St Edmunds Battlefield Trip

21st August 2019Miss A Kane

The first day of our Battlefields trip began very early as we had to be at school at around 5.30am to then get on the coach at 6am! We stayed on the coach until we got to the Eurotunnel. When we got there we have about 20 minutes to go and buy some food and drink and then we had to get back on the coach where we continued our journey to France.We were on the Eurotunnel for about half an hour before we saw daylight again and when we did, it was very hot! From the coach we travelled to the Commonwealth War Graves. After this we visited the German trench system and looked at the use of ground, the trench construction and the problems with the trenches whilst they were fighting. We then went and dropped our bags off at our hostel and went for dinner. After dinner we went to the Menin gate and watched a last post ceremony.

On the second day, we woke up and ate breakfast; there was a variety of cereal, fruit and pastries. They also served chocolate milk, orange juice and hot drinks.  After breakfast we went on the coach and began our journey to the Somme. At the Somme, we went to the Sunken Lane, and learned about a soldier who fought there. Then we went to visit some of the graves by the Sunken Lane and saw the grave of the soldier we had learnt about.   After lunch, we went to visit the trenches and we walked across the battlefields and  went to visit a mine crater. Later we went to the Ocean Villas tea room to have dinner, which was lasagne and chips with a side of bread. Once we finished our dinner, we went back to our accommodation. When we arrived, we were given the opportunity to go on a walk, which some of us did.

On the last day, Wednesday 19th of June, we  departed our accommodation and visited the first German Cemetery called Langemarck and the tour guides taught us about how Hitler changed part of the cemetery and accidentally buried some English men.  Outside of the cemetery there was a structure made from metal that was formed into poppies.  One of the flowers was painted white and it signified that one special person in someone’s life that was in the war. We went to the St. Julien Memorial site and learned about how gas masks evolved throughout time, we then listened a reading of Wilfred Owen’s “Dulce et Decorum Est.” After this we went to the Passchendaele Museum where we went into the British and German trenches and compared the better ones. We judged that the Germans had better trenches as they were more spacious and was dug deeper which meant shells wouldn’t be able to go into the trench.  After lunch we had fifteen minutes of free time in Ypres, Belgium to buy whatever we wanted. Our trip ended went we returned to the coach to begin our return trip to England.  We arrived at school at 12pm.

 

Rowan Ridley, Maegan Rose and Grace Chihowa

Wolverhampton Schools Sports Award

10th July 2019Miss A Kane

On Monday 8th July the successful Y7 indoor athletics team (Tyrone Jones, Aedan Mapaelo, Osasu Irabor, Tobe Ireogbu-Duruh, Jarnel Kilworth-Singh-Sidhu, Henry Aneke, Jaafar Abubakar and Sam Owokoniran), Y10 football team (Luxan Arumainayagam, Martin Adam, Giuseppi Biscotti, David Bochniak, Shaun Davies, Favour Enoghama, Henok Haile, Darren Machilika, Yash Malhotra, Jayden McIntosh, Jamal Morris, Liam O’Brien, George Oginga, Kacper Siwiec, Theo Tieku, Josh Tomlinson, Kyle Wood and Szymon Wieczorek) and the outstanding gymnastics team (Maja Ura, Amelia Beet, Brientony Jayarajan, Lysia Bayley and Josh Dodd Matthews) collected their trophies from the Wolverhampton Schools Sports Award Evening.

 

This was held at Grand Station and celebrated the sporting achievements of hundreds of Wolverhampton pupils in a wide variety of sports. Alongside the winning teams and individuals from sports such as athletics, football, gymnastics, swimming, badminton etc. the unsung heroes of sport in the city were recognised. These included awards for the best sporting leaders and volunteers alongside people who have served sport for long periods of time and have made a huge impact. It was a very successful event and pupils from St Edmunds looked very smart.

Mr Selvey – Head of Year 10

Mrs Cartlidge – Curriculum Leader PE

 

 

Assistant to the Deputy Mayor of London Visits St Edmund’s

3rd July 2019Mrs D Curtis

James Potts took time out from his busy day job, as Assistant to the Deputy Mayor of London, to speak with the sixth formers about his career pathway.

 

Since leaving St Edmund’s, James went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts, Politics, at Nottingham University. He then became a Parliamentary Assistant in the House of Commons before becoming a Research and Support Officer in the Greater London Authority.

 

James went onto speak to the sixth formers about his St Edmunds experience and how it lead him to such a glamorous career, regularly meeting with politicians. He is due to meet Jeremy Corbyn tomorrow.  James talked about the implications of social media and twitter in the world of politics. He touched upon the issue of knife crime and media portrayal.

James was delighted to learn that Adeel Khan has a work placement arranged at the Labour Office for the MP for Wolverhampton South West, Eleanor Smith.

 

Mrs Hazeldine, Principal, said, “We are extremely proud of James’ achievements”.

Pictured with James Potts (centre): Usman Mahmood, Adeel Khan, Naomi Eguavoen, Silvia Konkwo, Sophie Tudor and Giancarlo Trinidad

 

Black Country Museum

2nd July 2019Miss A Kane

Earlier some Year 7 students went to the Black Country Museum to find out about life during the industrial revolution. They visited the mines – which thankfully were safe, albeit very dark .They saw statues of miners working hard in coal pits to get the little money they were paid as a wage and saw the dangers that the miners faced.  As well as this they visited a methodist chapel in which we found out how they gave free health care.

