Some minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and tummy upsets can be easily spread. But there are some simple things that you can do to reduce the risk of this happening.

•Wash your hands properly using warm water and soap. Wash your hands properly after going to the toilet, or handling rubbish. You should also wash your hands before you eat or prepare food for yourself or anyone else.

•Always wash your hands after going to the toilet, handling rubbish, sneezing and before you prepare and eat food.  Use a tissue when you sneeze, cough or blow your nose. Wash your hands properly afterwards. 

Healthy Diet and the Immune System

In winter, when viruses such as flu are more likely to circulate. A healthy, balanced diet is important for supporting your immune system. You need sufficient energy and nutrients for the immune system to function properly, and poor nutrition can compromise it. 

Breakfast Club

Breakfast is an important way to ensure you are starting the day in a healthy way. Our free breakfast club is a great way to build your immune system. We offer our "Toast Your Way" as well as free fruit, yoghurt, cereal, granola and honey.

Students were engaged in an inspiring assembly led by Mr Jilali, learning about the significant contributions, achievements and experiences of Black people throughout history.

The assembly reflected our school value of Everyone is Equal, reminding us that understanding, respect and inclusion help build a stronger community for all. By learning from the past, our students are becoming the changemakers of the future.

Everyone is Equal. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Matters.

Our Year 10 students attended a Work Experience launch assembly today led by Joanne Shalloe from Work Experience Support Services. Students learned about the benefits of work experience and how to begin securing placements for Work Experience Week starting on 24 May 2027.

Thank you, Joanne, for your informative and engaging presentation and for supporting our students as they prepare for the world of work.

On Monday 28th September, Year 7 students will take part in"My Mate Fancies You", an engaging drama-based workshop delivered by Loudmouth Education & Training. The session supports students with the transition to secondary school, friendships, relationships and growing up as part of our RSHE curriculum.

Find out more about Loudmouth's work here: 🔗 https://loudmouth.co.uk/programmes/category/2

#RSHE #Year7 #PersonalDevelopment #Safeguarding #SecondarySchoolEducation

Staff and parents were incredibly proud to celebrate alongside our Year 11 pupils on GCSE results day on Thursday 20 August. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise their hard work, determination and achievements as they collected their results and prepared for the next exciting stage of their lives.

This year, Bloxwich Academy saw a significant increase in the number of pupils achieving the highest grades. The number of Grade 9s increased by 50% compared with last year, while 33 pupils achieved at least one Grade 7, 8 or 9.

We are proud of the successes of every pupil and recognise that each set of results represents an individual journey of hard work, progress and achievement. While we would like to celebrate all of our pupils, we would also like to highlight the exceptional achievements of these five pupils:

• Jay– achieved seven Grade 9s, with every other qualification awarded at Grade 7 or above.
• Praise –achieved four Grade 9s, with every other qualification awarded at Grade 7 or above.
• Olivia – achieved two Grade 9s, with three qualification at Grade 7 or above.
• Kai - achieved three Grade 9s, with every other qualification awarded at Grade 7 or above.
• Aurora – achieved two Grade 9s

Across the cohort of 195 pupils, there were many achievements to celebrate. We are extremely proud of the resilience and commitment shown by pupils throughout Year 11 as they worked to improve their outcomes and secure the qualifications needed for their future pathways.

Mrs Eardley, Head of School, said:

“Results day was a very special occasion for our school community. It was a privilege to celebrate with our pupils and their families and to see so many young people rewarded for their hard work.

“We are delighted by the outstanding individual achievements within this year’s results, including the 50% increase in Grade 9s. These results reflect the determination, resilience and commitment of our pupils.

“We are proud of every pupil who worked hard, overcame challenges and made progress throughout their time at Bloxwich Academy. Every result represents an individual journey and deserves to be celebrated.

“We wish every member of the Class of 2026 the very best as they move on to the next stage of their education, training or employment. We are confident that they will continue to demonstrate the ambition and resilience they have shown during their time with us.”

We would also like to thank all staff and families for the encouragement, guidance and support they have given pupils throughout their GCSE studies.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we are incredibly proud of you all!

As we prepare to welcome students back, we would like to remind parents and carers of the changes to the school day that come into effect from the start of term.

🍳 Free Breakfast Available Daily All students can access a free breakfast from 8.00am – 8.55am each morning.

🌟 Enrichment, Intervention & Extra-Curricular Activities From 8.15am – 9.00am, students can take part in a wide range of activities designed to support learning, interests and personal development. This includes: ✅ Clubs and enrichment activities ✅ Academic support and catch-up sessions ✅ Targeted interventions (invitation only)

📚 Formal Learning Begins at 9.00am Students should be in school and ready to line up at 9.00am.

🏫 End of the School Day Lessons finish at 3.30pm, with an enhanced extra-curricular programme available until 4.15pm.

🎓 Year 11 Students All Year 11 students will be expected to attend intervention sessions between 8.15am – 9.00am. These sessions have proven invaluable in supporting examination success and will replace the previous after-school intervention programme.

⏰ Arriving on time every day ensures students make the most of breakfast provision, enrichment opportunities and learning from the very start of the day.

We look forward to seeing all students back, ready to learn and achieve!

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