Mr Morris, Curriculum Leader Mathematics, abseiled from the roof of the Molineux on Tuesday 9th September after a rain delayed attempt on Sunday 7th.

He managed to overcome his dislike of heights to conquer the daunting 120ft challenge.  Mr Morris said, “The better weather on Tuesday certainly made a scary experience that bit more enjoyable.  I’m delighted to have raised over £200 with your help for the Wolves Foundation and the epilepsy society.  Many Thanks to you all.”

We are pleased to announce our new Senior Prefect Team has been appointed.

The application process was rigorous and extensive, involving cover letters and panel interviews. Each student performed with confidence and pride on the range of activities, events, and super-curricular work they had done over the years. These students have displayed leadership, responsibility, and integrity, as well as showing a  commitment to the school community.

Senior Lead Prefects: Gabryela Filip and Harriet Deadman

Lead Prefects: Emma Narmontaite and Sophie Mussa

In this role, they will be expected to:

• Serve as role models to all students in conduct, academics, and values.
• Lead and coordinate the prefect team, working closely with staff and student leaders.
• Represent the student body during official school functions and events.
• Support and uphold school policies, contributing to a positive and respectful environment.

The team is working on leaving a legacy for future generations based on sustainability and celebrating minority groups in our diverse community.

Photo (Left to Right): Emma Narmontaite, Gabryela Filip, Mrs Hazeldine (Principal), Harriet Deadman and Sophie Mussa

This Sunday, 14th September – the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, marks the 70th birthday of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the deepest prayers, filial devotion, and unity of the faithful in our lands. In his letter he said:

“The Church in England and Wales gives thanks to God for your life and vocation,” writes Cardinal Nichols. “We pledge to Your Holiness our filial devotion and unity, and we entrust your ministry to the maternal care of Our Lady of Walsingham, confident that Christ, the Good Shepherd, will continue to guide you as you lead His Church.”

All at St Edmund’s wish Pope Leo avery Happy and Blessed Birthday, and we continue to pray for his ministry throughout the world. Felix dies natalis Papae Leonis!

Photo: Oskar Kolasa

Photo: Richie Dada

Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird

Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird with family

Photo: Emmanuella Addo

Photo: Georgia Valentine Pushpakaran

Exceptional students, exceptional outcomes at St Edmund’s  Catholic Academy

Once again, St Edmund’s  is delighted to present  the fantastic achievements of our year 13 students.

Principal, Maggie Hazeldine said, “With the average grade achieved at St Edmund’s now a B grade, we are thrilled that our young people have received such outstanding outcomes this year, many exceeding their targets.

We pride ourselves on the bespoke advice and guidance we give to each student so that they can pursue truly aspirational career paths. They have made their school and their families very proud indeed.”  Included among the many successes are :

Henry Aneke : A*, A B B (University of Birmingham – AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Aniya Bird A* A* A ( University of Birmingham – Sociology)

Harry Cayley D* D* D (Cardiff university – Law)

Kiera Dallas  A* A A   (Biology – Oxford University- St John’s College)

Aedan Mapalo A A A B (University of Birmingham  – Aerospace Engineering )

Stella Ojo A A B (Loughborough university  – Product Design , Engineering with placement year)

Raphael Peralta A A A (University of Liverpool – Economics)

Shaun Roldan A A B (University of Sheffield – Architecture)

Daniel Slodowski A* A B B B ( University of Birmingham  – Natural Sciences)

Aswin Valentine Pushpakaran A* B B C (University of Bath – Architecture with Professional placement

Vani Verma A A B – (Degree Apprenticeship with A&O Shearman (London))

Phallan Wakeley A A A B (University of Bath – Maths and Statistics and Data science)

Lauren Butler BBB Harper and Keele Veterinary School-  Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Kiera Dallas  A* A A   (Biology – Oxford University- St John’s College)

Daniel Slodowski A* A B B B ( University of Birmingham  – Natural Sciences)

Aedan Mapalo A A A B (University of Birmingham  – Aerospace Engineering ) & Phallan Wakeley A A A B (University of Bath – Maths and Statistics and Data science)

Vani Verma A A B – (Degree Apprenticeship with A&O Shearman (London))

Raphael Peralta A A A (University of Liverpool – Economics) and Shaun Roldan A A B (University of Sheffield – Architecture)

Aniya Bird A* A* A ( University of Birmingham – Sociology)

Thanks to the hard work put into restoring our pond area this year—and the fantastic support from our wider community—we are now able to use this wonderful space to enhance pupils’ learning experiences.

Today, members of the Eco Club embraced this opportunity with enthusiasm, joining a conservation officer from Smestow Valley for an exciting pond dipping session. The pupils investigated the pond’s inhabitants, using magnification to closely examine a fascinating variety of aquatic life.

Among the discoveries were lesser and greater water boatmen, mayfly nymphs, leeches, midge larvae, water hoglouse, and even several smooth newts!

The group also learned about how aquatic organisms are indicators of water quality. Encouragingly, the findings suggest that our pond is thriving and supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem.