Today, Eco Club proudly joined forces with Friends of Smestow Valley and Wolverhampton City Council to take part in “The Great Big School Clean”, part of a nationwide campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy.

Working together in the Compton Park area surrounding the Academy, our pupils collected an impressive seven bags of rubbish—much of it plastic that could pose a serious threat to local wildlife.

Students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form approached the task with enthusiasm and dedication, demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting their environment. Their efforts put into action our Catholic Social Teaching principle of “Care for Creation”, showing how small actions can make a meaningful difference in our community.

We recently challenged our A-Level Computer Science students to design and
create their own video games using their new Python programming skills. They
certainly did not disappoint!

Most students drew inspiration from retro-themed games, including Jakub’s colourful
Sky Shooter and Adam’s take on the classic Flappy Bird. Richie’s game was a role-
playing game, featuring large colourful graphics and endless combinations of play.
We were really impressed by everyone’s fantastic efforts

However, it was Imaan’s horizontally-scrolling platform commando game which stood
out as the winner. Colour and cute retro graphics combined with complex behind-the-scenes game mechanics delivered fun gameplay throughout. Well done, Imaan!

We will be keeping a keen eye on our aspiring coders and look forward to seeing what
they create next!

Year 8 students had the opportunity to compete in small groups this week, building the highest tower with plasticine and cocktail sticks.

This hands-on experience helped teach structural principles, material properties, and the engineering design process.  The challenge generated an exciting conversation, excellent teamwork, and thought-provoking problem-solving.

Excellent teamwork, Year 8.

It’s National Careers Week, and our Year 7 students were invited to dress up as different careers.  This gave students the unique opportunity to explore their aspirations, dreams and potential career paths.

There were so many amazing costumes, and clearly, we have lots of aspirational students with big dreams, such as Esme, who dressed up as a nurse.

This hands-on approach to career exploration fosters a sense of excitement and possibility, encouraging students to consider a multitude of pathways for their future. By dressing up as professionals from different fields, students not only gain insight into the world of work but also cultivate a sense of ambition and determination. Seeing themselves represented in a variety of careers can inspire students to set lofty goals and pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm.

Well done to our Year 7 students. You all looked amazing.

Photograph: Lilly – Aeroplane Warden, Sofia – Dancer, Esme – Nurse, Mr Boland – Head of Year 7, Lilly – Lawyer, Max – History Teacher and Niaani – Waitress