Daniel Collett from GE Aviation came in to deliver some workshops with year 12. Former Head Boy at St. Edmunds who secured a very successful apprenticeship, Daniel is now in his fourth year at GE Aviation. He gave the students an insight in the world of work and the role of an apprentice. Daniel was … Continued
On Monday 15th October some of our Sixth Formers attended a Nursing and Midwifery event at New Cross Hospital. It was a fantastic opportunity for our Sixth Formers as they were given important facts to what life as a Nurse or Midwife will entail and why the should consider Nursing as a profession. The day … Continued
The Sutton Trust project involved 6 days living in Grey College at Durham University. Each day consisted of academic sessions where a subject leader would do presentations on different aspects of the chosen course in preparation of an assessed project at the end. After an evening meal, social activities ran which included theatre, football, fencing, … Continued
Friday 28 September 2018 marked the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning organised by our Sixth Form. Staff took part and generously contributed cakes to be sold. We certainly ‘baked it and faked it’!! Our Sixth Formers – Tiffany, Cerys and Gabriella kindly promoted and co- ordinated the event. The majority of the cakes were sold during … Continued
On the 22 August 2018 Mr Garrity went to see a production of ‘The Comedy about a Bank Robbery’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. After being performed at the Criterion Theatre in the West End for the last 3 years, This performance was the opening show of its first ever tour of the United Kingdom. … Continued
India Collins-Davies, Outreach Officer from Oriel College, Oxford came to speak to Year 13 about the interview and application process. We have a number of potential Oxbridge applicants this year who are competing for places at Oxford and Cambridge. Arminda is applying to Cambridge this year to study Computer Science, he is predicted an A* … Continued
John is one of many great ambassadors for St Edmund’s Catholic Academy. He is currently studying Law, English Language and Literature and Film Studies he aspires to study English at University. The school dress code firmly stipulates smart office wear a rule which John always adheres to, wearing his uniform with the same pride as … Continued
Viktorija, one of our Year 12 students recently spent an interesting 3 days at Staffordshire University on their Unilife programme. This programme is free to students and gives them an opportunity to experience University life. Students took part in a variety of activities including lectures on their chosen course, student finance and degree apprenticeships as … Continued
During July, 2018 we both participated in the Young Lawyer Programme at University College London. This was a great experience for the both of us as we are both interested in the subject and are currently considering going into it as a future profession. The day allowed us to walk in the shoes of real … Continued
During the summer Miss Mifflin volunteered in an orphanage in Mawanza Tanzania through the charity Forever Angels. St Edmund’s were kind enough to send out a donation to the orphanage to help support their work and provide life saving food and shelter for both children and their families. Here is where that money went.
