On Friday our Y8/9 girls football team went to a matrix tournament event where the girls got to play all the other schools in the trust and finished an amazing second. The girls showed resilience, teamwork, and showcased the talent on offer at our school. We were the only school to keep a clean sheet throughout the tournament until an agonizing loss in the final on penalties.

A special shoutout to Etty Y9 our team captain and goalkeeper who was well organized and did an amazing job throughout the day.

Bloxwich Academy pupils are celebrating the success of attendance each week with the raffle tickets and form and house competitions.

Congratulations to Brindley for the highest attending House. Year 7 are still champions for the year group competition and well done to 7S2 for the highest attending form group. 

Who will be next weeks champions?

A huge thank you to Sarah and Sarah from EDT, who visited Bloxwich Academy today to deliver an engaging Robotics Workshop funded by the ERA Foundation.

Throughout the day, students took part in hands-on robotics and coding challenges, developing their problem-solving, teamwork and critical-thinking skills whilst gaining an insight into the exciting opportunities available within STEM.

Workshops like this play a vital role in helping young people see the wide range of careers available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and in raising aspirations for future study and employment in these rapidly growing sectors.

It was fantastic to see our students so engaged, curious and enthusiastic as they tackled each challenge.

Thank you, Sarah and Sarah, for inspiring the next generation of engineers, programmers and innovators, and for helping our students make meaningful connections between what they learn in the classroom and future STEM careers.

Some minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and tummy upsets can be easily spread. But there are some simple things that you can do to reduce the risk of this happening.

•Wash your hands properly using warm water and soap. Wash your hands properly after going to the toilet, or handling rubbish. You should also wash your hands before you eat or prepare food for yourself or anyone else.

•Always wash your hands after going to the toilet, handling rubbish, sneezing and before you prepare and eat food.  Use a tissue when you sneeze, cough or blow your nose. Wash your hands properly afterwards. 

Healthy Diet and the Immune System

In winter, when viruses such as flu are more likely to circulate. A healthy, balanced diet is important for supporting your immune system. You need sufficient energy and nutrients for the immune system to function properly, and poor nutrition can compromise it. 

Breakfast Club

Breakfast is an important way to ensure you are starting the day in a healthy way. Our free breakfast club is a great way to build your immune system. We offer our "Toast Your Way" as well as free fruit, yoghurt, cereal, granola and honey.

Students were engaged in an inspiring assembly led by Mr Jilali, learning about the significant contributions, achievements and experiences of Black people throughout history.

The assembly reflected our school value of Everyone is Equal, reminding us that understanding, respect and inclusion help build a stronger community for all. By learning from the past, our students are becoming the changemakers of the future.

Everyone is Equal. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Matters.

Our Year 10 students attended a Work Experience launch assembly today led by Joanne Shalloe from Work Experience Support Services. Students learned about the benefits of work experience and how to begin securing placements for Work Experience Week starting on 24 May 2027.

Thank you, Joanne, for your informative and engaging presentation and for supporting our students as they prepare for the world of work.

On Monday 28th September, Year 7 students will take part in"My Mate Fancies You", an engaging drama-based workshop delivered by Loudmouth Education & Training. The session supports students with the transition to secondary school, friendships, relationships and growing up as part of our RSHE curriculum.

Find out more about Loudmouth's work here: 🔗 https://loudmouth.co.uk/programmes/category/2

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