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Bloxwich Academy Primary Staff Achieve

Last week, Bloxwich Academy Primary celebrated the achievements of a number of our staff. Whatever role they have to play in the smooth operation of the school, all of our staff do a fantastic job to make the Bloxwich Academy vision of ‘Be the Best you can Be’ a reality. From the amazing work of the site team, catering staff and admin department to the teachers in the classroom delivering on that promise for high quality education. We really couldn’t do it without the diligence, support and determination from all of our team who work tirelessly, continuingly looking for ways to adapt and develop to ensure they deliver the very best in whatever job they do.

To mark this, the Matrix Academy Trust recognised the achievements of a number of our staff across the year. Whilst it would be true to say all of our team deserve awards of some description and we are immensely proud of the all, these individuals have stood out particularly as helping to make Bloxwich Academy Primary what it is today. A huge congratulations goes to; Miss Claire Gunter (Kitchen) for Innovation, Mr Watters for Cross-Trust Collaboration, Miss Evans for Team Player, Mrs Watkins for Continuous Improvement, Karen Oliver (School Office), Mrs Martin for Problem Solver, Mrs Snape for Best Communication, Miss Corns for being Most Dependable, Mrs Johnson for Most Eager to Develop, the Year 6 Team for Against All Odds, Miss Shelton for Most Adaptable, and Mrs Stubbs for Most Creative. Bloxwich wouldn’t be Bloxwich without each and every one of these members and the rest of the staff body. We thank you for all of your support as stakeholders throughout this year and invite you to wish our staff a huge ‘Well Done’ for an extremely successful 2022!

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Matrix Collab Dance Performance

Dance students from across the Matrix Academy Trust came together on Monday 21st November at Turves Green Boys School to perform in a collaborative project. Each school was assigned a section of ‘Celebrate’ by Pitbull to choreograph and perform, before all coming together as one to learn and perform the final section. The event saw over 100 students come together and share their passion for dance. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience of performing in front of others and making new friends. The overall performance shows the motivation and commitment that these students have for the subject.

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Matrix Collab Dance Performance

Dance students from across the Matrix Academy Trust came together on Monday 21st November at Turves Green Boys School to perform in a collaborative project. Each school was assigned a section of ‘Celebrate’ by Pitbull to choreograph and perform, before all coming together as one to learn and perform the final section. The event saw over 100 students come together and share their passion for dance. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience of performing in front of others and making new friends. The overall performance shows the motivation and commitment that these students have for the subject.

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Matrix Cadets Pay Their Respects

On a blustery autumn morning, over one hundred cadets and staff from four of our schools braved the high winds and cold to pay their respects to those who have given the most to our communities and country within the armed forces and emergency services. At this time, we also remembered those innocent civilians who lost their lives in the crossfire of conflict.

This year, our Armistice Day parade was held at Barr Beacon School in Walsall and was attended by the Headteachers from Barr Beacon School, Bloxwich Academy, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Etone College and Turves Green Boys’ School. Major (Ret) Simon Cuthbert of the West Midlands Cadet Expansion Programme attended as the inspecting officer, and our CEO Ms Lynsey Draycott was also in attendance. It was a proud moment for all of the cadets. 

The parade was commanded by Flt Lt Muller. Ms Broome of Barr Beacon School (a Veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq) conducted The Act of Remembrance. All of the cadets and staff marked the two minutes silence before Maj Cuthbert addressed the parade about the importance of remembrance and how smart all of the cadets looked whilst on parade.

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Gold School Games Award

We are delighted to announce, Bloxwich Academy Primary have been awarded the ‘Gold School Games Mark’ award for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise school’s engagement (provision and uptake) in the School Games against a national benchmark and to celebrate keeping young people active, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success. 

Some of our successful school sport achievements this year have included: 

The KS2 Girls football team being unbeaten in all games played across the academic year! 

Boys and girls winning football tournaments at Beacon primary school without losing a game! 

An amazing turnout for both boys and girls’ football & rugby clubs increasing participation for all! 

