Every Tuesday, DEC pupils have the opportunity to take to the court at our basketball club, run by Birmingham Rockets Basketball and led by one of their basketball stars, Ronald Blain!

Having Ronald lead the sessions gives pupils an exciting opportunity to learn from an experienced player, develop their basketball skills and build confidence on the court.

The weekly club encourages pupils to stay active, practise teamwork and communication, and support one another—putting our STRIVE value of “Together we learn” into action.

A big thank you to Ronald and Birmingham Rockets for bringing this fantastic opportunity to DEC!

A huge well done to our Year 9 basketball team, who put in a fantastic performance in their recent home fixture at DEC against Barr Beacon.

The team played brilliantly from start to finish, showing excellent teamwork, determination and skill to secure a convincing 24–4 victory.

Subhan had an outstanding game, scoring an impressive 18 points and making a fantastic contribution to the team’s success.

The team was made up of Subhan, Rennzo, Kiefer, Adam, Jonah, Tommy, Kayden, Kziah, Alfie and Joshua, all of whom played their part in a brilliant team performance.

A special thank you to Mr G Jones, who officiated the game so that the team could play while staff attended the Year 7 Settling-In Evening. Your support was greatly appreciated!

The team’s next fixture will be at home against Turves on 5th November, where we look forward to seeing them continue their fantastic progress.

Well done, Year 9 – what a brilliant result!

Our Year 8 girls travelled to Barr Beacon this evening for a closely contested netball match, showing an outstanding attitude throughout.

The team led until the final quarter, narrowly losing 10–8. Every player contributed to an excellent team performance, demonstrating determination, teamwork and a positive approach right to the final whistle.

Congratulations to Hattie, who was selected by Barr Beacon as Player of the Match. A special mention also goes to Avie for showing real leadership qualities and supporting her teammates.

The journey home was full of singing and smiles—a lovely reflection of the friendships and positive school experiences that opportunities like these create.

Well done to Veronica, Bianca, Rebecca, Avie, Annalee, Alexa, Hattie, Chloe, Ashleigh and Lacey. You represented DEC brilliantly and brought our STRIVE values of Together we learn and Valuable Contributions to life!

A huge congratulations to our Year 9 netball team, who secured a fantastic 4–0 victory against Barr Beacon!
Ruby was once again voted Player of the Match, showing excellent intensity and producing another standout performance. The whole team played brilliantly, with Paula making some fantastic blocks as goalkeeper to keep Barr Beacon off the scoreboard.
Our Year 7 team also demonstrated determination and sportsmanship. Although they lost their match, they came back strongly in the second half, drawing both of the final two quarters. Their improvement and perseverance were a real credit to the team and to DEC.
Our Year 9 players were Amora, Ruby, Samoya, Deniece, Aila, Paula, Leah and Aaliyah.
We look forward to the Year 9 team’s next fixture, at home against Wednesfield on 22 October. Please come along and cheer them on if you are available!
Well done to all our players for representing DEC so positively and putting our STRIVE values into action through teamwork, respect and determination! 👏

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!