Our STEM Club students became dental technicians for the day, designing and making their own teeth and mouth models! This hands-on challenge is part of our wider careers initiative, showing students just how many exciting jobs STEM subjects can lead to.

Over the past two days, we were delighted to welcome 4Schools into our school to deliver an exciting and engaging careers experience for our students.

All of our Year 7 pupils took part in a lively assembly and interactive “Have a Go” workshops, where they explored careers within the creative media sector, including TV, broadcasting and digital content creation. Students learnt about the wide range of roles involved, from idea creation and production to editing and advertising, and discovered how their own skills could link to future career opportunities.

Through hands-on activities, students even had the chance to plan and pitch their own TV-style content ideas, helping to build creativity, teamwork and confidence.

In addition, selected students in Years 8 and 9 participated in a Careers Quiz workshop, where they were introduced to the world of TV and broadcasting. This engaging session encouraged them to reflect on their own strengths and interests, while exploring potential career pathways and the different routes into the industry.

It has been a fantastic opportunity for our students to:

Gain insight into a fast-growing and exciting industry

Understand how classroom learning connects to real careers

Begin thinking about their own future aspirations

We would like to thank 4Schools for delivering such an inspiring and informative experience for our students.

Today, 10 of our Year 9 pupils had an exciting opportunity to attend the Construction Summit at University College Birmingham. Throughout the day, they took part in hands-on construction workshops, developing practical skills and gaining insight into the industry. They also met a range of employers and apprenticeship providers, learning about the many career pathways available within construction. It was a fantastic experience that helped inspire future ambitions and gave our pupils a real taste of the opportunities beyond the classroom. Well done to everyone who represented the school so brilliantly! 👏

Today, 75 pupils from Years 7 and 8 attended the Big Bang Fair at the NEC, where they engaged in a wide range of interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities.

Throughout the day, pupils explored a variety of exhibits and attended demonstrations designed to showcase real-world applications of STEM. They had the opportunity to take part in hands-on experiments, experience emerging technologies, and speak with industry professionals, gaining valuable insight into future career pathways.

The visit provided an excellent opportunity to broaden pupils’ understanding of STEM subjects beyond the classroom, helping to inspire curiosity, creativity, and ambition. Pupils represented the school exceptionally well, demonstrating enthusiasm, excellent conduct, and a genuine interest in learning.

We would like to thank the organisers of the Big Bang Fair for delivering such an engaging and informative experience, and we are very proud of all the pupils who attended.

On Monday 8th June 2026, Year 6, 9 and 10 pupils had the opportunity to have an assembly delivered by Alison Cope. Alison is the mother of Joshua Ribera, who was murdered in 2013. Alison now works tirelessly to help prevent youth violence by campaigning and working with schools, sharing her sons’ story. Her mission is to educate others of the realities and consequences of youth violence and knife crime. Her particular focus, also discusses the dangers of social media and the footprint pupils are creating for themselves. Both staff and students were moved by Alison and her story. We would like to thank Alison for her time and sharing her guidance on the ways to reduce the risk to all.

Find out more at https://www.alisoncope.com

Congratulations to our Year 9’s who have received a book from our vending machine. Students were nominated by their Heads of House for continuously following our Bloxwich Values.  

Well done to Apex who has received a large number of positive points and who always follows our ‘Leading respectful lives’ value. Kian, who consistently makes a valuable contribution to school and has a large number of positive points. Maddison, who has 100% positive point ratio since the start of the academic year. William who consistently achieves positive points, showing his self-motivation to achieve.  

You are a credit to Bloxwich Academy. Keeping being ‘The Best You Can Be.’  

Congratulations to our Year 10’s who have received a book from our vending machine. Students were nominated by their Heads of House for continuously following our Bloxwich Values.  

Well done to Hadizah, who is always self-motivated to achieve and constantly gaining positive points. Tommy, who has shown his self-motivation to achieve by his effort to improve his attendance. Lilly-May who leads a respectful life and is always kind and caring to others. Lacey who consistently achieves positive points, showing her self-motivation.  

You are a credit to Bloxwich Academy. Keeping being ‘The Best You Can Be.’  

Congratulations to our Year 11’s who have received a book from our vending machine. Students were nominated by their Heads of House for continuously following our Bloxwich Values.  

Well done to Ollie, who continuously demonstrates all Bloxwich Values. Arif, for demonstrating all Bloxwich Values. Tullia, who ensures everyone is equal. Aurora, who has received 100% positive ratio since the start of the academic year.  

You are a credit to Bloxwich Academy. Keeping being ‘The Best You Can Be.’  

Some Year 5 pupils took part in Bikeability this week, all achieving level 2. They were fantastic role models for behaviour demonstrating our Bloxwich Values throughout their training with respect and self-motivation. 

Today, 10 of our Year 10 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to experience life at Oxford University!

Our day began at Oriel College, where pupils attended an insightful lecture delivered by Carys. She covered everything from what Oxbridge is, what a college system involves, where colleges are located, and the realities of student finance and accommodation.

We were then joined by three current first-year undergraduates, who led us on a guided tour of the beautiful Oriel College grounds, sharing their first-hand experiences of university life.

After the tour, we enjoyed a traditional meal in the college dining hall — a delicious beef dinner with roast potatoes, red cabbage, seasoned vegetables, and a generous slice of Eve’s pudding!

Following lunch, we returned to the lecture theatre where the undergraduates hosted a Q&A session, giving pupils the chance to ask questions about studying, social life, and living in halls.

In the afternoon, we took a walk through Oxford city centre and made our way to Keble College. Here, we were welcomed by three more first-year undergraduates — including one from our Matrix neighbours in Wednesfield — who showed us around the campus and answered more questions along the way.

A huge thank you to all of our student ambassadors and tour guides for giving their time and sharing their experiences. It was an inspiring and informative day for everyone involved!

Well done to the following pupils who represented Bloxwich Academy in the Sandwell cup semi-final, our year 7 and 8 girls played really well winning 7-0 putting themselves into the final.

Isabelle, Year 8

Tam, Year 7

Indi, Year 7

Ella-Mae, Year 7

Scarlett. Year 7

Holly, Year 7

Millie, Year 8

Dallas, Year 8

Madi, Year 8

Lili, Year 8

Etty, Year 8