Our Year 7 team delivered an outstanding performance, winning an impressive 7–0! The girls demonstrated brilliant teamwork and determination throughout. They also enjoyed a friendly match against Smestow’s Year 8 team, giving them even more opportunity to shine. A special congratulations to Hattie, who was named Player of the Match by the opposition – a fantastic achievement!

Our Year 9 team were equally impressive, securing a superb 27–0 victory! The girls showed great versatility, rotating positions to develop their skills and experience new roles. Well done to Ruby, who deservedly earned Player of the Match.

Beyond the fantastic results, both teams impressed with their sportsmanship, respect and positive attitudes. They represented our school brilliantly, showing that teamwork, encouragement and resilience are just as important as winning.

A huge well done to everyone involved! We are incredibly proud of you all. What a fantastic display of talent, teamwork and school spirit!

We are delighted to share that all three of their poems have been selected for publication!

What an amazing accomplishment! Their creativity, talent and hard work have truly shone through, and we couldn't be prouder.

Excellent work, everyone! You are a real credit to yourselves and our school. Keep shining and inspiring us with your wonderful words!

#PupilPride #YoungPoets #AuthorsAloud #Unite #SchoolSuccess

So far, three Year 10 forms have taken part, with students working hard to create their own CVs and develop valuable skills to help prepare them for future employment opportunities.

A huge well done to everyone who has taken part so far!

We're looking forward to welcoming more of our Year 10 students to the workshops next week. Watch this space!

#DEC #Year10 #CVWriting #EmployabilitySkills #CareersEducation #FutureReady

Find out what he had to say!

Taking on a hands-on hairstyling challenge, pupils put their communication, collaboration and creativity to the test. Working together, they created some fantastic hairstyles while discovering how teamwork helps turn ideas into results—and exploring a potential future career along the way.

Well done to everyone for embracing something new and supporting one another! The session ended with pupils celebrating their successes from the week and setting fresh targets for the week ahead.

Enjoying a well-earned hot chocolate in recognition of their improved behaviour, pupils explored what makes a great team and how working together can positively affect ourselves and others.

They then put their ideas into action! Each pupil designed a section of the TIGERS logo, bringing their individual contributions together to create a shared symbol of their group identity.

Fantastic teamwork, creativity and positive interactions — well done to everyone involved!

Leading by example, they have shown kindness, responsibility and community spirit, encouraging pupils and staff to support the appeal and remember those who have served and sacrificed.

Well done to our ambassadors for representing the school with pride, and thank you to everyone who has contributed.

The spectacular fountain brought science to life, demonstrating how Mentos help dissolved carbon dioxide escape rapidly from the fizzy drink. It was an exciting opportunity to explore the science behind an unforgettable eruption and see how everyday items can produce extraordinary results!

Whether they fancy a friendly conversation, a quiet moment or a chance to catch up with friends, the club provides a welcoming space to feel supported and ready for the day ahead.

A big thank you to our lovely team for helping pupils start their mornings with a smile!

Throughout the process, candidates demonstrated our DEC STRIVE values, showing self-motivation, respect, integrity and a commitment to making valuable contributions. The elections also brought our fundamental British values to life, particularly democracy, mutual respect and individual liberty, giving pupils the opportunity to make an informed choice and have their voices heard.

We are delighted to introduce our successful leaders:

• Head Pupils: Britney, Ezekiel, Ronav and Codie
• Wellbeing Ambassadors: Alexis and Olivia
• Personal Development Leader: Ben
• Charity and Social Action Leaders: Harry, Britney and Haj
• Numeracy Ambassador: Mimi
• SEND/Reading Ambassador: Freya
• Sports and Healthy Lifestyles Leader: Jonathan

Together, they will champion pupil voice, promote wellbeing, support learning and lead opportunities to make a positive difference across Dame Elizabeth Cadbury. As role models for younger pupils, they will help build a school community where everyone feels included, supported and encouraged to get involved.

We look forward to seeing their ideas come to life. Congratulations to the whole team!