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.
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.
We recently took 15 Year 10 Media pupils 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.
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.
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉
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! 👏
National Highways will be hosting webinars aimed at aspiring Apprentices, their parents, and carers, on:
Monday 9th February – 16:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 10th February – 17:00 – 18:00
Friday 13th February – 12:00 – 13:00
Please share the below link with your students:
JLR will be hosting an online Apprenticeship Information Webinar during National Apprenticeship Week. See further information below and on the flyer attached.
Webinar details:
The evening timing allows students to attend alongside parents, carers, or anyone supporting them with their apprenticeship applications.
Skillsfest from Lloyds Banking Group returns this Spring in time for National Apprenticeship Week. For the first time and to ensure everyone gets a chance to join Skillsfest,
Lloyds Banking Group will be running virtual Skillsfest throughout the day of Saturday 7th February.
Students need to be 14 on the day of the event and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be secured through Eventbrite using the link below.
Our “Inside Out” LIFE Group have been working on their self-portraits. Pupils have been looking at representing their interests, hobbies and personalities through their art. Each piece celebrates individuality, encouraging pupils to explore their own style and express who they are beyond appearances. The finished pieces reflect a lovely mix of personalities, passions, and creativity, showing that there is no single way to represent ourselves.
On Wednesday 28 January, Workload and Wellbeing Leads from across the Trust came together for the first People Strategy Conference, focusing on driving professional growth and staff wellbeing.
The conference reinforced our commitment to creating environments where staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
The event centred on embedding the Trust’s People Strategy: Attract & Retain, Develop, Empower, Thrive, with practical discussions on supporting colleagues at every stage of their career, prioritising manageable workloads and wellbeing, and sharing ideas to build a positive, collaborative culture across all schools.
Our strategy is designed to attract, develop, and retain talented staff who share our Trust’s vision and values. We aim to empower colleagues to grow, lead, and innovate, ensure consistently high-quality teaching and support across all schools, foster a positive, collaborative culture where teams can thrive, and drive long-term success for every pupil and community we serve.
By investing in our people and putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, the Trust ensures a strong, resilient workforce ready to deliver education without exception.
Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV11 3ES
T: 01902 558 222
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Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
