Mr Landers, Principal:  Last week we had the pleasure this week of welcoming our ex pupils back to the academy for our annual celebration of success evening. It was fantastic to hear all the positive comments about the colleges they are now going to and the courses they are studying. Feedback from Mrs Turton shows that all of last year’s learners have progressed into college or employment opportunities with training which is an amazing achievement. It was also pleasing to be able to tell our ex students that they had contributed to us becoming the second most improved school in Dudley in terms of their English and mathematics results. The challenge for our current year groups is to do even better.

As we approach Christmas, there is a buzz around the academy with all the exciting activities we have planned. This includes our Year 7 Pantomime trip to the Wolverhampton Grand, our Year 7 and 8 Reward Disco and Christmas Jumper Day. The term will finish with our Celebration Assembly on the 20th December.

This term we have been also having a real push on our use of social media particularly Facebook and Twitter.  This is a great way to stay up to date with academy events, good news stories and exceptional work by our students.  I urge you to download the relevant apps and like/follow us.

Once again thank you for your support this term.