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We look forward to seeing you next week for our open evening to meet the staff and pupils, tour the academy, and listen to the Principal’s presentation.
Pre-booking is not required and there will be 3 chances to hear the Principal’s presentation telling you all about life at St Edmund’s and the admission process.
To assist further, we’ve produced this guide to help parents and carers navigate the admissions process.
Further information is also available on the academy website.
Year 7 Welcome Mass – Friday 19th September
This morning our new Year 7 students, along with stheir family members, gathered in the arena to celebrate their “Welcome Mass.” The Mass was celebrated by our new Academy Priest Chaplain, Fr Gerry, who is also the assistant priest at St Carlo Acutis parish here in Wolverhampton.Â
The readings and prayers of the Mass were taken from the Mass for the Care of Creation, which was very appropriate given that we are currently in the “Season of Creation.” Reflecting on the gospel reading, the Calming of the Storm, and his own school days, Fr Gerry encouraged year 7 to make the most of the opportunities that were given them, and to pray often, asking especially for the help of the Holy Spirit in their lives. He acknowledged that sometimes being in a new, and much bigger school, can be a bit scary – rather like how the apostles would have felt on the boat – but that this was ok as there were always lots of people there to help.
Thank you to all our servers (Sam, Sophia, Chukwudi, Melanie and Subeni), our readers (Xavier and Carter), those who led our bidding prayers (Lily, Lordina, Tamera and Peyton), and those who brought up the gifts for the offertory (Timur, Shanaya and Nolan). All of our students, whether exercising a ministry, or being part of the congregation, did themselves and their families proud! Welcome to St Edmund’s Year 7!
Photograph left to right: Melanie, Sam, Subeni, Fr Gerry, Sophia, Chukwudi, Nolan and Reverend McKearney
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 ÂŁ200 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:
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!
Principal Maggie Hazeldine said, “We are immensely proud of all our students. Their results are a testament to their hard work, the dedication of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support of families. These outcomes open exciting pathways for the future, and we look forward to nurturing their talents within our exceptional sixth form”.
Headline achievements include:
21% of all grades awarded were 7–9 / Distinction – Distinction*.
47%Â of students achieved a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in both English and Mathematics.
73% of students achieved a pass (grade 4 or above in both English and Maths
“As our students now move on to the next stage of their education—whether A-levels, vocational courses, or apprenticeships—the academy community celebrates not just their academic success, but also the resilience, character and faith that this cohort has shown.
Notable individual successes include the following:
Richie Dada (9 x grade 9 and 1 grade 8)
Ajitha Antany-Kewbird (5 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)
Emmanuella Addo ( 3 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x L2 distinction*)
Roshan Hayre ( 4 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)
Oghogho Izedonmwen Irabor (4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)
Jakub Kasperek (4 x grade 8, 5 x grade 7, 1 x grade 6)
Oskar Kolasa (2 x grade 9, 5 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x L2 merit)
Treesa Martin (4 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, L2 Distinction, 3 x grade 6)
Karolina Mrugala ( 3 x grade 8, 6 x grade 7, L2 Distinction)
Niamh O’Donnell (2 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, L2 Distinction, 1 x grade 6)
Broden Stirton (1 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 3 x grade 7, L2 Distinction)
Photo: Oskar Kolasa
Photo: Richie Dada
Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird
Photo: Ajitha Antany-Kewbird with family
Photo: Emmanuella Addo
Photo: Georgia Valentine Pushpakaran
