This afternoon, we were delighted to welcome the Wolves Foundation to Smestow Academy as part of their Health Champions Campaign.

Following our recent wellbeing event, where our Wellbeing Ambassadors pitched their idea for an anti-bullying awareness video, today saw their vision begin to become a reality. Working alongside the Wolves Foundation, students took part in a filming session, with a videographer on site to help create a student-led resource designed to raise awareness of bullying, promote positive mental health, encourage kindness and inclusion, and signpost young people to support.

The project was inspired and led by our Wellbeing Ambassadors, who identified the importance of tackling bullying and its impact on wellbeing and learning. Seeing their ideas develop from an initial pitch into a professionally produced video has been a fantastic experience and a real testament to the power of student voice.

A huge thank you to the Wolves Foundation and the production team for helping our students bring their message to life. We can't wait to see the finished video and share it with our school community.

We will be holding a few open events this year to give all prospective Year 7 parents and pupils the chance to come and visit us. These events will give you a little insight into what it means to be a pupil at Smestow Academy and give you the chance to ask any questions you may have.

Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 30th September 2025 | 4pm – 7pm

Open Mornings are by booking only. These will take place on:

• Thursday 1st October 9am-10am

• Friday 2nd October 9am-10am

• Tuesday 6th October 9am-10am

• Wednesday 7th October 9am-10am

Book your Open Morning: HERE

We are grateful to have been able to host Beckie from "Doing it for Dylan" this morning, who came to speak with our Year 8 pupils about the importance of water safety.

Beckie spoke openly and honestly about a tragic incident that resulted in her son Dylan losing his life in the open water.

Beckie wants change and education for young people regarding water safety. The “Doing it for Dylan” website can be found here: https://doingitfordylan.org.uk/

Thank you to Wolverhampton Grammar School for offering us the opportunity to host Beckie this morning and to Beckie for sharing her story and powerful message.

A fantastic day at Smestow Academy as the Army Cadet Training Team delivered a taster day for students in Years 7–9 ahead of the launch of our new Army section in October.

Students took part in a range of exciting activities including a gun run challenge, laser clay pigeon shooting, hands-on demonstrations of the weapon systems used in cadet competitions, and military radio communications.

The enthusiasm, teamwork and curiosity shown throughout the day was excellent, and we look forward to welcoming our first cadets when the section officially launches in October.

A huge thank you to the Army CTT team for their support in helping bring this opportunity to Smestow Academy.

Dawley re-gain their title! After a year away, Dawley are back with their hands on the Sportsday trophy. They romped to victory last week with a fantastic display by all of their participants leaving Holbeche in 2^nd and Graiseley in 3^rd.

What an excellent day it was out on the field and a fantastic display of our school values. Mass participation was our aim and that is exactly what we got with over 200 pupils taking part in a range of track and field events across the day. The field events started the day off with some brilliant distances on the jumping and throwing, and after break we were treated to some fantastic races on the track. 9 records were broken on Sportsday 2026 with some of these records stretching back across 10 years so what an outstanding achievement it was for these individuals;

Gursimran (YR10) – 200M

Amelia (YR10)– 800M

Ruby (YR8) – Javelin

Zakariya (YR7) – Shot Put

Erica (YR7)  – Shot Put

Khenan (YR7)  – Javelin

Jahnia (YR7)  – 300M

Loica (YR9) – Javelin

Mansirat (YR10) – 100M

The day then finished off with a highly enjoyable and competitive teacher relay races which the pupils really enjoyed seeing some of their teachers put through their paces on the track. This resulted in Graiseley house taking the plaudits.

Another really successful Sports Day which was full of fun, support from peers, mascot costumes and some excellent Athletics.

A big well done to everyone!

Congratulations to Ruby and Patrick in Year 10 who produced some excellent work in their French writing mocks. Ruby scored 44/50 and Patrick 48/50. Impressive scores in the first set of mock exams!

