The Edge Academy

Alternative Provision 12-16 School in Northfield, Birmingham. Unleashing greatness through our Safe, Ready, Respectful values.

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We are readying ourselves for the latest new members of ‘Team Edge’ to join us. It will be fin-tastic to welcome our new friends #changebeginshere #whereeveryonebelongs #pettherapy

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It was a very special birthday today…Oakley our gorgeous therapy dog was 5 years old ❤️ #whereeveryonebelongs #oakleyisthebest

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Wishing everyone a happy half-term break. You’ve been awesome 👏 #whereeveryonebelongs #resettorefresh

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At the Edge Academy, we open the doors to a whole wide world of opportunities #nolimits #changebeginshere
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Our final group brought the latest super successful Cultural Capital week to a close. Wild animals, theme rides, picnic and friends…what more can anyone ask for! #whereeveryonebelongs #changebeginshere

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Our next intrepid group of Safari explorers made the most of their day out at West Midlands Safari Park. 100% action, 100% commitment #whereeveryonebelongs #changebeginshere

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On today’s menu in the GCSE Food and Nutrition option group was sushi! The traditional Japanese dish made with vinegared rice, typically seasoned with sugar and salt, and combined with a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, or meat #worldfoods #changebeginshere

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Our Cultural Capital trips got off to a strong start today with our first group going ‘on safari’. Weather held up, animals came to say hello and the students did every ride! #whereeveryonebelongs #enrichment #newopportunities

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#Thrillseekers. Some great photos here from last weeks STEM on Track test event #aspirations #changebeginshere

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All work and no play makes for no fun! Our fab CONNECT short stay group were striking the perfect balance this week #whereeveryonebelongs #reCONNECTINGlearning

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Thank you to @WMPolice who facilitated three VR headset sessions to around 30 Year 10 students this week. The students were given some key messages and asked lots of very interesting questions #lifeskills #changebeginshere

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Cultural Capital week anyone? A letter is now online at our 'News and Events' website section with details of the trips this week and next to West Midlands Safari Park for 10B on Friday 15th, 10C on Monday 18th and 10A on Thursday 21st #newopportunities #changebeginshere

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Some tantalising trifles being made this week…we tried to come up with a trifle pun for this post but my vocabulary “desserted” me! #terriblejoke #whereeveryonebelongs

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First big exam of the summer season tomorrow morning...good luck guys, we all believe in you! 💪 #teamEdge #proudofyou

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A reminder that school will be closed on Thursday 14th May to all students except for the Year 11 Science exam, in respect of the funeral of former student Paul Pike. Paul sadly passed away after attending a Birmingham City FC away game in Derby. RIP Paul Pike ❤️ #EdgeFamily

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Some very lucky families and friends had a treat on Friday when students in the Food Enrichment group returned home with some beautiful cupcake creations #foodforthought #whereeveryonebelongs #changebeginshere

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Goal 1 = Track Test Day ✅
Goal 2 = kart scrutinerring ✅
Goal 3 = Race track driving ✅
Goal 4 = have a total BLAST ✅✅ @stemontrack #whereeveryonebelongs #changebeginsshere

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@stemontrack She’s ready…

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@stemontrack She’s ready…

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It’s all go ready for our track test day on Thursday. Final checks and driver training have been progressing swiftly #stemontrack #needforspeed