Massive well done to our year 7 girls dodgeball team and our year 8 girls dodgeball team in the recent tournament! Both teams secured a place at black country games after being the 2 teams left in the final last night!!
Year 8 team: Ella, Gina, Isabelle, Chace, Nevaeh, Dallas, Madi
Year 7 team: Indi, Tamera, Fare, Summer, Ines, Michelle
25 pupils from Year 10 had a campus experience day at Wolverhampton University as part of the Aspire to HE programme. They learnt about the various routes into university; how to apply to Uni, and the different courses available, including the entry requirement demands for different courses. This was the following the five weeks of in-school workshops aimed at raising our pupils’ aspirations.
As part of Anti Bullying week, Bloxwich academy want to raise awareness to show pupils how they should use their 'power for good' to be a positive influence on each other. To raise awareness, students are being encouraged to wear odd socks each day next week and will earn 10 positive points if they do so. There will be wristbands for sale to at break times which have anti bullying slogans on. Finally there will be a cake sale on Monday and Friday breaktime. There will be stickers saying the slogan 'Power for Good' for each student that purchases a cake to show their support.
We would love to see as many students as possible wearing stickers, wristbands and odd socks to show their support for Anti Bullying week.
Bloxwich Academy pupils are remembering , honouring and respecting the individuals that have sacrificed for us. This week, pupils are learning about Remembrance, the historical events or previous wars and the sacrifices made not just on the field, but for the changed lives of the loved ones. Poppies are available for a donation during the school day until the 11th November. On Tuesday 11th November, Bloxwich Academy pupils will be paying their respects. Our Combined Cadet Force will lead the event at Bloxwich Academy. Our esteemed Combined Cadet Force will be parading on the 7th November for a Matrix Academy Trust Event and in Bloxwich Local Community on the 9th November. Please check back for updates on these events
Today we worked with fifteen Year 10 students during the STEM Like Us Employability Workshop. This two-hour session focused on developing key employability skills through one-to-one mentoring. Activities included CV Development, Cover Letter Writing and Interview Preparation. The session was highly successful, and students should be proud of the effort and results they achieved.
This week in STEM Club, our students explored science in action by making their own lava lamps! Using simple materials — vegetable oil, water, food colouring, and Alka-Seltzer tablets — they investigated density, solubility, and chemical reactions. The fizzing tablets released bubbles of carbon dioxide, creating colourful motion and excitement in every beaker. 🌈🧪
It was a fantastic hands-on session that brought chemistry and physics to life, showing how everyday materials can be used to explore scientific ideas in creative ways. Well done to all our budding scientists for their curiosity and enthusiasm! 👏✨
Yesterday, we hosted a vibrant and engaging Diwali Parent Workshop that brought families together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Parents had the opportunity to learn about the traditional art of Rangoli, exploring its cultural significance and the intricate designs that make it so special.
After the introduction, children and parents worked side by side to create their own beautiful Rangoli patterns, filling the room with colour, creativity, and community spirit. To round off the afternoon, Ms Fowler treated everyone to delicious samples of samosas and onion bhajis, offering a taste of traditional Indian cuisine.
It was a joyful event filled with learning, laughter, and a wonderful sense of togetherness — a perfect way to honour the Diwali celebration.
On the 16th and 17th October Bloxwich Academy pupils celebrated Restart a Heart Day with an assembly and form time activity. Restart a Heart Day is on 16 October 2025. It helps to raise awareness of cardiac arrest and supports people to learn CPR, giving them the skills and confidence needed to save a life. Bloxwich Academy Pupils followed the guidance from British Heart Foundation and St Johns Ambulance videos to learn about how to carry out CPR. Pupils then attempted to complete the CPR on their blazers and bags. There are many songs that can help you retain the beat required for CPR. Our pupils worked with Pink Pony Club and Stayin Alive. Details of our RSHE Policy can be found on our website. This content is now statutory and forms a key part of our provision at school. Should you have any queries, please contact Miss Williamson at postbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
Some fantastic work created by year 7B1 with Mr Chopra! The work is inspired by the artist Ed Ruscha who creates drawings inspired by words he makes out of paper. Pupils will be in the following lessons be drawing from their own paper words applying a range of media while learning all about the formal elements of art.
Today is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability. Please see below a link to Mind- a great organisation who do work at local and national levels who have put together a “Tips for Everyday Living” page.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/
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Leamore Lane
Bloxwich, Walsall
West Midlands
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