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Being the winners of the Sustainability Challenge, our students from St Edmund’s got the opportunity to go to London.
While there, they got to see and speak to MP and Vice Chamberlain of His Majesty’s Household, a senior Government Whip, Stuart Anderson.
The students then got a tour of the Houses of Parliament before heading to the Premier League HQ to understand how the Premier League works, its sustainability goals and a tour of the site.
St Edmund’s is working towards achieving The LiveSimply Award, an opportunity for school
communities to respond to the Churchâs call to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the worldâs poorest. It is an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Jesus who lived and preached a simple life, and to take meaningful action on the ecological crisis we face today.
A discrete area of the academy is now set up as a food bank called St Edmundâs Larder. We are inviting tutor groups, staff, parents and carers to donate items of tinned/dried food, toiletries, household products and non-perishable items. All donations can be taken to the Chapel.
If your family are in need of supplies please ask your child to call into the Chapel and a bag of
provisions will be provided.
Together we can impact our global family, our local community and our school.
The 26th November marked the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe celebrated by the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Our St Edmund’s students led and participated in 11:30 am mass at St Michael’s Church in the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish as musicians and singers, readers and altar servers and the service was celebrated by our Priest Chaplain and assistant priest at Blessed Carlo, Father Alex Taylor.
Many of our students are already part of the Blessed Carlo Acutis, but seeing them all come together to celebrate mass was an absolute treat.
One of the standouts of the service was the band and choir, comprised of talented singers and guitarists from St Edmund’s Faith Band and our Sixth Form, supported by a handful of individuals from the parish band, Praise and Worship and led by our Chaplain, Deacon Michael McKearney.
At the end, the congregation gave a well-deserved round of applause for our students and the part they played in leading the service.
The Scholastic book fair was held at St Edmunds with pupils being excited to browse and purchase an interesting selection of new books.
Our library Ambassadors were very busy beforehand running competitions and promoting reading for pleasure throughout school.
Every purchase a pupil made earned school reward points which we are able to spend on new books for the library.
Pupils were able to see lots of books which captured their interest as well as sharing their books with each other.
The total raised was ÂŁ775 of which ÂŁ310 is rewarded back to the academy to spend on new books. Pupils have been making suggestions as to which titles our librarian should choose.
We are delighted by both the parent and pupil contribution which has enabled us to have some lovely new books on our shelves.
Joseph in Year 9
âIt was very interesting to hear about the guest speakers experiences and challenges that they faced to get to their careerâ
Lidia in Year 8
âTo be a police officer, I now know what grades I needâ
Sonia in Year 8
âI enjoyed listening to the police officer talk about the variety of jobs, not just arresting peopleâ
On 23rd November, a team of Year 7s and 8s went to Aldersley Leisure Village to take part in the Unified Football Competition.
They played against 8 other Wolverhampton teams and finished 3rd overall.
Well done team!
The team, pictured below: Devesh B, Noah P, Mohammed A, Usmaan T, Thomas D, Cayden R, and Keean J with coach Tyronne J (Year 12)
The evening of Tuesday 21st September was one of great joy for our St Edmundâs community, as a number of our students received the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Blessed Carlo Acutis parish celebration of the sacrament.
There were 46 young people confirmed, including Kelechi E, Joseph and Raymond N, Alba and Rocio O O, Francesco L-O and Michael E O from St Edmundâs.
Fr. Mark, parish priest of Blessed Carlo parish, welcomed Canon Paul McNally, the Episcopal Vicar for the northern areas of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, who would be conferring the sacrament. In his homily for the Mass, Canon Paul talked about how the Holy Spirit would empower the confirmandi to âwalk and talk and be like Jesusâ, drawing heavily on an example from the Jungle Book.
The Mass was a beautiful occasion for the parish and a very special night for all the young people confirmed and their families. We offer all our congratulations and prayers for our seven new âfull membersâ of the Church, that the Holy Spirit will guide them through the rest of their time at St Edmundâs and through their lives as disciples of the Lord.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, is a significant Sikh festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. For us, this celebration holds a special place as it fosters interfaith understanding and respect. Guru Nanak’s teachings, emphasizing the oneness of God, equality of all humans, and the importance of selfless service, resonate with universal values that transcend religious boundaries. The celebration of Guru Nanak Gurpurab serves as an opportunity for Catholics and followers of Sikhism alike to come together in a spirit of unity and shared humanity, fostering a sense of brotherhood and mutual respect. It is an occasion to appreciate the commonality of core values that underpin various religious traditions and to celebrate the diversity that enriches the global tapestry of faith.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. – 1 Peter 3:8-9
On Friday, Gavan and Abigail went to WCRFM radio station to discuss their role in the Premier League Inspires programme. This interview formed part of the radio’s “Earth Week”.
Both students spoke about the aim of the project, its beginnings and how their idea is being taken further by Wolves FC.
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, marks the culmination of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, serving as a powerful reminder of Christ’s eternal kingship and sovereignty over all creation. Observed on the last Sunday of the liturgical calendar, this solemnity emphasizes the cosmic dimensions of Christ’s reign, acknowledging Him as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. In celebrating this feast, we reflect on the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus identifies Himself as the king who will judge the nations. It prompts contemplation of Christ’s role not only as a spiritual guide but as the ultimate authority over the entire cosmos. The imagery of Christ as the cosmic King invites us to ponder the implications of His lordship in every aspect of life, recognizing His reign as a source of hope, justice, and divine love that extends beyond the temporal confines of our world.
The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity – Psalm 93:1-2
