Category: News

18th June 21

As part of their RE topic this term, Year 6 pupils have been exploring how faith has guided the actions and choices of influential figures, both past and present. Following our Founders’ Day Service, the children visited the School’s Archive Room to learn about the history of Blue Coat from its beginnings as a charity…

11th June 21

It’s clear that most pupils have been happy to return to school and eager to see their friends and teachers again. What better way to to help rebuild their physical fitness and improve their emotional and mental health – all outdoors in the fresh air completing a “mile challenge”. We have been offering (when the…

11th June 21

39 boys and 43 girls eagerly returned to the school gates one fine September morning. They were the Class of 2021, ready to embark on their final year at The Blue Coat School, Birmingham. Following a tumultuous year in which the first national lockdown in March 2020 enforced school closure and an abrupt end to…

28th May 21

26/05/21 U11 Bears Boys’ Cricket House Match St George’s 72 – St Philip’s – 60 Player of the Match: Jai Lewis This is what it’s all about! There is no better sight than seeing the front field at BCS with all the boys in their cricket whites playing hard ball cricket. After nearly 2 years…

21st May 21

On Thursday 20th May, the Reception children participated in their outing day. Although the weather forecast for the day was not the best it did not dampen the children’s enthusiasm. The Animal Man (Steve) kicked off the day by bringing in lots of interesting animals including ‘Romeo’ the Python and ‘Elvis’ the lizard. The children…

14th May 21

We are delighted to announce that BCS will be taking part in Walk to School Week, from Monday 17th May to Friday 21st May. As part of the week, we are encouraging all children to either walk, cycle or scooter their way into or home from school. Walking has so many benefits from physical to…

14th May 21

Many congratulations to Kanav in Year 5 who has been selected for the Staffordshire County Cricket squad for his age group. We wish you the very best for your training and matches, Kanav!

14th May 21

1H have been learning about the story of Jesus healing Bartimaeus.Bartimaeus was a blind beggar. One day, Jesus of Nazareth was in town, so crowds gathered to hear Him preach. Bartimaeus had to reach Jesus, but the people didn’t move. They warned him to be quiet! Bartimaeus knew if he didn’t get help now, Jesus…

7th May 21

 The Blue Coat School Birmingham Limited · “Into The Blue” Podcast – Ep 2 – 2021-05-07 ‘Into the Blue’ is a Podcast series devised, produced and presented by our School Leaders at The Blue Coat School Birmingham. In this second episode they ask different pupils how they have felt about coming back to school…

7th May 21

We have been treated to some outstanding playing this week. On Wednesday we enjoyed our Year 6 concert in Chapel. The variety of music made for a most enjoyable recital and the audience was, as ever, delighted with the accomplished level of playing. It was particularly pleasing to hear some young musicians performing for the…