On Wednesday 16^th January 49 Design and Technology students from year 10, 12 and 13 embarked on a visit to the Harry Potter Studios in Watford North London.

During the visit students where shown how artist, designers, carpenters, computer programmers. Costume designers and set builders turned J.K Rowling’s series of books into the visually stunning movie series.  The visit allowed the students alternative career paths that technology can take you and see the importance creative skills has in the world of work.

The students got to see the various different props that were used along with the creatures that were created and how they were brought to life.  Students also got to walk around the various sets such as Privet Drive, The Leaky Cauldron, the Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley.  Students also got to test their skills at flying a broom and their wand skills.  Some students even had the opportunity to try the interesting taste of Butterbeer that was met with mixed reviews.

The students and staff had a fantastic time and all students behaved perfectly and represented themselves and the school extremely well.  Thank you to all the staff who attended and helped with the organisation of the trip.

St Edmund’s Catholic Academy mission is to nurture the gifts and talents of every student and every member of staff and, as such, is a very supportive, special place to work.

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will be creative, innovative, and committed to raising standards. They will have excellent subject knowledge and join our dynamic and successful department.

This post is suitable for newly qualified or experienced teachers and is maternity cover in the first instance, with potential for further opportunities for the right candidate.

Being an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and professional development package.

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

Application packs can be accessed via our Academy website www.stedmunds.org or please call the Academy on (01902) 558888 x 153. Completed applications can be returned by post or via email torecruitment@stedmunds.org.  Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Mrs Letheren, Senior Assistant Principal about this post and are most welcome to visit the academy in advance.

Advert -St Edmunds Teacher of Health & Social Care

JD Teacher -Health & Social Care

Closing Date: Noon, 8^th February 2019

Interviews: 14^th February 2019

See our Vacancies page for more information:

https://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/teacher-of-health-and-social-care/

We are seeking to appoint a number of Exam Invigilators to work under the supervision of the Examinations Officer to ensure the smooth running of both external and internal examinations.

Good numeracy and literacy skills are required together with the ability to be flexible and to be able to relate to children and adults.

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

EXAM INVIGILATORS – Vacancy Ref ES010

Permanent Casual Contract – £8.90 per hour

Hours:  To meet the needs of the Academy during Examination periods (no guaranteed hours)

Closing Date: 28/02/2019 at 9:00am

Interview Date: w/c 04/03/19

Please see our Vacancies page on the website for more information:

https://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/exam-invigilators/

On January 26th – 27th, young adults across the Diocese will be answering the call of Pope Francis and serving in mission projects over this weekend serving their local community. Following a weekend of mission, local groups will join together on Sunday evening at Ss. Peter and Paul in Wolverhampton to celebrate the closing Mass of World Youth Day, enjoy Panamanian food and tuning in to the Pope’s homily and the sights and sounds of Panama. All young people are welcome to join us. Please arrive at St. Peter and Pauls RC Church WV11RJ. at 6pm. Event finishes at 9pm.
The young people will be asking for people to sponsors them. All the money raised will go to Tabor House to support their project with homeless people. If you would like to sponsor the young people you can via parent pay at school.
Please keep in your prayers the 20 young adults, largely from parishes in disadvantaged areas of the Diocese, representing Birmingham in Panama with Pope Francis and the youth of the world!
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​We are delighted to inform you that St Edmund’s Catholic Academy is working with the education charity, Future First (https://futurefirst.org.uk/), to build a thriving alumni community.

Amongst our former students is a whole host of talented role models who we want to connect with in order to celebrate their success and inspire our current students.

Alumni can be brought back to offer careers and education advice, mentor students, provide work experience placements, help students with CV’s and much more besides.

We need you

Please help us reach out to our former students using your own networks. From doctors to dancers, pilots to plumbers, we need alumni from a wide range of careers to open our students’ eyes to what’s possible.

If you are a former student or know of any who’d like to stay in touch and give back to their old school, ask them to sign up at:

 https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/signup/stedmundscatholic

We really do hope you will sign up to help us build an alumni community to inspire the next generation from St Edmund’s.

Help us to spread the word through your social media, email, twitter and text.

For more information please contact the Academy 01902 558888.

In November Armindar and Nnamdi, Y13 students, entered the British Physics Olympiad. This is a national competition designed to stretch and challenge the top young physicists in the country

The examination paper they sat was designed to stretch and challenge all of their physics and maths skills. The results were announced this week and both students received a commendation certificate.

They should be very proud of themselves for entering such a challenging competition and taking their first step in developing valuable problem solving skills that will enable them to develop a deeper understanding of the subject.

A big thank you to everyone who purchased a copy of the recent edition of the school recipe book. They sold out in a matter of days! The proceeds will go to help the Good Shepherd ministry for homeless people.

All students and teachers now have free access to Seneca – a revision and homework platform making studying more fun.

Seneca is an interactive way to learn official course content. Their web app covers 150+ exam board specific courses condensing what students need to know for their exams. The software is able to identify gaps in learning.

For instance, when you get a question wrong, the platform will repeat the topic in different formats and their smart algorithm has proven to make students remember topics 2x faster. Seneca is totally free for students, teacher and parents.

You can sign up via senecalearning.com