As you may remember last year the school took part in the computers for schools voucher scheme run by Tesco. We managed to collect over 5000 vouchers, this year we would like to increase that amount with your help. The voucher scheme this year is called Tesco for schools and clubs, and will allow the school to purchase even more equipment.

All you need to do is accept the vouchers from the cashier after buying your normal shopping at Tesco and bring them into school. We will do the rest. The vouchers will be available from Tesco until Sunday 9th May 2010 so start collecting today.

Prince Albert pupils are taking part in this truly unique world event.  World Maths Day is a fantastic way to promote numeracy, helping pupils to make significant improvements in their mental arithmetic skills whilst having fun in the process.

Pupils play against each other in mental arithmetic games - pupils are captivated by the fact that they are playing in real time. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and pupils can play as many games as they wish.

Prince Albert School has been recognised as progressing towards Next Generation Learning for all learners.

We will ensure that our learners have access to develop their skills and make use of technology safely.  We aspire to be an effective and efficient school with technology competent staff and learners.  We will progress towards recognition and accreditation as a continuing commitment to improving ICT throughout the school.

By making this commitment to Next Generation Learning over the next three years, we will:

Prince Albert School has raised £1,175 towards the Haiti Appeal through a non-uniform day on the 29th January 2010.  Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our collection for the 2009 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

We managed to collect £85.90.  Kingstanding North Birmingham Poppy Appeal managed to raise over £19,000 in total towards the Poppy Appeal for 2009.

Safer Internet Day takes place each year in February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world.  This year also see's the launch of the new campaign -Zip It, Block It, Flag It.

For more information on this campaign, you can visit direct.gov.uk/clickcleverclicksafe.

Read more for our e-safety top-tips.

Anti bullying week 16th-20th Nov 2009

Prince Albert School takes a firm stance on bullying and this week in school we are focusing on the ways in which children can be bullied and how this can be prevented.

Today’s children are growing up in a world that is very different from that of most adults. New technologies have opened up many exciting educational possibilities for children. Unfortunately, technologies are also being used negatively. When bullying occurs using technologies, such as mobile phones, email and social networking sites, it is called cyberbullying. It is never acceptable in whatever form and the school is working hard to protect children and create a safe secure environment.

Please see our parents area on e safety or contact the school if you have any concerns.

For more information on cyberbullying…

Former pupil, Ozzy Osbourne paid a flying visit to Prince Albert School alongside wife Sharon.

Miss Downes (Deputy Head) pictured with Ozzy and Sharon

Ozzy Osbourne was born in Aston, Birmingham in 1948.  He has returned to the city where he grew up as a child during a promotional tour for his newly released autobiography entitled I Am Ozzy.

Ozzy in his school uniform

During his visit, he kindly left a signed a copy of his autobiography dedicated to all of the children at Prince Albert.