Dear Parents/Carers

After 31 wonderful years at Wood Green Academy, the time has come for me to announce my retirement at the end of this school year. I first arrived here in 1995 as an RE and Sociology teacher, and it has been an absolute privilege to serve this community for over three decades. In that time, I have watched generations grow, and it has been a unique joy to teach not only our current students but also many of their parents over the years! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the families, past and present, for your incredible warmth, partnership, and support throughout my career. While I am excited for my next chapter, a huge piece of my heart will always remain with the Wood Green family.

Miss S Khan (Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development)

Beginners 2 Runners Group

The Active Wellbeing Society is launching a free 10-week running course designed to help improve your running and build your confidence in a supportive environment.

Starting on Monday 30th May at 9:30am, the sessions start at Lightwoods Park and House (B67 5DP) by Bentley the Bear and is open to all skill levels, with the ultimate goal of helping participants work up to 5K. Places are limited. If you’re interested, please contact: sandwellags@theaws.org

See poster below for details.

Carers Week Activity – Coffee Morning for African Caribbean & Dual Heritage

Please see the poster below for more details about the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre’s Coffee morning, to be held on the 9th June from 10am-1pm at their centre in West Bromwich (B70 6LY)

This event will provide an opportunity for African Caribbean and Dual Heritage unpaid carers to:

• – Meet other carers and share experiences
  – Identify key issues affecting them and access support from WBACRC and Forward Carers (Sandwell Carers Hub)
  -Speak directly with African Caribbean Carers Champions, helping ensure their voices inform local commissioning and service design
  – Contribute to the development of a new African Caribbean & Dual Heritage Carer Support Group/Forum, in partnership with Black-led organisations and faith groups
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Exhibitors on the day will include Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation, Oscar Sandwell, and Forward Carers.

Parkrun Volunteers wanted- West Smethwick Park

‘Get stuck in and volunteer for a band new community park run at West Smethwick Park!! Register your interest by sending an email to

westsmethwickparkrun@gmail.com by MIDNIGHT on Sunday 30th May 2026

Take a look at the posters below and join as many activities as you can!

We are delighted to celebrate a fantastic achievement by a group of our Year 7 students, whose stories have been published in a book following their success in the Stranger Sagas competition.

This is an incredible accomplishment and a wonderful recognition of their creativity and hard work. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement.

We also have two copies of the book available in The Learning Hub for anyone who would like to take a look and enjoy reading their published work.

On Monday 20th April, all of our Year 7 pupils will be taking part in a Mini Marathon during their core PE lesson!

Just like the real event, some pupils will be racing for a medal, while others will be aiming to complete a personal challenge. We’re excited to see everyone give it their best!

Year 7 pupils should come to school in their PE kit. They may wear their green school jumper for warmth to and from school.

Good luck to all our runners!