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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

During the launch assembly, Year 10 pupils were challenged to consider whether they have what it takes to become a Prefect: Are you a role model and a leader? Can you listen to others? Are you patient with younger pupils? Most importantly, do you embody our DEC STRIVE values?

Our Prefects play an important part in school life. Working alongside Heads of House and the Senior Leadership Team, they give their own time to make a positive contribution to our school community. 

From supporting Year 6 Open Evening and Transition to helping with assemblies, fundraising and whole-school events, becoming a Prefect provides pupils with opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility and confidence while acting as ambassadors for DEC.

In return, Prefects will gain valuable experience for future college and university applications, receive safeguarding training and take part in team-building opportunities.

Being a Prefect comes with high expectations. Successful pupils will be expected to demonstrate exemplary behaviour, excellent attendance and punctuality, correct uniform and a consistently positive attitude.

We are looking forward to receiving applications and seeing our next group of pupil leaders step forward to STRIVE for Excellence, support others and make a valuable contribution to life at DEC.

In June 2027, Year 11 will come together for an unforgettable evening celebrating their time at DEC. From getting dressed up and arriving in style to music, dancing, photographs and celebrating with friends and staff, Prom will be a fantastic way to mark the end of an important chapter.

Prom is also about celebrating everything our pupils will achieve along the way. Throughout Year 11, pupils will continue to STRIVE for Excellence through excellent attendance and punctuality, positive behaviour, commitment to their learning and making valuable contributions to our school community.

There is lots to achieve before June – but also lots to look forward to! We can't wait to celebrate with the Class of 2027 and make Prom 2027 a night to remember!

Families explored our classrooms and facilities, met staff and pupils, took part in activities and discovered more about our curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, trips and pastoral support.

A real highlight were our fantastic pupil helpers and tour guides, who represented DEC with confidence and pride. Parents and carers praised how friendly, informative and welcoming our pupils were, with special mentions for Tanya, Summer, Ellie, Axel, Jacob and Isabelle. 

One parent told us:

“Our guide was very friendly and happily answered questions about a school that she was very proud to be part of.”

Another commented:

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

Families also highlighted the enthusiasm of our staff, the positive relationships between staff and pupils, and the opportunity to experience different areas of school life.

A huge thank you to our staff and pupils for making the evening such a success and to every family who joined us.

We were incredibly proud to showcase our school community and what it means to STRIVE for Excellence at DEC.