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We are proud to offer nutritious hot lunches at the Academy, and our standard meal deal includes a main course, dessert, and drink. We encourage all families to check whether your children could be entitled to Free School Meals (FSM), especially if your circumstances have recently changed. For example, your children might be eligible if you are in receipt of Income Support, Child Tax Credit, or Universal Credit. 
You can check eligibility and apply for FSM on the Sandwell Council website. Please note that we operate a cashless catering system which means other students cannot tell who is in receipt of free meals. The Academy also receives Pupil Premium funding for all students who are registered for FSM, which enables us to offer additional opportunities such as subsidies for trips and tutoring for your child in Year 11. 
Let's Get Back To Business!Welcome to our new and returning Business Studies students – it has been a great start to the new year! We've got over 90 students studying the course in Year 10, and lessons have already been packed full of business challenges. 
Here we see a Year 13 student presenting their findings on the laws that affect business – Health and Safety is an important topic at both GCSE and A-Level. Year 12 students are carrying out market research in their first full week on the course. Which is the best way to find out what your customer wants? 
We've got some fabulous teachers delivering the subject this year, including Mr Richards, Mrs Ward, and Mrs Schwald-Samuel. – Ms Nicklin 
Exploring History at Kenilworth CastleBefore the summer holidays, our GCSE students went on a visit to Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. This is for their Paper 2 History Around Us element which involves examining how the site has changed over time, its purpose, and key events or turning points in its history. Our students had the chance to explore the beautiful Elizabethan gardens and were thrilled to discover the ancient trebuchets that have recently been discovered from beneath the site's surface. – Mr Davies 
Year 9 Eco-Friendly Plastic ChallengeAt the end of the Summer Term, Year 9 students were given the opportunity to develop their STEM skills. They completed a Plastic Challenge over the course of six lessons, getting to know different types of plastics and how, if at all, they can be recycled. We then moved on to learning how long it takes for plastics and other objects to biodegrade. Students planned and presented their own projects showing how plastic can be upcycled. 
For example, students developed an independent ecosystem in which a plant can cycle the water and carbon dioxide continuously. The plastic bottle functions as a greenhouse. They also made guitar picks which can be sold online. You can use any old hard plastic for this and they painted them in different colours. Below is a bag which could be used to collect prizes at funfairs. – Mrs L Schwald-Samuel 
Years 10 and 11 Embark on Health and Social Care Journey!As Year 10 begins, students begin their exciting journey into Health and Social Care, filled with new challenges and opportunities. This course offers students the chance to explore topics such as principles of care in health and social care settings, supporting individuals through life events, and health promotion campaigns. Welcoming Year 10 students back to the Academy and into the world of Health and Social Care is about creating an environment where they feel safe, supported, and inspired! 
For Year 11 students, returning to the Academy is not just about hitting the books again; it's about applying the knowledge they have gained in real-world contexts. Health and Social Care is a subject that offers a unique blend of theory and practical application. This year, they will engage in discussions and participate in group projects. Such opportunities will enable them to develop important skills like communication, empathy, and problem-solving, which are essential in any role. – Miss Khanam 
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