Introducing our two new student librarians, Aurora (Year 11) and Corey (Year 10). Both work tirelessly promoting our library around school, as well as supporting, encouraging and welcoming all pupils into our library. Both are a credit to both our school and library and are fully deserving of their new roles. Well done, Aurora and Corey! 

Year 11 pupils had a fantastic time at the National School and College Leavers’ Festival at the NEC. More than 120 employers, universities, and training providers attended, showcasing apprenticeships, higher education, and employment options. Students were able to engage face-to-face with post-16 providers, gaining insights and inspiration for their future career decisions and goals.

Our Young Writers’ competition, ‘Stranger Sagas’ has launched. A maximum of 100 words, the tale can be any genre – mystery, suspense, funny, fantasy, futuristic – it just needs to be weird or wonderful. There is a £100 gift voucher from Young Writers for their winners, plus a fantastic opportunity to have their saga published. We will have a £50 Amazon gift voucher for the winning entry in school. There is also a reward for every student who enters. Closing date is Thursday 18th December 2025 If anyone has any questions, needs any inspiration cards or would like an entry form, please see Miss Potts in the Library.

Our year 9 boys football team put on an impressive performance away to Smestow Academy on last Thursday winning 5-1. Two goals from Steven, two strikes from Billy and a goal from Saint (all year 9).

Every member of the team performed superbly, special mention to the defence of Ethan, Faye and Riley who were the solid foundation for the team to express themselves.

Our Y9 pupils enjoyed a French play performed by professional actors from France which made it even more authentic. This event enabled our pupils to develop their competence in the listening skill whilst having fun in a more relaxed atmosphere. Pupils picked up familiar words and phrases and were amazed at how much French they already know!

This week, and beyond, Bloxwich Academy are promoting Anti Bullying Week. On Monday 10^th November, Years 7, pupils were given the exciting opportunity to have a performance by Loudmouth called “Step Too Far”. Year 8 and 9 will be reflecting on the show they had by the same company during form time activities.  Year 10 also had the opportunity to have a performance by the same company called “Calling it out”

The performance, both age appropriate focused on the range of bullying types including physical, emotional, online, homophobic and sexual harassment. During the performance, pupils were educated on the types of bullying and the impact it can have on a range of individuals. They were also provided with ways to report, and online support from The Mix, Childline and CEOP reporting.

Pupils were educated on the need to report any signs of bullying to a member of staff or a trusted adult. This works alongside our school value of “We Are A Telling School”.

Following the performance, pupils were reminded of the laws relating to sexual harassment and the sending and receiving of images. This was completed through a discussion workshop and a “hot seat” opportunity where pupils were able to ask questions to the characters from the performance.  

This topic will be supported throughout PSHE lessons and Assemblies.  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 in school.

Bloxwich Academy would like to thank Loudmouth for the fantastic and informative production.

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.