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In April, the KES School Council was due to join school councils from all 11 King Edward VI schools in Birmingham to draft a Sustainability Policy to present to Heath Monk, the Executive Director of the KEVI Foundation. The councils planned to combine pupil voices across all 11 schools to make radical changes across the whole of Birmingham – the first city in the world to announce a 2030 Net Zero Carbon Plan to tackle the climate emergency, and do it justly, especially benefitting the most vulnerable people in our communities. Although this school council meeting is now scheduled for next term, a Schools of King Edward VI Sustainability Network is now growing, uniting staff and pupils across the schools with discussion on how to come out of lockdown in a way that will solve the even bigger issue of climate emergency, in ways we’ve heard about from Hay Festival speakers this week… watch this space!

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Year 5 Maths Challenge Grand Final

The day was a fantastic final celebration of the Mathematical talent that exists in our young people across the city and wider region, and we are so proud to remain key hubs for bringing such talent together – we’re already excited for next year! 

Model United Nations

Beyond sharpening my public speaking and critical thinking skills, MUN left me with incredible memories and a deep appreciation for diplomacy. It was an exhilarating experience, and I can’t wait to do it all over again!

The great Easter Debate: a sweet, chaotic showdown 

If you were expecting a serious, well-structured debate at this year’s Easter debate, you were in for a surprise. What unfolded was less of a formal argument and more of a theatrical masterpiece – complete with flying chocolate, wild accusations and a speaker who somehow turned it into a human rights campaign for sugar. 

Chimera Racing’s journey to the F1 in Schools National Finals 

Managing all of this in just three weeks was no easy task – there were plenty of ups and downs, but the team’s dedication made it possible. The level of skill, commitment, and passion each person brought to their role made the challenge easier to handle, and seeing everything come together at nationals was a testament to the hard work and resilience of every team member. 

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