News and Events

We are absolutely delighted to share our Rewards Days offering for this academic year. We have worked hard with our Student Voice representatives to capture more of what our students want as to ensure a more enjoyable time for all. We are offering more trips than ever before, and more choice of free and local activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As we begin the Easter break, I would like to thank our students and staff for their fantastic commitment, teamwork, and energy this term. I wish to thank the parents, carers, and members of the community for the outstanding support provided to the Academy.

We are pleased to share with you a timetable of free virtual workshops to help support children with anxiety, wellbeing, sleep, and self-harm. Please claim the relevant link to join the Microsoft Teams session: Tuesday 19th April, 11:00-12:00 (Anxiety) Thursday 21st April, 17:00-18:00 (Self-harm) Saturday 23rd April, 11:00-12:00 (Anxiety)

Interim Reports are in the process of being printed and distributed during Tutor Time. All students should receive these before the term ends at our normal finish time on Thursday 7th April. Students who are absent from the Academy are welcome to collect their Interim Report from their Personal Tutor on their return after the Easter break.

It is with regret that, due to significant staff absence, the Academy will remain closed to Year 10 on Monday 28th March 2022. As staff absence also affects Parents’ Consultation Evening, this event will be rescheduled. All other Year Groups should attend as normal.

It is with regret that, due to significant staff absence, the Academy will be closed to Year 10 on Friday 24th March 2022, returning on Monday 28th March 2022. All other Year Groups should attend as normal.