Kip McGrath Tutoring Bournville

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This one is not for everyone.

Just done my safeguarding refresher training. This website was recommended for parents trying to keep children safe online. Www.parentzone.org.

www.parentzone.org.uk

I've just done my safeguarding refresher training. This website is recommended for parents trying to help their youngsters navigate the digital world.
Please check it out.

Parent Zone | At the heart of digital family life Parent Zone is a parenting organisation working to make the online world a safer, more positive place for families and children. Explore the ways Parent Zone can help your family, school or organisation understand online safety.

Feeling sad for the England men's football team. They played well and I enjoyed watching them. Hopefully, they'll learn from their mistakes and come back even stronger.

One of my favourite books. I've shared this story with so many youngsters. It contains so much wisdom. X

Today marks the 64th anniversary of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1960) -- a novel containing truths so universal that they bear repeating in 2024... 🔥 👇

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.”

“I wanted you to see what real courage is ... It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”

"People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for."

"The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience."

"Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of another ... There are just some kind of men who -- who're so busy worrying about the next world they've never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results."

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Publisher: HarperCollins

This lovely red geranium keeps reminding me of a character in a novel. It used to be a GCSE text. Who was it? First correct answer wins a prize!
Clue: It was removed from the syllabus because it is an American text.

This summer why not kickstart story writing with your kids and our special 500 Words learning resources ✏️📖👽✨ https://bbc.in/4bpGfcN

Looking ahead to September for Y6. Make the transition to secondary school positive.

Is your child heading into secondary school in a couple of months? Dr Radha Modgil gives her advice on how to best prepare your child practically and emotionally for the start of secondary school https://bbc.in/3ROwdet

I think I know some people who would like this!
I used to get my school pupils to write a persuasive letter to chocolate manufacturers, asking for a job as a taster! That was inspired by Roald Dahl, not actual news!

Cadbury will pay you to eat chocolate - how to apply

It's great to see Benjamin Zephaniah being appreciated. I love his poems.

The celebrations will take place on Centenary Square in Birmingham.
Details here ➡️ https://bbc.in/4bXnbUt

Calling all year 3,4 and 5 parents! Please join us in the centre for our FREE 11+ advice session.

What we will be offering:

✅ Information and advice about how the 11+ works and how to apply
✅ Online Application Forms
✅ Q&A
✅ Refreshments

All at no charge and no obligation to enrol.

I had a coffee with a friend at Castle Snax this morning. All the businesses on The Square are full of friendly people. I love working here!

We're open this week!
Come and have a look round our lovely centre and see what we do. Just call or email to make an appointment - or send a direct message on Facebook.

So grateful for the kind gifts given to us by parents whose children it has been our privilege to teach. 😊

Wishing all our pupils success in your exams today and throughout the next few weeks.

How lovely to come into work on Monday and find a gift in my room. The message inside gave a real lift to my day.

Gifts all ready for the two parents who recommended Kip Bournville to their friend.
"We are really pleased with the impact tutoring is having. In her recent practice paper at school, her teacher said she achieved a 9 on the paper taken. So thank you. "

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CHANGE OF EVENT. This was originally a joint event between Annie Murray and Joanna Toye but due to unfortunate circumstances, it will now just be Annie Murray who joins us. A few tickets are still available if you'd like to come. Hot drinks and cake will be available and it's all FREE, what's not to like!
We wish Joanna Toye a speedy recovery.

This looks good.

Michael Rosen At Stratford LitFest The Festival is one of the most significant literary festivals in the UK, attracting thousands of people who share one passion: a love of books, writing and reading.

We're excited about Earth Day next Saturday. Find our stall on the lovely roundabout outside the centre. There's also lots to see at the castle ruins.

To all our families who celebrate. Have a wonderful time!

I've been busy this week. My youngest son was married yesterday.
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I love that outside lessons, our staff are celebrating Lent, Easter, Ramadan and Eid and learning from each other as we go. Happy Easter, Happy Eid, Happy Springtime!

Save the Date! We're delighted to be involved with the 2024 Earth Day. Come and join us on the square or at the castle ruins.

Summer is coming: exams, parents' evenings, reports and then the six week break. Don't let your child forget everything they've learned!
Keep progress steady with weekly sessions individually tailored to each pupil.

The Big Plastic Count starts today.
You can join in!

Join The Big Plastic Count The UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste. Together let's push the government to tackle the plastic crisis.

A maths post.