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SA Newshttp://www.sandwellacademy.com°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û News FeedCopyright 2024 °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û All rights reserved.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/Images/logo.png°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û News Feedhttp://www.sandwellacademy.comA & M EDM Visit Sept 2024On Thursday 26 September, 8 Year 12 DT students were invited to a local engineering company A &amp; M EDM, for National Manufacturing Day. Whilst visiting the company they witnessed various inventions from the engine for the fastest Mini in the world to the design which made the crisps Pombears. The students were told about the part that had been engineered that is now on the Mars project in space whilst viewing state of the art design equipment. After touring the company, the students got to speak to the apprentices and ask questions about their pathways. The event was also attended by the West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and councillors of Sandwell. The students who asked lots of questions, were a credit to themselves and the Academy.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/843/-m-edm-visit-sept-2024.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=843Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +01:00University of Wolverhampton Careers in Health Experience Day Y13 students A group of Y13 students attend the University of Wolverhampton Performance Hub (Walsall Campus). It consisted of a carousal of workshops to explore a range of career apprenticeships in Health. The event was co-hosted by employers from the health sector and curriculum areas from the university of Wolverhampton. Students were able to experience taster sessions that included Midwifery, Nursing, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy and Paramedic Science. The taster sessions were particularly engaging as these allowed students to engage in aspects of Health, such resuscitation, feet analysis and adaptions associated with recovering from a stroke. The experience day also included a visit to a career marketplace which included employers recruiting onto apprenticeships, such as Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS, West Midlands Ambulance. The marketplace allowed students to ask questions and to gain an increased awareness as to how to make an apprenticeship application. Students were also able to meet with students who have already successfully completed a degree apprenticeship. The trip was enjoyable and engaging. Students were very positive about their experience and there was an increased awareness and interest in Degree Apprenticeships in Health. Student Quotes: Zara Saddiki: &lsquo;It was quite educational and I learnt a lot!&rsquo; Hafsah Farooq: &lsquo;It helped me experience different career pathways. I am now thinking of pursuing a career in podiatry&rsquo; Karanjeet Kaur: &lsquo; It was a good trip and I enjoyed it! I learnt that the university of Wolverhampton could be the place for me.&rsquo; Ramesa Ahmed: &lsquo;I learnt how apprenticeships worked and it might be for me!&rsquo; &nbsp;http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/842/university-wolverhampton-careers-health-experience-day-y13-students-.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=842Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +01:00°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Celebrates GCSE Results! At °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û we are thrilled with the outcomes for Year 11 students in the Summer 2024 examinations series. Below are some of the outstanding achievements from the year group: <ul> <li>Girisha Singh: 7 x grade 9, 1 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction*</li> <li>Ameera Ahmed: 8 x grade 9, 1 x grade 7</li> <li>Spencer Barba: 6 x grade 9, 2 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction</li> <li>Rana Sahar: 4 x grade 9, 4 x grade 8, 1 x Distinction *</li> <li>Amaan Arif: 4 x grade 9, 3 x grade 8, 1 x grade 7, 1 x Distinction</li> </ul> James Saunders, Headteacher, commented: &ldquo;Once again °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û students have performed amazingly well, achieving and exceeding their targets in many areas.&nbsp; Lots of our students will continue their educational journeys with us, while others will seek different paths elsewhere, but on behalf of all the staff, I would like to wish them all the very best with what lies ahead.&nbsp; I would like to give a special thank you to our incredible teaching and support staff, without whom these results would not be possible, and to express my particular appreciation for our wonderful parents and carers who work with us ceaselessly to achieve the best for their children.&rdquo;http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/841/sandwell-academy-celebrates-gcse-results!-.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=841Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +01:00A-Level Results 2024°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Sixth Form students have once again achieved a brilliant set of results, re-affirming the school as a pre-eminent destination for 16-18 year olds in the region. Outstanding outcomes include 39% of grades at A*/A or Distinction*/Distinction, and 90% A*-C or Distinction*-Merit, with 99.7% of qualifications receiving a pass. Our students have consistently led the way in Sixth Form performance in the borough since it opened in 2006 and this year&rsquo;s results demonstrate the hard work of everyone at the Academy.&nbsp; This was endorsed by the recent Ofsted judgement of &lsquo;Outstanding&rsquo; for our Sixth Form provision. All students should be proud of their achievements but amongst the stand out performances were: <ul> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">Esme Yates: 2 x A*, 1 x A. Will study Global Environmental Change and Sustainability at University of Birmingham</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Aria Kidr: 1 x A*, 2 x A. Will study Theoretical Physics at University of Birmingham</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Zain Din: 1 x A*, 2 x A. Will study Aerospace Engineering at University of Birmingham</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Ahmad Chughtai: 1 x A*, 2 x A. Is taking a gap year</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Naim Uddin: 2 x A, 1 x Distinction*. Will study Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science at University of Birmingham</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Mohammed Haque: 3 x A. Will study Biological Sciences at University of Birmingham</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">Manjot Dhillon: 3 x A. Is taking a gap year</li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraphCxSpLast">Nordia Bryan: 3 x Distinction*. Will study Event Management at BIMM University</li> </ul> &nbsp; James Saunders, Head of the Academy, commented: &ldquo;Yet again, °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û students have demonstrated the summation of their fantastic effort and commitment to their studies.