EdFest 2026: A Dynamic Fusion of Identities and Enterprise

16th July 2026Agata Gluchan

Our school community was absolutely excited for EdFest 2026 celebrations, a spectacular event that beautifully blended our rich identities with an afternoon of creative enterprise stalls.

The day was an overwhelming success, spotlighting the incredible diversity, talent, entrepreneurial and charitable drive at St Edmund’s.

A major highlight was the IDENTITY Show, where our students took to the stage with jaw-dropping talent, delivering unforgettable and inspiring performances that reflected weeks of dedication and hard work.

Alongside the performances, our tutor groups showed outstanding teamwork and ingenuity by designing, producing, and marketing their stalls and activities.

We extend a massive thank you to every student who performed, participated, or helped bring these stalls to life – your energy and dedication are what made the day so incredibly special.

We are already buzzing with ideas for next year’s event and cannot wait to build on the fantastic achievements of this year.

🏆 Sporting Achievement: County Cricket Selection 🏆

16th July 2026Agata Gluchan

Huge congratulations to Rosie Byrne on her selection for the county cricket development team! 🏏✨

Rosie has been in incredible form all season, taking crucial wickets across both her soft and hard ball matches.

We are so proud of you, Rosie! Baseballs/cricket balls look out! 🙌🔴

Year 7 Sports Day!

14th July 2026Mrs D Curtis
Well done to all Year 7’s who demonstrated great teamwork and respect during the Year 7 sports Day. All students performed very well and it was a tight competition with only one point separating the top three! The overall results were:-
7th place – EMO (4 points)
6th place – NCA (6 points)
5th place – RMC (7 points)
4th place – AHU (8 points)
3rd place – TWR (11 points)
2nd place – JTR (12 points)
1st place – SHO (13 points)
Thank you to all the PE staff for organising and staff who helped on the day.

A Platinum-Standard Night for St Edmund’s Sport! 🏆✨

14th July 2026Agata Gluchan

What a way to kick off National Sports Week 2026! We had an incredible evening at the Grand Station for the annual Wolverhampton City Sports Awards.

🥇 15 St Edmund’s students stepped up to collect City Champions trophies on behalf of our winning teams from across this academic year. 🌟 Special shoutout to Gloria Mensio and Karis Benaiah, who both took home individual trophies in their nomination categories for outstanding excellence, commitment, and leadership! 🎖️ To top it off, we were thrilled to officially receive our PLATINUM School Games Award!

A massive thank you to our amazing PE Department and every staff member who supports our extra-curricular sports program.

❤️ Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to Mrs Ridley for her ongoing dedication and for always stepping up at a moment’s notice to support our teams. Your hard work means the world to our students—thank you so much!

We couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved! Drop a 👏 in the comments to celebrate our champions!

🏀🇬🇧 Great Britain Basketball Selection Success! 🇬🇧🏀

14th July 2026Agata Gluchan

Huge congratulations to Karis Benaiah on being selected for the Great Britain U16 Women’s Basketball Team! 🇬🇧🏀

Balancing intensive training at Wolverhampton SLAM with her GCSEs this year, Karis has shown incredible dedication and grit. Her hard work has truly paid off!

Next up: Belgium for practice games, then heading to Greece this August for the main tournament. We are so proud of you, Karis—go out there and smash it! 🌟💙🤍❤️

We’re delighted to introduce our new catering supplier – Dolce!

14th July 2026Lisa Day

We are excited to announce that Dolce will be providing our school meals.

Since 1999, Dolce has been delivering high-quality lunchtime experiences in schools across the UK. As an award-winning catering company, they have transformed school dining by offering fresh, seasonal and varied menus inspired by the high street, alongside a welcoming dining experience.

Dolce is passionate about encouraging every pupil to enjoy a healthy, hot meal at lunchtime, with nutritious options that cater to a range of tastes and dietary requirements.

Parents and pupils can explore the latest menus and learn more about Dolce’s school food offer by visiting: www.dolce.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming Dolce to our school community and are excited for our pupils to enjoy their delicious new menu! 🍎🥗

🎉 Congratulations Ralph 🎉

14th July 2026Agata Gluchan

🎉 Congratulations to Ralph on proudly representing the West Midlands County team in the National Cup competition away against South Yorkshire! ⚽

A fantastic team performance saw the West Midlands secure a 2–0 victory. We’re incredibly proud of Ralph’s achievement and wish him continued success in the competition! 👏💙

 

 

🛶 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice Expedition 🛶

13th July 2026Agata Gluchan

Our Year 12 students recently completed an unforgettable Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice canoe expedition, demonstrating resilience, teamwork and determination throughout an action-packed four days.

The expedition began with a day of essential preparation, during which students deepened their knowledge of expedition equipment, route planning, emergency procedures, and first aid, ensuring they were well-equipped for the challenges ahead.

Day two saw the group launch onto the River Severn from Bridgnorth. Working in pairs, they honed their canoeing skills before paddling downstream to Highley. After a rewarding day on the water, students pitched their tents, cooked an evening meal, and spent the night under canvas.

On day three, the expedition continued to Stourport. With growing confidence and experience, students worked brilliantly together, demonstrating just how much they had developed over the course of the journey.

The final day brought a series of simulated emergency scenarios, testing students’ problem-solving skills, resilience, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Every participant rose to the challenge, impressing the expedition staff before preparing for next year’s assessed Gold expedition.

We are incredibly proud of all our students for embracing the experience with enthusiasm, perseverance, and a willingness to step outside their comfort zones. We wish them every success as they prepare for their assessed Gold expedition next year.

A huge thank you to Mrs Beech and Mrs Hobday for their invaluable support and commitment, helping to make another successful Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition possible for our St Edmund’s students.

 

Mr James Deeming

DofE Manager

 

A Level Chemists inspired by Nobel Prize winner 

9th July 2026Mrs D Curtis
Our A level chemistry students had a fascinating day taking part in a practical activity in the fantastic modern facilities of the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory at the University of Birmingham. They investigated the use of biopolymers from seaweed in the prevention of cancers, applying A level chemistry concepts to current research that is underway at the University. They enjoyed a tour of the lab and discussion with postdoctoral students to find out more about where their science qualifications can take them.
Students then had the incredible experience to listen to a lecture by a recent Nobel Prize winner (Nobel Prize for medicine and physiology 2025) – Professor Shimon Sakaguchi – who was visiting from University of Osaka, Japan. This was an unforgettable opportunity to gain an insight into the highest level of academic scientific research and learn about Professor Sakaguchi’s groundbreaking work in immunology.