. These are a fantastic opportunity to recognise students who have gone above and beyond, for example by:
Hundreds of students received well-deserved certificates and badges, and there will no doubt be even more winners in the next two Celebration Assemblies. 
PantomimeIn December, the Q3 Academy Great Barr Drama Department presented our 2022 Pantomime, 'Dick Whittington and His Cat'. 
Full of comedy, audience participation, romance, dance, and singing, the production delighted audiences. 
Our run included a special performance to 250 local primary students, who were captivated by the talent of our students. 
The production supported the charity 'RoadPeace' who help the victims of road crashes in the UK, with all profits going to this wonderful charity. 
We are incredibly proud of our students involved in the production. They have shown fantastic dedication, enthusiasm, and talent, creating a wonderful Christmas pantomime that was enjoyed by all. – Mrs Karim 
Sociology SpotlightThis week in A-Level Sociology, we have been demonstrating Marxist theories on the exploitation of the working class through the capitalist system. Some students acted as the owners of the 'means of production' (the owners of the sweet factory). The rest of the students were the working class, sorting through the sweets. The photo demonstrates the distribution of wealth from a Marxist point of view. – Ms Colley 
Year 8 Girls FootballOn Wednesday 7th December, the Year 8 Girls Football team took part in the prestigious EFL U13 Cup at West Bromwich Albion Football Club. They performed brilliantly and despite just missing out on a place in the next round, battled and showed real quality in how they played and conducted themselves in all four of the matches. It has been a privilege for me and Mrs Kinsella to coach the whole squad and watch them progress. Keep up the good work girls! – Mr Webster 
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