Wider Work

The Awisi Project

We were full of joy to receive photos from the Awisi Foundation showing the impact of our school community’s continued support.

Part of the money raised through our non uniform day donations has funded essential textbooks and exercise books for children supported by the Foundation, helping to ensure they have access to the resources they need to learn, flourish and achieve their God given potential.

It is wonderful to see our relationship with the Awisi Foundation continue to grow, with our students and wider school community finding meaningful ways to support the education and opportunities of children in Ghana.

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Annual Community Iftar

In partnership with the University of Warwick, we host our annual Community Iftar, bringing together students, staff, families, community partners and guests from across Coventry to mark Ramadan and celebrate unity, respect and community cohesion.

Our partnership with the University of Warwick helps us create opportunities that connect our school with the wider community. Our Iftar is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds, providing an opportunity to learn about Ramadan, hear different perspectives and develop greater understanding between the cultures and faiths represented across our diverse city.

At our third annual Community Iftar in 2026, we welcomed Etaf, a student from Gaza, who shared her personal experience of observing Ramadan in Coventry and reflected on how this compared with life in Gaza. Her contribution gave our community a powerful opportunity to hear first hand about the ways faith, place and community can shape our experiences.

Through our continuing partnership with the University of Warwick, our Community Iftar has become an important part of our wider work, strengthening relationships beyond our school and creating a space for meaningful dialogue, shared understanding and celebration.

National Secondary Leaders Network

Blue Coat is proud to be an active member of the National Secondary Leaders Network (NSLN), a national community of Church of England secondary schools that connects and develops school leaders and young people through collaboration, shared learning and pupil leadership. Rooted in the Church of England's Vision for Education, the network champions wisdom, hope, community and dignity, helping schools work together to create flourishing communities where every child can thrive.

In April 2026, Blue Coat had the privilege of hosting a national NSLN event, welcoming young leaders, school leaders, chaplains and education partners from across the country to Coventry. Centred around the theme Inclusive Community: Becoming Beacons in Your Community, the day featured worship, leadership workshops, keynote speakers and student led discussions exploring reconciliation, inclusion, faith and civic action. By bringing together schools from across the country, the event showcased Blue Coat's commitment to developing courageous young leaders, strengthening community partnerships and inspiring pupils to become positive changemakers within their own schools and beyond.

Following the event, Blue Coat worked in collaboration with the NSLN to produce a special episode of the Flourishing Leaders, Flourishing Systems Podcast, giving students the opportunity to share their experiences and reflections with a national audience. Hosted by Blue Coat student Ezra, the episode features conversations with pupils and education leaders from schools and organisations across the country, exploring themes including pupil leadership, inclusion, wellbeing and community. The podcast highlights the power of listening to young people's voices and demonstrates Blue Coat's commitment to creating opportunities for students to lead meaningful conversations that inspire positive change both within school and beyond.