&nbsp; We are delighted with the results that have been achieved, and I am particularly grateful to parents and carers for their ongoing support.&nbsp; The success of the Academy is built on the effective relationships between all members of the Academy community, and I speak on behalf of all the staff in saying we are thrilled to see the students perform so well.&nbsp; I want to wish our students the very best with the next steps on their journeys through life.&rdquo; &nbsp;http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/840/a-level-results-2024.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=840Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +01:00°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Celebrates GCSE Results! °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is delighted with the outcomes for Year 11 students in the Summer 2023 examinations series. Below are some of the outstanding achievements from the year group: Kavanpreet Singh: 6 qualifications at grade 8/9, 3 qualifications at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Gurnoor Kaur: 5 qualifications at grade 8/9, 4 qualifications at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Larissa Sandha: 7 qualifications at grade 8/9, 1 qualification at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Lydia Rogers: 6 qualifications at grade 8/9, 2 qualifications at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Bibek Kaur: 5 qualifications at grade 8/9, 3 qualifications at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Ehsan Ahmed: 4 qualifications at grade 8/9, 3 qualifications at grade 7<o:p></o:p> Kysler Pagunsan: 5 qualifications at grade 8/9, 2 qualifications at grade 7 James Saunders, Headteacher, commented: &ldquo;I am thrilled for our students, who have achieved some wonderful outcomes in their qualifications, and they should be extremely proud of their accomplishments.&nbsp; °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û prides itself on the strength of relationships between our staff, our students and their families, and it is brilliant to see this coming to fruition.&nbsp; Many of our students will continue their studies into our sixth form, while some are seeking different challenges elsewhere, at other providers and on competitive apprenticeship courses.&nbsp; I am thankful to everyone involved in achieving these outcomes, and wish our students the best of luck in their future endeavours.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/839/sandwell-academy-celebrates-gcse-results!-.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=839Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +01:00A-Level Results 2023There is once again much cause for celebration at °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û after Sixth Form students achieved another excellent set of results. Outstanding outcomes included 40% of grades at A*/A or Distinction*/Distinction, and 86% A*-C or Distinction*-Merit, with 97% of the students achieving three qualifications or better. °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û students have consistently led the way in Sixth Form performance in the borough since it opened in 2006 and this year&rsquo;s results demonstrate the hard work of students and staff at the Academy. All students should be proud of their achievements but amongst the stand out performances were: <ul> <li>Mya Vehniwal &ndash; A* Biology / A* Psychology / A Business, and will study Physiotherapy at the University of Liverpool.</li> <li>Moufid Skhita &ndash; A Chemistry / A Mathematics / B Physics, and will study Engineering at the University of Birmingham.</li> <li>Sukhmani Mahil &ndash; A* Psychology / A Biology / A Chemistry, and will study Optometry at Aston University.</li> <li>Arif Rahman &ndash; A* Chemistry / A Mathematics / A Physics, and will study Computer Science at the University of Birmingham.</li> <li>Colleen Harris &ndash; Distinction* Health and Social Care / Distinction IT / Distinction Sport, and will study Social Work at the University of Birmingham.</li> <li>Jass Sethi &ndash; Distinction* and Distinction Business / Distinction IT, and will study Computer Science at Birmingham City University</li> <li>Andrew Chu &ndash; A* Chemistry / A* Mathematics / A Physics / B Further Mathematics, and will study Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Birmingham.</li> <li>Jaspriya Mann &ndash; Distinction* and Distinction Business / Distinction IT, and will study Accounting and Finance at Aston University.</li> <li>Muskan Rattan &ndash; Distinction* and Distinction Business / Distinction Applied Science, and will study Accounting and Finance at Birmingham City University</li> <li>Ebrima Sise &ndash; Distinction and Distinction Sport / Distinction Business, and will study HR and Business Management at Aston University.</li> <li>Anna Britton &ndash; Distinction and Distinction Health and Social Care / Distinction Applied Science, and will study Mental Health Nursing at the University of Birmingham.</li> <li>Amrita Kaur &ndash; Distinction and Distinction Business / Distinction IT, and will study Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University.</li> </ul> James Saunders, Head of the Academy, commented: &ldquo;After a long wait for results, I am delighted to see the excellent and much deserved successes of our students. These achievements are a consequence of the dedication and commitment of our young people, and the great relationships between staff, students and parents and carers at the Academy. After the years of disruption caused by the Pandemic, this was the first formal public examination series for most students, and they have coped admirably with the challenges. Our students will be going on to a range of exciting opportunities as they take the next steps in their lives, and the Academy will continue to support students in securing their chosen pathways. I would particularly like to thank parents and carers for their continued support, and I wish each student every success in their future.