Dressed for Success – Wednesday
It is anticipated that the temperature will drop substantially overnight. Therefore, students must attend the Academy in normal Business Dress on Wednesday 20th July and for the remainder of this week, but are permitted to leave their blazer at home (this also applies to Sixth Form students). We encourage students to continue to bring a bottle of water to remain hydrated, and to wear sunscreen. CCF Cadets should attend the Academy in their CCF Uniform on Wednesday as normal, but may remove their overshirt.Â
Dressed for Success – Tuesday
Owing to the continued warm weather, students may wear their Academy Sports Kit instead of Business Dress on Tuesday also. This must be the correct branded items only; no alternative sportswear may be worn. We also strongly recommend that all students carry a water bottle to stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen. We will review this daily, and let you know if the adapted dress code will continue for subsequent days.
Dressed for Success – Monday
Due to the very high temperatures forecast for next week, students may wear their Academy Sports Kit instead of Business Dress on Monday. This must be the correct branded items only; no alternative sportswear may be worn. We also strongly recommend that all students carry a water bottle to stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen. We will review this daily, and let you know if the adapted dress code will continue for subsequent days.
Rewards Days 2022 – Important Information
We are thrilled with our Rewards Days offerings this year, and confident that students are going to have a wonderful time whatever they’re doing! Please read the following information carefully, so you know what time your child is departing from and returning to the Academy, and to know what they should wear and pack.
Parent Governor Vacancies
We currently have two Parent Governor vacancies at the Academy, and are looking for people who fit the following description:
Sodexo Vacancy for a Food Service Assistant
Our catering partner, Sodexo, are advertising for a Food Service Assistant during the Academy’s term time. For more details and to apply for this role, please click here.
Sandwell Public Health – Alcohol and Drugs Survey
Sandwell Public Health are currently undertaking a needs assessment about alcohol and other drugs. As part of the needs assessment they are consulting a host of stakeholders, but most importantly want to hear from Sandwell residents to ensure their views are represented. The survey is aimed at everyone who is, or has been, impacted by drug or alcohol use.
Merger Update from our Chief Executive
We are delighted to announce that the formal merger of The Mercian Trust and Q3 Academies Trust was completed on the 1st May 2022. Please find below a message from our Chief Executive.
Rewards Days Trips Update
This information applies to students in Years 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 only, as an update to trips postponed in the last academic year. This information is not relevant to students in Years 7 and 12 who do not have an outstanding booking.
Examinations Timetable – Summer 2022
The examinations timetable for the Summer 2022 series has now been confirmed, and published for components entered by the Academy. Please find the timetable along with relevant links and information here.