On Wednesday 17th December, we had our Christmas celebration assemblies. So much fun was had by both pupils and staff. Warwick House clenched the house cup this time so we will see what the new year brings. Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!

Year 7 had their first fixture against a strong Bloxwich school on Wednesday 12^th November. The girls had only practiced as a whole team a few times. Within the first minute of the game we scored and started strong. Throughout the game, the girls defended well and kept fighting back. The score was 10-2 to Bloxwich but the score doesn't reflect our opportunities and how the girls played together as a team. Well done to all the girls!

Player of the Match goes to Shylah

Coaches player of the match goes to Annie

Shylah

Annie 

Jessica 

Bella

Jiya

Oluwatigbo

Kahaleelah

Maizy

Eva

Kayla

The Year 10 clash was an absolute thriller! In a high-scoring showdown packed with fast breaks, big defensive stands, and end-to-end action, Wednesfield Academy emerged victorious with a fantastic 15–12 win. The atmosphere was electric, and the team rose to the moment in every possible way.

Our players carried themselves with huge pride, stepping onto the court determined to show what Wednesfield Academy is all about. Their confidence, unity, and passion were clear from the very first possession.

Walsall Academy pushed hard — really hard — and at one point closed the gap to just a single goal. But this only made our team fight even more fiercely. The way Year 10 dug deep, kept their heads up, and battled for every loose ball showed outstanding resilience. They never backed down, even when the momentum swung against them.

Wednesfield Academy started brightly, stringing passes together with a composure that suggested they were intent on setting the tone early.

The baskets came steadily—some crafted through neat interplay, others the result of sharp individual moments. But it wasn’t just the scoring that stood out; it was the sense of pride in the way the team moved and communicated, each player backing the next.

Walsall Academy had strong spells and forced several difficult defensive moments, yet Wednesfield’s back line showed genuine resilience, recovering shape quickly and refusing to let setbacks rattle them. Even when challenges got physical or decisions didn’t go their way, the players carried themselves with a level of respect—for the officials, for their opponents, and for the standards they set for themselves.

A deserved 11–4 win, built on teamwork, patience, and the belief that they could keep pushing until the final whistle.

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Students in year 9 and 12 were able to take part in Testimony 360 provided by the Holocaust Educational Trust. It is a project that combines digital eyewitness testimony with virtual reality which revolutionises the way students access survivor testimony providing an invaluable opportunity for students learning about the Holocaust.

Our students followed the story of Manfred Goldberg (MBE) from his early life through to his experiences during the Holocaust. It is a powerful resource for students to hear the real-life stories of these individuals and connect with their story through virtual reality, even allowing students to ask their own questions to the survivor. 

Students commented that "It gave the Holocaust personal meaning as it was connected to a real, visible person instead of a name in a textbook".

Another student said that "There was a personal connection that you don't get when reading about it in a book. It really felt like you were there and talking to Manfred and asking him questions about his life" 

Year 12 students had the opportunity to visit Auschwitz as part of the educational and commemorative project. The project offers post-16 students the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and consider its relevance for today through the bespoke interactive online platform, two seminars and a one-day visit to Poland.

On Tuesday 2^nd December, Year 7 enjoyed a visit to watch Sleeping Beauty at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton. Their level of excitement in anticipation of this trip was infectious and the performance did not disappoint!

Our pupils were excellent ambassadors for our academy and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Their crowd participation was superb as they fully immersed themselves into the pantomime. A brilliant time was had by all!

26 of our GCSE French pupils in Years 10 and 11 joined Turves Green Boys School (another school within Matrix Academy Trust) for a visit to the Christmas markets in Lille and St Omer in northern France. 

Pupils travelled by coach to the residential centre and then explored the site and played games after a long day on the ferry and in the coach, before dinner and an early(ish) night. 

Mr Brennan from TGBS woke us all up very early on Saturday, ready for our day out in St Omer. The pupils completed a town trail, visited the Notre Dame de Saint Omer cathedral, before visiting the local and Christmas markets in St Omer. Here, some pupils treated themselves to chicken and chips at the market instead of their packed baguettes. After this, we went to a chocolaterie, a local business which makes chocolates by hand. We learnt how they make chocolates and how they create their Christmas hollow snowmen and reindeer, before quality assuring the taste of some of the goods. Our tour guide was very impressed with the quality of French from our pupils and made them practice their verbs throughout! After dinner in our accommodation, pupils made their own crêpes before enjoying the games room onsite and chilling out. 

On Sunday, we ventured into Lille and visited the shopping centre in the morning, before enjoying the museum of illusions. Pupils really enjoyed the illusions, especially a tunnel that felt like you were upside down and ‘dangling’ off balconies. After a quick lunch stop at McDonalds, we went into the Christmas market and pupils used their French skills to make their purchases. Our evening activity was snail and cheese tasting (not together) – with many of our pupils being brave enough to sample the snails… but decided they were not fans of the blue cheese on offer! 

Our journey back was smooth until we hit London and then traffic on the M40 / M42, but the pupils returned home full of stories to share back at school on Tuesday. 

Certificates from the Summer 2025 exams are now ready to be collected. They can be collected in person from school reception at the times below. If you are unable to collect in person, or you wish to arrange an alternative time, please contact the school on postbox@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk for the attention of Mr M Edis to give consent for someone else to collect them on your behalf. We will not give certificates to anyone else without your written consent. Unfortunately, due to the value of the certificates, we are unable to post them.

Collection Times:

Thursday 4^th December 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Friday 5^th December 9:00am – 12:00pm

Monday 8^th December 9:00am – 12:00pm

If you are unable to attend at any of these time, please contact school at postbox@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk for the attention of Mr M Edis to arrange an alternative time.

In support of Remembrance Day, Pilot Officer Kendall, Sgt Farmer and a number of cadets paid a visit to Whitgreave Primary School to talk about Remembrance Day, Cadets and Mr Kendall's time in the RAF Fire and Rescue Service. 

It was a very rewarding visit for all involved.  The cadets demonstrated our school values fantastically and were a credit to the school.  We look forward to visiting Whitgreave Primary School again and would like to thank Mrs Lester for helping arrange this.