As part of the Academies Art Curriculum Network Group’s enrichment programme, Birchwood participated in a collaborative textile art project themed ‘Unity’. Alongside seven other schools, 16 of our children contributed to a large-scale wall-hanging that will be displayed in a central location within our Trust, following a showcase in each participating school. Mary Taylor from Crazy Mary Crafts led the project, sharing her expertise in creative workshops. It was an enjoyable day and our children's sewing skills truly shone!
On Friday, 20th June, our Year 4 boys' and girls' football team took part in the CAT Challenge Cup tournament at Aston Villa's prestigious Inner City Academy. This event brought together ten of our Trust schools and well over 100 enthusiastic children. Despite it being a very warm afternoon, both Birchwood teams performed exceptionally well, demonstrating true teamwork and sportsmanship while thoroughly enjoying their afternoon of football.
Congratulations to our girls' team, who managed to win two, draw two, and lose two of their six games, finishing third overall. They played with huge smiles on their faces and celebrated every goal as if it were a World Cup winner!
Well done also to our boys' team. The boys' teams were split into two groups. Thanks to a couple of last-minute screamers, the boys managed to top their group after winning five games and drawing one. In the final, the boys emerged as comfortable 2-0 winners, retaining the CAT Challenge Cup that they had secured the previous year.
We would like to thank Mr Chape from Wood End Primary for arranging the competition this year. We also want to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Aston Villa for hosting the event, and to our own Aston Villa coach, Jack Johnson, for organising and managing the entire occasion. Well done to all participants for contributing to a successful and memorable tournament.