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Sixth Form Open Evening, 11th December 2025

05 Dec 2025

We are excited to share the news that Sixth Form Applications for September 2026 are now live via the school website.We are also holding a special Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 11th December 5pm -7pm where yourself and your child will be able to: • speak to subject specialists • speak to current students • see some of the new facilities available to students • hear from Mr Lowe, Associate Principal of Sixth Form about the full application process and what we offer to our students in Sixth Form at Blue Coat Academy.There will be an introductory talk at 5pm, followed by a subject marketplace and opportunity to sample the Bistro Menu. Main reception doors will be open from 4:45pm.Please register for the Event by clicking the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-coat-church-of-england-academy-sixth-form-open-evening-tickets-1975292318498?aff=oddtdtcreatorWe are looking forward to seeing you on the 11th

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Winter Showcase 2025

04 Dec 2025

Come and join us for an evening of dance, drama and music! Enjoy the performance with a hot drink and a piece of cake. Tickets are free!❄️ Winter Showcase 2025 🗓 Thursday 18th December 🕠 5.30pm to 6.30pm 🎫 Free tickets can be purchased via EventbritePlease collect your tickets from Mrs McKeon or online at

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Blue Coat Academy pupils perform at Walsall Arena for the second of three ‘Once Upon a Christmas’ performances.

03 Dec 2025

Our students who have vocal lessons and are in our school choir performed at Walsall Arena last Wednesday in the second of three concerts organised by Walsall Music Education Service titled Once Upon a Christmas.The students were part of a choir of around 200 students from schools across Walsall performing 10 songs telling different stories of Christmas. All the songs, many of which had harmony parts, were performed without music or lyric sheets and so the students have been busy rehearsing and learning them for a number of weeks. What a fantastic achievement! We are very proud to see them going up on the stage to give it their all and shine through the power of music.Thank you to Joe Novelli, Mr Gardner, and Mrs Morris for their dedication and support in making this happen.As a Rights Respecting school, we believe that every child has the right to rest, relax, play, and take part in cultural and creative activities (Right

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Year 10 and 11 visit Walsall Manor Hospital

02 Dec 2025

Year 10 and Year 11 students visited Walsall Manor Hospital on Tuesday 18th November. The students were able to experience how the imagery department work and how nurses and doctors are trained with simulation-based techniques and immersive technologies. It was a great opportunity for our students to learn about the different roles within the NHS and how they can apply for apprenticeships.Exposing our students to the career paths available to them so they are full equipped to make the most informed choices for their next steps is fundamental to Right 28 and Right 29 (Access to Educations and Aims of

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Young Photographer of the Year 2026 competition

01 Dec 2025

Walsall Rotary have joined forces with Walsall’s best loved and most admired Photographic Studio: Eileen Mason Photography, to offer our students the opportunity to explore The Great Outdoors and capture it in photographs.The rules are simple: 1. The student should be aged between 8-13 years for the Junior Section and 14-19 years for senior section 2. The entries should be sent by email to bobbie@eileenmason.co.uk, the photograph attached in JPEG format 3. Each entry email must state the name/age/school of the young photographer 4. Entries must be received by Friday the 6th February 2026 at 5pmA prize presentation will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2026, at The Mayor’s Parlour Walsall Town Hall Lichfield Street Walsall between 10.30am and 12.00 noon. There will be prizes awarded to the entries gaining First, Second and Third prize in each section. Twenty runners-up will receive their prizes at designated school assemblies.Thank you to Rotary Club of Walsall and Eileen Mason Photography for producing and allowing us to

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Parent and Carer Careers Coffee Morning, 11.12.2025

27 Nov 2025

Parent and Carer Careers Coffee Morning 🍰 Tea and Cake in the Library 🗓 Thursday 11th December 🕣 8.30am to 10.40am - arrive at any time 🎫 Free tickets can be purchased via EventbriteWe are excited to invite all parents and carers to our Parent and Carer Careers Coffee Morning, an engaging event designed to help you feel confident and well-informed about the pathways and opportunities available to your child as they plan their next steps.Why Parents Should Attend Your involvement plays a crucial role in your child’s success. By attending, you will: ✅ Understand the changing world of work Learn about emerging industries, future skills, and how career landscapes are evolving in the UK and globally. ✅ Gain clarity on education and training options We will explain pathways such as GCSEs, A-levels, T-levels, apprenticeships, vocational routes, university options and alternative post-16/18 routes. ✅ Learn how to support your child at key decision points Receive practical advice on helping your child choose subjects, explore interests, and

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UK Parliament Week 2025

26 Nov 2025

24th to the 30th November is UK Parliament Week, a week to engage and learn more about the UK’s democratic system. This is a great week to learn more about Parliament, find out new things and learn more about democracy. With this in mind, our Year Leads visited Walsall’s Council Chamber, what a fantastic opportunity to really bring this national event to life! Our pupils stated their argument in a professional manner. Well done to you all.This morning the Year Leads were interviewing our very own Mr Smith in a live-streamed assembly.As a Rights Respecting School we are making rights real by showing our pupils how their views are respected (Right 12) how they can express their views in the real world to make real change (Right 13) amongst Rights

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UK Parliament Week 2025

25 Nov 2025

24th to the 30th November is UK Parliament Week, a week to engage and learn more about the UK’s democratic system. This is a great week to learn more about Parliament, find out new things and learn more about democracy. With this in mind, our Year Leads visited Walsall’s Council Chamber, what a fantastic opportunity to really bring this national event to life!As a Rights Respecting School we are making rights real by showing our pupils how their views are respected (Right 12) how they can express their views in the real world to make real change (Right 13) amongst Rights

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UNICEF World Children’s Day, 20th November 2025

20 Nov 2025

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children. This is a day to listen to children, stand up for the rights of every child; on this day and every day. This day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the UN General Council in 1989 and the UK 1990. Around the world, children are standing up and talking about their lives, their hopes, and their rights.The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the charter that Blue Coat Academy embed into our every day, every lesson and with every student in our school.The Bible tells us: "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3:)This verse reminds us that children are of value and a gift from God.Thank you to Miss Smith and Mrs Virk for all the work you lead on with and around the CRC with our

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Walsall Police introduce youth Safe Spaces scheme with council

18 Nov 2025

A new Safe Spaces scheme has been introduced in Walsall, targeting young and vulnerable people.With 14 registered venues dotted across the region, the aim is to make young people feel and be safer in Walsall.The Safe Spaces scheme is designed for young people, by young people. It answers calls from young residents who asked for more venues where they can feel safe, meet new people and get help when they feel vulnerable.Staff in each registered venue have been given specialist training to allow them to help young people accessing their services.Please visit Safe spaces for children and young people | Walsall Council for more information.As a Rights Respecting School we feel sharing

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