Parents’ chance to find out more about University of Birmingham School
Parents who want to about the new University of Birmingham School, and how to apply for a place for their child are invited to two information events near the site of the new school in Selly Oak. The School will open in September 2015 to year 7 and year 12 pupils, and the forthcoming events are a chance for parents of children who will be heading into year 7 in 2015 to hear about the educational vision of the School and details of the admissions process and criteria. The events will be held on Monday 7 July and Wednesday 9 July and will start at 7pm. They will be held at the Orchard Learning Resource Centre, Hamilton Drive, Weoley Park Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QW. The events are a chance for parents to hear about the educational vision of the School, the progress being made with the development of the curriculum, the extended school day and the links being planned with the University of Birmingham together with details of the admissions process and criteria for entry. The School Principal, Michael Roden (formerly headteacher of King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham), who took up his position in April this year, will present information and respond to questions from parents. The events are expected to be popular, and with limited places, anyone interested in attending is asked to register by emailing universityschool [a].bham.ac (p) uk , stating their preferred date and number of people who would like to attend.