We were also impressed with Freya in Year 7 for an excellent piece of independent writing in French this week. Her work can be seen below:

A reminder to Year 10 French students that the final two study seminars will take place on July 1^st and 8^th in B207. We really hope to have a great number of pupils attending these important sessions as they help greatly with preparation for the speaking exam.

Congratulations to Fiza B in Year 11 who sat the final Spanish writing exam on June 18. Fiza came into school for extra preparation sessions prior to the exam and even recorded a video to promote languages at Smestow Academy. Fiza is hoping to achieve at least a grade 7 in three different languages: French, Spanish and Urdu. We are so impressed with Fiza’s work ethic and really look forward to celebrating with our fabulous Year 11 linguists on Results Day in August!

Finally, the March 2027 Paris visit has been launched by Matrix Academy Trust. Visit details are available on the WEDUC app. Pupils in the new Year 7 and the current Years 7 and 8 are invited to take part. We will be staying at the Chateau de Grande Romaine just 30 minutes from Disneyland. The visit will include a boat cruise on the Seine, a visit to the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe and a day at Disneyland! Pupils are invited from all Matrix secondary schools with 50 places allocated the each school!

Smestow Academy is proud to announce that we have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for The Award for Making a Difference – Secondary School of the Year as part of the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Issued by The Teaching Awards Trust, the charity behind the Pearson National Teaching Awards, this recognition celebrates the transformational impact schools and educators make every day across the UK.

This certificate recognises our school community and is a moment of pride for the entire Smestow family.

The announcement coincided with National Thank a Teacher Day, celebrated across the country on Tuesday 17 June, which recognises the dedication, care and commitment shown by school staff every day.

At Smestow, we know that making a difference goes beyond the classroom. It is reflected in the relationships we build, the opportunities we create and the support our staff provide to help every young person succeed.

To mark this recognition, we are sharing a special video featuring comments from our pupils, who explain in their own words why Smestow makes a difference to them each day. Their reflections highlight what matters most - the positive experiences, encouragement and sense of belonging that shape life at our school.

We would like to thank every member of staff for the contribution they make to our community and congratulate everyone involved in achieving this recognition.

Watch the video below and hear directly from our pupils about what makes Smestow special.

Our Year 7–9 Wellbeing Ambassadors had a fantastic opportunity this morning at the Emotional Health & Wellbeing (EHWB) Event held at Molineux Stadium.

Delivered by Public Health Children & Young People in partnership with the Wolves Foundation and Barnardo’s, the event gave students the chance to learn about the wide range of support available to young people, meet local wellbeing organisations, and explore ways to make a positive difference in their communities.

The students also took part in a creative workshop where they developed their own Social Action Project ideas before presenting them to a Dragons’ Den-style panel.

We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, creativity and confidence shown by our Wellbeing Ambassadors throughout the event. Well done all!

Our year 8 pupils had an amazing time exploring the world of science, technology, engineering and maths at the big bang fair at the NEC. 

Pupils had the opportunity to interact with AI powered Robots, Drone technology and experienced VR headset. Allowing pupils the opportunity to have cutting edge conversations with universities and employers about the focus on STEM. These exciting activities sparked curiosity, encouraged creative thinking and gave pupils a glimpse into the variety of careers and technology shaping the future.

Our Breakfast Club is open from 8:00am until the start of the school day, giving pupils a great opportunity to enjoy a healthy breakfast and settle in before lessons begin.

🥣 Free breakfast options available, including:
• A choice of cereals
• Selected fresh fruits

🍞 Additional breakfast treats available to purchase:
• Toast
• Pancakes
• Other breakfast favourites

💳 Free School Meals: Pupils who receive Free School Meals can use up to 80p of their daily allowance towards Breakfast Club purchases.

A nutritious breakfast helps pupils feel energised, focused, and ready to learn. We look forward to welcoming everyone each morning!