On Tuesday 12th December, 50 students across the Matrix Schools met at Barr Beacon to find out more about their “Far From Home” Italian adventure as part of the Turing Scheme. The day consisted of meeting their staff, team building activities and learning more about where they are going. This of course would not have been complete without a “surviving Italy” language taster session from a native Italian, as well as tasting some authentic Italian dishes such as ‘Melanzane alla Parmigiana’ ‘Patate, Gorgonzola e Chorizo’ and a choice of ‘Antipasti’ to awaken their taste buds. The day was finished off by writing a Christmas card back to their pen pal in our partner school in Rome, we cannot wait to visit and meet them in person! 

Bloxwich Academy Christmas show went down a storm this week! Pirouettes, backflips, intense drama, stunning vocals, and a real sense of Christmas spirit. What a fantastic way to end the school term. All pupils and the performing Arts team did us proud, we most certainly hope you enjoyed the show, we cannot wait for the next performance!

From ‘Silent Night’ to ‘Deck the halls’ Bloxwich secondary school choir had a fabulous morning showing their impressive vocal talent at Walsall Manor hospital today. They got everyone into the festive spirit whilst raising money for Well Wishers, we are immensely proud of their contributions.

Exciting News for Parents and Pupils!  Get ready for the festive cheer because we’re launching the “12 Days of Christmas Attendance Rewards” at Bloxwich Academy!  Starting Thursday 7th December, your child has a chance to win a fantastic prize each day if they sleigh into school for the final 12 days before the Christmas break! Let’s make this festive season merry and bright by celebrating good attendance and spreading joy!

School closure due to a burst water main this morning that has resulted in no heating or water within the school.

Pupils will be dismissed via a staggered exit:

10am – Year 10

10:15am – Year 9

10:30am – Year 8

10:45am – Year 7

11am – Year 11 and Post 16

Any issues with your child leaving site, please contact the school: 01922 710 257

An update will be issued out later today.

11am Update

Due to a mains water leak school is closed for pupils today, text communication has been sent to all parents and carers. Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 can continue their revision or coursework for examination subjects. KS3 pupils can access Oak National, Maths watch, Britannica, Educake or BBC bitesize for revision of current class topics.

1pm Update

School will be open as normal tomorrow (Thursday 7th December)

It was game we were looking forward to and a win would put us top of the league!

After beating Amethyst earlier on in the season they decided to turn up with an additional 5 first team players.

The game didn’t start too well and we found ourselves 2-0 down after 16 minutes. The players needed to roll up their sleeves and believe in their own ability.

As the game went on we grew into the game, holding shape and winning the ball through being compact and pressing the ball in 2’s and 3’s. We started to create opportunities with shots on goal. In the 30^th minute, MKabba made a strong run down our right hand side crossing the ball in for ALane to attack. As he slid in 2 opposition players came into contact with him giving the referee (Mr Armstrong) no alternative but to give a penalty. K Perry stepped up and just like a young Harry Kane he whipped the ball into the bottom corner (see pics), 2-1.

Unfortunately, we didn’t defend well from a corner and conceded another before half time, 3-1. And with losing our Captain, JBloomer to injury, it was going to be a tough test in the second half.

But we came out quickly in the second half, winning first and second balls and pushing the opposition back. Some great decision making with defensive clearances, midfielders threading passes and forwards holding up the ball gave us control of the game. Half way through the half another reckless challenge gave us a free-kick from 40 yards out. As I was setting up players ready for a delivery into the box, F Williams had other ideas. With his wand of a left foot, he struck the ball with pace, swerve and dip and it flew into the top of the net!!! 3-2

We started to believe and pushed forward to get an equaliser but at times they countered with pace which forced our goalkeeper, AKielczewski, to make several important saves with his hands and legs in 1v1 situations. I even heard some of our spectators describing him as Superman!

With 10 mins left we had forced a second corner of which KPerry whipped in to an area full of bodies. The ball bounced and ricocheted of bodies left, right and centre. A Humphries muscled his way onto the ball and stabbed home from close range! 3-3!!

As we pushed for the winner the opposition got a break away goal and the game finished 4-3.

It was an enthralling game with several good performances from players who could have easily have been given Man of the Match. However it was our very own Superman, A Kielczewski, who got this accolade today.

Thanks to our sixth form supporters who came out in numbers and braved the cold.

Scorers

K Perry – 1

F Williams – 1

A Humphries – 1

After a couple of weeks rest it was back to fixtures for the Sixth form Football Academy. This week we travelled to Sandwell WBA Academy.

The game started well and within 5 mins we had hit the target 3 times being unlucky not to score. Don’t stop reading Miss Thompson, it gets better!

After 18 mins F Williams, who was playing like a young Paul Scholes, found space and slid K Perry through, who jinxed his way past 2 challenges and finished from distance with a curling shot into the near corner. A minute later K Perry turned provider by delivering a sumptuous cross which was headed in by M Oginni. He rose like a salmon and finished with venom.

HT 2-0

We found the game in the balance after 3 mins when the opposition scored. It now required determination, focus and an improvement in quality.

Our third goal had all three elements, F Williams again got on the ball and played a lovely threaded ball through to J Bloomer who showed a clean set of heels to his defender. Instead of going for goal himself he picked out K Perry on the far post who slid in to claim his second goal of the match, 3-1. F Williams again turned provider 10 mins later when he won a throw and with quick thinking he threw it over the defender on the halfway line, K Perry latched onto the ball with a clever run beyond, he composed himself and struck the ball on the half volley with the outside of his foot into the top corner giving the goalkeeper no chance. What a goal for K Perry to claim his hat trick, and no he doesn’t get to keep the match ball!

With the game at 4-1 we turned the screw even more. K Perry delivered an in-swinging corner and K Ampofo, who had been moved into a right midfield role which is away from his normal defensive duties, reacted the quickest to put the ball in the back of the net with a neat finish. He celebrated with emphatic joy, see pics.

F Williams had yet another assist for M Kabba, who worked tirelessly upfront, 6-1. M Kabba was unlucky not to get a second goal after a slick attacking move as the goalkeeper half stopped his shot but K Perry was on hand to follow in and scored his 4^th goal of the game!

FT  7-1!!

Man of the Match – F Williams

Hattrick hero (4 goals) – K Perry

Special mention to Miss Amy Potts for bringing a pump to inflate a flat tyre on the mini-bus, I was slightly concerned when people were passing me on the M6 and waving their arms at me. Thankyou Amy!

Children in Need Alert! Pupils have been so generous today and our cake sale sold out in record time. Huge well done to Harry for the most football keep ups and some great hoops scored by Michael. Bloxwich Academy supports Children in Need as they fund thousands of charities and projects in every corner of the UK. They support young people to be and feel safer, support mental health and wellbeing, positive relationships and offer equal opportunities for children to flourish. They help mental health and anti-bullying charities in our area as well as supporting young carers to name a small few.