The Academy will be closed Friday 7 October for essential staff training to ensure we continue to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.
St Edmund’s opened its doors to visitors and prospective students to a taste of the St Edmund’s learning environment and to see the caring and nurturing Catholic atmosphere we share. Our classrooms were bursting with lots of activities; there was so much for everyone to enjoy and there was even a treasure hunt for the children.
Many of our students were tour guides and many of our visitors commented on how knowledgeable, confident, polite and skillful they were. They really did convey the best of the unity of our school and especially the Gospel values of service and love.
The winners of the Treasure Hunt were Rowan Ridley and Lauryn Bernard. They have each won a copy of the Guinness Book of Records Book. Rowan, from Uplands Junior School said, “I didn’t realise this school was so amazing. I can’t wait to come, I want to come now”.
If you missed our Open Evening and would like to visit, we are holding another Open Morning at 9.15 – 10.45 am on Wednesday 12th October. We look forward to seeing you.
Pupils from Uplands Junior School, Martha Cooke (left) and Rowan Ridley (right)
Modern Foreign Languages Flags of the World
Students creating science experiments
The Tree of Light in the Peace Garden
Designs from our 3D Printer in Technology
Football and Gymnastic Accolades in the PE Department
Creative projects in our Technology Department
Humanities teaching staff recreating World War One
6th Form Success with 100% of our students securing a place on a university course, an apprenticeship, employment or a gap year.
Come to the Library and be a poet,
Express yourself and make it rhyme.
Make it long or make it short,
It doesn’t have to take much time.
You could win if you are good,
A chocolate bar and certificate.
So get in quick and show your talent,
Enter now, don’t be late.
Our Science Department will be holding a weekly club on a Wednesday 3.40 – 4.40 starting on 19th October.
Year 7 students are welcome to come along to room 122 to discover how exciting the world of science can be.
Contact Mrs Cooper for more information.
World Teachers’ Day is a day to celebrate teachers and the central role they play in guiding young people through the life-long learning process. The responsibility for educating future generations is not an easy one, therefore, it is imperative that on days such as this, support is shown for those who have dedicated their lives to the future of our students.
Zach Furgusson, Head Boy, and Natasha Dawes, Head Girl, showed the appreciation of all our students by sending the teaching staff a certificate of appreciation to acknowledge the positive impact they have, not only on our students, but on society as a whole.
Thank you to all our teaching staff for continuing to nurture the students of St Edmund’s, in building the foundations for their future.
| Teacher of Computer Science required from 31st October 2016 for maternity Cover.
St Edmund’s Catholic Academy mission is to nurture the gifts and talents of every student and every member of staff and, as such, is a very supportive, special place to work. We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated full time Teacher of Computer Science to join our dynamic and successful Department. This post is suitable for either newly qualified teachers, or more experienced teachers. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach Computer Science at KS3. At key stage 4 and 5 you will teach the newly developed BTEC ICT. Being an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and professional development package. We operate our own pay policy allowing accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers and offer an attractive relocation package. More details can be found on the vacancies page. |
Tettenhall and District Horticultural Society judges have declared St Edmund’s win Highly Commended in the Best School Garden Competition 2016.
Mrs Rous, our retired science teacher, works tirelessly with our Gardening Club members to ensure our garden continues to flourish.
The Academy was judged on cultivation and freedom from perennial weeds, children’s knowledge, enthusiasm and involvement and the quality and variety of planting.
The judges were very impressed by our small and well maintained garden, how we use our herbs in our food served to our students and our home made compost used in our vegetable beds.
Huge congratulations to our Sixth Form Charity Team for raising over £170 for Macmillan Cancer Support with their cake sale on Friday. Many thanks for all your generous donations and amazing cakes, and a special mention must go to ‘star baker’ Sam from our Catering Team for her wonderful St Edmund’s themed cupcakes.
Our Year 13 UCAS Evening takes place at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 5 October. Parents’ and carers are invited to come along and receive an insight into the UCAS process. A representative from the University of Staffordshire, Liz Boden, will be talking about the application process and a representative from the Department of Education Finance Team will be joining us to guide us through the finance process.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Join us at 9.15 am for our Open Morning. You will be taken on a tour of the Academy and have the opportunity to meet the Principal and hear why Ofsted rate us as Good.
The Academy will close at 12.15 pm to pupils to enable us to prepare for the Open Evening at 6.00 pm. There will be lots of fun and engaging activities taking place in our classrooms, food sampling in our dining room and even a treasure hunt with prizes to be won. Please come along and see our Academy in action.
Should any of these times prove difficult, it may be possible to make an appointment with the Principal for parents or guardians to visit at a mutually convenient time.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 4 October.
Open Mornings
*Prompt 9:15am start. Talk by the Principal followed by a tour of the Academy.
9.15 – 10.45 am Tuesday 4 October 2016
9.15 – 10.45 am Wednesday 12 October 2016
Open Evening
6.00 – 8.30 pm Tuesday 4 October 2016
