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Bingo’s The Word From 12AB

13th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

12AB led a BINGO session during both lunches on Monday 6th March to raise money for the Lent charities. Special thanks to our very entertaining BINGO callers; Farai, Martial, Meghan and Shaan, to Sabrina and Shannon who kept a record of the numbers called so students could track them off the board and to Eve for introducing both sessions. The rest of 12AB were involved in selling tickets, giving out pens and encouraging students to take part. A fantastic team effort!

Well done to Harley Gibbons 7JC, our Bingo winner.

Students in 12AB

Have Fun During National Science Week

13th March 2017Mrs D Curtis

National Science Week, the annual celebration of Science and Technology that takes place each year in March.

To mark this occasion we have lots of exciting activities taking place not only in Science lessons but in Tutor time too – so everyone can get involved! Activities include an Entertainment based Science quiz, a fun poster competition for years 7-9, a fun filled Year 7 Science club on Wednesday 15^th March.

We look forward to sharing the excitement of Science and discovery with you!

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

3rd March 2017Mrs D Ferris

On Wednesday 1^st March the whole school came together to start our Lent journey with our Ash Wednesday Liturgy. At the beginning of the Liturgy, Mrs Hughes, Principal, spoke to the community about how important the day is, marking the start of a period of 40 days preparing for the joyful resurrection of Easter. She reminded us about the three things we can do during Lent, Praying, Fasting and Giving.

During the Liturgy Fr Mark blessed the palm leaf ash and marked out foreheads to remind us that we are created by God.

‘Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return’

In the book of Genesis, Adam was created from dust, this reminds and shows us of our human weaknesses and to receive the ashes with humility.

Happy World Book Day

2nd March 2017Mrs D Curtis

Today is World Book Day. We’ve been working hard in the Library to get the Scholastic Teen Book Club leaflets distributed to students’ to mark World Book Day. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to order a book from the leaflet using the World Book Day token and with a saving £1 on all purchases.

All orders need to be brought to Mrs Lowe in the Library in an envelope with the correct money no later than 13th March 2017. You can also order online at www.scholastic.co.uk/clubs. Your books will be delivered to the Academy as normal.

Happy reading.

Chloe Attends Law Masterclass at Aston University

28th February 2017Mrs D Curtis

Chloe Shone, year 12, attended a Law Masterclass at Aston University in December 2016.

Chloe said, “It was a really interesting Masterclass to attend, it gave me an insight into what law is all about. It introduced Civil law and Criminal law but also focused a lot on sports doping and offences in Sports law which was really interesting. We were introduced to the agencies linked with Sports law, and there were also a range of activities to do in order to make the Masterclass fun and enjoyable. It was really useful to attend and I will definitely consider applying again when the opportunities arise”.

Chloe Shone

Assistant Head of Sixth Form Vacancy

23rd February 2017Mrs D Curtis

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of Sixth Form to develop high quality mentoring within the Sixth Form Centre who can inspire, challenge and motivate students to reach and exceed their target grades and progress to further/higher education apprenticeships or employment.

Please check out our vacancy page for more information.

http://www.stedmundscloud.co.uk/jobs/assistant-head-of-sixth-form/

Local Authority Survey

20th February 2017Mrs D Curtis

The school term dates are currently being reviewed by the Wolverhampton City Council and they would like to hear your thoughts!

A proposed change would mean the summer holiday being reduced to five weeks, with the extra week forming a two-week autumn half term break. The LA are hoping to consult as widely as possible on this opportunity so please take a few minutes to complete the survey before the end of Sunday 26th February 2017.

The survey can be accessed here. (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FKXH2LQ)

Please click here to view an illustration of the traditional format and here an illustration of the proposed change.

If you have any further comments or questions, please contact Emma Balchin on 01902 555269 or by email at emma.balchin@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Sixth Form Valentine Sweet Success

16th February 2017Mrs D Curtis

This valentine’s day marked our first official “Sixth Form Valentine Sweet Sale” which was a complete success – selling out of our super sweet stock in minutes!

Students were able to buy chocolate hearts, lucky bags of sweets and boxes of valentine chocolates for their loved ones. Memorable photos were taken of pupils and students, holding our giant valentine heart created by Megan Chell.

Thanks to all the hard work of the sixth form students we managed to raise £104.20 for the British Heart Foundation!

Article by Holly Harvey (Year 13).

Students in the photograph:

Year 12

Sahibpreet Singh

Gabriela Zelawska

Year 13

Holly Harvey

Megan Chell

Isobel Casey

Deanna Cresswell

Niamh Young

Express & Star Editorial Rings St Edmund’s Success

10th February 2017Mrs D Curtis

Editorial from Express & Star Thursday 2 February 2017:-

CONTINUING UPWARD TREND OF SUCCESS FOR ST EDMUND’S

Following publication of the school league tables on 19 January, St Edmund’s Catholic Academy were very pleased to see that they are continuing their upward trend of success in Wolverhampton.

As an oversubscribed secondary academy, with a steadily growing Sixth Form, they feel they are on the threshold of outstanding.

Their vibrant Sixth Form, where 100 per cent of students last year were successful and 18 per cent of grades achieved were at A* / A, currently has 110 potential students signed up for admission in September 2017 and the number is still growing.

Acting Head of Sixth, Miss Roach commented ‘Our light and airy Sixth Form area, combined with choice of courses on offer, make St Edmund’s hard to resist. We look forward to welcoming our new students later in the year’.

In years 7-11 the Academy is oversubscribed year on year with steadily improving results following the good Ofsted inspection in March 2016.

Mrs Hughes, Principal, added ‘Our continued upward trend is due to the sheer hard work of our students, staff and stakeholders. Since we moved to our new location on Compton Park nearly four years ago, we continue to grow as a close community based on our strong Catholic ethos. All our students are valued and nurtured to achieve their utmost potential’.

Please pay them a visit – they are sure you’ll like what you see!

Alton Castle Retreat

1st February 2017Mrs D Ferris

On the 23^rd January, 35 students from Year 7 & 8 along with Mr McArdle, Mrs Badham and Mrs Ferris went on Retreat to Alton Castle in Staffordshire. They shared their time there with Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in Birmingham and explored the theme ’Who am I?’

They took part in many activities from trekking, bike riding, archery, survival skills, and ventured around the adventure course. They took a tour of the grounds and learnt about the history of John Talbot and Augustus Pugin. The staff were very proud of all the students especially when they attended Mass when some of our student Alter Served, read and took part in the offertory. A good time was had by all and we have already booked for next year.