On Wednesday 2nd April, students in years 7 to 10 had the incredible opportunity to hear from the parents of Jimmy Mizen, an inspirational story which teaches about the value of life and the dangers of bullying, alongside the virtues of hope and forgiveness, which Barry and Margaret Mizen so inspirationally share. Student feedback reflected on the important themes of ‘faith, hope and forgiveness’ where students were inspired by the courage of Margaret and Barry and felt empowered to open their hearts and forgive others. Student voice reflected our school values where one student prayed that God continued to ‘give them courage to inspire more young people to do good’. #Aspire2bMore #FaithExcellenceRespect @mizenfoundation

Teacher of Music MPS/UPS Required for September 2025, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and inspirational teacher to join our Music Department to teach across the 11-18 mixed ability range. We are looking for candidates with flair, passion and commitment. We warmly welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers looking for a new opportunity and from all denominations. stmca.org.uk/key-information… Closing Date: 9am - Friday 4th April 2025

Teaching Vacancy for September 2025 Teacher of PE (Female) MPS/UPS + TLR2a for the Responsibility of Dance Required for September 2025, we are seeking a talented Female PE Teacher to inspire and encourage our students to achieve their full potential in sports and fitness. The successful candidate will teach PE across all Key Stages and be responsible for leading Dance across the curriculum. We warmly welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers looking for a new opportunity and from all denominations. We want to hear from you if you are dedicated, energetic, and committed to empowering students through sport and Dance. stmca.org.uk/key-information… Closing Date: 9am - Friday 4th April 2025

Don't forget to attend our 6th Form Course Discussion Evening tomorrow, 18th March between 4pm and 6pm. This is an opportunity to find out the details about our range of fantastic 6th Form courses and finalise your place at St Thomas More Catholic Academy Sixth Form. We look forward to seeing you!

We are recruiting! Head of Department - Design & Technology MPS/UPS + TLR2b Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic educator with a passion for Design and Technology? Required for September 2025, we are seeking a talented Head of Department for DT to inspire and encourage our students to achieve their full potential within Technology. The successful candidate will play an active role within middle leadership, providing professional leadership for DT across all key stages as well as a broad enrichment offer to inspire students. We warmly welcome applications from all denominations. stmca.org.uk/key-information… Closing Date: 9am - Thursday 27th March 2025

Our 6th form David Campbell Soccer School students have now returned from an incredible 2 week Football experience in Portugal, packed with unforgettable moments, valuable learning opportunities and memories to last a lifetime! From competitive fixtures against top Portuguese Teams such as Benfica FC to exclusive stadium tours at Sporting Lisbon FC, this trip was truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you to everyone at our European Partner Turing and our Partner Schools for making their dreams come true!!!

Teaching Vacancy for September 2025 Head of Computing MPS/UPS + TLR2b We are looking for someone who is passionate about their subject and is driven to instil a love of Computing in our students by offering a range of academic and enrichment opportunities and by being willing to work collaboratively to embed the departments curriculum across the Academy. We warmly welcome applications from all denominations. stmca.org.uk/key-information… Closing Date: 9am - Monday 24th February

Year 11 students participated in an interactive workshop exploring key themes within A Christmas Carol. This engaging session included a performance of the text, facilitating an excellent discussion of key characters, themes and quotations from this Victorian novella. Students described the session as ‘invaluable preparation’ for their English Literature exam, explaining that watching the performance supported their understanding of Dickens’ intentions (and also involved decorating a Christmas tree with the key features of the text!) #AspiretobeMore

We are recruiting! We are recruiting for a Data Manager, do you have an eye for detail? Are you looking for a new challenge? This is a key post within the Academy which requires dedication, professionalism, and a highly efficient person to develop and maintain academic data systems within school. Please contact Mrs S Walker on 01782 882900 for an informal conversation or visit. For more information, please visit: stmca.org.uk/key-information…

Our Year 12 Biology students enjoyed a very hands-on lesson, where they created models of DNA. This helped them to understand how this complex genetic code is constructed and how it is responsible for giving an organism a specific characteristic.

Scholars Graduation! The graduation is to celebrate the completion of the Scholars Programme which is a university style programme where students complete tutorials and a final academic assignment. They have had a day out at the University of Manchester learning all about university life, including a tour and their graduation ceremony where they all received their certificates. Congratulations to all of our students!

12 of our Y8 and 9 students are currently in Aberdovey, Wales with Miss Hughes and Miss Bussell having a fantastic time on their Outward Bound residential trip. They have been trekking up mountains, canoeing and taking part in team building activities to develop their leadership skills. They are all having a wonderful time!

2025 is a year of Jubilee, something which happens every 25 years. The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope” Our school chaplaincy students had the opportunity to visit the Jubilee Icon, a symbol of resilience and renewal that has become central to our Catholic tradition. This visit was not just an exploration of art but also a journey of reflection on its deeper meaning.

We are excited to announce an upcoming event for our Trinity Sixth Form Students! Date: Thursday 13th February 2025 Venue: King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent From 9:15am and end at 2:30pm

We are delighted to share with you this year's STMCA Christmas Video. We wanted to take the opportunity to thank the students, parents and staff for all their hard work and commitment to our school community this term. Wishing you all a Happy and Holy Christmas, and we will look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday 7th January 2025! #Aspire2bMore #FaithExcellenceRespect

Foodbank Donations - December 2024 We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the staff and students who have been collecting items for our most vulnerable brothers and sisters, to support them throughout the Christmas period and into the new year. Together, students have collected food items to donate to our local food bank which will directly support families within our local parish and community this Christmas. Alongside this, staff have been collecting toiletries and hygiene items for Fr Hudson’s Caritas, which will go to support refugees, asylum seekers and those who are homeless. As a Catholic community, we have lived simply, standing in solidarity with those in need, fulfilling Pope Francis’ call to love one another. In Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis reminds us that ‘[Jesus] asks us not to decide who is close enough to be our neighbour, but rather that we ourselves become neighbours to all.” Let us be reminded that charity does not restrict itself to one kind of person. Love for others powerfully renews us. Let us reflect on this this Christmas, as we pray for spiritual renewal, peace and love for all, particularly those in need, as we reflect on our Catholic Social Teachings. Let us remember, that true happiness comes not from receiving things ourselves, but from the love we feel and share when we give to others. #Aspire2bMore #FaithExcellenceRespect @stokefoodbank