&rdquo;http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/838/a-level-results-2023.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=838Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +01:00Year 12 Visit Bletchley ParkThe current Year 12 mathematics students were recently provided with an opportunity to visit Bletchley Park.The current Year 12 mathematics students were recently provided with an opportunity to visit Bletchley Park. If you haven&rsquo;t heard of it, this is where the British Intelligence cracked the infamous Enigma code to help with the war efforts in WWII. Students were given a tour of the historical grounds whilst also participating in their own code breaking activity. The students were taught some code breaking techniques and were also able to write their own code words using a real Enigma machine, &lsquo;worth half a million pounds&rsquo;. The students were also able to see the Bombe machine, (conceived by legendary computer scientist Alan Turing) it was used to crack the Enigma code, you might have seen a version of this in the film &ldquo;The Imitation Game&rdquo;.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/837/year-12-visit-bletchley-park.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=837Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +00:00Year 10 Health and Social Care Trip to the Black Country and Marches Institute of TechnologyMiss Malin’s Year 10 Health and Social Care class went on an amazing trip to the Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology. The purpose of the visit was to learn about medical technologies. Miss Malin&rsquo;s Year 10 Health and Social Care class went on an amazing trip to the Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology. The purpose of the visit was to learn about medical technologies. The day began with a tour of the institute; they showed us some of the equipment that they use for their courses, including a hospital ward, theatre room and a dental practice room. The Institute had then arranged a variety of activities for the students to participate in throughout the day. The first activity of the day was to check vital signs. One group of students used a Doppler to check their pulse rates on different points of their bodies. The students were able to hear each other&rsquo;s pulse rates on their wrist or neck. The second group used an Anatomage table to see vital signs of the heart. The table allowed the students to see the heart in different ways, such as seeing electrical impulses. The table also allowed students to see different structures of the body. Later on in the day, the students took part in an activity involving infection prevention and control. The first group of students used a UV light to find germs in the room. The second group of students put UV hand cream on their hands, then washed their hands, then used a UV light to see if there were still germs on their hands. This demonstrated the importance of hand washing and which spots are often missed when washing your hands. After this, the students were tasked to locate pieces of equipment around the Institute. They were asked to find the equipment, then find out what the equipment did. Equipment included wheelchairs, hoists, ultrasounds, and an operating table. During this time, some of the students were shown how to take blood samples from a patient. The Institute had a fake arm with fake blood flowing, so the students were able to use the real equipment that would be used by medical professionals. The final activity of the day was to work in teams to construct a heart valve out of the materials provided. The students had to get marbles to move from the left atrium to the left ventricle and they could not fall back through, using only the materials provided. These materials were things like tissue paper, lollypop sticks, cardboard. All students succeeded in this task! Overall, the students had a wonderful day. The visit was very educational and enjoyable.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/836/year-10-health-and-social-care-trip-black-country-and-marches-institute-technology.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=836Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +00:00Carding Mill Valley Trip All Year 11 Geographers recently undertook at trip to Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire to investigate how a river changes as we move down stream. All Year 11 Geographers recently undertook at trip to Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire to investigate how a river changes as we move down stream. The visit is a compulsory part of their GCSE course work and the data was graphed and analysed upon their return and used to test their enquiry question. As well as a great opportunity to get out of the class room and do some &lsquo;proper geography&rsquo;, the trip also allowed students to work as teams, allowed some to adopt leadership roles and for all to develop their independence. All combined, the skills developed during the day should help all participants prepare for their exams and for their future roles in higher education, work and life.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/834/carding-mill-valley-trip-.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=834Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +00:00Speak Out Challenge A group of Year 9 students took part in the Speak Out Challenge workshop run by SpeakersTrust. The aim of the programme is to amplify young people's voices by building confidence, developing skills and creating a platforms for young people to share their stories and ideas.  A group of Year 9 students took part in the Speak Out Challenge workshop run by SpeakersTrust. The aim of the programme is to amplify young people&rsquo;s voices by building confidence, developing skills and creating a platforms for young people to share their stories and ideas.&nbsp; The students fully engaged in the activities and really impressed the presenter as the programme is usually delivered to Year 10 students. The final task of the day was for each student to present a small presentation to their peers and a group of teachers, building on what they had learnt during the day, the results were impressive and the feedback from the students was that they had all found the day beneficial.http://www.sandwellacademy.com/news/835/speak-out-challenge-.aspxhttp://www.sandwellacademy.com/mobile/News.aspx?n=835Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +00:00