Principal's Note
Motivating our pupils to cultivate character as well as achieve academically is something we take seriously at Ark Boulton. After a very busy week, I have once again been impressed by the determination shown by pupils as they balance their revision, assessments and usual lessons with development activities such as National Youth Choir workshops, onsite college interviews, careers and enterprise events and of course our ‘Golden Nuggets’ Core Knowledge party. As we enter the Key Stage 4 assessment period next week, I look forward to celebrating more of our pupils’ growth with you.
Mr L Cole, Principal
Year 11 Mock GCSE Exams
Year 11 Mock GCSE exams begin next week. Your support in helping your child to balance their revision and maintain their wellbeing is very much appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact the Year 11 team (Mr Farooq, Mr Rashid, or Mr Rahman) through our Enquiry Form if you have any questions.
Period 7 lessons (3.10 – 4.00pm) will not take place for the next three weeks. They will resume on Monday 2nd March.
Thank you to all who attended our Year 11 GCSE Information Evening on Thursday 22nd January. Important information for you and your child is linked below.
Parent Governor Vacancy
Our Local Governing Body is looking to appoint a Parent Governor.
Parent governors play a crucial role on Local Governing Bodies at Ark Schools. Through bringing their own unique skills, experience and connections, Parent Governors challenge and support the school to ensure that every pupil, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed.
For more details about the Parent Governor role and how to apply, please read the document linked below. Applications close on Friday 13th February 2026.
Student Landing Portal and Homework Update
We have updated our homework policy to better suit the needs of Ark Boulton pupils. Please read the letter below to learn more about these changes, as well as our Student Landing Portal.
Careers Update
Get Into Games: Birmingham 2026
The free Get into Games festival will take place on the 31st January at the Midlands Arts Centre for local young people.
On the day, there will be:
- 30+ stalls from some of the UK’s most well-known games developers, University games courses and training providers looking to support your journey into the sector.
- A full programme of games careers talks
- 1-2-1 sessions and workshops
Please click on the following link for further information and to register to attend the event: Get Into Games: Birmingham 2026
College Applications
All Year 11 pupils should have applied to at least two post-16 colleges / Sixth Form. If you require any support with this, please get in touch with Mr Nore.
Envision Final
Twelve of our Year 9 pupils took part in the Envision Social Action final on Thursday 22nd January. Pupils have worked hard to raise awareness of Mental Health in school supporting Young Minds, a mental health charity, including a charity cake sale through which over £100 was raised.
Local Labour Market Information
The latest updates from Birmingham Careers Service may be found here: Birmingham Careers Service Newsletter