Year 8 took part in a Future Engineers session on Thursday 8th January. The session delivered by In-Comm Training was designed to get students collaborating in teams to solve engineering problems using the tools given. It was a fun way to bring learning to life whilst also exploring routes into engineering through apprenticeships. Thanks, as ever, to In-Comm for an engaging
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On Wednesday 7th January, a group of Year 7 students who form part of the Eco Committee took part in the RSPB Birdwatch.They had a great afternoon walking around the school site spotting all the different wildlife, but especially birds, that share the school with us. The most prevalent bird species spotted was the Magpie. The results have been submitted to the RSPB and the Eco-Committee were awarded a certificate of participation.Later this year the Eco-Committee will be looking at how birds fit into the story of creation linking to our Christian ethos.Thank you to Mrs Virk for supporting our students with this fun and engaging expedition.Right 15- children can join or set up groups. Right 17- access to education.[video width="1080" height="1080"
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Upcoming free sessions are on Wednesday 21st January, 7.30pm -8.30pm and Saturday 24th January, 10am-11am in Pelsall. Contact events@walsallcfr.org.uk direct for further information.Thank you to FASTAID and Walsall Council for creating this poster and allowing us to share
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Welcome to Arbor! Blue Coat Academy Church of England is using Arbor and has set up an account for you.To finish creating your account, you just need to set a password. You can do this by going to login.arbor.sc, clicking on ‘Forgotten Password?’ and following the instructions on screen.Your username is the email you have registered with us.Via this app you can: • View attendance, exam timetables and reports in real-time • Receive notifications about important school announcements, events and calendar dates. • Report any absences directly to us • Update your own contact detailsArbor App- Logging same-day absencesAn easy 3-step process: 1. Access the Attendance section 2. Input the absence details 3. Submit the request Once approved, it will be visible in the Attendance tab.For more information on logging student absences please visit https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/19947254592029-Logging-absences-on-the-Parent-Portal-and-Arbor-AppLogin information for the Arbor Parent Portal/App has been sent out to parents/carers, if you need us to resend your log in information please contact the
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Three weeks ago, on 18th December 2025, the school hall came alive with dance, drama and music during the Winter Showcase. There were solo and group performances, including instruments and the school choir. We are incredibly proud of every one who took part.Right 31- the right to rest, relax, play and to take part in cultural and creative activities.[video width="1080" height="1920"
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Three weeks ago, on 17th December 2025, we held an in-house Talent Show. Our wonderful pupils were brave enough to get on the stage to sing, dance and act in front of a packed school-hall and our student judges. It was a fun and enjoyable time for all. Well done to all our performers, you are all stars!Right 13- share freely what they learn, think and feel by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way. Right 15- children can join or set up groups. Right 29- children’s education should help them fully develop their personalities, talents and abilities and to respect other people’s rights, cultures and differences. Right 31- the right to rest, relax, play and to take part in cultural and creative
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Drop in to one of our sessions for advice and support around • Emotional Health and wellbeing • Keeping safe and support with bullying • Healthy lifestyles • Healthy weight • Healthy relationships • Sexual health • Continence • Sleep • Behaviours • Neurodiversity • Smoking, alcohol and drug advice • Body changes / puberty • ImmunisationsStarting Tuesday 6th January at Lunch time between 12:40pm and 13:10pm every 4 weeks on a Tuesday. It will be in Room 11 (Blue Coat Academy) If you need to get in touch with School Nurses you can call our Single Point of Access on 01922 423349 Or text: Parent - 07520 634909 Teenager - 07480 635363 (confidential and anonymous support and advice.Health for KidsHealth for TeensThank you to NHS and Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust for creating this poster and allowing us to share it within this Story and accompanying
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Before the Christmas/New Year break the whole Academy came together in true Blue Coat spirit to donate to Ablewell Advice.As you can see, we have a whopping five-tables full of boxes filled to the brim.Thank you to Mrs Homer for organising and delivering it all and thank you to everyone who donated- even one item will have made an impact to someone in need.Rights 6, 26 and 27 are represented here. (Right 6: Life, Survival and Development, Right 26: Social and Economic Help, Right 27: Food, Clothing, A Safe Home)[video width="1080" height="1080"
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Three weeks ago, on 15th December 2025, BCA had the pleasure of welcoming some of the local community to school for the annual OAP Christmas Party. This is an evening where the whole Academy gets involved- whether it be with donations, decorating the hall, wrapping gifts, greeting guests or being present for the event itself. There were games, performances, tasty food and even a life-sized Gingerbread Man making an appearance! The night was a lovely way to bring people together and start the festive period.Right 29, children’s education should help them fully develop their personalities, talents and abilities and to respect other people’s rights, cultures and
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Save the date for a very special Blue Coat Sunday which will be held with a service at St Matthew’s Church, 10.45a.m.We will be celebrating the 370th anniversary of Blue Coat in Walsall which will include the publication of Centuries of Service – A Brief History of the Blue Coat Schools in Walsall. As part of the celebrations, we are keen to gauge interest in: Tours of the school on Saturday 7th March 2026 A lunch in school after the service on Sunday 8th March 2026To assess viability of these events, I would be grateful if you could complete an expression of interest:
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