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We are pleased to announce that, following extensive renovation work over the past two months, our newly upgraded boys' toilet block will be ready to open on Friday. This much-needed improvement marks the first phase of a multi-year investment in enhancing facilities across the Academy. We have already secured funding to make similar improvements to our girls' toilets in the near future. 
Each of the six floor-to-ceiling cubicles offers enhanced privacy, creating a comfortable and respectful environment for students. Modern fixtures, bright lighting, and improved ventilation contribute to a cleaner, more welcoming space. The handwashing area and corridor are covered by CCTV to help deter unwanted behaviour, and the camera is positioned such that there is no possibility of viewing inside cubicles. Parents and carers, please speak with your child about looking after these facilities. Of course our duty staff and cleaners have a role to play, but above all, students share a social responsibility to look after spaces like this. Any instances of bullying, intimidation, damage, or more than one student entering a cubicle at a time will result in serious sanctions. We trust that you will support this approach, in line with our commitment to safety and inclusion. Sun, Fun, and Friendship: MultiCity Thrillseekers Take on Europe!On the evening of Wednesday 21st May, a group of Year 9, 10, and 12 students set out by coach, bound for Paris in France, the first stop in our epic multi-city thrillseekers adventure over the May half-term break. We headed straight into the stunning capital and took a sightseeing boat cruise down the river Seine before tucking into a delicious dinner in a local French restaurant. After a good night's sleep, we had a day full of Disney magic, exploring both Disneyland parks. 
The second stop on our action-packed itinerary was Salou in Spain. We were fortunate to have glorious sunshine to really enjoy our four days exploring Ferrari Land, Caribe Aquatic Park, and PortAventura which was celebrating its 30th anniversary. 
We even managed to squeeze in a leisurely afternoon swim in our hotel pool and a kick-about on the golden beach, for those not too busy basking in the sun! Students really embraced the teamwork elements of the trip and it was so lovely to see everyone coming together, making fantastic memories with new and old friends alike. There was a real sense of community embracing the Academy's broader aims of personal development and character education – good vibes only here! 
As we left Salou and travelled back up through France, we stopped to catch up on some much-needed sleep in the Loire Valley. Here we visited the sensational Puy du Fou, voted one of the best theme parks in the world despite it not having a single rollercoaster! Puy du Fou is a unique concept of shows and immersive experiences and is home to a 7,000-seater Roman colosseum. We can see now why it attracts over 2.8 million visitors a year! 
The students had such an incredible time that on the way back they were already asking me about next year's MultiCity Thrillseekers trip, so watch this space for our next wild adventure! Jean said "this was the best trip ever, I miss it already!", Phoebe said "we all had so much fun and everyone became such good friends!", and Darcie said "it was an amazing experience and we made loads of new friends and memories". 
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff team who gave up their half-term so that we could offer our students this incredible experience. – Mr Price Future Female Stars in the SpotlightGabriele is one of our superstar Year 9 footballers. As well as representing the Academy, she also plays for FC Premier Lionesses. There are lots of reasons why she was inspired to play football: "I started to play football because of my Dad. Ever since I was young, I watched the football on TV with him. From that, I wanted to play for Arsenal! My Mum and Dad got me into a grassroots team called Sky Force Bluebells where I started to play football. Over 4 years, I have won 8 trophies." 
"I have really developed my football skills with FC Premier with the support of my coach. In the future, I would love to become a professional footballer and play for my dream team, Arsenal. I will continue to work hard at training so that I can be the best that I can be." Coco is another one of our shining stars in football: "I currently play for FC Premier Lionesses. I have played for them for 6 years in the Central Warwickshire league. We are sixth in the league and have won 13 games." 
"I am a versatile player who can play in most positions, but my strongest is right back. We played a tournament at England's base, St George's Park, where we came second overall. Our team have an upcoming presentation night where lots of trophies and medals will be awarded to players. After 6 years of playing, I have won 10 trophies and 15 medals. In the future, I would like to be a professional footballer and play for Birmingham City." 
Sienna is also one of our budding superstars: "I started playing football in Year 6, I enjoyed playing football but thought of it as a hobby and always wanted to win! My first football team was FC Premier Warriors. I made lots of friends here and we won lots of games and played against challenging teams such as West Bromwich Academy. I then joined Birmingham and played with a group of really talented girls. I also played in the number 10 position which I really enjoyed and created many goals." – Mrs M Schwald-Samuel 
Year 10 Launch New Health Promotion Campaigns UnitWe are pleased to announce that Year 10 Health and Social Care students will soon begin an exciting new unit on health promotion campaigns. This unit will introduce key concepts and skills, giving students the chance to explore how health messages are communicated and make a real impact. We look forward to seeing their enthusiasm as they take on this new challenge! 
As an example of what can be achieved, we are proud to showcase work produced by last year's students as part of this unit. Their creative and thoughtful health promotion campaigns demonstrated a strong understanding of the topic and made a real impact within our community. We hope this inspires our current Year 10 students as they begin their own projects. – Miss Khanam 
Encore Mr Savadogo!Mr Savadogo once again scooped the coveted ZAFTA prize for his continued passion for teaching and learning, and in particular for his commitment to pioneering High Participation Learning strategies! – Mr Mills 
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