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Trust-Wide Community Art Project

During the first term of this academic year, pupils from across our Trust came together for a special creative project celebrating the theme of community. Hosted at Turves Green Boys’ School, pupils from each of our schools collaborated to design and create a vibrant collection of artwork that reflected what community means to them, their classmates, and their individual school environments.

Working side by side, pupils shared ideas, stories, and artistic styles to produce individual pieces. Following the event, the artwork has now been transformed into signage and distributed to every school within the Trust. This means that each school now proudly displays a piece of the collective mural, ensuring that a small part of every school community is represented across all of our sites.

These displays are now proudly showcased in various locations around each school, celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the shared values that unite our Trust. The project not only produced beautiful artwork but also created lasting connections between pupils and schools, reinforcing the importance of belonging, respect, and community.

We are incredibly proud of all the pupils who took part and the creativity, teamwork, and thought they brought to this project. The pieces stand as a lasting symbol of the spirit of our Trust – many schools, one community.

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World Book Day 2026

Yesterday, our school transformed into a world of imagination as we celebrated World Book Day! From magical wizards to daring adventurers, our incredible staff and students brought their favorite book characters to life in the most creative ways.

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing school community for making this day unforgettable β€” we set a new record for the most costumes ever! Your energy and enthusiasm made it a day to remember!

Check out some of the epic moments from the day, and let’s keep the magic of reading alive all year long!

And speaking of magic... The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! Pupils will have the chance to explore a fantastic range of books before school and during break time, from Monday 16th March - Thursday 18th March. A perfect opportunity to keep the reading adventure going!

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Football academy offer. Applications still open for September 2026

The academy programme extends traditional youth football by offering players aged 16 and over the opportunity to continue their footballing journey, supporting their dreams and ambitions of building a career within the game.

Our academy is designed to assist and guide players who wish to pursue a future in football, providing structured training and developmental sessions that help them understand the demands and expectations as they progress into adult football.

All players who join our Academy will have a programme that has been carefully created to combine both football and educationβ€”an essential partnership that supports and enhances their overall development.

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World Book Day - Thursday 5thΒ March 2026.Β 

As part of the celebrations, we are encouraging all pupils to participate in a fancy-dress competition by dressing up as one of their favourite book characters. There will be prizes for all those who take part, as well as special prizes for the best entries in each year group. We cannot wait to see the children’s creativity!

We had some amazing entries last year (pictures below).

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Memorial for the fallen

This morning, Wednesfield Academy held a memorial for the fallen inspired by year 12s visit to Auschwitz. A silver birch was planted with the sign:

This plaque honours the victims of genocide across all nations and times.

Their suffering compels us to remember, to educate, and to stand against hatred in all its forms.

Both staff and students attended the service with some poignant words for to remember the fallen.

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Year 9 Shakespeare Performances

Year 9 Drama pupils delivered confident performances of their Shakespeare scenes this week following weeks of rehearsal and refinement. Pupils demonstrated clear vocal delivery, strong physical characterisation and a secure understanding of the language. It was fantastic to see their confidence, teamwork and commitment with many bringing the characters and key moments vividly to life on stage.

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BFI Career EventΒ 

We recentlyΒ took 15 Year 10 MediaΒ pupilsΒ to a BFI careers event. Pupils heard from five alumni and local professionals now working in the media industry in roles such as camera operation, sound and editing. They gained a clear insight into different career pathways, the skills required and how school subjects link to real jobs. It was a valuable opportunity to ask questions and learn directly from people working in the field.

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UK Mathematics Trust - Intermediate Mathematical Challenge

Fifty Year 9 and 10 pupils took part in the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Intermediate Mathematical Challenge on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The UKMT is a leading British charity dedicated to promoting mathematical education for young people, and the challenge provided a stimulating and rewarding experience that helped to build confidence and inspire excellence.

Wednesfield pupils performed exceptionally well, achieving eight Silver awards and ten Bronze awards, with all participants receiving a certificate in recognition of their efforts. Special congratulations go to Ekampreet, who achieved the Best in School award, and Joshua, who achieved the Best in Year Group award. Further National Maths Challenge opportunities will be available for other year groups during the summer term.

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National Apprenticeship Week 2026

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! πŸŽ‰
To celebrate, we're sharing a bundle of Did you know…? style posters from Amazing Apprenticeships, packed with facts, stats and myth-busting info about apprenticeships.
A great way to start conversations, challenge perceptions, and highlight the opportunities apprenticeships offer! πŸ‘

Contact Info

Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV11 3ES

T: 01902 558 222

postbox@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Copyright 2026 Β© All Rights Reserved

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