At Bloxwich Academy Primary we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of physical activity and school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our events possible. As a school, we are committed to using the School Games to try and engage those young people who haven’t previously been active or represented our school and to try and ensure that all our students have a positive experience and want to try out new activities beyond school too in our community. We believe in the power of physical activity and school sport as a school and give opportunities to those young people that need it most either as a participant, leader, official or volunteer. 

As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas linked to the five School Games outcomes and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. 

Ms Shepherd would like to thank all the staff at Bloxwich Academy Primary for their dedication to teach outstanding PE lessons and taking their own time to offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. To all the parents and children for their hard work and efforts achieving this award – we couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks go to Mr Baugh and Miss Machin for overseeing, organising and leading the PE throughout the year. Well done for all your hard work! 

We look forward to applying once again in 2023! 

Uniform Reminder

Upon pupils’ return on Monday 31st October all pupils should have full equipment, including a bag big enough
to carry an A4 folder. They should ensure they have a fully equipped pencil case and carry their academy
planner around every day. Please note, stationery can be purchased from our school shop so no pupil should be
unprepared for their school work.

Please see below a list of our uniform requirements that must be adhered to:

  • Black blazer with school badge
  • White polyester/cotton shirt
  • School Tie, displaying six stripes (house colours)
  • Black school trousers (NOT ‘skinny fit’ or ‘drainpipe’ style)
  • Black school skirt (MUST be of knee length)
  • Black tights (NO patterns)
  • Black school Shoes (NO canvas pumps or trainers)
  • Large school bag (big enough for an A4 folder)
  • No nose studs (or a clear transparent one)
  • Earrings should be a single stud in the ear lobe
  • We do not advise pupils bring any jewellery and the most we permit is one small ring (no sovereign) and no bracelets. For more information on what is acceptable uniform please visit: https://bloxwichacademy.co.uk/secondary-uniform/
  • We do recommend this before purchasing new shoes as retailers sometimes have different ideas on what is seen as school footwear.

Please note that pupils failing to meet the standards that are expected on uniform and being ready to learn, with
appropriate equipment, will face sanctions such as being placed in Reflection or detentions.

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Prospectus 2023/24

‘Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.’

You can read our latest school prospectus for September 2023 intake on the below link.

Open Evening and Mornings information can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding joining us at Bloxwich Academy please email postbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk and follow us on our social media platforms.

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We Are Social

We’ve extended our line of communication to include even more social platforms so you can be the first to see important updates and get an insight into all the fun and exciting things happening in school. 

Please take a few minutes to follow us on our social media platforms using the below links:  

Facebook – @bloxwichacademy

Instagram – @bloxwich_academy

Twitter  – @bloxwichacademy

The fastest way to ask a direct question is to email our post box email address as these are forwarded to the correct member of staff for your enquiry.

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Open Events 2022

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 it 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 15th September 2022 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Open Mornings in October will take place between Monday 3rd – Friday 14th October 9:15-10:00am (Monday – Friday). Open Mornings are by booking only. Booking slots will open soon.

Our Open events are always extremely busy. To keep the flow of people moving and minimise large gatherings we are staggering entry times.

Tickets for our Open Mornings MUST be booked in advance or you will not be permitted entry. 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. Ideally, parties will consist of just one parent/carer and their Year 6 child.

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Back To School – September 2022

Years 1 – 6

Will return to school Tuesday 6th September, normal school hours.

Nursery

Tuesday 6th September – Wednesday 7th September 2022.

You will be invited to come into nursery with your child to look at their classroom. There will be a short 10-15 minute meeting with your child’s teacher so we can get to know you and your child better before starting nursery.

Thursday 8th September 2022

1 hour nursery session for all nursery children 8:40-9:40am

Friday 9th September 2022

2 hour nursery session for all nursery children 8:40-10:40am

Monday 12th September 2022

3 hour nursery session for all nursery children 8:40-11:40am.

Reception

Wednesday 7th September 2022

Children who attend Bloxwich Academy nursery to start full time.

Wednesday 14th September 2022

Children from outside settings to start full-time and join children who attended Bloxwich Academy.

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Contact Info

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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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