Tile Cross Academy

Part of the Washwood Heath multi academy trust, Birmingham, serving a diverse community aged 11-16.

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Exciting News! Tile Cross Academy has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted! We're incredibly proud of our journey from special measures to excellence in just 5 yrs. Thank you to our amazing staff, students&families for making this possible! #OfstedGood #TileCrossProud #EducationExcellence

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Please use this link to read all the amazing things that have been happening in December!

https://t.co/KWQgM6v6zg

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Please use this link to read our November Newsletter:

https://t.co/Rn2FPFiZFP

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Parents are warmly invited to Tile Cross Academy Attendance Coffee Morning on Tuesday 2nd December, 9.30am–11am
This is a chance to chat with key colleagues about attendance, enjoy refreshments & be entered into our raffle for a £20 Amazon Gift Card
We look forward to seeing you!

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There have been lots of events running throughout #Antibullyingweek &students have been busy collecting kindness points!! Monday we wore Odd Socks. Wednesday staff&students gave out "You're Awesome" kindness cards. Today students with special "kindness card" skipped the lunch que

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On Tuesday, we observed a 2minute silence for Remembrance Day.
Thanks to incredible support, we raised a record amount through sales of poppys&accessories for the Royal British Legion
These pictures show our plaque in Central Hall &our school’s historic connection.

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In support of @BreastCancerNow Mrs. Welch once again led the organisation of our annual Wear It Pink day, held on Friday 24 October.
Students + Staff were invited to wear a touch of pink alongside their full school uniform for a contribution to the charity #wearitpink

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Please use this link to read our latest Newsletter! It's full of great news of life at TCA this month https://t.co/fi92FPcdQw

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Please park considerately when visiting our school.

We kindly ask all parents and carers to park safely and respectfully when dropping off or collecting students.

Let's work together to be good neighbours and keep everyone safe!

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🙋‍♂️ I’ve signed up to support #AntiBullyingWeek 2025!

Silence helps bullying grow — that’s why I’m using my #PowerForGood to help create lasting change. 💥

Sign up too, get on the map & receive a certificate to display with pride 👉🔗https://t.co/y1GFSrGV2p @ABAonline

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To all those in our community who are celebrating, we wish you a wonderful Diwali filled with happiness, good health, and time with loved ones. May this festive season bring light and positivity to all.

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Please click this link to read our September Newsletter https://t.co/iYAVcpc5tW

Summer Trip Highlights & Upcoming Events — Don’t Miss Out!

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We invite prospective students & their parents to our Open Evening on Weds 1st Oct, from 15:30 to 17:00.
There is also opportunities to visit the school during Open Week, from Mon 29th Sept. to Fri 3rd Oct.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office - 0121 566 6400.

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Here is the link to the June July Newsletter – it’s a 9 page packed edition!

https://t.co/ZirPB0EnAv

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Looks like the trip to Hamburg had lots of fun on their first official day in Germany!
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Our trip to Hamburg had an exciting beginning when issues with the flights meant they had to stay over night in Amsterdam!
As you can see from the pictures this only added more fun and adventure for the students, and a little bit more stress for the Teachers

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An intrepid group of 22 Duke of Edinburgh students set out on their first attempt at navigation on a bright sunny April Saturday morning. We headed up to Shustoke Reservoir, navigated up through Whitacre Heath and back to the reservoir.

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Photo's from Day 3 of the Tall Ships voyage, Wednesday 26th Feb.
Our crew prepare and cook dinner in the ship's galley
@TallShipsYT

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Photo's from Day 2 of the Tall Ships voyage trip, Tuesday 25th Feb.
Another extraordinary set of pictures of our students enjoying sailing
@TallShipsYT
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Photo's from Day 1 of the Tall Ships voyage trip, Monday 24th Feb.
What an amazing experience for our students! @TallShipsYT
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Year 9 Options
All families of Year 9 students were invited to a presentation in the library. Displays for each subject had been made by our faculties. Mrs Bowden & Deputy Head Mrs Pemberton explained each of the choices&subjects for our students&were on hand to answer questions