An Invitation To All Year 11 Students

14th November 2022Mrs D Curtis

Ms Toor, Head of Sixth Form, would like to extend an invitation to all current year 11 students, both internal and external, who are considering applying for Sixth Form next year to join us at our Open Event on Thursday 24th November.

This will be a fantastic oportunity to meet our subject leaders and find out what we can offer you as a potential member of our Sixth Form here at St Edmund’s.

We are proud and delighted that Ofsted reported that “Sixth Form students benefit from excellent provision”.

So why not come along and see for yourself.  We look forward to meeting you.

 

Find our more: https://www.stedmundssixthform.co.uk/

 

Care Home Experience

8th November 2022Mrs D Curtis

At the beginning of year 13, Carmen and I decided to do a work experience based in a care/residential home. As soon as we were welcomed by the Head of Activities, the residents and the staff, our stereotypical thoughts of a care home disappeared. We soon understood what this care home really meant to them – and to us – and that was truly awe inspiring.

 

Here we are with one of our favourite residents, Ilene, who gave us some inspirational words about life and the meaning behind it: “In life there are struggles, however they won’t last forever.” The motive behind what she said particularly inspired me as good things do not come easy, but can have amazing outcomes.  She also had a great sense of humour. We also met her husband, Peter, who was just as lovely as his wife.

 

Mr Hipwood was our main navigator throughout this journey.and he made our work experience very enjoyable with his bubbly personality and great sense of humour. He gave us an insight into how everything works and how the loving care home functions. 

 

This was an experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone who is aspiring to work in healthcare or with the general public, as we have learnt so many transferable skills.

 

By Janice K & Carmen F – 6th Form Students

Playmakers Leadership Event

8th November 2022Mrs D Curtis

Well done to twelve Year 7’s who attended the playmakers leadership course at Aldersley Stadium.

I really cherished my experience at the playmakers leadership event. The reason for this is because the members of staff had organised the event very well. They had also taught us how to prepare a game so that everyone was included and would be able to have fun. They showed us that sometimes you have to make the activity easier or harder so that it is still enjoyable for everyone.

We played a variety of different games and socialised with others around us. Some of the activities included working as a team, playing competitive games such as dodgeball, tennis and benchball.

My overall thoughts of this event are that I have become more confident in being a leader by becoming more sociable with others around me.

Thank you to Mrs Ridley for taking the group.

By Prabhnoor Kaur-Sandu

Vacancy – Cover Supervisor

8th November 2022Mrs D Curtis

We have a vacancy for a Cover Supervisor.

Closing Date
18 November, 2022 12.00
Interview Date
23 November 2022
Start Date
January 2023 or sooner if available
Vacancy Details
Cover Supervisor       Ref. ES005 – Permanent Contract

MAC Band E £23,023 -£25,927 per annum *pending pay award

(£19,715-£22,202) pro rata term time only

37 Hours Monday to Friday

This is a very exciting time to join St Edmund’s Catholic Academy. Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm-Aspirational-Respectful-Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

Our community is wonderfully diverse, engaging and energetic. “A good school with an excellent sixth form” (Ofsted Nov 2019) we are at the forefront of both in-class and remote e- learning with a mission to ensure our students are all active citizens who will go on to do good in the world and make a difference. Our mission of “Love-Service-Forgiveness” underpins both formal teaching and the personal and spiritual development of our students.

With a growth in pupil numbers and an exciting new building programme, we are seeking to recruit a Cover Supervisor to supervise students in the absence of their normal teacher in order that they can continue their learning by carrying out pre-set work. With a flexible approach you will  join our team and you will maintain classroom management, following up any incidents both positive and negative using the Academy’s systems.

A comprehensive programme of induction and departmental support will be provided. The wellbeing and professional development of all staff at St Edmund’s is our priority.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

For more information or to access application forms, please visit our website https://www.sfscmac.co.uk/vacancies/ or please telephone the St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC recruitment line 01902 558709).

Completed applications can be returned to Mrs M. Cutter Senior HR Officer, at the company head office: (c/o Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton WV10 8BL) via email to recruitment@sfscmac.co.uk.

Closing Date:  Thursday 18th November 2022, 12 noon. 

Interviews:  23rd November 2022

 
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For more information: https://www.sfscmac.co.uk/vacancies/cover-supervisor/

First Cup Match Win

28th October 2022Mrs D Curtis

Congratulations to the Year 10 Football Team who won their first match of the Cup against the Royal Wolverhampton School.

Two great goals were scored by Ellie and Emily and a fantastic penalty saved by Remeiya meant we finished 2-0.

Well done to all players – a great team effort. Good luck for the next match v’s Highfields after half term.

The Winning Team

Gabby
Karyce
Maria
Remeiya
Autumn
Megan
Diana
Sophie
Ellie
Victory
Gabryela
Emily
Sharnell

The Shoebox Appeal

21st October 2022Mrs D Curtis

This year we have decided to support the charity Link to Hope by donating items for the Shoebox Appeal. Staff and students alike have donated items such as hats, gloves, soap, shampoo, stationary, toys and other essential items.

The shoe boxes will be sent internationally to Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. 

Thanks to everyone who donated items as we really are making a difference to those in need this Christmas.

For more information: https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-2022/

 

Photo: Sixth Form Students

Year 11 Careers Workshop

13th October 2022Mrs D Curtis

Students in Year 11 enjoyed taking part in a WorkPays careers workshop yesterday.

WorkPays staff offered careers and employability advice along with support and guidance to  those who are unsure of their destination at the end of the academic year.

Year 11 student Mikaela said, “The workshop has helped me to research a career, to help me decide what to do next year and motivated me to do well to get the qualifications I need”.

Find out more: https://www.workpays.co.uk/

Senior Prefect Team Appointed

12th October 2022Mrs D Curtis

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

The application process was rigorous and extensive, involving cover letters, video presentations based on Laudato Si 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. 

Senior Lead Prefects : Kyle and Ashpriya 

Lead Prefects: Navin and Gjovani

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

 

Photograph lef to right: Gjovani, Ashpriya, Mrs Hazeldine, Kyle and Navin

Lower School Prefects Appointed

11th October 2022Mrs D Curtis

On Friday 7th October Imogen Buzzing, Sophie Handley and Francis Ojo were appointed as Lower School Prefects.

This was done in an assembly in the morning to highlight the importance of the role and how well they had done. It was not an easy process and there were several candidates who were worthy of the positions.

However Imogen, Sophie and Francis wrote very nice letters that secured them an interview on Thursday 6th October. All pupils who had an interview presented themselves and their ideas very well. All pupils interviewed again could have been awarded the Lower School Prefect positions, they were that good!

I am now looking forward to working with the Lower School Prefects in further improving the academy.

Mr Selvey (Head of Lower School)

 

 

Photo: Sophie Handley, Francis Ojo and Imogen Buzzing