The Way is Now Open!

By S Huynh9th February 2016

The Way Youth Zone is a newly opened £6 million facility built for young people in Wolverhampton on School Street.

The Way Youth Zone has 20 action-packed activities every evening, 7 days a week for all young people, regardless of ability or disability. The Way has a high spec music room with a

recording studio, a 3G pitch (the same type of pitch the England Football team train on),enterprise media suite, climbing wall, four court sports hall, cafe, dance studio, gym, cooking area, recreation area and loads more.

The Way has split young people into two clubs; Junior Club for young people between the ages of 8-12 years or Senior Club for young people 13-19 years. Basically, Junior Club is usually 4-9pm on Tuesday & Thursday and 10-2pm on Saturday. Senior Club is usually 4-10pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday and 4-9pm on Sunday.

It costs a young person just £5 for an annual membership and then 50p every time they visit. A young person can do as much or as little as they want when they visit.

Find out more and sign up go to:

www.thewayyouthzone.org.

There are also on social media:

www.twitter.com/thewayyouthzone

www.facebook.com/thewayyouthzone

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All photographs are copyright of David Hamilton – Express & Star.

BBC Mr Numbervator visits St Edmund’s

By S Huynh9th February 2016

Year 9 pupils have had the privilege of being taught by Mr Numbervator this term, as he visited us to share his passion for Maths.

Mr Numbervator is a remarkable character utterly dedicated to getting the essential skills and concepts of Maths across to the younger generation in an imaginative, action packed, challenging fun way which extends children’s thinking.

He also writes and presents maths programmes on BBC 1 and Teachers TV. All of the pupils thoroughly enjoyed it and it was refreshing to explore new ways of teaching maths.

Kyle Hand, 9HM said: “I have learnt many things from Mr Numbervator, but the thing that got me was the ordering of numbers into the correct order and turning them into decimals. I would recommend him to other pupils because I had a really good time and lots of other pupils can learn a lot from him – heads up on the info, it really helped me and will probably help me in my GCSE work.”

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St Edmund’s Perform at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

By S Huynh5th February 2016

On Friday 29th January, St Edmund’s Catholic Academy performed in the Georgian Room at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Their lunchtime concert was a big success and showcased excellent performances from Jenny Aston (violin), Lysia Bayley (clarinet), Jessica Bradley (tenor saxophone), Isobel Casey (flute), James Hever (tuba) and Tracie-Ann Price (alto saxophone).

They played a wide range of classical and jazz style pieces which was very well received by staff, media and the public.

Mr Bard, Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts said: “Following this success, In the next few months we will most definitely be arranging more concerts to showcase the excellent talent which the Academy has to offer.”

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Sleep Easy Campaign – We have a TV Star joining us!

By S Huynh5th February 2016

You may remember that a number of our enthusiastic Sixth Form students braved the cold weather last year and took part in the ‘Sleep Easy’ campaign, where they slept in a cardboard box overnight. Their aim was to raise money to help in changing the lives of young homeless people in the Black Country.

Well this year they are doing it again but hope to raise even more funds!

On Wednesday 20th January, Beverley and her colleague from the YMCA came into school to do a talk to our Year 12 & 13 students to encourage them to take part in the campaign.

They spoke of how the YMCA makes such a huge difference to young homeless people’s lives and how being homeless can happen to absolutely anyone.

She also told students that Theo Johnson, who is a young upcoming actor from Birmingham will be coming along to St Edmund’s on the night to join in with the community spirit!

Theo has starred in a number of programmes including; Channel 4 Raised by Wolves, BBC Doctors, Crimewatch and has also had a music career.
So if you are in Years 12 or 13 and would like to get involved then speak to Tyrell Bajoma or Christina Montana in the Sixth Form.

St Edmund’s Sleep Easy will be taking place on 11th March
6am-6pm in the Academy courtyard.
Come and join us!

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Archbishop Bernard Longley’s visit to St Edmund’s

By S Huynh26th January 2016

On Friday the 22nd January St Edmund’s Catholic Academy was delighted to receive a visit from Archbishop Bernard Longley.

We are the first school in Wolverhampton to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Longley within the ‘Year of the Mercy’. He spoke of many things during his Homily and reminded those present that in life there are many doors that lead to opportunities, one being the door to the Academy Chapel, which would always be open for them.

Archbishop Bernard Longley commented: “I want to thank everyone involved for making this Mass a very special one. The choir sang splendidly and were very uplifting.”

After the Mass 34 students, 1 class representative from every tutor group, together with some visitors, made their way to our new Chapel where Archbishop Longley blessed the Chapel and the students.

After the blessing of the Chapel, Archbishop Longley kindly had his photographs taken with some of the students, a few of the students took ‘selfie’s’ and he also signed some of the students’ Mass booklets.

He then had lunch with Principal, Mrs Hughes and guests in the boardroom.

Lay Chaplain, Deb Ferris of St Edmund’s said: “It was a great day, emotional and enjoyed by all the community. We feel very blessed, our Academy is now complete.”

You can read Archbishop Bernard Longley’s Letter of thanks by clicking the link ‘Letter of thanks’ below.

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Dementia Awareness for Year 12 & 13 Students

By S Huynh21st January 2016

On Friday morning, Year 12 & 13 students had a visit from Gillian Davies, who is member of the Alzheimer’s Society. She gave a presentation and a talk to our Psychology and Health and Social students to help increase their understanding of how to deal with people who have dementia.

The students learnt about the ‘dementia mind’ and perception, in order to help break down communication barriers with people who may have dementia.

With 3,600 people having dementia in Wolverhampton, it is important for students who may be considering working with the health services in the future to be more aware of their surroundings, emotions and the need for empathy towards a person who has dementia and who may be confused.

Ms Roderick, St Edmund’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator said: “The talk was well received by all and everyone was happy to get involved with the group activities.”

Louise Dwight in Year 13 said: “It was really inspiring to hear and understand about dementia, it was useful to my work and educating. After listening to the presentation, I am not scared anymore to meet someone who has dementia.”

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Year 11 Visit Unit Twelve Art Gallery

By S Huynh11th January 2016

Before the Christmas break Year 11 Art pupils enjoyed a trip to the Unit Twelve Art Gallery just outside of Stafford, where they spent the day working alongside a collection of Artists in their studio.

They learnt a variety of new skills and techniques from the Artist Jennifer Collier.

All students had a fantastic day and produced some wonderful work that will contribute as part of their GCSE course work.

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St Edmund’s Great British Bake Off – Update

By S Huynh18th December 2015

The Great British Bake Off final took place on Wednesday 9th December at Highfields School and we are delighted to announce that St Edmund’s pupil, Jessica Bradley won the competition!

Her cake was first out of 14 cakes. The judges were won over by her original design, cake making skills and selection of festive flavours. We may have found ourselves our very own little Mary Berry!

 Congratulations to Ffion Bessey, Devonte Clayton and Sam Coleman who also entered the competition, you were all fantastic.
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