A level Results Day
Thursday 17th August 2023
Results Available from 8.00am in Main Hall
GCSE Results Day
Thursday 24th August 2023
Results Available from 9.30am in the Main Hall
Matrix ‘Far From Home’ – Turing 2023-24
Sweden, Italy, Peru
We are delighted to announce that, for the third year running, Matrix Academy Trust has had another successful Turing bid.
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. It supports Global Britain by providing an opportunity for UK organisations from the higher education, further education, vocational education and training and schools sectors to offer young people life-changing experiences.
This year, pupils in Year 8 from across Matrix schools will be visiting Sweden. Year 10 will be exploring ancient history in Italy. Year 12 students will be travelling around the world to Peru.
We chose ‘Far From Home’ as the name of our 2023-24 Turing project because we are committed to promoting an international outlook with our pupils. For our young people to be successful, we need to do whatever we can to broaden their horizons – and one way of doing this is to take them ‘far from home’. We will be making sure the pupils who are selected to go on these visits will be those that will benefit most from them.
More information about these opportunities will be shared in September.
Read our report on last year’s Matrix visit to Japan here: https://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/japan/
Find out more about the Turing scheme here: https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk
The affiliation of Bloxwich Academy Combined Cadet Force and the Bloxwich Branch of the Royal British Legion
The Officer Commanding (OC), Flight Lieutenant Hall of Bloxwich Academy Combined Cadet Force (BA CCF) has been in contact with the Royal British legion Bloxwich Branch (RBLBB) and is delighted to announce that the school and the RBLBB have been affiliated.
This means that BA CCF and the wider school population can now be even more closely involved with the annual Poppy Collection and the Annual Service of Remembrance as the OC is the parade Marshall and committee member of RBLBB. This further strengthens the relationship from when BA CCF cadets have attended previously the parade. This affiliation will assist the school and the cadets in engaging in local community events, charity fundraising as well as supporting serving military personnel, military veterans and their families.
With the presence of the RBLBB in the school this will allow cadets, staff and students to be a member of the RBLBB and will give cadets and pupils access to charitable funds to help support activities like the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, Combined Cadet Force and possibly trips to enrich their learning journey and their wider life enrichment.
It is intended that a youth section of the Royal British Legion be set up, with the pupils having their own committee and running their own events.
OC FLT LT Hall.
Revolting Children
Magic was created this week with Bloxwich’s very own production of Revolting Children. It was an interactive show of energy, excitement, and drama, with a super talented cast who fought against the injustice of Trunchbull’s cruel regime. After a period of time without a school musical production, it certainly did not disappoint, and a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience summed up the quality production from our performing Arts staff and immensely talented pupils.
Thankfully, all the little maggots in the cast and audience managed to avoid the ‘Chokey’, but Miss Trunchball certainly gave a performance that will not be forgotten!
Well done to all, we cannot wait for the next production.
Open Events 2023
We will be holding a few open events this year to give all prospective Year 7 parents and pupils the chance to come and visit us. These events will give you a little insight into what is means to be a pupil at Bloxwich Academy and give you the chance to ask any questions you may have.
Open Evening will take place on Thursday 14th September 2023 4:30pm – 7:30pm (No booking Required)
Open Mornings in October will take place between Monday 2nd – Friday 6th October 9:15-10:10am and Monday 9th – Friday 12th October 9:15-10:10am.
Tickets MUST be booked in advance for OPEN MORNINGS. A ticket must be booked for every person attending, including any children. As tickets are limited, please support us by booking only the number of tickets you need and keeping your party as small as possible. Please call reception to book your slot at one of our Open Mornings.
Friday 7th July Strike
Year 7, 8 & 9 will be completing online learning at home on Friday 07/07/23 via Microsoft Teams due to industrial strike action. Year 10 must attend in full uniform with Mock exams going ahead as planned.
New Cadet Cohort – Field Craft
This week, our new year 7 cadets were taught about field manoeuvres and patrol lane training as part of their induction into CCF at Bloxwich Academy. The cadets were taught pairs fire and manoeuvre in a leapfrog formation. They have also been practicing drill every week. They have been studying the rank structure in the RAF and communication training of the phonetic alphabet. We have loved having our new cadets. Looking forward to welcoming them and their parents on the 19th July. Join us next week for drill and team sports!
Sports Day 2023
Reception & KS1 children participated in their sports day on Thursday 29th June. All children took part in the egg and spoon race, the obstacle race and the running race. Children then had the chance to sign up for the jumping/sack race. It was a lovely afternoon of activities and the children really enjoyed competing and earning points for their houses.
The children participated in field events during their PE lessons. They took part in javelin, speed bounce, standing long jump and the target throw. The children worked hard to be the best they can be.
KS2 children participated in their sports day on Friday 30th June. The weather in the morning was a little wet, but we managed to complete the afternoon of events without any disruptions from the rain thankfully.
All children took part in the obstacle and running race and then children had the option to sign up for the football dribbling race, the long distance run and the mixed relay. The support for the children from family and friends was amazing! So many people came to support the children and cheer them on. The children had a wonderful time from start to finish which made the afternoon very special.
Once all the results were added together from both sports days and all the field events, the overall results were as follows:
1st – Watt
2nd – Stephenson
3rd – Brindley
4th Telford
Festival of Apprenticeships – Careers Roadshow
On Tuesday 27th June, 43 Year 10 pupils travelled to the Millennium Point in Birmingham for an apprenticeship fair. Over 50 apprenticeship providers including The BT Group, NHS England and the Armed Forces were on hand to talk to pupils about the fantastic opportunities and career paths they can offer and what pupils need to do to secure an apprenticeship. This was a great chance for pupils to discuss potential career opportunities and to start considering their future plans after Bloxwich Academy. The pupils were a credit to the Academy and providers commented the maturity of pupils.
Year 6 Induction Day
Year 6 Induction Day will take place on Wednesday 5th July 8:50am-2:50pm.
Pupils should wear their current primary school uniform and bring a pencil case and water bottle. Lunch will be provided.
We look forward to meeting you all then.
Further information can be found on our Induction webpage.
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
