Today we started a 6 week course with EMPWR- each week Paige will focus on something new. This week we have looked at sugar intake and the impact of a well balanced diet! Over the coming weeks we will be visiting her gym, building our own workouts and understanding the benefits of of exercise and building a business including different career options.

26/11/2025

The second week into our journey with Empwr was a hit! All pupils were a credit to us and fully embraced all activities! We started off with a pupil modelling an empty backpack and then pupils were asked what impacts their mental health- every time a pupil made a suggestion, a weight was added to the backpack, it was then past around the room to symbolise how their feelings can sometimes feel “heavy”. We then went on to a paired activity, pupils had to decide which food groups they would place where- whole foods, processed and ultra processed. We spoke about the impact ultra processed foods have on their moods, hormones and concentration levels. Lastly the pupils bout in snacks, we looked at the ingredients and placed them into categories. All pupils are excited for for some time in the gym with Paige next!

04/12/2025

EMPWR to make a change week three ✨🏋🏼‍♀️

We started with a demo and explanation on how our body needs energy to survive, to exercise and the impact it has when we under eat, or skip meals (using bottles of water and a bowl) then we spoke about what happens when we over consume (Mainly on the high sugar & ultra processed foods). The side effects and impact this has on mood, energy, concentration levels, hunger and your overall health.

The girls then warmed up by writing foods onto a post it note and running to stick them on the board on where they think these food groups fit. Whether the foods belonged in the protein, carbs or fats.

It also surprised the girls to find out that CARBS are a women’s main source of energy, also explaining the importance of healthy fats and protein too.

We finished the session with a warm up, stretching, some form tips leading into a HIIT based and all over body strength based circuit.

Paige has given them a task to bring along an exercise next week that they would like to incorporate into their next session which we are going to build together and talk about little more into which muscle groups are being used and the overall benefits of strength training. 👀🙌🏼🏋🏼‍♀️

Another fabulous week and great efforts from the girls getting involved, giving the circuits and all the tasks a go!

Our Christmas competition is to design a festive book cover. It can be for any book of their choice or they can make up a title if they prefer. Design can be done on computer or hand designed, whichever students prefer. If students require a template they can collect one from Miss Potts in the iCentre. We will choose winners from both KS3 & KS4.

Prizes will be Amazon gift cards 1st place - £30 2nd - £20 3rd -£15 Closing date is Wednesday 17th December.

Did you know..?

• If your child misses 5+ days they become a concern of being persistently absent for the year.

• If your child misses 10-14 days they become high risk of being persistently absent for the year.

• If your child misses 15-18 days they become a significant risk of being persistently absent for the year.

• If your child misses 19+ days they become persistently absent for the year.

Stars in Our Schools is an annual celebration of school support staff. This year the event will take place on Friday 28 November 2025. Stars in Our Schools is an opportunity for us to recognise and reflect on the significant role of support staff in our school. Everyone from admin teams, catering teams, IT teams and academic support staff play an invaluable role in creating the best possible environment for our pupils and staff to flourish. They really are Stars in Our School who make a huge difference every day. We are lucky here at Bloxwich Academy Secondary to have such a strong support staff body who go above and beyond. We are thankful for the work they do with such quality and care each day. Thank you!

A huge thank you to Walsall College, Barr Beacon and Wednesfield 6th Forms for hosting our year 11 pupils for the next steps day. Our pupils were buzzing after experiencing a day with their chosen post-16 provider, and many have decided to apply and secure their place today.

Bloxwich Academy School Council is supporting the Bloxwich & Blakenall Food Bank this festive season.
The Food Bank, part of the Trussell Trust, provides food and essential toiletries for families during Christmas and beyond. Our Community Champions would also like to help brighten the season through a toy drive, as many families find it difficult to celebrate and provide gifts for their loved ones at this time of year.

We are kindly asking for donations of books and toys, which will be shared between the Food Bank and the Community Hub to support families in our community.

On Monday 24^th November, Bloxwich Academy had the exciting opportunity to welcome Performance in Education to perform and present “Hooked.”

Year 8 were given clear messages on the dangers of smoking and vaping and the peer pressure surrounding their choices. Pupils were educated on the chemical dangers and the impact this can have on individuals into adulthood. Pupils were also educated on the dangers of vaping and the risks they are taking and the marketing to appeal to children. Performance in Education discussed the statistics and the unknown risks of vaping. They were also educated on the risk of spiked vaped including THC and Spice.

Performance in Education commended our pupils on their engagement and questions they asked following the performance.

Thank you to Walsall Council and Performance in Education for the opportunity to provide this level of education to our pupils.

Well done to Year 8 for their engagement with the topic and showing an awareness of the importance of looking after our personal health.

Bloxwich Academy pupils have been celebrating Anti Bullying Week with a range of activities. Led by Mr Morris and the Anti Bullying Committee, pupils have been learning about this years theme for Anti Bullying “Power for Good”.

Pupils have been completing form time activities, having an assembly, wearing odd socks each day and purchasing anti bullying wrist bands to show their support for Anti Bullying and the strategies to use “Power for Good.” Year 7 and 10 pupils were also able to watch a performance from Loudmouth about bullying and harassment.

To celebrate Odd Socks Day, Bloxwich staff and pupils have been wearing odd socks all week. It was fantastic to see so many varieties of socks and for people to celebrate the messages of kindness, unity and individuality. Well done to all.

On Monday and Friday, the Anti Bullying Committee sold cakes and raised £132.55 for our house charities.

Parents and carers can find additional support from Anti Bullying Alliance on our social media page or following the link below:

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2025/parents-and-carers

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!