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Pupils visit the National Police Dog Trials at Tally Ho!

21 May 2025

13 year 8 students visited the National Police Dog Trials at Tally Ho! West Midlands. Pupils were able to take advantage of demonstrations from different departments within the Police, from the Firearms Unit to their Training Team to the Drone Unit. Students were able to talk to serving officers and police staff about their different roles within the force and get some careers advice.Pupils participated in a test which all serving Police Officers must complete to join the West Midlands force, The Bleep Test. One of our students achieved level 9.6 which is what all officers who wish to serve in the Firearms Unit must achieve. Well done, Harley!!!The pupils observed a serving Police Dog called Addison (great name) in action and training in the dog pool. They also saw the Drone Unit and were able to chat to the Officers who flew them at different events and incidents.Before they left, they saw all of the Units in action in

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Blue Coat pupils tour Oxford University campuses.

20 May 2025

On Tuesday 13th May, a group of year 10 students toured Oxford University where they were given the opportunity to visit 2 colleges: Oriel and St. Hilda's. They were given a unique insight into life as a university student by taking part in a question-and-answer session with current first years.Those involved were a credit to Blue Coat as they were extremely engaged and well-mannered throughout, gaining praise from the visit organiser.Our pupils commented on how the trip had really opened their eyes to the possibility of attending such esteemed universities that are held in high regard.Thank you Mr Hendy for accompanying the pupils on such an eye-opening and worthwhile trip.Trips like this are vital in raising the aspirations of our pupils by giving them access to more types of information and places that are an option for them (Right 17- Access to

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Year 10s achieve joint 3rd place at the regional finals of The King’s Trust Enterprise Challenge, at Edgbaston Priory Club.

20 May 2025

We were one of only 4 schools at the event from around the West Midlands region.Our team had to design and develop a business plan and pitch it to a prestigious judging panel including Claire Daniel the CEO Edgbaston Priory Club, Sarah Ann Moore Chair of Edgbaston Priory Club, Rufus Bowen Reginal Director The Watches of Switzerland Group, Maxine Laceby Co-Founder Absolut Collagen, Elizabeth Foster DL Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and Kwame Boateng Founder of Ingrained Oil.The pupils had a tour of the clubs and grounds, then had some time to practice their pitch before lunch. Then on to the main event in the afternoon, Blue Coat presented first and set the bar high. After all, 4 schools had delivered their pitches, the judges went off to deliberate. Whilst they were deliberating, there was a Q&A with Blake Bentley, who is a young entrepreneur. Blake received support and funding from The Kings Trust to start his business ‘Scran Man’ which

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Y10 Walsall Dynamo Cricket Tournament Champions 

14 May 2025

🏏 Champions Again! 🏆A huge congratulations to our Year 10 cricket team – with the fantastic support of three Year 9 players – who competed in the Y10 Walsall Dynamo Cricket Tournament on Wednesday 7th May.The boys put in an outstanding performance both with the bat and ball, showcasing skill, teamwork, and great sportsmanship. Their talent didn’t go unnoticed, with staff from other schools praising not only their ability but also their exemplary respect for the game.We're incredibly proud to announce that this is the second consecutive year the team has won the tournament, successfully retaining their title as champions! 🎉What a fantastic achievement – you’ve made the school proud! 👏Thank you to Mr Roper (Head of Physical Education) for supporting the team and seeing them through to another victory.As a Rights Respecting School, events such as this align with Right 15 (Setting up or joining groups) and Right 31 (Rest, play, culture &

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The James Brindley Foundation deliver workshops on Knife Crime

13 May 2025

Monday 12th May 2025 we welcomed Lee Moore from the James Brindley Foundation. He worked with 25 students from years 7-10. They completed a workshop on knife crime. During this session students participated in practical activities exploring the impact of knife crime. They looked into the wide network of people affected by this on a daily basis; from the victim to family members and the wider community.Students were able to speak openly about how they felt about knife crime and the reasons people felt the need to carry a weapon.We had some great feedback from Lee about our student’s engagement and conduct during the sessions.‘I wanted to say how much of a pleasure it was to teach your students. They were engaged, respectful, and behaved exceptionally well throughout both sessions. Please do pass on my thanks to the Heads of Year, their support clearly contributes to the fantastic attitudes I saw.’We believe that all children have the right to protection

