**YEAR 9** on Wednesday 21st January vaccinations will take place for the DTP/MenACWY vaccine for year 9 at Bloxwich Academy site. Please see the cover letter to gain additional information regarding the vaccine and the consent link. It is important that you discuss and complete the consent form with your child responding yes or no, even if you would like to decline the vaccine. If you would like to discuss the vaccine further please contact vaccine Uk 01922 902 035.

Link: https://midlands.schoolvaccination.uk/dtp/2025/walsall

Letter: HERE

Due to the school closure on Friday 9th January 2026, remote learning materials have been provided for your child to complete at home.

You can access these resources from the “Remote Learning” section on the school website or via the link below:
​Remote learning​

Students should log in using their school email address and password (the same credentials used to log in to school computers).

Please complete Day 1 work only. If the school remains closed for a second day, then proceed to Day 2 work. Should the closure extend beyond two days, additional work will be made available in the same location.

KS3 remote timetable

KS4 remote timetable

Over the past few days pupils within KS3 have been participating in the national schools Santa Dash whereby they have completed 6 laps of the football field. Within each group the top three pupils received positive class charts points for their efforts. All pupils participated in the Santa Dash with great spirit and put 100% effort in. The following pupils finished in the top 3 within their groups.

Our Pupil Services centre had the pleasure of making memory jars this week with Mrs Vaughan and Mrs Ward. This therapeutic approach explored reflection and growth, as well as connection and mindfulness. Pupils were able to keep their jars as a keepsake time capsule for them to revisit whenever they need to, all pupils expressed how much they enjoyed and benefitted from the experience.

Our second Reading Cafe was a huge success, thank you to all the families that attended it was great to see you!

This event is now too big for our library and the next one will be held in our hall in January!

We shared tips on engaging teenagers in reading and the support we offer as a school.

At Bloxwich Academy we want to ensure that every child can access any text with confidence and resilience - with our main aim being that every pupil becomes successful at reading to learn on any and every topic!

The year 9 boys football team put in a superb performance on Thursday afternoon with a 9-2 victory away at Grace Academy Darlaston. Some fantastic attacking displays led to Bloxwich scoring very early In the match which gave the team full confidence to continue to press and attack high up the pitch. 5 goals by Billy, and individual efforts from Steven, Olly, Harry and Lewis ensured a impressive result.

For the attention of Bloxwich Secondary School Leavers 2025

Exam certificates will be available to collect from Bloxwich Secondary School main reception on Tuesday 16^th December 2025, 10am – 5pm.

Pupils must bring a form of photo ID to collect their certificates. They can only collect their own certificates.

Parents can collect their child’s certificates on behalf of their child, but they will NEED a signed letter from the pupil stating who the pupil is, who the parent is and that they are happy for them to collect. Parents will need to bring in their photo ID too.

We CANNOT release certificates without this note.

For more information please visit: https://bit.ly/4aFXSIA

Bloxwich Academy's Joint School Council and Community Champions are working hard to collect items for our local community. They have recorded a special message to raise awareness of our joint food bank and toy drive. We thank you for your continued support.