Box of Spring Joy & Easter Blessings

11th April 2022Mrs D Curtis

The Haven Wolverhampton does an incredible role supporting women and children who have been subjected to domestic abuse and women who are at risk of homelessness.

This year the Administration Team decided to deliver a box of spring joy and Easter Blessings to the lives of these women by donating hand made daffodil bouquets. 

Staff at the Haven were incredibly moved by St Edmund’s generosity and were eager to deliver the bouquets to brighten the lives of the women in need.

 

Photo: The Haven fundraising staff

 

 

Easter Blessings from all at St Edmund’s

11th April 2022Mrs D Curtis

We ended another busy term with our Easter liturgies in the sports hall. It has been over two years since we have been able to join together in prayer and Principal Mrs Hazeldine couldn’t have been more delighted with how the services were received. “I am so filled with pride and gratitude for the respect and engagement shown by our wonderful students today”. 

 

Two services, one for upper school and one for lower school, led by our Chaplain, Fr Sean Gough, and students from all year groups, guided the community through the Stations of the Cross following the sorrow of Jesus’ death and the glory of His resurrection.  

 

The cross (pictured) was created by many of our students who attend at SS Peter and Paul’s parish and was the central focus of our contemplation.

Easter Chocolate Winners

8th April 2022Mrs D Curtis

The focus of the whole school Lenten fundraising this year is to help provide humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

Sixth Form students have organised a chocolate Easter raffle this week and raised over £120.

The lucky winners are:

1) Emma (7SDE)
2) 7JCA student
3) Michael (7ITH)

Basketball Success

7th April 2022Mrs D Curtis
“On Tuesday 4th April the Y9 / 10 and Y11 / 6th form basketball teams were invited to the Wolverhampton City Championships due to winning their leagues. All players who have represented the academy since October half term have been absolutely fantastic and finished in first place (a big mention to the Y7 / 8 team here who did not qualify for the final event but did do very well in their league). But on the day the Y9 / 10 team started off the proceedings with a fine victory over St Matthias, overcoming them 35 points to 26. Plenty of star players here and watch this space for a celebration event.
To finish off the evening St Edmund’s played against Moseley Park in the senior competition, where the best players from Y11, 12 and 13 in Wolverhampton pitted their wits against each other and produced a fine display of basketball. A great attacking and defensive display resulted in a 42 – 34 victory to St Edmund’s and a second trophy being collected on the day. A great way to celebrate the end of the basketball season. Well done to all and keep up the hard work, Mr Selvey!
PS – a big thank you to Mr Randhawa for also helping the boys on the day. You star!

Duke of Edinburgh Students

1st April 2022Mrs D Curtis

DofE students have arrived safely at their camp today, Friday 1st April, and are currently learning map skills, how to use a compass and are about to head out on a small walk.

Apprenticeship Advice

25th March 2022Mrs D Curtis

Donna from Work Pays came to our Academy this week to give impartial advice on Apprenticeships that are available to our students.

 

She particularly focussed on Advanced/Level 3 apprenticeships and also degree apprenticeships. Donna explored opportunities at large firms that offer fantastic opportunities and also shared information on more local business. The students were shown how to access and apply for apprenticeships. 

 

We were particularly proud of the engaging questions that were asked by our students which demonstrated they are invested in their futures, aspiring not to have more, but to be more.

 

 

Photo: Donna giving advice to Sylvia (Year 12)

Students Enjoy French Breakfast

24th March 2022Mrs D Curtis

A group of language students from Year 8 and Year 10 were bought together to experience the delights of a French breakfast earlier this week.

The restaurant was set up with music, table cloths and waiters and students were first taught how to say restaurant vocabulary in French. Students then ordered a drink and their choice of breakfast. They had the opportunity to try a ‘tartine avec Nutella’ or a traditional french croissant as well as chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) or jus d’orange (orange juice). Students had a wonderful time and enjoyed putting their language skills into practice.

What a wonderful way to experience a taste of being in a restaurant abroad.

Thank you to JLH Languages for delivering a taste of France without having to leave the UK.

https://www.jlhlanguages.org/

 

 

 

 

U15 Female Cricket Team Success

21st March 2022Mrs D Curtis
Congratulations to the U15 St Edmund’s Catholic Academy Cricket Team for taking part in the Wolverhampton Cricket Tournament at Aldersley Stadium.
They all played really well and gained valuable experience from taking part alongside 9 other teams. We had some fabulous wickets taken by Gurleen Kaler and two outstanding, diving catches from Remaiya Parish.
Well done everyone, we can certainly say we have made exceptional progress from this experience!
Players:-
Gurleen Kaler (Captain), Scarlett Buckmaster, Alyssia Williams, Karyce Johnson, Autumn Marchant, Ellie Clews, Megan Morgan, Remaiya Parish, Emily Tsang and Victory Okonkwo.

2022 National Milano Team Gymnastics Championship Success

14th March 2022Mrs D Curtis

Congratulations to St Edmund’s U19 Milano Gymnastics Team for gaining 5th place in the Nationals Milano Team Gymnastics Championships!

The gymnasts worked so well and displayed some great performances.

Well done Rachel Clifton, Amelia Beet, Lysia Bayley and Brientony Jajarajan 2022 National Milano Team Gymnastics Championships!

 

 

Lauren Raises £300 For Charity

8th March 2022Mrs D Curtis
Lauren Butler in 10IOD has been working towards her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Lauren decided to take on 3 different challenges to raise money for 3 separate charities.
The first was a swimming challenge ‘Swim for Dementia’ where Lauren completed several swims to cover a set distance.
The second task was to run 26 miles for UNHCR and the final challenge was to cycle 200 miles for Cancer research.
With Lauren’s effort she has single handedly raised over £300 for these charities. Well done Lauren, a fantastic achievement and something you should be very proud of.