Day 1- Breaking the ice 

On the first day of their arrival, the German and British pupils were introduced with some icebreakers such as “21”.  

Secondly, they were tasked with creating the tallest tower made from wacky ingredients such as spaghetti and marshmallows. After getting to know each other, our pupils toured them around the school giving them an insight into what life in Wednesfield Academy is like. Later in the day, the Germans joined our pupils for their period 5 lessons. 

Day 2 - Cadets 

On Tuesday 6^th October we did a cadet lesson where we interviewed a cadet and the Senior Staff Instructor from Matrix. They told us about their experiences. The German kids don't have anything related to the military on the school property and didn't know what cadets was about until they did a session with the Senior Staff Instructor Flying Officer Kendall. On the Tuesday we also had an hour session (2-3pm) for a teamwork exercise to get to know and work with each other, learn about what cadets is and how it functions. 

Day 3 - Black Country Living Museum 

On Wednesday 7^th October, the German pupils and Wednesfield Academy’s pupils took a trip to Black Country Museum which is a highly visited enriching experience, as it highlights the history of Wolverhampton and why we should hold pride within it. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted then led to an activity in which we did pewter casting that Black Country was known for in the past. 

 We saw the artefacts that were invented long ago which we still benefit from today. We were introduced to different remedies and medicines which was the main factor for women to earn money through as they could not work in any industrial jobs. It was an informative experience. 

Day 4: Guru Nanak Gurdwara, cooking together and dinner 

On Thursday, we greeted the German exchange pupils in their hotel, once we had everyone, we started on our 10-minute journey to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara which is located on Sedgley Street. When we arrived, the exterior of the Gurdwara was breathtaking. Both men and women had to cover their hair while walking in and we had to take our shoes off upon entry to show respect, once we put our shoes away, we had to wash our hands, as we went upstairs we noticed beautiful, eye-catching paintings that described Sikhism, after noticing the paintings, we were greeted with the piassaba that read the Guru Granth Sahib which is the holy book of Sikhism. After that we were introduced to the administrator of the Gurdwara, who kindly educated us about the Gurdwara, the 11 Gurus, and the symbolism of Sikhism, once she finished her presentation, she took us downstairs where people do voluntary cooking and cleaning inside the Langar Hall. This was a very educational and exciting experience, and we are glad that we could share this culture/experience with the German exchange pupils. 

In the afternoon, we shared recipes with our German partners and cooked them together. This was really fun and we enjoyed cooking together. Mr Phillips even came to taste our creations!  

After school (and washing up), we headed to Bentley Bridge for some free time and a final celebration meal at Cosmos restaurant, where we all made the most of the all you can eat buffet! 

Day 5: Reflections and celebrations 

On our final day together, we evaluated the experience and created the products we to share with our funder, UK German Connection. We worked in mixed UK and German groups to create and edit our products. We then did a workshop on national stereotypes and planned our future activities together. We are really looking forward to seeing each other again in December! 

On Saturday, we welcomed 23 cadets to Wednesfield Academy for our MOI North Course, with cadets attending from across Matrix Academy Trust CCF and the wider RAF Air Cadets from Staffordshire Wing.

Throughout the day, cadets developed their instructional skills, building confidence in lesson planning, presentation techniques and delivering effective instruction. These are valuable skills that will support them as they progress through their cadet careers and take on greater leadership responsibilities.

A special thank you to the three cadets who attended to support the delivery of the training, helping their fellow cadets throughout the day. It is always fantastic to see cadets sharing their knowledge and supporting the development of others.

A big well done to all 23 cadets for their enthusiasm, effort and commitment throughout the course, and thank you to the staff who helped make the day possible.

Developing the next generation of cadet instructors and leaders!

Our Year 13 Biology students have been exploring the concepts of taxis and kinesis in simple organisms. As part of a required practical, they investigated how different environmental conditions affect the movement and behaviour of maggots.

By observing and analysing their responses to changes in the environment, students developed their understanding of how organisms detect and react to stimuli, while also building valuable practical and data analysis skills.

A fantastic example of scientific investigation in action and excellent preparation for their A Level studies!

Cadets and staff from Wednesfield Academy CCF (RAF), were proud to attend the Battle of Britain Parade at the RAFA Club in Wolverhampton.

The parade provided an important opportunity for our cadets to remember the courage, sacrifice and determination of those who fought during the Battle of Britain and to play their part in ensuring their legacy continues to be recognised by the next generation.

It was also fantastic to parade alongside our colleagues from 1046, 1047, 1290 and 2078 Squadrons RAF Air Cadets, bringing together the local cadet community to commemorate one of the most significant moments in the history of the Royal Air Force.

Our Wednesfield cadets represented both their school and Matrix Academy Trust exceptionally well, demonstrating excellent standards of dress, discipline and respect throughout the parade.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and thank you to RAFA Wolverhampton for allowing us to be part of such an important occasion.

We Will Remember Them.

Lest We Forget.

A huge welcome back to all of our Sixth Form students! We’d like to give a special shout-out to Year 12, who have made a smashing start to their Sixth Form journey.

They have already engaged with an inspiring speaker from Sixteen93, learning about exciting opportunities in America, as well as exploring a range of additional opportunities available to our pupils.

Year 12 have also been planting their own cacti  as a symbol of their personal growth and development during their time here at Sixth Form. It has been fantastic to see how quickly they have adapted to Sixth Form life and embraced everything that comes with this exciting new chapter.

Meanwhile, Year 13 have already been thriving, making a strong start and preparing themselves for the year ahead. Their focus, ambition and determination have been fantastic to see.

We are incredibly proud of all our students and can’t wait to take on this adventure with them. Here’s to an exciting and successful year ahead! 

Huge congratulations are in order for Wednesfield Academy's year 11 pupils and staff! This year's GCSE results have broken the school’s records, with 49.2% of pupils achieving 5s and above in both English and Maths. The average attainment score is also the highest in the school's history. Well done, everyone!

Well done to Year 13 for achieving the best A Level results ever at Wednesfield Academy with an average grade of a ‘B’, 30% A* to A and 83% distinction and distinction* for level 3 BTEC. We wish all students the very best in their future pathway.

Wednesfield pupils enjoyed hockey sessions put on by Jude Hitchens, Junior Hockey Coach from Cannock Hockey Club during discovery week.

The pupils looked at different core hockey skills such as push passes, v-drags and different dribbling patterns throughout the day while also developing their communication skills too. Our thanks to Jude and Cannock Hockey Club for providing the sessions.

If you are interested in playing hockey and joining Cannock Hockey Club, please contact Mr Hill in school for more information.