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/

Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect – Part Two

16th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Christina Cudjoe, former Lead Prefect for the 2023/2024 academic year, is now studying Law at Keele University. Known for her leadership, dedication, and strong work ethic, she excelled in her prefect role and is continuing her path of academic success and passion for justice at university. Christina was kind enough to let us in on a glimpse of a Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect!

 

Hi there, today my day started off with a 10 am Contract Law seminar.

 

After my seminar, I went to the library to review my notes and prepare for my next lecture which is the Politics Module, this involves a lot of reading!

Next I had some free time and decded to go down to the Student Union and get some posters to put up in my dorm.

 

Then I had two more Lectures: Politics and Constitutional Law.

 

After my lectures I wanted to start applying for first year opportunities as well becuase law is a very competitive fields and I wanted to get my foot in the door.

 

I then went to Mooting Society where there was a Moot Court Workshop. Here we tried on the robes and learned more about Court etiquette Mooting is a simulated court proceeding where law students argue a hypothetical legal case to develop advocacy skills, including legal research, writing, and oral argument.

 

After this I went home to review my notes and had dinner. Uusally I have Netball or an ACS (Afro Caribbean Society) Meeting but I didn’t have anything today so got to spend the night in my dorm. Thank you for spending the day with me!

 

“Aspire not to have more, but to be more”

Eco Club Litter Picking Success!

16th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Eco Club Litter Pick

Eleven of our pupils from Years 7-13 joined local community group, Friends of Smestow Valley, for an after-school litter pick in the Compton Park area. Inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudate Si message to care for our common home.
Thank you to all those who helped out.

“We need to strengthen the conviction that we are one single human family.”
— Laudato Si’, 164

X-Country Success!

16th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Congratulations to seven St Edmund’s x-country runners, who competed in the city races last week. They all ran very well and coped with the undulating and muddy course successfully.

Runners that came in the top 6 in their age group qualified to run for Wolverhampton on Saturday at Himley Park.

Three out of our 7 runners qualified:

Kaleah Moulder = 4th place

Amira Moulder = 6th place

Rocio Okeke = 6th place.

Good luck on Saturday!

To put the icing on the cake, our Year 8/9 girls team were crowned CITY CHAMPIONS in the team event! Well done to Kaleah Moulder, Amira Moulder, Daisy Winwood and another Student, you all did fantastically well and your efforts certainly paid off!

Lower School Prefect Announcement!

15th October 2024Rowan Ridley
Thank you to all who applied for the Lower School Prefect positions. The letters of application were of a high standard and it was great to read all of them. Those who got through to the interview stage should also feel very proud of themselves and it was a pleasure to talk about your strengths and thoughts during this phase. All pupils who were interviewed could have been selected for the role. But in the end, we had to choose six Lower School Prefects. And the great team are below;
Daisy Winwood
Victoria Kidson
Charlie Roberts
Zara Qureshi
Lidia Leo
Treasure Solanke
Anna Lakeland
Once again a huge thank you to all who applied and you are a credit to the academy.
Mr Selvey (Head of Lower School)
Thanks all and take care.

Year 7 Netball Hub

15th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Last week, Wolverhampton Girls High School proudly hosted the Year 7 Netball Hub, allowing our students to engage in friendly matches against other schools. It was an exciting day of competition, teamwork, and skill development.

We were thrilled to have two of our Year 12 students, Megan Morgan & Tilly Clothier, on board as coaches, providing guidance and support to the younger players throughout the day. Additionally, one of our Year 11 students, Sienna Kaur, who is currently working towards her umpiring qualification, took on the important role of umpiring the matches, gaining valuable experience in the process.

 

The event was a fantastic success, with all participants thoroughly enjoying the experience. We look forward to taking part in the next hub and continuing to build on the skills and enthusiasm shown by our players

 

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Year 7 participants

Jade Brindley

Evelyn Plant

Amilia Walerczak

Ava-Rae McDermott

Deinyefa Jenakumo

Amirah Khan

Onyeoma (Glory) Aneke

Niamh Cunningham

Morgan Hamilton

Bibian Igbokwe

Uniform Donation Success!

11th October 2024Rowan Ridley

A huge thank you to everyone who helped out by donating uniforms to St Edmund’s and a huge congrats to those who won a voucher through our prize draw!

Thank you for continuing to support our academy through our fundraising and charity events.

Photo: Some of the winners from the prize draw.

Photo Left to Right: Demi-Leigh Gates Y8, Kavita Teji Y9, Chase Brown Y8, George Rooker Y12, Sara Rai  Y9, Bethany Broome Y10 and another Y10 Student.

Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect – Part One

11th October 2024Rowan Ridley

Meet Tabitha Kirby, our 2023/24 Head Prefect. Since leaving St Edmund’s Sixth Form in July 2024, Tabitha has embarked on her higher education journey in Geology and Physical Geography at the University of Birmingham. Tabitha was kind enough to let us in on a glimpse of a Day in the Life of an ex-Sixth Form Prefect!

 

Morning guys! Join me for a day as a geology and physical geography student.

 

 

 

 

To get to Uni I get a lift to the train station and then get a train before walking to my campus and finding my lecture.

 

 

 

 

And of course, Food is fuel so I treated myself to a croissant and a rhubarb lemonade.

 

 

 

 

 

Walking to my first lecture studying Stratigraphical Measurements and Tutorial Meeting.

 

 

 

 

Lecture Time! We learnt about what Stratigraphy is and the different types of rock recognition.

 

 

 

 

 

All done and same journey home! Thank you for spending the day with me!

 

 

 

“Aspire not to have more, but to be more”

Prefect Podcast – Episode 1

7th October 2024Mrs D Curtis

The St Edmund’s Sixth Form prefects are thrilled to introduce their very first podcast featuring Principal Mrs Hazeldine! This exciting new venture aims to engage the school community and provide a platform for insightful discussions about school life.

In this inaugural episode, the prefects will delve into Mrs Hazeldine’s journey to becoming a principal, sharing the experiences and challenges she faced along the way. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of her vision for St Edmund’s and the dedication required to lead an educational institution. As we embark on this journey, let’s remember the words of Saint Oscar Romero: “Aspire not to have more but to be more.” reflecting our commitment to personal growth and community enhancement.

Additionally, the podcast will highlight memorable moments from Mrs Hazeldine’s time at St Edmund’s, giving students a chance to connect with the school’s history and its vibrant community. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to listen, learn, and reflect on what makes St Edmund’s a special place.

Tune in to catch this engaging conversation and join the prefects as they embark on this exciting new chapter! https://www.stedmundssixthform.co.uk/social-media/