schools were forced to sell the land of their original location to buy the cheaper land from the surrounding area in the city. Many of the schools have hence changed location since their founding, with only Aston remaining in its original buildings. In September 2017, the previously independent Handsworth Grammar School joined the foundation, becoming King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys. Foundation Service Since the expansion of the Foundation in 1883, once per year, year 7 pupils from within each school in the Foundation meet at The Great Hall within the University of Birmingham for a service to commemorate the founding of the King Edward VI Foundation. Historically at this service, pupils read from The Bible, sang hymns, and are told the story of the creation of the Foundation. More recently, pupils engage in musical performances, short plays and reciting poems. Sources King Edward's School, Birmingham, Tony Trott, 2001, King Edward High School Birmingham 1883–1983, Rachel Waterhouse, 1983 King Edward Grammar School for Girls, Handsworth 1883–1983, Alison Thorne, 1983 King Edward VI Five Ways 1883-1983, David Wheeldon, 1983 Victoria County History of England, Volume on Warwickshire, article by Tyson, J.C. References External links The Grammar Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham The Foundation of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham King Edward VI Aston Home page King Edward VI Five Ways Home page King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy Home page Education in Birmingham, West Midlands Educational foundations Educational institutions established in the 1550s Charities based in Birmingham, West Midlands 1963 establishments in England King Edward VI Schools