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. 

On Wednesday our Year 9 pupils travelled to The Lowry, Salford to experience Lost Atoms by Frantic Assembly and what an unforgettable performance it was! 

Our students were blown away by the outstanding physical theatre, the powerful storytelling, and the emotional intensity of the production. They witnessed how movement, music, and staging can combine to create a truly gripping piece of theatre.

We are incredibly proud of how engaged, respectful, and inspired our pupils were throughout the performance. 

On Friday, 7th November 2025, all schools across our Trust came together to mark Remembrance Day — a time to honour and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces.

The event was led by the Cadet Forces from each school, who played a central role in the commemorations, including readings, the laying of wreaths, and leading the Trust-wide act of remembrance. Their pride, discipline, and respect set the tone for a moving and meaningful occasion.

At 11:00am, pupils, staff, and guests across the Trust joined together in the Two Minutes' Silence, uniting as one community to remember those who gave their lives in service of others.

We are incredibly proud of the way our schools came together — standing side by side to honour the past, reflect on the present, and look with hope towards the future. A huge thank you to Etone College for hosting the event and to Elmwood School for joining us for their first trust wide event.

"We will remember them."

On Saturday 8th November,  24 pupils from Y7-10 went to Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) for an exciting and memorable day to witness England men's team defeat Fiji 38-18. From the moment we arrived, the pupils showed outstanding behaviour and represented the school superbly in every aspect—showing maturity, enthusiasm, and excellent teamwork.

Both staff and pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with the atmosphere of the stadium and an immersive light show and firework experience adding to the excitement of the day. The pupils engaged fully, supported each other, and made the most of the opportunity. It was a pleasure to see them demonstrating such pride in the school and embracing the experience so positively.

What an unforgettable evening celebrating Black History Month! Our talented pupils took to the stage with powerful performances of dance, drama, song, poetry, and music, each one honouring Black culture, history, and achievement with creativity and pride. From moving speeches to energetic dance routines and emotional musical pieces, every act showcased the passion, talent, and unity within our school community.

A huge thank you to all the performers, staff, and families who supported the event — it was a night filled with inspiration, reflection, and celebration💛❤️💚

This Friday, 10th October, we’re supporting Young Minds #helloyellow campaign by inviting pupils to wear something yellow — this could be a hair accessory, tie, jumper or socks — along with their usual school uniform.

We’re asking for a £1 contribution to help raise funds for this important cause.

Thank you for your support in helping us raise awareness for children’s mental health

On Friday 3rd October, 49 of our Year 10 Media and Drama pupils visited the Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter. Pupils had an incredible time exploring real costumes, props and sets, and even took on the Death Eaters in an interactive performance! The trip gave students a new appreciation for the creativity, teamwork and technical skill that go into filmmaking, as well as the wide range of exciting career paths linked to studying Media and Drama at exam level.