DSC01519

Matrix Awards Evening 2025

The auditorium at Millennium Point was once again filled with excitement and pride as the third annual Matrix Pupil Awards Ceremony took place. Now a firmly established tradition, the event recognised outstanding academic achievements across all our schools while celebrating the unique talents and character of each of our pupils.

The evening was opened by CEO Lynsey Draycott, with Headteachers from across the trust taking to the stage to present awards to their proud pupils. Among the honours were five standout titles: Most Creative, Most Resilient, Most Selfless, Continuous Improver, and Most Enthusiastic — each highlighting the remarkable qualities shown by pupils throughout the year.

The ceremony also featured captivating performances from pupils who triumphed in our trust-wide talent competition. Their musical skills added an unforgettable touch to the evening and demonstrated the breadth of talent within our schools.

Special recognition was also given to pupils involved in our Combined Cadet Force and those who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, celebrating their commitment, resilience, and leadership beyond the classroom.

The awards were presented by our Chair of Trustees, Sir Mark Aspinall. A big thank you to our special guest Beth who gave some very inspiring words.

A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to all of our award winners, performers, dedicated staff, trustees, parents and carers who made the evening such a success. A highlight video will be posted shortly.

DSC01519

Matrix Awards Evening 2025

The auditorium at Millennium Point was once again filled with excitement and pride as the third annual Matrix Pupil Awards Ceremony took place. Now a firmly established tradition, the event recognised outstanding academic achievements across all our schools while celebrating the unique talents and character of each of our pupils.

The evening was opened by CEO Lynsey Draycott, with Headteachers from across the trust taking to the stage to present awards to their proud pupils. Among the honours were five standout titles: Most Creative, Most Resilient, Most Selfless, Continuous Improver, and Most Enthusiastic — each highlighting the remarkable qualities shown by pupils throughout the year.

The ceremony also featured captivating performances from pupils who triumphed in our trust-wide talent competition. Their musical skills added an unforgettable touch to the evening and demonstrated the breadth of talent within our schools.

Special recognition was also given to pupils involved in our Combined Cadet Force and those who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, celebrating their commitment, resilience, and leadership beyond the classroom.

The awards were presented by our Chair of Trustees, Sir Mark Aspinall. A big thank you to our special guest Beth who gave some very inspiring words.

A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to all of our award winners, performers, dedicated staff, trustees, parents and carers who made the evening such a success. A highlight video will be posted shortly.

IMG_5794

Cake Sale Success

A massive thank you to everyone who helped make our Community Champions' first cake sale such a success! We sold out in just 10 minutes and raised £85 which is amazing!

A special shout-out to the pupils who helped organise this event:

  • T Taylor
  • L Capalbo
  • F Benton
  • A Eggington
  • C Williams
  • M Killgallon

And a big thank you to J Fellows – her brother baked some delicious brownies and cookies that sold out in no time!

Keep an eye out for our next event, which will involve both staff and pupils. We can't wait to see you there!

IMG_4790

West Midlands Police Engagement Day

Selected Year 8 and 9 pupils from Bloxwich Academy had an exciting opportunity to take part in the West Midlands Police Engagement Day on Friday 9th May. Pupils were able to circulate each station and learn about the roles available in the police force as well as community engagement teams. Pupils were able to ask questions relating to career options and see a great showcase of the range of services available with West Midlands Police. Pupils were able to delve into a world of forensics, armed responses, ambulance and air ambulance services, riot protection, bleep tests and fire crews. The day concluded with an excellent showcase of the role of the Police Dogs and the training that goes into protecting communities. Thank you to West Midlands Police for the invitation and the opportunity for an inciteful day. #Westmidlandspolice

IMG_0054

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.  

20250507_105535

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!

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!

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!

Sketch Style Sun Yellow

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.

IMG_2863

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!

Recent Primary News

Recent Secondary News

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

Copyright 2025 © All Rights Reserved

CEOP-1
Loading