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It has been wonderful to see everyone again after a well-deserved break. The Academy is buzzing with energy as students and staff have returned recharged and eager to embark on the term ahead. Treasure Island Pantomime: A Festive Triumph!Our Performing Arts department kicked off the holiday season in spectacular style with the Q3 Academy Great Barr Christmas Pantomime, Treasure Island. In three electrifying performances during the final week of term, the students brought the stage to life for over 200 delighted local primary children, followed by two evening shows that wowed family and community members alike. 
From Year 7 to the Sixth Form, students showcased their talents as actors, dancers, singers, musicians, and stage crew, creating a truly collaborative production. The live band provided an incredible soundtrack throughout, while the cast excelled in bringing pantomime magic to life with their energy, humor, and audience engagement. 
Highlights included laugh-out-loud moments like water pistol antics, a crocodile strutting across the stage, and the thrilling demise of the evil giant octopus – with the audience's enthusiastic support, of course! One cast member shared: "It has been an incredible experience putting this show together, and I will remember it forever." 
The Performing Arts department are immensely proud of the students involved in this production and their dedication to attending early-morning and after-hours rehearsals to perfect their performances. Congratulations to all involved for an unforgettable production! – Mrs Karim 
Speaking French with ConfidenceAs part of our commitment to fostering both linguistic competence and confidence, we are placing an increased emphasis on practical application, particularly in spoken French and presentation skills. 
Last term, students enthusiastically honed their skills to communicate eloquently in French, with a focus on pronunciation, fluency, and confidence. This was an opportunity to practise conversational skills in pairs and small groups, as well as presenting in front of the whole class. 
This exciting shift from theory to practice is an essential step in helping students apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. It also aligns with the skills they will need for their GCSE speaking assessments and, more broadly, for effective communication in an increasingly globalized world. – Mr Savadogo 
Learning About Neurons, One Sweet at a TimeRecently our Psychology students have been learning about neurons and synapses through the medium of sweets! 
Students worked together to identify the differences between each neuron and had to show these by labelling their diagrams. 
Students were very proud of their work and left the lesson with sweet memories of the topic! – Miss Morgan 
Year 9 Anti-Bullying WorkshopsLast term, the Ethos Team facilitated workshops linked to Anti-Bullying Week. These were designed to bring awareness to different types of bullying and the impact that it can have on mental and emotional health. Students were educated about how to recognise bullying and encouraged to speak out if they see or hear it. They were also given names of organisations that can support. At Q3 Academy Great Barr, we do not tolerate bullying of any kind. – Ms Anderson 
Year 12 Relational Skills WorkshopsThe Ethos Team also facilitated workshops for Year 12 students, exploring relational skills. Over the course of three hours, students had the opportunity to explore topics such as conflict resolution and signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The sessions were interactive and full of helpful information. – Ms Anderson 
A Festive Staff GatheringBefore we broke up, the Ethos Team opened their doors to all staff to drop in and share some sweet and savoury treats, along with playing games and getting into the festive spirit! We had a great turnout and enjoyed hosting staff. – Ms Anderson 
Bringing Joy to Families with Christmas HampersMiss Howl, our Family Support Worker from the Ethos Team, made an appeal for donations for Christmas hampers. We were overwhelmed by the response and want to thank all staff, parents, and carers for their generous donations. The hampers were distributed to families within our local community. – Ms Anderson 
Zog Howls for Mr Howl!Mr Howl celebrated his first ZAFTA win after demonstrating some excellent active monitoring and feedback in his lessons. Zog has certainly enjoyed his week in Geography! – Mr Mills 
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