Year 7 Careers Assembly: Reflections on Remembrance Day and Careers in the Army

11th November 2024Rowan Ridley

On Monday, November 11th, Year 7 students attended a special careers assembly led by Mr Boland. The assembly focused on two significant topics: the importance of Remembrance Day and an introduction to careers in the army.

Mr Boland spoke about why we observe Remembrance Day, honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who served in the armed forces. He highlighted how values such as dedication, courage, and service connect to the many roles within a military career.

Students learned about different career paths in the army, including technical, medical, and leadership roles, gaining insights into the skills and opportunities the armed forces offer. The assembly encouraged students to reflect on the significance of Remembrance Day and consider the unique possibilities of a career in service.

This meaningful event left students with a deeper understanding of both the importance of remembrance and the diverse opportunities within the army.

St Edmund’s Celebrates Chemistry Week!

11th November 2024Rowan Ridley

Last week, St Edmund’s Catholic Academy was buzzing with excitement as students and staff celebrated Chemistry Week! Ms. Alsop pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Throughout the week, students had the chance to dive into hands-on experiments, exploring the wonders of chemistry with enthusiasm and curiosity. From colorful chemical reactions to exciting lab demonstrations, each day brought new surprises that sparked a love for science.

TOP: Carita in Y10 testing the reactions of various chemicals based on their reactions with indicators.

BOTTOM: Liliana and Gabriel Y7 conducting a rate of reaction experiment,

Adding to the fun, Ms. Alsop took creativity to a new level by dressing up as a different chemical element each day! Whether she was glowing in neon, sparkling as gold, or standing strong as iron, her costumes kept students guessing and added an extra layer of excitement. Chemistry Week at St Edmund’s was a wonderful reminder of how science can be both educational and engaging. A huge thank you to Ms. Alsop and the science team for making it an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Year 11 Sporting Success

7th November 2024Rowan Ridley

 

Congratulations to Year 11 student Megan Grove for her impressive performance at the English Schools Race Walking Competition!

Megan took on the challenging 3KM course, completing it in an impressive 20 minutes and 23 seconds. She placed 4th overall, a fantastic achievement against top students from across the country.

We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication. Well done, Megan!

Wolverhampton 360 Drop In Clinics

7th November 2024Rowan Ridley

Wolverhampton 360 are offering anyone, with concerns about their
personal or a loved one’s drug and alcohol use, the opportunity to discuss this with a professional and get support for the entire family.

Drop-In Clinics Near You:

Whitmore Reans (WV1 4AL) – 1st Thursday of every month – 1-5 pm
Dove (WV8 1TX) – 2nd Thursday of every month – 1-5 pm
Graisley (WV2 4NE) – 1st Wednesday of every month – 1-5 pm
Bingley (WV3 0JE) – 2nd Wednesday of every month – 1-5 pm

Private and confidential, free of charge, non-judgemental

Code Club Launch

7th November 2024Mrs D Curtis

Wednesday marked the launch of our school’s very first Code Club, and what a fantastic start it was! Our students dove straight into coding, learning the basics of programming while creating their own interactive games.

 

From designing simple animations to coding game logic, they explored how to bring their creative ideas to life through code. Watching them create, troubleshoot, collaborate, and see their games come alive was truly inspiring.

We’re so proud of their enthusiasm and can’t wait to see what they create next! 

 

#CodeClub #Microbits #FutureCoders #STEM

 

 

Exploring the Science of Colour with Year 8! 

6th November 2024Mrs D Curtis

Our Year 8 Computer Science students have been diving into the world of colour using an interactive RGB Venn diagram!  By experimenting with different combinations of red, green, and blue, they’re discovering how computers use binary to create a wide range of colours.

This hands-on lesson is giving them a deeper understanding of binary, but it doesn’t stop there! They’re connecting the dots back to Science, where they’re exploring how light and colour work together. It’s an exciting, cross-curricular journey into the world of colour, blending creativity with logic and technical skills.  ‍‍

#STEM #ComputerScience

 

 


Conclusion of Rosary Rally – October 2024

4th November 2024Mrs D Curtis

Every May and October at St Edmund’s, we focus prayer in the Chapel on praying the Holy Rosary. We do one section (called a “decade” or “mystery”) each day, and students lead this in a different language – usually one that is taught in school or spoken by our students and their families. This October we prayed in 18 different languages, which set a new record for us. Today we concluded our prayers in Polish (the fourth Glorious Mystery)  and then the final mystery was prayed in Latin, the universal language of the Church. The students, who have led this prayer, have been truly inspirational in the way they have shared their gift of language, and most importantly, their faith. A huge thank you to all who took part in leading this beautiful prayer. The languages in which we prayed were:

English, French, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Igbo, Punjabi, Italian, Malayalam, Tamil, Romanian, Yoruba, German, Shona, Greek, Slovak, Russian and Latin. A true reflection of the universality of the Church, and the beautifully inclusive and diverse nature of our Academy.

May the Lord Jesus bless you and His Blessed Mother keep you always in her love and prayers.

Upper School Prefect Team Appointed

25th October 2024Mrs D Curtis

Congratulations to the new Upper School prefect team of Treesa Martin, Lisa Osarumwense Ogieva, Roshan Hayre and Sophie Handley. The four were selected from more than twenty applicants who underwent a rigorous selection process, including a letter of application and an interview.

The prefect team will now set to work on charity fundraising, prom planning, mentoring and delivering targeted assemblies to their peers, amongst other things.
Photo Left to Right: Treesa Martin, Lisa Osarumwense Ogieva, Roshan Hayre and Sophie Handley

Secondary School Admissions for 2025

21st October 2024Rowan Ridley
Secondary School Admissions for 2025
The deadline to apply for places for students starting Secondary School in 2025 is Thursday, 31st October 2024. Parents/guardians should submit applications via their local authority’s admissions portal before
this date.

Important:
If your application is for a Catholic child, please ensure you submit the required information in the academy’s Supporting Information Form. Failure to provide this information could affect your child’s chance of securing a place at the academy. The deadline for returning the form is also 31st October. However, due to the half-term break, we will accept forms submitted by Monday, 4th November as ‘on time.’

For detailed information on the admissions process, please visit our website:
https://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/admissions/