Lower School Prefect Announcement!

15th October 2024Rowan Ridley
Thank you to all who applied for the Lower School Prefect positions. The letters of application were of a high standard and it was great to read all of them. Those who got through to the interview stage should also feel very proud of themselves and it was a pleasure to talk about your strengths and thoughts during this phase. All pupils who were interviewed could have been selected for the role. But in the end, we had to choose six Lower School Prefects. And the great team are below;
Daisy Winwood
Victoria Kidson
Charlie Roberts
Zara Qureshi
Lidia Leo
Treasure Solanke
Anna Lakeland
Once again a huge thank you to all who applied and you are a credit to the academy.
Mr Selvey (Head of Lower School)
Thanks all and take care.

Year 7 Netball Hub

15th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Last week, Wolverhampton Girls High School proudly hosted the Year 7 Netball Hub, allowing our students to engage in friendly matches against other schools. It was an exciting day of competition, teamwork, and skill development.

We were thrilled to have two of our Year 12 students, Megan Morgan & Tilly Clothier, on board as coaches, providing guidance and support to the younger players throughout the day. Additionally, one of our Year 11 students, Sienna Kaur, who is currently working towards her umpiring qualification, took on the important role of umpiring the matches, gaining valuable experience in the process.

 

The event was a fantastic success, with all participants thoroughly enjoying the experience. We look forward to taking part in the next hub and continuing to build on the skills and enthusiasm shown by our players

 

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Year 7 participants

Jade Brindley

Evelyn Plant

Amilia Walerczak

Ava-Rae McDermott

Deinyefa Jenakumo

Amirah Khan

Onyeoma (Glory) Aneke

Niamh Cunningham

Morgan Hamilton

Bibian Igbokwe

Uniform Donation Success!

11th October 2024Rowan Ridley

A huge thank you to everyone who helped out by donating uniforms to St Edmund’s and a huge congrats to those who won a voucher through our prize draw!

Thank you for continuing to support our academy through our fundraising and charity events.

Photo: Some of the winners from the prize draw.

Photo Left to Right: Demi-Leigh Gates Y8, Kavita Teji Y9, Chase Brown Y8, George Rooker Y12, Sara Rai  Y9, Bethany Broome Y10 and another Y10 Student.

Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect – Part One

11th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Meet Tabitha Kirby, our 2023/24 Head Prefect. Since leaving St Edmund’s Sixth Form in July 2024, Tabitha has embarked on her higher education journey in Geology and Physical Geography at the University of Birmingham. Tabitha was kind enough to let us in on a glimpse of a Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect!

 

Morning guys! Join me for a day as a geology and physical geography student.

 

 

 

 

To get to Uni I get a lift to the train station and then get a train before walking to my campus and finding my lecture.

 

 

 

 

And of course, Food is fuel so I treated myself to a croissant and a rhubarb lemonade.

 

 

 

 

 

Walking to my first lecture studying Stratigraphical Measurements and Tutorial Meeting.

 

 

 

 

Lecture Time! We learnt about what Stratigraphy is and the different types of rock recognition.

 

 

 

 

 

All done and same journey home! Thank you for spending the day with me!

 

 

 

“Aspire not to have more, but to be more”

Prefect Podcast – Episode 1

7th October 2024Mrs D Curtis

The St Edmund’s Sixth Form prefects are thrilled to introduce their very first podcast featuring Principal Mrs Hazeldine! This exciting new venture aims to engage the school community and provide a platform for insightful discussions about school life.

In this inaugural episode, the prefects will delve into Mrs Hazeldine’s journey to becoming a principal, sharing the experiences and challenges she faced along the way. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of her vision for St Edmund’s and the dedication required to lead an educational institution. As we embark on this journey, let’s remember the words of Saint Oscar Romero: “Aspire not to have more but to be more.” reflecting our commitment to personal growth and community enhancement.

Additionally, the podcast will highlight memorable moments from Mrs Hazeldine’s time at St Edmund’s, giving students a chance to connect with the school’s history and its vibrant community. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to listen, learn, and reflect on what makes St Edmund’s a special place.

Tune in to catch this engaging conversation and join the prefects as they embark on this exciting new chapter! https://www.stedmundssixthform.co.uk/social-media/

 

 

St Edmunds Celebrates Successful Open Evening with Record Attendance

3rd October 2024Mrs D Curtis
The academy opened its doors this evening to showcase what an amazing place it is for students to learn, and thrive as a member of the St Edmund’s family.
The event offered prospective students and families an engaging opportunity to explore the facilities, meet staff, and get a first-hand look at the vibrant community and academic programs that St Edmund’s offers.
The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from Principal Maggie Hazeldine who provided an overview of the academy values, curriculum, and achievements.  Attendees had the opportunity to participate in guided tours led by student ambassadors, who also shared their personal experiences and highlighted key facilities.
With a record number of attendees, we believe the Open Evening has been a great success.

Ecomonics Comes to life

2nd October 2024Mrs D Curtis

During economics today Mrs Gill was hard at work bringing the joy of the derived demand labour curve to life!

In the case of labour demand, it is derived from the demand for a product or a service that labour produces.

Fun was had by all sixth-formers.

 

Photo: Mrs Gill and Sixth Form Students

Dexter the IQM Bear visits St Edmund’s!

30th September 2024Rowan Ridley

Dexter is the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) mascot who has travelled from Ireland to visit our school, such a long way for his little paws. For more information on Dexter’s travels around the UK click here: https://iqmaward.com/dexters-days/

What has Dexter gotten up to in his time at St Edmunds?

Dexter had to attend many exciting meetings with Jasper to discuss continuous professional development and share ideas on the best and most effective practices to help inspire the students. 

Jasper and Samuel helped prepare for a Drawing & Talking session in EDEN, keeping a calm space, and welcomed Dexter into his first session. 

Dexter was not short of attention from our Year 7s during their break times, Dexter helped them to relax and destress and shared how important it is to take a break as well as being active learners in lessons.