Year 12 Law Students Visit Police Station

8th April 2017Mrs D Curtis
On Thursday 30th March 2017 the Law students attended a workshop at a local police station.  They gained an insight into the role of the Police in the ever changing society in which we live.
The students tried on parts of the police uniform including, helmets, protection vests and handcuffs and they were also able to handle the riot equipment.  Following this they viewed the custody office, interview suite and the cells.
The officers shared some of their experiences since joining the police and the students asked many questions.  This was a great opportunity for the students to explore careers within the legal field and they also established work experience links for the future.
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Beat The Street Still On Until 3 May

8th April 2017Mrs D Curtis

“Beat the Street is continuing over Easter and there are lots of ‘eggciting’ events happening where you can earn points, follow the Wolves Beat the Street social media for more info.  Also PARENTS don’t forget to register your Beat the Street card… points = prizes!!  If you haven’t registered your adult card, your points don’t count, only children’s cards/ fobs are pre registered, follow the link on your card”

More information can be found at the link below.

https://www.beatthestreet.me/wolves

 

Y11 Revision Sessions Over Easter

6th April 2017Mrs D Curtis

The Academy will be offering the opportunity for Y11 students to take part in Easter revision sessions to help support their preparation for the examinations.

Year 11 Revision Sessions (Easter)

Subject and Time Room
Monday 10th April GCSE PRODUCT DESIGN coursework only (10.00 to 3.00pm) 104
Tuesday 11th April GCSE PRODUCT DESIGN coursework only (10.00 to 3.00pm) 104
Wednesday 12th April
Thursday 13th April
Friday 14th April GOOD FRIDAY
Monday 17th April EASTER MONDAY
Tuesday 18th April
Wednesday 19th April GCSE PE – Controlled Assessment and revision (9.00-12.00pm)
GCSE Business Studies Controlled Assessment (12-4.00pm)		 126 / 113
217
Thursday 20th April English Literature (9.00 – 1.00pm)

For 11X1, 11X2, 11X3, 11Y3. Sessions for 11Y1 and 11Y2 will take place after the holiday.
Music (1.00 – 4.00pm)

 11X1 209

11X2 201

11X3 207

11Y3 203
Friday 21st April Drama (10.00 – 4.00pm) 109

Vacancies: Parent or Staff Representative for our Academy Committee

24th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

Do you want to make a difference? We’d like you to become INVOLVED!  Become a Parent or Staff Representative of our Academy Committee here at St Edmund’s and join like-minded people who WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE and move forward.

Have a say in reviewing our Mission, the Curriculum Plan, ensuring a healthy environment for our students, maximising the potential of the site, admissions, helping to move St Edmund’s forward.

                           AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Please contact Mrs Gallagher mgallagher@stedmunds.org or Mrs Knowles jknowles@stedmunds.org 01902 558888 Extension 120 in the first instance

 YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID.

 

 

Aspiring Medic Sixth Form Visit

20th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

On Monday 20th March Zoe Johnson, who is currently in her third year at Cardiff University studying Medicine, came to talk to our students on the Excellence Programme in Year 11 and 12.

Zoe gave students an insight into what life is like as a medical student, as well as advice on applying to university, personal statement writing and gaining work experience. Students left with a better understanding of what was required of them to study Medicine and other pathways they could take in this career field.

Students enjoyed the presentation and individuals were able to speak to Zoe afterwards about their career pathways and were given advice. Year 12 student Magdalena Kot said, “It was very eye opening to what medicine requires from you and it is very useful for anyone who wants to go down that route”.

We would like to wish Zoe good luck with her studies and thank her for taking time to share her career with us, it was a great experience and has inspired many students!

12HM Coin Mile Challenge

17th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

On Friday the 10th of March, 12HM attempted to create a Mile of Coins on the tennis court. Preparation for this event lasted whole week, starting on the Monday, when everyone gathered together to make a plan and volunteers each received a task that they had to complete. After students had measured the tennis court and diameter of the biggest coin (2 pence) they  calculated that, in total, there were 64,000 coins needed in order to complete the  given challenge.  

On the Tuesday the collection began and the coins started to roll in. Students walked around the academy with their buckets, collecting coins from both students and staff.

On the last day of the collection, 12HM gave one last push and walked around the academy collecting any additional change that they could get.

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Friday morning arrived and it was time to walk out and lay all the coins down on the tennis court. Music played as the challenge continued.  Whilst the mile length was not quite reached, students were happy to see that they had raised a total of £80.46 towards our Lenten charities.  Students were very happy to have raised money that would help others.

Well done to everyone involved. Another challenge success. 

Vacancy for Clerk to the Board of Directors

16th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Clerk to the Board of Directors working across our five academies within the Bishop Cleary Catholic Multi Academy Company.  We require a highly organised and hardworking clerk to provide quality support service to the Board of Directors, associated committees and PA Support to our Business Director.

Scale Point 31-34 (£27,394-29,854) pro rata to term time working

37 hours a week – Permanent

 Closing Date:  Friday 31st March 2017  

For more information please do visit our Vacancies section or click on the link below.

http://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/clerk-to-the-board-of-directors-2/

We Will Rock You

15th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

Last week St Edmund’s Catholic Academy and S. Peter’s Collegiate School presented a wonderful production of We Will Rock You.  The students from both schools worked so hard and did phenomenally well performing to four sell-out audiences (even managing to stay awake in their lessons during the day!!)  Staff, students , parents and guests from each of the schools were able to experience a wonderful evening. Special thanks to all members of staff and students at both schools who were involved working front of house or backstage to make this a great success.

St Edmund’s Cast

Jessica Bradley
Abigail Caron
Christina Clifton
Sinead Cullen-Barrett
Grace Hewitt
Leah James
Molly Kerin
Saoirse Kerin
Rheanna Longman
Roisin Murphy
Elizabeth Ocran-Dadzie
Stacey Pearce
Naomi Ricci
Jan Delos Santos
Lorna Shorthouse
Corrin Smith
John Smith
Evelyn Thorpe
DVDs of the show will hopefully be available to purchase soon.
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Armed Forces Day Competition

13th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

As part of the celebrations for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24th June 2017, Wolverhampton City Council will be running a competition for primary and secondary school pupils. There are lots of prizes to be won. For details of the competition and how to enter please contact Hannah Pawley on 01902 554937 or at hannah.pawley@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

To find out more information about Armed Forces day please click the link: https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

Library Assistants Meet Famous Children’s Author

13th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

On Tuesday 7th March the Library Assistants had the opportunity to meet British children’s author Katherine Woodfine, known for The Sinclair’s Mysteries, at Wolverhampton Grammar School.

Students were given the opportunity to purchase a book, signed by Katherine, and to find out what inspired her to write her book The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow and hear more about the characters within and Sinclair’s Department Store.

Students also took part in a workshop where the children had to solve the mystery of the stolen painting.

Rajbir Singh in 8KB said, “I would give this trip 10/10. The trip taught me about where authors get their inspiration to write their stories. This was an opportunity to meet the talented Katherine Woodfine. This trip has also got me interested in reading mystery novels. I thought the best part was when we got to solve the Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece.

Bethany Bloomfield in 8JI said, “I loved the trip and had a fantastic afternoon. We solved a mystery and got some interesting answers to our questions. The best day ever we should go again next year.

Katherine Woodfine can be seen pictured here with Sherroze Din, Emily Round, Sylwia Lagowska, Bethany Bloomfield, Haniya Deen, Molly Kerin, Paige Gostick, Stacey Pearce, Rajbir Singh, Evelyn Thorpe,  Neeta Mahey and Alexia Taylor.

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