We had some fantastic entries to this years Christmas book cover competition. It was so difficult to select winners as the standard was so high! Well done to everyone who entered.

The winners are:

J.Lea (8S1)

E.Keough (7T1)

L.Lea (7T1)

R.Sofonias (9T2)

K.Robinson (11W1)

C.Kokumo (11W1)

A massive well done to our pupils who have created some amazing art work this term. Here are a few highlights of some of this lovely work. Keep up the great work!

Rose from the Midland Metro Alliance ran a session on apprenticeships. In this session, pupils learnt about different career apprenticeships and how to apply for them. They also learnt about employability skills and did a fun activity on effective communication. The pupils absolutely loved the session and many are now more interested in a STEM related career.

Welcome to Bloxwich Academy, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our new welcome video below.

Our Christmas competition is to design a festive book cover. It can be for any book of your choice or you can make up a title if you prefer. Design can be done on computer or by hand, whichever you prefer. If you require a template you 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 Monday 16th December

Year 7-11 5th-18th December

Attend school and you’ll have the chance to win a prize every day in our daily raffle draw. Names will be drawn at random from all those in attendance each day.

1 prize per year group.

5 Christmas hampers will be rewarded on 18th December for pupils attending everyday between 5-18th December.

Year 8 pupils at Bloxwich Academy are working with West Midlands Police and Virtual Decisions to be educated on their decisions in the local community and beyond. We have been given the fantastic opportunity to work with the virtual reality programme to advise pupils on the warning signs of gangs, the law relating to knife crime and carrying knifes and how to keep themselves and others safe. This will continue for pupils into next week.

The Department for Education requires us to deliver the statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). This, alongside other key areas such as RE, Citizenship and Careers, makes up our personal development curriculum which is delivered at all Key Stages through assemblies and form time activities. Details of our RSHE Policy can be found on our website. This content is now statutory and forms a key part of our provision at school.

Should you have any queries, please contact Miss Williamson in school. Thank you to West Midlands Police and Virtual Decisions for supporting our pupils with their decision making.

#WestMidlandsPolice #Virtual Decisions

Please ensure your child is on site by 8:30am.

Pupils arriving after 9:10am will be marked with a U code, which is equivalent to half a day absence, and they will be required to complete an after-school detention.

If you require support improving your child’s punctuality, please contact their Head of House for assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We are thrilled to announce that 7T1 achieved the highest attendance last half term. As a reward for their fantastic commitment, the students enjoyed a special attendance breakfast last Friday. This is part of our ongoing attendance rewards incentives, celebrating classes that consistently demonstrate excellent attendance each half term. We kindly remind parents to continue supporting us by ensuring your child attends school every day. Thank you for your continued support.