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We are delighted to launch our themed menus for 2023/24 off the back of our very successful new menu for the academic year.  These special days are an opportunity to celebrate events, festivals and cultures from around the world across all of the Matrix Academy Trust schools. Not only will these provide pupils with a wide range of food experiences but will also compliment our Personal Development curriculum and Theme of the Week. Watch this space for more updates on our menus and the wonderful food that we will be offering as part of these events.

Yesterday, the children were visited by Pep the Poet who has published many books. First, we had a very exciting assembly where he read out some of his poems. Then, every year group had a workshop where they got to ask questions, hear some more and even turn some into performances.

On Thursday 28th September Year 4 students embarked on a school trip to the Molineux football stadium, home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The children had the chance to explore the world of football, learn about the history of the stadium, and even witness the inner workings of a professional football club. Children discovered all the different careers that exist within such a successful football club, hopefully inspiring them to aim for the stars in terms of their future career. It was a fantastic experience that added a real-world dimension to their learning.

Reception & KS1 children participated in their sports day on Thursday 29th June. All children took part in the egg and spoon race, the obstacle race and the running race. Children then had the chance to sign up for the jumping/sack race. It was a lovely afternoon of activities and the children really enjoyed competing and earning points for their houses. The children participated in field events during their PE lessons. They took part in javelin, speed bounce, standing long jump and the target throw. The children worked hard to be the best they can be. KS2 children participated in…

Some of you may know that, here at Bloxwich Academy Primary, we have a very talented musician in our midst! Shankley in Year 4 has an incredible natural aptitude for playing piano. At the age of 7, during the COVID-19 lockdown, he showed a great interest in learning how to play after seeing pianist Lang Lang on the television. Shankley was initially given a keyboard and quickly demonstrated that he had an ear for music and a natural ability to play. Since the beginning on the year, Shankley has been receiving piano lessons in school after been awarded grants from…