Amelia Beet Elected As Youth Commissioner

19th July 2021Mrs D Curtis

Congratulations to AMELIA BEET who has been elected as the new Youth Commissioner for the West Midlands Police on behalf of the Wolverhampton constituency.

Amelia said,” I just wanted to say thank you to every who kindly voted for me, shared my campaign further afield, and expressed such confidence in my capabilities. I am excited by the prospect of the next 2 years and I very much look forward to working alongside yourselves and the young people in our community and across the West Midlands. I wouldn’t have been granted this opportunity to make a genuine and constructive difference to our city if it wasn’t for your votes, so a huge thank you once again”.

 

 

Photo: Amelia Beet

 

Confirmatory PCR test after a positive lateral flow device (LFD) test

19th July 2021Mrs D Curtis
Government Guides states:

LFD tests are most effective when detecting infectious cases of COVID-19. They identify people with a high viral load who are the most likely to spread the virus further. LFD tests detect the virus in people without symptoms so each positive case we find is one that would have gone otherwise undetected. These tests are proving to be accurate and reliable and, where used appropriately and in the correct way, they will continue to help us to break chains of the transmission and save lives.

 

Anyone who tests positive using an LFD test will be asked to take a confirmatory follow-up PCR test. It remains essential that anyone who gets a positive LFD result self-isolates immediately, along with other members of their household, pending the confirmatory PCR result. You should arrange your confirmatory PCR immediately and only leave home for your follow-up test. For the fastest result, we suggest you book a PCR test at a test site. You can also book a home test online or call 119 to book a test.

 

A PCR test will confirm if you have been affected by COVID-19 and reduce unnecessary self-isolation by you and your household. If you then receive a negative result from the PCR, and the PCR test was taken within 2 days of the LFD, then you and your contacts will be informed that you can cease self-isolating.

 

Individuals who test negative from an LFD test will not need to isolate or take a confirmatory PCR test.

Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) Programme

25th June 2021Mrs D Curtis
HAF is funded by the Department of Education. The aim is to provide children, who receive free school meals, 4 hours of activity, 4 days per week for 4 weeks. Each activity will also provide 1 meal as a minimum.
The activities will be a mixture of physical activities, sports, art and crafts, dance and other creative fun. Those who register, and are successful, will receive a unique code and a list of activities to choose from.
For more information click the link: https://bit.ly/2SXCTfe

Thanksgiving Mass

22nd June 2021Mrs D Curtis
Today we held a Thanksgiving Mass to launch the 50th Anniversary of St Edmund’s Catholic Academy.
His Grace the Most Reverend Archbishop Bernard Longley celebrated Mass in our chapel , which was live streamed to all classrooms. Monsignor Mark Crisp and our own Chaplain, Father Sean Gough were concelebrants.
His Grace spoke of what it means to be part of a Catholic community that has been giving witness to Christ’s message for the past 50 years. After Mass, we celebrated the life of Carlo Acutis, declared “Blessed Carlo Acutis” by the Catholic Church after the many healings recorded when people prayed to him for help.
Principal, Mrs Hazeldine said “ I am delighted to welcome His Grace, Monsignor Mark and Fr Sean into school to launch our 50th anniversary celebrations. Even though we are not allowed to meet together as a school, technology has allowed us to reach every classroom. Carlo Acutis was known to love computers and would be proud!” 
Photo: Monsignor Mark Crisp, Archbishop Bernard Longley and Father Sean Gough

Meet Our Senior Prefect Team

22nd June 2021Mrs D Curtis
Congratulations to our new Senior Prefect Team.

 

We are delighted to announce Molly Kerin and Abitha Antany-Kewbird have been appointed as Head Prefects.  These roles replace the traditional Head Boy and Head Girl and allow us to choose the best candidate regardless of gender.

 

Pharrell Campbell and Alisha Hussain have been appointed as our new Senior Lead Prefects.  These roles replace the traditional deputy head roles and will lead on particular priorities such as diversity and inclusion or social action.

 

Watch the video to find out more: https://bit.ly/3qfcjKG
Photo Left to Right: Abitha Antany-Kewbird, Molly Kerin, Alisha Hussain and Pharrell Campbell

Member Of Parliament Visits St Edmund’s 

18th June 2021Mrs D Curtis

We were delighted to welcome Stuart Anderson MP for South West Wolverhampton to our school today. After a tour of the school, Mr Anderson met outside (socially distanced of course!) with students who are keen to know more about the world of politics and what Mr Anderson is doing to support our City and our schools post-COVID. 

 

Freddy Lambert and Austen Jijo, both year 9,   questioned and debated with Mr Anderson on a range of topics including issues in Palestine, China , Russia and Tibets showing a real concern for the plight of the vulnerable in conflicts and human rights abuses across the world.  They also found out about what it is like in the Houses of Parliament and how he faired with his maiden speech. 

 

Tia Dixon and Theophilia Muoneke, our Sixth Form Council members also had the opportunity to put some questions to Mr Anderson around his plans on how  to improve the Wolverhampton economy with the allocated £234,488 funding from the Welcome Back Fund. He explained that whilst he doesn’t allocate the money he can influence how the money is spent and shared his ideas on a city learning quarter and city centre education.

 

Mr Anderson was also asked how he is going to protect local nature reserves including Smestow Valley.  He explained his goal was to continue to fight to protect green areas and encourage new housing developments to be built on brownfields.

 

 

Photo: Mr Anderson, Edie and Mrs Hazeldine (Principal)

 

Photo: Mr Anderson MP, Tia Dixon and Theophilia Muoneke

 

 

Edie’s First Official Engagement

10th June 2021Mrs D Curtis
Edie was invited into the academy yesterday to meet Lily and her friends, Gracie and Richie.

 

Lily recently donated her beautiful thick curly locks raising over £280 for the Little Princess Trust. As a way to mark her selfless act Mrs Hazeldine, Principal, invited Lily and her two friends to join her for lunch and to meet Edie, our well-being puppy.

 

This was Edie’s first encounter with our students and, whilst chomping through her treats and playing with her toys, she made a lasting impression on Lily and her friends.

 

Photo: RIchie, Lily, Edie, Mrs Hazeldine and Gracie
Photo: Richie, Edie, Lily & Gracie
Photo: Edie