DEC had a fantastic open evening on Thursday 19^th September. We opened our doors to over 1,000 people and proudly showed off our culture, ethos and fantastic pupils and staff. We are proud of our school and we STRIVE for excellence in everything we do. Open mornings continue this week and next week.

Schools across Matrix Academy Trust have been recognising the International Day of Democracy (15th September).​

International Day of Democracy began in 1997 and it is based on the principles of equality, liberty, and justice. Democracy is essential for human rights and development.​

Schools will be considering the meaning behind the international day, but also our modern British values – democracy and individual liberty.​

We practise democracy in all of our schools by electing pupils to take on various roles and responsibilities on behalf of their peers including Form Captains, School Council Representatives, Personal Development Ambassadors, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and Careers Champions.​

We will be celebrating democracy in our schools across the week by voting for our peers and encouraging our pupils to take on these fulfilling roles for the academic year ahead.

Exciting News!  Our new school vending machine is here, but it’s not just any machine—it’s stocked with BOOKS! 

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new Book Vending Machine, a unique and exciting addition to our school aimed at promoting a love of reading among students! This innovative initiative ties directly into our school values and our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, as embodied in our STRIVE for excellence:

• S – Self-motivated to achieve: Students are encouraged to independently explore new books, sparking their curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• T – Together we learn: Reading broadens horizons and helps students persevere through challenges by introducing them to stories of grit, growth, and determination.
• R – Respectful for all: Our book selection promotes empathy and understanding, helping students appreciate different cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
• I – Integrity in everything we do:  Engaging with literature helps students build character and make decisions rooted in honesty and moral principles, reinforcing integrity in all areas of life.
• V – Valuable contribution: By reading, students gain knowledge that enables them to make meaningful and valuable contributions to our school community and the world around them.
• E – Everyone is equal: Our commitment to inclusivity shines through in our book choices, ensuring that every student feels represented and valued, no matter their background or abilities.

The Book Vending Machine is more than just a fun way to access books—it’s a reflection of our dedication to creating a nurturing environment where students are empowered to explore, grow, and excel. Every book choice encourages independent learning and reminds students that the path to success often begins with a single page.

Together, we STRIVE for excellence, one book at a time! 🌟

Year 7 pupils and parents: Join us on Tuesday 24^th September 9.20 to 10.10am for our annual Macmillan Coffee morning. It will be a great chance to meet some of the staff, donate to a fantastic charity and also eat plenty of cake!

Please register your interest: Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we strive for excellence and want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. If you are looking for an exceptional secondary school for your child, book to attend one of our Open Events to see what we have to offer.

Open Evening will take place on Thursday 19^th September 2024 4:00pm – 8:00pm BOOK HERE

Open Mornings will take place on 23-25 September 2024 and 14-16 October 2024 9:15-10:00am BOOK HERE

Students have surpassed all expectations with another record-breaking set of results. 41% of all entries were at the top grades of A*- B (or equivalent). This has resulted in 88% of our students holding offers of places at university.

We are extremely proud of the amazing outcomes our Year 13 students have achieved this summer. Many have secured places at prestigious universities and wish them all the best as they start the next stage of their journey. All credit to our staff and students who have worked extremely hard to reach these standards.

Some of our success stories include M Park who achieved A*, A*, B in Maths, History and Chemistry and will study law at University of Birmingham. L Wang A, B, Distinction* in Psychology, Sociology and Health & Social Care and will read Psychology at Loughborough University. M Griffiths achieved Distinction *, Distinction *, C in Health & Social Care, Sport and Sociology and has secured a place at University of Worcester to study Physical Education & Sports Coaching.

From Monday 17^th to Friday 21^st June, we celebrated Youth Sport Trust’s ‘National School Sports Week’ with an inter-house Football Competition. With this year’s focus being the ‘UEFA EURO 2024 Competition’, all pupils took part in a Football Tournament during their Core PE lesson, in a competition to win points for their house. In addition to this, pupils could opt to represent their house in an additional after-school Football Tournament on either Monday (Year 7 and 8) or Wednesday (Year 9 and 10). 

It was great to see lots more DEC pupils engaging in Football and taking part in extra-curricular opportunities to support their House! 

The results are as follows…

1^st Place- Exeter

2^nd Place- Warwick

3^rd Place- Durham

4^th Place- York

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School pupils had a special assembly to mark both Pride Month and School Diversity Week. They took as their Theme of the Week ‘Celebrating Diversity (LGBTQ+)’. The assemblies focused on what we mean by diversity, the idea that everybody is unique and equal and the idea of tolerance and respect. They reminded pupils of the 2010 Equality Act and its protected characteristics to further develop their understanding of the law around discrimination. Pupils were also introduced to role models that celebrate inclusion for different groups and the history of Pride Month. As always, pupils were signposted to further support. 

On Friday 14^th June our Year 10 students who study Religious Studies for GCSE had the amazing opportunity to go to Shrewsbury Prison as part of their crime and punishment unit.

The students were able to learn the history of capital punishment in the UK, the treatment of criminals throughout different centuries and what life in prison would be like for prisoners in the UK today.