By STM Web Admin / 5th December 2018

Welcome to our school

Welcome to our school, St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall. Our community ethos is based on love of God and love of neighbour, we respect and help each other to be the very best we can. Continue reading ...

By STM Web Admin / 5th December 2018

British values

We aim to promote the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Continue reading ...

By STM Web Admin / 5th December 2018

Our aims

Our mission is to guide and encourage students to be responsible, caring and confident in a climate of Gospel values where they can realise their full potential and celebrate each other’s success. Continue reading ...

By STM Web Admin / 5th December 2018

School ethos

This school forms part of a long tradition of Catholic education in this country. We offer a distinctively Christian education in the form of a holistic approach to a person's development. Continue reading ...

Headteacher’s notice – 24 May 2019

When we return from May half term we will have less than eight weeks until we close for this academic year. In the coming weeks we will welcome our new Year 7 to our community and their families as well. We have said goodbye to our Year 13 students. Thinking ahead to our Year 7 Induction Evening towards the end of June - I am taken back to the same evening seven years ago when the vast majority of our Year 13 students nervously, anxiously and somewhat excitedly stepped across the threshold of what would be their home for the foreseeable future - and how lucky were we? Continue reading ...

Recent news

By Miss J Capewell / 10th June 2019

Mental Health Week

This year’s theme for Mental Health Week is 'body image'. During form time students will be taking part in a range of different activities and discussions to promote positive body image and encourage students to talk about their mental health. Continue reading ...

By Mrs N Prior / 24th May 2019

Careers speed network event

On Tuesday 14th May 2019 ten Year 9 students took part in the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Careers Speed Networking event. Continue reading ...

By Miss L Ferguson / 24th May 2019

Alton Castle trip

On the 8-10th May, a group of our Year 7 and 8 students set off on an exciting three-day trip to Alton Castle, Staffordshire. Continue reading ...

By Miss H Chambers / 17th May 2019

Auschwitz visit

On 20th March 2019, a group of students from our school visited the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oswiecim, southern Poland. Continue reading ...

By Mr S Burns / 10th May 2019

Knife arch assembly

As part of our drive to improve safeguarding, West Midlands Police were invited into school to talk with students about knife crime. Continue reading ...

By Mr C Hackett / 10th May 2019

Graphics students creative characters

At the start of last term Year 9 Art Graphics students embarked on a brief, which was to create their own superhero or villain. Continue reading ...

By Mrs E Taylor-Hamblett / 12th April 2019

Macbeth

Year 12 and 13 students saw Shakespeare’s classic play 'Macbeth' recently when it was performed by the National Theatre at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre. Mrs Taylor-Hamblett and Mrs Brown took the students as part of their A level studies. Continue reading ...

By Ms A Hawkins / 10th April 2019

Dancers leave audience speechless

Dancers have left audience members speechless at a recent dance festival with their Easter-themed performance. Continue reading ...

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The Wizard of Oz

Follow Dorothy and her dog Toto as they make their way down the mysterious Yellow Brick Road towards the magical Emerald City. Who will they meet along the way, and will they make it safely back home to Kansas?

St Thomas More Catholic School Performing Arts Department presents "The Wizard of Oz". Shows: Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11, 2019.Find out more

Recent notices

Students changing money in school

We are having an increase in students asking for change in school which is causing a number of issues due to the money being sent in from home not always being used for its intended purpose. Continue reading ...

Appeal for items of green clothing

We are looking for donations of any green cloths, shoes or accessories. Can you help us? Continue reading ...

Shout

Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 crisis text line available for anyone, anytime, anywhere. The service is anonymous and off bill. Continue reading ...

Don’t miss out: order your leavers hoodie!

School Leavers Company are now taking orders for Year 11 students wishing to order a leavers hoodie. Continue reading ...

End-of-term safeguarding update

Important update from the Headteacher and the Deputy Head about safeguarding and child protection measures. Continue reading ...

PE lessons after Easter break

Due to examinations taking place in the sports hall, all PE lessons after the Easter break will take place outside. Continue reading ...

Good results regarding HPV vaccine for Year 8

The routine vaccination of girls with the HPV vaccine in Scotland has led to a "dramatic" drop in cervical disease in later life, new research suggests. Continue reading ...

Science intervention sessions

The science department are still running intervention after school each week. Continue reading ...

Features

Body image: tips for individuals

‘Body image’ is a term that can be used to describe how we think and feel about our bodies. Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies can impact us throughout our lives, affecting, more generally, the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading ...

Year 10 revision and study skills

The time leading up to exams can be stressful for students, parents and carers. Being well-prepared can help alleviate this anxiety and help students to make the most of their examinations. So how can students revise better? Which techniques really work, and which don’t? Our download contains lots of helpful tips and advice. Continue reading ...

Mental health organisations and charities

Some stress and anxiety is normal, but if you find that stress is becoming a problem then you might need to take steps to deal with it. You might find our list of stress-busting tips helpful. If you continue to feel stressed or anxious, you Continue reading ...

52 stress busting tips

Give stress the shove with our set of nifty tips. Our tips have been placed into five key categories. Continue reading ...

Upcoming diary dates

18 Jun

Police Surgery

Speak with Police Liaison Offices to discuss any issues you may have. If you are interested please see Mr Burns or Mrs Weighell to book an appointment.

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21 Jun