 

In addition,they went to many Victorian shops and went to the local school.They learnt about Victorian currency and met Mr Griffins who treated us like traditional victorian pupils – apart from the caning and physical harm!  They also learnt about the types of medicines and the lack of gender equality in pay and status; a problem we sadly still haven’t solved.

 

Overall people must feel that life in the industrial revolution was unbearable for those who endured it but this was the sad reality they faced.  However, the relief provided by some games must have brought some comfort – although we at Campion Chronicle would definitely prefer to live in modern times!

Austin Jijo

Year 12 Students Motivated By UCAS Exhibition NEC 2019

26th June 2019Mrs D Curtis

It may have been wet and cold day but that didn’t stop our brilliant year 12 representing the academy at the UCAS Exhibition this week.

There was something for everyone for our budding Sixth Form, ranging from Actuarial Sciences to Aerospace Engineering.

Silvia said, “Today has motivated me to work harder”. The students experienced a 360 degree movie about life on campus, talks on personal statements, apprenticeship opportunities, bursaries, scholarships and much more.

Year 12 students left the exhibition loaded with pens, prospectuses and with more clarity around the five university selections they will be making next term.

Photograph: Year 12 Students, Jasdeep Kulair, Adeel Khan, Jayana Chuhan, Amy Cox, Jason Randhawa, Taran Seehra and Barbara Poczatek

Cover Supervisor Vacancy

14th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

St Edmund’s has a permanent vacancy for a Cover Supervisor.  We are an 11 – 18 Catholic Academy with 915 pupils on role including 112 in the Sixth Form. The successful applicant  will be joining St Edmunds Catholic Academy at an exciting time as we are part of the new Wolverhampton Catholic Multi Academy Company launching in September 2019.

We are seeking to appoint 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.  You will maintain classroom management and follow up any incidents both positive and negative using the Academy’s systems. 

 

COVER SUPERVISOR – PERMANENT VACANCY – Vacancy Ref. ES013

Band E £21,693 – £23,866 per annum    (£18,576 – £20,437 pro rata)

37 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm term time only)

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, please contact Reception, at the company registered office: (c/o: St Edmund’s Catholic Academy; Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU or call 01902 558888 x 124).  Application packs can be accessed via our Academy website:  www.stedmunds.org

 Completed applications can be returned by post to the registered office or via email to   recruitment@stedmunds.org

Closing Date:  Monday 3rd June at 4pm

Interview Date:  Thursday 13th June 2019

 

More information can be found on our Vacancy page:

https://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/cover-supervisor-3/

GSUS Live Experience A Great Success

7th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

On Monday 29th April the GSUS Bus Live, a purpose-built classroom equipped with touch screen tablet computers, was on site all week to deliver Religious Education (RE).

The GSUS Bus Live enabled students in year 7-10 and year 12 to experience an interactive RE lesson.  Students were able to look at three different topics Fear, Rejection and Forgiveness through the eyes of teenagers today and situations we may face in our everyday lives.

All students thoroughly enjoyed their experience on the GSUS Bus and have said that they would recommend other schools to make the most of this resource in school.

Click on the links below for more information for the GSUS Live experience.

http://www.countiesuk.org/schools-work/gsus-live/schools

http://www.countiesuk.org/schools-work/gsus-live/introductory-video

GSUS Bus Staff with Year 9 students: Mitchell, Mercyiah and Sofia

Students’ Visit Oxford And Cambridge Universities

7th May 2019Mrs D Curtis

A number of Year 10 students’ have recently visited Oxford University and Cambridge University.

On the 27th February and the 30th April respectively students spent the day looking at the building, learning about what is required to attend such a university and the courses on offer.

Both days were very informative and students’ found out a lot and it increased their knowledge about what is on offer in higher education and the benefits of getting such a qualification.

They represented the academy very well and were accompanied by Mr White on both trips, with Mrs Lowe going to Oxford and Miss Eddowes joining the group at Cambridge.

 

Year 10 Football Team Win the League

3rd May 2019Mrs D Curtis

We are very proud to announce that our Year 10 Football Team have won the league.

They were in Division Two and have done very well in ensuring that they finished on top. Credit has to go to all the boys who represented the academy on a weekly basis and to Mr Tolley who has guided this team for many years.

Well done!

Lenten Liturgy

29th April 2019Mrs D Ferris


On the last day of the Lenten term St Edmund’s came together as a whole community to listen, watch and participate in our Lenten liturgy before we departed for our Easter Break.
The liturgy was based on the Stations of the Cross. The stations were performed with compassion and dignity by a group of students from all year groups . After each station we reflected on contemporary struggles recalling the struggles Jesus faced as he walked to Calvery. A candle was lit and we prayed together.
Accompanying our performers were St Edmund’s Academy choir, performing songs from ‘Born For This’ with an amazing solo from Abigail Caligong.
The message of Easter and the Resurrection was established today – the Lord died and Rose for us to take away our sins and set us free.