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Music Through The Ages Concert

12 May 2025

Join us for an evening at St Matthews Church for an exclusive show on what promises to be a heart-warming celebration of music, talent and community spirit. Doors open at 6pm. All proceeds go towards our pupils who are taking part in a self-funded expedition to Cambodia with Camps International.📅 Thursday 26th June 2025📍 St Matthews Church, St Matthew's Close, Walsall, WS1 3DG🕕 6.00p.m. start / 🕗 8.00p.m. finishIn partnership with St Matthew's Church and the Interact Rotary Sponsored Club.As a Rights Respecting School, we support our pupils in 'Rest, Play, Culture & the Arts (Right 31) and recognise how crucial The Arts are in bringing communities

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Anne Frank Trust Ambassadors 2025

08 May 2025

We are immensely proud of our 2025 ambassadors for the Anne Frank Trust. The pupils completed the voices of Equality programme earlier this year, then attended the annual conference in Manchester in March. They complied their applications, which included some incredible personal statements, and have achieved the honour of representing the Trust. They could now be taking part in regional and national meetings, speaking at official events and spend time with other ambassadors. What a fantastic opportunity and achievement; we could not be prouder. Well done girls! Congratulations on your ongoing commitment to challenging all forms of prejudice and discrimination.Being aware of and accepting people's faith, culture & religion are direct values we embrace as a Rights Respecting School and promote the British Values we

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Form Reps Raise Donations for SAAM April 2025

02 May 2025

Student Form Reps have had a great response to their call for donations with the following having been collected:20 items of dental care 11 bottles of shampoo / conditioner 17 deodorants + soaps packs 5 packs of face masksand lots more, totalling just over 70 items!These donations have been gratefully received by the head office of the Black Country Women's Aid. These will be distributed to women in need. Well done to all who have donated.On the last day of the awareness month, April 30th, staff wore something blue and we created the 'Wall of Hope' where over 50 messages of hope and inspiration have been displayed. These messages have been written by our pupils and have raised the awareness of this very important issue.          Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness and stand in solidarity to those who have experienced domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence, stalking, coercion and harassment.Thank you

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Write for Rights- Student Faith Leadership Team

02 May 2025

Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights campaign, organised by Amnesty International. Every year, people around the globe write letters to support individuals whose rights are being violated. The goal is simple: to show solidarity and demand justice for these individuals by amplifying their voices.The Student Faith Leadership Team selected 4 case studies / individuals and with the support from the school community, we have written over 200 letters to support those wrongly imprisoned in Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and South Korea.Right 13 ‘Sharing thoughts freely’ and Right 14 ‘Freedom of thought and religion’ are Rights that the Student Faith Leadership Team encompass, and we are so proud of their compassion and empathy, making their voices and opinions

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Maths Big Quiz, Year 10

02 May 2025

Twenty of our Year 10 students participated in the University of Birmingham Maths Big Quiz on April 29th 2025. Students worked in teams of four, competing against other schools from around the West Midlands. The day featured five quiz rounds delivered by academic staff: • Round 1 - matchstick puzzles • Round 2 - campus related maths • Round 3 - a specialist round on Fractals which required students to do some preparation in advance • Round 4 - a round in the style of TV show Countdown • Round 5 - Geometry problems Students also experienced a keynote lecture on 'The Quest for the Formula of Youth'. Whilst the students didn't get one of the top three places, they had a great day taking part in the quiz, put all of their LORICK skills into action and were a credit to our school.Thank you Miss Kumari for accompanying the students so they could participate.As a Rights Respecting School we recognise that learning and teaching does not

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