On Tuesday 10th February, Ms O’Connor and a group of Sixth Form historians took part in a deeply moving visit to Auschwitz concentration camp as part of the Lessons from Auschwitz Project.

Following an early departure from Birmingham Airport, pupils toured Auschwitz I with an expert guide, viewing the preserved barracks and powerful exhibitions. They also heard from Rebbetzin Eva Chapper, who shared a moving reflection on the importance of remembrance.

At Auschwitz II-Birkenau, students walked the vast grounds, seeing the railway tracks and remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, gaining a stark understanding of the scale of the Holocaust.

The visit concluded with a memorial service led by our pupils. Throughout the long and emotional day, students conducted themselves with maturity, respect and compassion, representing the school impeccably.

On Wednesday 28^th January, 40 Year 7 pupils paid a visit to Attwell Farm in Redditch. Pupils handled creepy crawlies, ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs with care and affection. Pupils also spent time petting and feeding a number of the livestock at the farm.

Pupils completed the trip as part of their Food Technology rotation focusing on Farm to Fork with emphasis on the journey food takes before it reaches our supermarket shelves.

All of our Year 7s were polite, respectful and a credit to the school. Such was their conduct that many staff at the farm sought us out to praise their behaviour. Well done Year 7!

On Monday 9th February, selected Year 9 pupils took part in specialist training to prepare them for their role as Attendance Peer Mentors, where they will support selected Year 7 pupils as part of our Buddy System programme.

The training focused on key mentoring skills including communication, understanding different viewpoints, body language, empathy, self-esteem and the importance of confidentiality. Pupils also explored safeguarding responsibilities and how to act as positive role models within our school community.

Through weekly mentoring sessions, our Year 9 mentors will help Year 7 pupils to build confidence, set attendance goals and feel more connected to school life. The programme not only supports improved attendance, but also develops leadership skills, responsibility and personal growth for our mentors.

We are proud of our Year 9 pupils for embracing this opportunity to lead by example and contribute to a caring, supportive school culture.

On Monday 9th February, our Year 9 pupils marked the start of their Guided Options journey with a launch assembly designed to support informed decision-making.

The assembly explored what GCSE options are, why they are chosen in Year 9 and how these decisions can shape future pathways. Pupils were encouraged to think carefully about their strengths, interests and long-term ambitions, including Post-16 routes and university aspirations. The importance of keeping future choices open was highlighted, alongside information about compulsory subjects, facilitating subjects and the differences between GCSEs and vocational qualifications.

As emphasised in the assembly, these are important decisions — pupils will study their chosen subjects for two years, so careful consideration is key. 

The next stage of the process is our Year 9 Guided Options Evening on Thursday 12th February, where families will have the opportunity to gather further information, speak to subject leaders and ask questions.

This will be followed by Research Week (23rd–27th February), giving pupils dedicated time to explore subjects in greater depth and reflect on the choices that are right for them.

We look forward to supporting our Year 9 pupils as they take this exciting and important next step in their academic journey.

Our Year 12 Physics students recently took part in an inspiring Masterclass at the University of Birmingham’s Physics Department, experiencing university-level practical science first-hand.

During the visit, students experimentally determined both the mass and charge of the electron, recreating the famous Millikan oil drop experiment. They also explored quantum physics by determining Planck’s constant and used X-ray diffraction techniques to measure bond distances in molecular structures through crystallography.

The masterclass provided a fantastic insight into the world of quantum mechanics and cutting-edge physics, inspiring our students to think deeply about the fundamental particles that shape our universe.

Join us in the Library for our exciting Scholastic Book Fair — packed with amazing reads everyone’s talking about!

🗓 WB: 9/03/2026 – 12/03/2026
⏰ Open before school, at break, and after school
🎉 Celebrate World Book Day – 5 March 2026

Discover new favourites, explore bestselling titles, and help our school earn FREE books! 🙌📖

📍 See you in the library — happy reading! 💜

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is celebrating the success of fifteen of our wonderful pupils who have graduated from The Scholars Programme. Their Graduation Event took place at Jesus College, University of Oxford on 4th February 2026.

Through this programme, our students have had the opportunity to work with a PhD tutor and engage in university-style learning experiences in Stem Cell Research.

Our students have shown great enthusiasm for the programme and have consistently demonstrated high levels of engagement and academic achievement. They have gained valuable skills, such as critical thinking, research, and academic writing, that will serve them well in their future studies.

Congratulations to our scholars!

At our school, we believe that every child deserves access to the same opportunities to succeed, not only academically, but personally and socially too.

That belief sits at the heart of our DEC Pupil Pledge and is rooted firmly in our STRIVE school values. The pledge is our commitment to ensuring that every pupil leaves our school having accessed a rich range of experiences that complement the curriculum and help to close the cultural capital gap. This is about equity, not extras.

The Pupil Pledge reflects our value of Everyone is equal, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or circumstance, are equally valued and supported to access opportunity. It also embodies Valuable Contributions, recognising that every pupil brings unique talents, perspectives, and strengths that enrich the Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School community.

While the specific details of the pledge may evolve over time, the principle remains the same: every pupil will have access to opportunities such as cultural experiences, enrichment activities and clubs, leadership and responsibility roles, careers guidance and aspiration-building encounters, personal development, and wider experiences including trips and visits where possible.

These experiences support pupils in becoming self-motivated to achieve, encouraging positive attitudes to learning, resilience in the face of challenge, and a willingness to think deeply and reflect. They also reinforce our belief that together we learn, as pupils work collaboratively, take part in shared experiences, and grow as members of a strong and supportive community.

Today, a group of 10 students took part in a workshop led by Miss Dutta as part of our ongoing partnership with a school in Morocco. Students completed a range of activities and produced some excellent work, showing real thought, creativity and teamwork throughout.

The work completed will be shared with our partner school, giving students the opportunity to connect and learn from one another across the globe.

It was great to see such focus and pride in what they produced — well done to everyone involved.