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VE Day

On Thursday Bloxwich Academy Primary celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day by wearing red, white and blue. The children were welcomed into school with WWII music and then took part in an assembly where they shared videos, learning, letters from veterans and songs from the decade. The assembly finished with the children sharing together the song 'We'll meet again' by Vera Lynn, a song that the children have been learning over the past few days. At lunchtime, our halls were filled with music and a 'street party' style theme. Today Bloxwich Academy Primary celebrate and remember.  

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Degree Apprenticeship Experience Day

17 pupils had a fantastic time today learning about degree apprenticeships in health and care, provided by the University of Wolverhampton. They got to learn about the different courses available, the facilities provided, and they got a taste of what doing a degree apprenticeship would be like. They also learned how to save someone’s life if they are experiencing anaphylaxis, and how to administer chest compressions correctly.  Many of the pupils have now said they are much more likely to do a degree apprenticeship in the future!

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Spelling Success! Trust-wide Spelling Bee brings together all eight Matrix schools.

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our very first Trust-wide Spelling Bee – a vibrant event that brought together pupils from all our schools, in a showcase of linguistic talent, nerves of steel, and community spirit.

Over 40 brilliant spellers from Key Stages 2 and 3 took to the stage, each tackling an impressive word list of more than 150 challenging entries. From phosphorescent to megalomaniac, cantankerous, chihuahua, frittata, and hieroglyphics, the competition tested not only vocabulary but also memory, focus, and composure under pressure.

The atmosphere was electric, with supporters gripped from start to finish, watching each round unfold on the edge of their seats. In an extraordinary finish, two winners were crowned – a testament to just how high the standard was. Huge congratulations to our co-champions: one from Etone College and the other from Bloxwich Academy Primary.

Both of them had to complete the tie breaker, spelling as accurately as possible a fearsome word which they had not been told in advance: ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM. Both of them spelled it correctly!

This inaugural event marks the beginning of what we expect to become a favourite in the Matrix events calendar. A huge thank you to all the pupils, staff and supporters who made this possible. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Spelling Bee!

SpellingBee-Winners

Spelling Success! Trust-wide Spelling Bee brings together all eight Matrix schools.

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our very first Trust-wide Spelling Bee – a vibrant event that brought together pupils from all our schools, in a showcase of linguistic talent, nerves of steel, and community spirit.

Over 40 brilliant spellers from Key Stages 2 and 3 took to the stage, each tackling an impressive word list of more than 150 challenging entries. From phosphorescent to megalomaniac, cantankerous, chihuahua, frittata, and hieroglyphics, the competition tested not only vocabulary but also memory, focus, and composure under pressure.

The atmosphere was electric, with supporters gripped from start to finish, watching each round unfold on the edge of their seats. In an extraordinary finish, two winners were crowned – a testament to just how high the standard was. Huge congratulations to our co-champions: one from Etone College and the other from Bloxwich Academy Primary.

Both of them had to complete the tie breaker, spelling as accurately as possible a fearsome word which they had not been told in advance: ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM. Both of them spelled it correctly!

This inaugural event marks the beginning of what we expect to become a favourite in the Matrix events calendar. A huge thank you to all the pupils, staff and supporters who made this possible. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Spelling Bee!

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Important Guidance for Hot Weather

With warmer weather expected over the next few days, we’d like to remind you of a few important steps to help keep our pupils safe and comfortable at school:

  • Sun Cream: Please apply a high-factor, long-lasting sun cream to your child before they come to school each morning. Staff are unable to apply sun cream during the day, so we recommend using an all-day formula where possible.
  • Sun Hats and Headwear: We encourage all children to bring a named sun hat or cap to school to protect them during outdoor activities and playtimes.
  • School Uniform: Pupils are welcome to wear their summer uniform – including short-sleeved shirts, summer dresses, or plain black, non-logo shorts. Please ensure your child is dressed in light, breathable clothing that adheres to our uniform policy.
  • Hydration: All children will be supplied with a school water bottle to ensure they have access to water throughout the day, as and when needed. This supports our commitment to staying hydrated and maintaining our Healthy Schools status.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our school community safe and comfortable during the warmer weather.

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Spring Term Awards Assembly

Well done to all 35 of our Telford pupils who have received over 250 positive class charts points and have been awarded with their bronze badges and certificates. We have also had 16 of our Telford pupils who have now received over 500 positive points and have been awarded with their silver badges and certificates. Next stop, their gold badges! We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication these pupils have had in upholding our school values to receive these positive points.

We have also had 29 pupils who have received subject awards, you will see them displaying their badges on their blazers with pride! 16 of our Telford pupils have had 100% attendance this academic year, we are so proud of your dedication and commitment to attending school each day. A big shout out to 7T1 for having the best attendance in the school and the highest number of positives on class charts across Telford.

Our house champions this term are:

A Harrison 7T1

C Jones 9T1

L James 10T1

We hope you enjoy spending your vouchers!

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Personal Development Calendar

All schools across our Trust have been working collaboratively to recognise and celebrate key dates in the PSHE calendar. These are in addition to other events that will also be taking place in our individual schools. We are very proud to share our Matrix Academy Trust Personal Development Calendar which gives details of the events where our schools have come together to produce a wide range of activities for our pupils. These events will be recognised through a combination of assemblies and form time activities as well as their importance being widely publicised through our social media platforms and in schools through displays, posters and TV screens. For some events, there will be additional activities planned such as competitions to engage our learners in the real meaning of these days.

There is a wide range of days recognised to acknowledge different faiths and groups as well as promote very important themes such as equality, diversity, wellbeing and British Values. This project epitomises the real spirit of collaboration in our school as well as our commitment to ensuring that our pupils have the knowledge and skills to not only keep themselves safe but be ready and able to make a valuable contribution to society.

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Technology Work

Well done year 9 pupils who have worked with Mrs Morris to produce some amazing desk tidies. Pupils have had to show their design and creativity skills, problem solving skills as well as practical woodworking skills to create these fantastic pieces.

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Wolverhampton University Campus Day

27 lucky pupils from Year 10 had a fantastic 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.

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Hot Samosa Sale – Wednesday 26th March 2025

One of our Year 13 students, E.Jones, is going to Tanzania for a month over the summer where she will be involved in working on three different community projects.

As part of her fundraising for this expedition, her peers supported her with a charity samosa sale in school.  They raised £62 to add to the pot.  Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

We will be selling more next week!

Contact Info

Secondary School
Leamore Lane
Bloxwich, Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 7NR

T: 01922 710 257
postbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk

Secondary SENDCo – Mrs Bensley

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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