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The Trophy's Staying Where It Belongs!

History has repeated itself at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury as our Sports Day champions defended their title and proved that the trophy is staying where it belongs!

This year's event saw every pupil from Dame Elizabeth Cadbury travel to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham for our biggest Sports Day yet. We were joined by 11 schools from across the Matrix Academy Trust, with approximately 6,500 pupils taking part in this incredible celebration of sport. Competing at one of the UK's premier athletics venues made the experience even more special and inspired our pupils to perform at their very best.

From thrilling track races to impressive field events, our pupils demonstrated determination, resilience and outstanding teamwork throughout the day. The atmosphere was electric, with schools cheering on their athletes and creating a fantastic sense of community, pride and friendly competition.

One of the biggest highlights was the much-anticipated Headteacher Tug of War, which had pupils and staff roaring with laughter and encouragement. The staff gave it everything they had, providing plenty of entertainment and proving that Sports Day is just as much about enjoying ourselves together as it is about competition.

The standard of competition was exceptional, but Dame Elizabeth Cadbury was simply unstoppable. Our athletes claimed an incredible 41 of the 64 medals available and finished more than 1,000 points clear of the runners-up. It was a dominant performance and a fitting reward for the commitment, determination and school pride shown by every competitor.

A huge thank you goes to our PE department, staff, Sports Leaders and volunteers, whose hard work made the day such a tremendous success. Most importantly, congratulations to every pupil who competed, officiated or supported from the sidelines. Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship and school spirit made this our biggest and best Sports Day yet.

Congratulations to Team Dame Elizabeth Cadbury on another unforgettable victory. The trophy is staying where it belongs! The challenge has now been set—can anyone stop us from making it three years in a row?

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Health Screenings for staff

On 2 & 3 July, as part of the Trust-wide commitment to staff wellbeing, colleagues recently had the opportunity to take part in free health screenings.

The initiative provided staff with valuable health checks and personalised wellbeing advice, encouraging them to take proactive steps to look after their physical health.

Thank you to everyone who took part and to the Matrix Academy Trust for supporting this important wellbeing initiative.

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Year 9 & 10 Work Experience

Our Year 9 and Year 10 Work Experience programme highlighted another important reason why attendance matters. Consistent attendance helps pupils develop the knowledge, confidence and employability skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Pupils who attend school regularly are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities such as work experience and to represent both themselves and the school positively. 

To celebrate the success of our Year 9 and Year 10 Work Experience programme, we held a prize raffle on Friday. Any Year 9 or Year 10 pupil who attended school on Friday 3 July, following two successful days on their work experience placement, was entered into the draw. Well done to our £50 voucher winners!

Year 9: Alexander & Lyla-Rose 

Year 10: Megan & Corey

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New Staff Induction

On 3 July, we were delighted to welcome our newest colleagues to Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School as part of our annual New Staff Induction Day.

The programme introduced staff to life at our school, including our values, safeguarding, attendance, SEND provision, teaching and learning, behaviour routines and personal development, while providing opportunities to meet colleagues from across the school and Matrix Academy Trust.

We wish all of our new staff every success as they begin their journey with us and look forward to the positive contribution they will make to our school community.

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Year 6 Transition Day

On 1 July, we were delighted to welcome our new Year 7 pupils to Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School for Induction Day, helping them prepare for a smooth and successful transition to secondary school.

Throughout the day, pupils took part in a range of lessons and activities, supported by our outstanding Year 7 Pupil Leaders. Their kindness, confidence and enthusiasm helped new pupils feel welcomed, supported and at ease, ensuring the day ran smoothly and reflecting our STRIVE values in action.

We also received excellent feedback from staff about the positive attitude and engagement shown by our new pupils, alongside positive comments from parents and carers about the experience.

We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 cohort back in September and wish them an enjoyable and relaxing summer.

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Celebrating our Year 11 Prom 

On 25 June, our Year 11 pupils marked the end of their time at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School with a fantastic Prom, celebrating together in style before taking their next steps.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the friendships and memories they have made throughout their school journey.

We are incredibly proud of everything our Year 11 pupils have accomplished and wish them every success and happiness for the future. Congratulations, Year 11!

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Year 11 Leavers' Assembly

On 24 June, our Year 11 pupils came together for a Leavers' Assembly to celebrate their time at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School and reflect on the journey they have shared.

The assembly included a look back at old photographs and videos, heartfelt farewell messages from staff and a range of staff-nominated awards celebrating memorable moments, unique qualities and the many contributions pupils have made over the years. Led by our Heads of House, the event was filled with laughter, reflection and plenty of happy memories.

The celebrations concluded with the traditional shirt signing, giving pupils the opportunity to leave messages for one another as they marked the end of this important chapter.

We wish all of our Year 11 pupils every success and happiness for the future and thank them for the positive contribution they have made to our school community.

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Dallaglio Rugbyworks Festival

The children represented the school brilliantly throughout the day, playing fantastically well as a team. Their teamwork, determination and positive attitude saw them progress all the way to the final. Unfortunately, they narrowly missed out on the trophy, but reaching the final was a tremendous achievement and one they should all be incredibly proud of.

A brilliant day was had by all, and the pupils were excellent ambassadors for our school both on and off the field. If you see any of the children involved around school, please take a moment to congratulate them on their efforts and achievements.

A special mention must go to Denise G, who was awarded a sportsmanship award by the CEO of Dallaglio Rugbyworks in recognition of her outstanding conduct and attitude throughout the matches. This is a wonderful achievement and reflects the values we strive to promote.

We should also recognise Etham Y, whose “samba feet” footwork provided some memorable moments and certainly entertained everyone watching!

Well done to all involved for a fantastic day of rugby and for representing the school so positively!! 

HOT WEATHER UPDATE

School Closure

Due to the extreme heat we will be closing at 1pm today (Wednesday 24th June). Please complete the MS form sent to all parents. 

School will be closed to all pupils: Thursday 25th June and Friday 26th June

More Information: HERE

Contact Info

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West Midlands B30 1UL

Contact Number: 0121 464 4040

enquiry@decschool.co.uk

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