We were delighted to welcome representatives from Oxford and Cambridge Universities to Bloxwich Academy as part of the Oxbridge Schools Tour 2026.

During the morning, 27 of our Year 10 pupils took part in an inspiring university information session, where they learned about university life, funding options, the application process, and the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available.

In the evening, parents from Bloxwich Academy and other schools within the Matrix Trust joined us for a comprehensive information and support session. This included guidance on university funding, applications, university life, and the importance of strong attendance.

A huge thank you to Carys and Olivia for delivering such engaging sessions and for helping to raise the aspirations of our students and families!

Introducing our brand-new breakfast offer for all pupils. We know that a healthy breakfast is the best way to start the school day, helping pupils to concentrate, learn, and perform their best in lessons.

The breakfast service will be available from 8:00 AM in the Canteen. All items are 80p and there is also a selection of free fruit available. If your eligible for Free School Meals, you can use your daily allowance of 80p to purchase one of the new breakfast items.

Bloxwich Academy would like to celebrate the graduation of the Year 10 Scholars Club pupils. Since beginning the project in October, these pupils have worked incredibly hard, with a PHD lecturer. They have attended lectures, had tutorials, completed independent research and submitted a 2000 word final assignment on the use of Stem Cells to heal.

On Tuesday 24^th February, pupils were invited to attend their graduation event at Manchester University. During the day, pupils took part in a feedback session in a lecture theatre, gained insights into life at university, met university ambassadors and took part in a tour of the campus.

To end the day, pupils were presented with their graduation certificate and congratulated for their hard work, resilience and achievements during the Scholars Club Programme.

Well done to you all.

Today’s session was all about helping students move from “I like this idea” to “I’m ready to take my next step.” They explored careers that match their strengths, learned how to break big goals into small actions, and built confidence in planning their future.

Students matched their skills to real pathways, created a personalised “Future Steps Plan,” tackled common barriers, and finished by generating smart questions for their upcoming university visit.

Our reading rewards vending machine continues to be a focal point of our weekly Friday lunchtime celebrations, with pupils from all year groups being recognised for a range of achievements. These include demonstrating our Bloxwich Values, representing the school, and attending extra-curricular clubs.

• Daniel. Year 7 - persistently upholding Bloxwich values

• Eliana. Year 8 – self-motivated to achieve throughout all lessons

• Emily-Jayne. Year 9 - makes a valuable contribution in lessons and to school life around the academy

• Leyton. Year 10 - makes valuable contribution in lessons

• Godfred. Year 11 - persistently self-motivation to achieve and understanding to others as one of our school prefects

Pupils in KS3 and KS4 were having a great time in badminton club. This club is mainly for some fun game play, but also looking at improving and mastering the key skills used in badminton. Well done for the following pupils for taking part:

Chelsie-leigh, year 9

Ubay, year 9

Ellis, Year 9

Leah, Year 9

Ruby-lea, year 9

The Secondary School Breakfast Club provides students with a welcoming space to start the day positively. Open before the start of lessons 7.45 AM-8.30 AM, the club offers a breakfast alongside a calm, friendly environment where students can socialise, do an activity, complete homework, or simply prepare for the school day ahead. The Breakfast Club supports students’ wellbeing by ensuring they have access to, breakfast helping to improve concentration, punctuality, and readiness to learn.

Staff supervision ensures a safe and inclusive atmosphere, and all students are encouraged to attend.