Staff and pupils at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School rose to the occasion for the Great DEC-ish Bake Off, baking an impressive array of cakes to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

With creativity, generosity and plenty of baking talent on display, the event brought our school community together in support of a wonderful cause. Every contribution helped make the fundraiser a sweet success!

The event reflected our STRIVE values, particularly Together we learn and Valuable Contributions, showing how we can work together to make a positive difference beyond our school.

A huge thank you to all the staff and pupils who baked, donated and supported the event. Your kindness was the icing on the cake!

On Friday 9 October, we celebrated our fantastic Open Evening pupil helpers and tour guides with a well-deserved pizza reward during Period 5!

Our pupils played a vital role in making Open Evening such a success, representing DEC with confidence, pride and enthusiasm. Parents and carers were full of praise for their friendly, welcoming and informative approach.

One parent commented:

“Every pupil we engaged with was very friendly, informative and honest. It really gave us a good vibe regarding what DEC can offer our daughter.”

A huge thank you to all our pupil helpers for being such wonderful ambassadors for DEC and demonstrating our STRIVE values!

We are delighted to share that Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School has been recognised as one of the top 10% most improved FFT secondary schools in England for attendance during the 2025/26 academic year!

This fantastic achievement has been recognised through the FFT National School Attendance Award and reflects the hard work, commitment and collective efforts of our pupils, families and staff in making attendance a priority.

Regular attendance is essential for pupils to achieve their potential, build positive relationships and make the most of every opportunity at school.

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and would like to thank our whole school community for their continued support. Together, we will keep striving for excellence and building on this success throughout 2026/27!

Every day matters, and every day makes a difference!

It was fantastic to see so many Year 7 and 8 girls getting involved in rugby at our recent Girls Rugby Festival at Moseley Rugby Club.

The festival was all about inspiring more girls to give rugby a go, developing confidence and skills, and most importantly, having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. The girls enjoyed a morning of rugby activities, games and challenges, while having the opportunity to meet other young players and experience the excitement of playing as part of a team.

The event also provided an exciting introduction to the new Moseley girls' rugby team, giving the girls an opportunity to find out more about continuing their rugby journey beyond the festival. We hope that many of those who attended will be inspired to keep playing, build their confidence and consider joining the new team. If any students are interested they are to speak to Mr Smith about how to get involved!

Our Year 9 netball team produced an impressive display of resilience, determination and team spirit in a closely fought fixture against Bloxwich.

Despite narrowly losing 3–2 to Bloxwich, the final score does not reflect just how well our players performed. The team faced a strong Year 10 side who have been playing together since Year 7, making the Year 9 team’s performance even more commendable.

The match was competitive from start to finish, with our players working tirelessly, supporting one another and refusing to give up. They continued to push until the final whistle, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination throughout.

As the fixture was played against a Year 10 team, our Year 9 players will still receive the points for the fixture — a well-deserved reward for their effort and commitment.

A special mention goes to Ruby-Delilah who was voted Player of the Game by the Bloxwich players. This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of her outstanding performance.

Keira-May also put in an exceptional performance and deserves particular praise for her contribution to the team.

The Year 9 team was represented by:

• Deniece
• Willow
• Ruby-Delilah
• Aila
• Awa
• Paula
• Samoya
• Keira-May

A big thank you also goes to Avie (Year 10), who stepped in to support the team for 10 minutes of one third.

The whole team should be incredibly proud of the way they represented the school. Their resilience, teamwork and positive attitude were evident throughout the match.

Well done to our Year 9 netball team! 👏🏐

Nearly 50 Year 10 Hospitality pupils visited Buncroft Farm across two days as part of our Farm to Fork experience. The visits gave pupils a chance to experience a working farm first-hand and connect their learning in Hospitality to where food comes from.

Staff praised pupils on both days for their outstanding conduct. They represented DEC brilliantly and made us very proud.

Well done to everyone who took part!

Our Year 7 pupils have made a great start to Period 0 Spanish intervention, focusing on building and securing the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in Spanish.

Pupils completed a baseline assessment before taking part in a Tarsia puzzle, a hands-on learning activity where they worked together to match key Spanish and English questions and phrases.

The sessions will focus on developing pupils’ confidence with basic verb structures and high-frequency vocabulary, helping them to build strong foundations for future learning in Spanish.

We are delighted to see more and more pupils starting their school day with our FREE Breakfast Club, available to all pupils every school day.

From 8:00am–8:55am, pupils can enjoy a nutritious breakfast before lessons begin. Pupils attending Period 0 intervention can still take advantage of the offer from 8:00am–8:15am, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fuel up before learning.

With wholemeal toast and a choice of toppings, alongside options including cereal, yoghurt, granola and fruit, there is something for everyone. Pupils can also look out for our weekly surprise breakfast, with a different breakfast item appearing on one day each week!

It has been fantastic to see numbers continuing to increase as more pupils make Breakfast Club part of their morning routine. A good breakfast helps pupils arrive at lessons ready to learn, concentrate and make the most of their school day.

Free breakfast. Every pupil. Every school day. Join us from 8:00am and start the day well!

In to Win is back for 2026–27!

Since returning to school in September, we have been celebrating pupils who achieve 100% attendance each week through our weekly In to Win draw.

Every pupil who attends school every day each week is entered into the draw the following Monday and has the chance to win a prize – recognising the fantastic commitment of pupils who are making every school day count.

A huge well done to everyone who has achieved 100% attendance in a week since the start of term. It has been brilliant to see so many pupils making such a positive start to the new school year.

In to Win will take place every week throughout the year, so every Monday brings a fresh start and another opportunity to achieve 100% attendance and be entered into the draw.

Being in school every day means more time learning, more time with friends and more opportunities to get involved in school life.

New week. New opportunity. 100% attendance. In to Win!

Keep showing up, making every day count and STRIVING for Excellence!

Places are going fast for our Year 7 Multi-Activity Day in January!

Our Year 7 pupils have made a brilliant start to life at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, and this exciting day is all about continuing that positive start – building friendships, developing confidence and strengthening their sense of belonging at DEC.

Pupils will enjoy a range of activities that encourage teamwork, resilience and communication, while having fun and making memories with their year group.

A strong start to secondary school is about more than lessons. We want every pupil to feel that they belong, are connected and are an important part of our school community.

We can’t wait to see Year 7 take on the challenge in January!

Places are filling quickly – don’t miss out!