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• Monday 9 March 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Jones Visits Aldridge School During Careers Week to Raise Aspirations Aldridge School was delighted to welcome former pupil Christopher Jones, now a Senior Data Engineer at UK Export Finance, who returned to share his career journey as part of our ongoing commitment to raising aspirations and showcasing diverse pathways for our students.
• Thursday 5 March 2026 National Careers Week Yr 10 Assembly
• Thursday 5 March 2026 Reading Took Centre Stage! – World Book Day 2026 at Aldridge School
• Wednesday 4 March 2026 Aldridge School Welcomes Romeo Fazal for Motivational Careers Week Talk
• Wednesday 4 March 2026 Career Journeys and Resilience Take Centre Stage in National Careers Week Talk
• Wednesday 4 March 2026 Year 5 Pupils Shine at Aldridge School’s World Book Day Quiz
• Wednesday 4 March 2026 National Careers Week As part of National Careers Week, Aldridge School welcomed Munimur Rahman from Wolverhampton University to speak with our Year 11 students about life beyond school. Munimur shared valuable insights into the wide range of pathways available after GCSEs, helping pupils understand the options that can shape their future aspirations.
• Tuesday 3 March 2026 National Careers Week Year 7 Assembly
• Tuesday 3 March 2026 National Careers Week Year 8 Assembly
• Thursday 26 February 2026 Aldridge School Pupils Get Hands-On with STEM at In-Comm Training
• Monday 9 February 2026 Careers Event - F2D
• Friday 6 February 2026 Slam Poetry Ignites Year 8 Creativity at Aldridge School Aldridge School was buzzing with energy as a group of our Year 8 pupils stepped into the world of Slam Poetry with performance poet and musician Damani Dennisur. The workshop was packed with rhythm, rhyme, and creativity as students discovered the power of their own voices.
• Thursday 22 January 2026 Opportunities in Industry - Careers Event
• Friday 12 December 2025 From Stories to Smiles: Aldridge Students Read for Good
• Friday 5 December 2025 Year 11 Students at Aldridge School Inspired by Poet & Musician Damani Dennisur
• Wednesday 3 December 2025 Careers Fair at RAF Cosford
• Tuesday 25 November 2025 Act of Kindness - Shoebox Appeal We are continuing our commitment to Character Education and our core values: Kindness • Honesty • Respect. This year's Act of Kindness is all about giving back to those in need. What's happening? Each form group will create shoebox gifts for two amazing charities: Hothouse and Samaritan's Purse. How can you help? Please donate whatever you can from the following list of items to help each form group create as many shoeboxes as possible: Toothbrush, flannels, soap/shampoo Hairbrush/comb Crayons, pens, notebooks Cuddly toy, jigsaw puzzle, reading book Hat, scarf, gloves New deflated football, skipping rope Students should drop items off with their Form Tutor. Together, we can make a difference. Let's show what Aldridge School is all about!
• Friday 21 November 2025 Aldridge School Students Buzzing with Free Books!
• Friday 14 November 2025 Careers Event - Careers Fair On Thursday 13th November, our school hosted its annual Careers Fair. A highlight of the academic calendar that brought together students from every year group to explore the wide range of opportunities available after school. The event transformed the sports hall into a bustling hub of conversation, with stalls from universities, colleges, training providers, and employers offering advice, guidance, and inspiration.
• Wednesday 12 November 2025 Careers Event - Year 11 Maths Inspiration Trip On 11th November, Year 11 students from Aldridge School visited the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham to take part in this year's Maths Inspiration Show. The event was designed to showcase how mathematics connects with art, technology, and even chance in everyday life.
• Wednesday 5 November 2025 Year 8 Girls Cyber First
• Tuesday 4 November 2025 Year 10 Take on STEM Challenge with In-Comm Workshop
• Thursday 23 October 2025 Celebrating Young Creativity: Book Week Highlights and Guest Poet! This week, we wrapped up Book Week with a special celebratory assembly where pupils were awarded signed copies of “Scavengers” by Darren Simpson for their incredible competition entries!
• Monday 20 October 2025 Book Week Inspires Young Readers at Aldridge School Our annual Book Week proved to be a huge hit with Year 7 and 8 students, who were treated to an unforgettable visit from award-winning author Darren Simpson. Known for his powerful storytelling and gripping novels for older children and teens, Darren captivated the audience with fascinating insights into the writing process, the inspiration behind his books, and the creative power of imagination.
• Monday 13 October 2025 Headteacher Awards Presented to Year 7 Celebration Evening Speakers Following the successful Year 7 Celebration Evening held on 26th September, a group of dedicated student volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding contributions. These students took to the stage during the event, confidently sharing their thoughts and experiences with families, staff, and guests.
• Wednesday 8 October 2025 ‘Have a Go’ at the Ladder Skills Academy Students from Years 9, 10, and 11 recently took part in an exciting ‘Have a Go' Careers Workshop, designed to give them hands-on experience across a range of industries and skill sets.
• Tuesday 15 July 2025 Year 8 Explore the Science of Sport with Birmingham City University In partnership with Birmingham City University, our Year 8 students were treated to an exciting and interactive science masterclass delivered by David Price from Science Made Simple.
• Tuesday 15 July 2025 STEM Army Workshop
• Tuesday 15 July 2025 Year 9 Rewards Trip: From Recycling to Restoration Following the successful Year 9 Alternative Work Experience Day, a group of winning and standout students were treated to a fascinating rewards trip—exploring real-world applications of sustainability, construction, and heritage restoration.
• Tuesday 15 July 2025 Year 10 Students Get a Taste of University Life at BCU Accelerate Summer School A group of selected Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to experience university life firsthand during the annual Birmingham City University Accelerate Summer School, held from Tuesday 9th to Wednesday 10th July.

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