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A Successful Student Academy Committee Meeting

30th January 2015S Huynh

The Year 7, 8 & 9 Academy Committee was joined by Mrs Gallagher, Academy Committee Chair, at this week’s meeting.

Mrs Gallagher introduced herself, explaining her role and how her primary aim is to make the Academy a better place for children in which to learn. Discussions took place surrounding the importance of the Academy Council, and how this strategic group could be more involved in decision making, including how to monitor the effectiveness of lessons and tutor times.

Lively discussions took place around the need for a uniform review, a possible house system and pupil progression. The Council held a democratic vote and agreed that the charities for 2014/15 would be: Promise Dreams, Acorns Children’s Hospice and Save the Children.

We look forward to the next meeting.

Harry Potter Themed Event for Year 7

28th January 2015S Huynh

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you will be overjoyed to hear that there will be a Harry Potter Themed Event for Year 7’s on –

Thursday 5th February

At 3.45 – 4.45pm

All Year 7 pupils are welcome. There will be quizzes, games and book readings – so why not come along and join in the fun!

Fancy dress is optional but there will be a prize for the best fancy dress outfit!

To reserve your place, please see Mrs Lowe in the Library as soon as possible.

Celebration Mass

28th January 2015S Huynh

St Michael’s Parish Church will be holding a special ‘Celebration Mass’ by way of celebrating Catherine Williams’ career and her contribution to St Michael’s Catholic Academy and Nursery.

You are warmly welcome to attend this wonderful service, which will be held on:

Tuesday 10th February 2015

At 9.45am

St Michael’s Parish Church

173 Coalway Road

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV3 7ND

St Edmund’s Holocaust Memorial Service

27th January 2015S Huynh

Yesterday morning, St Edmund’s Catholic Academy came together as a school to hold a Holocaust Memorial assembly, in remembrance of the millions of people who were murdered under Nazi Persecution and in the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

A number of students read a short piece about how people suffered during this most horrendous of times, but also how they came together, provoking deep thought about the part that can be played in challenging hatred and creating a safer, better future.

A candle was lit and the photographs of survivors were displayed as a mark of respect to them and also, to those who had died.

Business Students make Finals of ‘National Challenge’ set by Coca Cola

22nd January 2015S Huynh

Business Students make Finals of ‘National Challenge’ set by Coca Cola.

A group of Year 10 Business students took part in a national challenge set-up by ‘Coca Cola – Real Business Challenge’. The students used their entrepreneurial skills to help develop a new soft drink taking the Special Olympics into consideration. Students – Charlotte Squire, Alisha Swali, Simrandeep Khinda, Niamh Nicholls and Anisah Khan, created a new juice drink called ‘100% The Next Generation’. Using their creativity skills, they conducted market research, created samples of juices and selected the most suitable ingredients.

Competing against many schools in the nation, we are proud that students from St Edmund’s Catholic Academy have qualified for the West Midlands Final due to take place at Birmingham Football Club, on Friday 13th February 2015.

ParentPay Reminder

21st January 2015S Huynh

St Edmund’s has introduced ParentPay to give flexibility to our parents to pay online via debit/credit card.

All pupils and students should now have received a letter to take home containing logon details to allow parents to access ParentPay. This system can be used to make payments for dinner money and most trips.

Once your account is activated parents can make online payments for school meals straight away.

If you would like more details or you would like another copy of your activation letter call the Finance Office on 01902 558888, extension 145.

Please make sure to activate your account as soon as possible to give you this option for future payments.

Vocation Liturgy for Year 9

20th January 2015S Huynh

Earlier this week, each year 9 form had the opportunity to go to the new school Chapel and take part in a Vocation Liturgy. They looked at what ‘Vocation means to them’ and ‘Does my Career Matter to God?’

We hope that this will help them to pray, listen, think and choose their options wisely, but also have the courage and generosity to follow the call of our Loving God. Helping them to understand the vocation and desire the Lord has for them.

The session was concluded with the following Vocation prayer:

Lord,

I know you love me and have great plans for me.

But sometimes I am overwhelmed

By the thought of my future.

Show me how to walk forward one day at a time.

May I take heart while I search openly,

Learn about all the choices,

Listen to others for advice,

And pay attention to my own feelings.

By doing these things,

May I hear your call to a lifestyle

And a career that will let me love as only I can,

And let me serve others

With the special gifts that you have given me.

Amen

Year 7 Netball V Wolverhampton Grammar School

19th January 2015S Huynh

At the start of term, St Edmund’s Year 7 Netball team played a league match against Wolverhampton Grammar School.

The team knew it would be a tough game after narrowly losing to WGS ‘B’ team before Christmas. The first half was dominated by WGS and St Edmund’s found it difficult to move the ball into their attacking area. The score at half time was 0-6. A much improved performance in the second half saw St Edmund’s score two goals and limit WGS to three late goals, resulting in a 2-9 win for WGS.

Well done to all the pupils who played, you battled back in the second half and showed a great spirit throughout the game. A special mention to Chaya Coleman and Tamar Harris, who came along to support.

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party

18th December 2014S Huynh

The Senior Citizens’ Party, organised by the Sixth Formers on Wednesday, was a great success.

Around 130 guests, invited from care homes and the local community, arrived for a great afternoon of Christmas entertainment – the dining room was transformed into a fabulous party venue in record time!

Mrs Roberts and the brilliant choir sang a selection of carols and folk songs.Daniel Collett found his natural vocation in running the Bingo session, and Mrs Dhaliwal and her hard-working kitchen team, provided lots of food for our guests to enjoy.

All the guests said how pleasant and polite our Sixth Formers were, and really enjoyed chatting to them during the afternoon. We have already had emails and letters of thanks and requests to return next year!

Thank you to all of the Sixth Form students for planning and participating in the day with enthusiasm, and to the staff (especially Mrs Hogg,Mrs Downing and Ms Richards) for giving their time to help organise another great event. .