The book fair running in the library this week at Bloxwich Secondary. Pupils have been coming down and are still able to come and have a look at break/after school. With so many avid readers at the school, it has been a pleasure to see so many pupils getting involved and purchasing their books.

And it couldn’t be easier!

Pupils select the books they would like to purchase, take a QR code home for parents to pay and they collect the book the following day, so there is no need for pupils to bring money to school. 

The book fair is running until Thursday 27^th June so there is still time to get your books in!

This Friday Craig Timmins from AJs Gym is taking on a 24-hour burpee challenge to raise funds for Jordan Lockley who suffers with Quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy and Gilbert’s syndrome. Medical experts recently told Jordan and his family that he had 6 months to live and Craig is taking on this challenge to raise funds to give Jordan a holiday to fulfil all his final wishes. Craig has been providing personal training sessions for pupils from Bloxwich Academy since February after CTS Fitness and AJs Gym started working partnership with Bloxwich Academy. Both Craig and AJs Gym have been integral to the support offered to pupils in Pivot Point, and this Friday pupils from the current cohort in Pivot Point as well as previous cohorts alongside Mr Booth and Mr Evans will be taking part in the event to support Craig, please donate if you are able to.

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On Friday 21st June we said a fond farewell to the class of 2024. It started with time for pupils to sign their fantastic shirts, a buffet of food, and of course their Year 7 photographs, to relive their memories of time gone by.

Mr Booth and Mr Bradley led the way with a range of awards nominated by the Heads of House and Leadership, based on the fantastic memories of the pupils. In what has become tradition the assembly finished with a staff video where staff said their goodbyes in true Bloxwich Academy style.

Bloxwich Academy would like to finish by wishing Year 11 all the luck for their exam results and for their future careers, it has been an emotional and memorable year. Thanks for the memories class of 2024. Next step…..PROM!

On Friday 21st June Year 10 pupils had the opportunity to have an assembly delivered by Alison Cope.

Alison is the mother of Joshua Ribera, who was murdered in 2013. Alison now works tirelessly to help prevent youth violence by campaigning and working with schools, sharing her sons’ story. Her mission is to educate others of the realities and consequences of youth violence and knife crime. Her particular focus, also discusses the dangers of social media and the footprint pupils are creating for themselves.

Both staff and students were moved by Alison and her story. We would like to thank Alison for her time and sharing her guidance on the ways to reduce the risk to all.

Find out more at https://www.alisoncope.com

On Friday 21st June Bloxwich Academy had the fantastic opportunity to be supported by Stefanie Lakin from Madrina UK. Madrina UK is a company supporting schools and individuals with Prom attire to overcome the financial barriers that some of our children and families face.

Stefanie joined us with a wide range of gowns and suits to support our pupils. During her time at Bloxwich, Stefanie helped our students to find their ideal outfit for the up and coming Prom.

Without the support of Madrina, some of our students would not have been able to feel special at the Prom, and for this Bloxwich Academy would like to express our gratitude for making this night, one to never forget.

From September, a fixed penalty notice will be issued by the local authority if a pupil reaches 10 sessions (morning or afternoon registration mark) of unauthorised absence in a rolling period of 10 school weeks.    

This can be for any combination of unauthorised absence, for example…  

John is late to school after 09.10 six times in September.  In October, he goes on holiday with his family for the last two days before the half-term break.  His parent/carer will be issued a fixed penalty notice and receive an £80 fine.   

Sarah is absent from school without a valid reason on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  The following week, she is absent on Friday without a valid reason.  The next week, she is late after 09.10 on Wednesday and Thursday. Her parent/carer will be issued a fixed penalty notice and receive a £80 fine.’

Please see the flowchart explaining the process for the new National Framework for issuing penalty notices.