Rewards Days 2022
We are absolutely delighted to share our Rewards Days offering for this academic year. We have worked hard with our Student Voice representatives to capture more of what our students want as to ensure a more enjoyable time for all. We are offering more trips than ever before, and more choice of free and local activities.
End of Term Letter from Mr Arnull
As we begin the Easter break, I would like to thank our students and staff for their fantastic commitment, teamwork, and energy this term. I wish to thank the parents, carers, and members of the community for the outstanding support provided to the Academy.
Parent/Carer Workshops for Anxiety and Self-harm
We are pleased to share with you a timetable of free virtual workshops to help support children with anxiety, wellbeing, sleep, and self-harm. Please claim the relevant link to join the Microsoft Teams session: Tuesday 19th April, 11:00-12:00 (Anxiety) Thursday 21st April, 17:00-18:00 (Self-harm) Saturday 23rd April, 11:00-12:00 (Anxiety)
Interim Reports
Interim Reports are in the process of being printed and distributed during Tutor Time. All students should receive these before the term ends at our normal finish time on Thursday 7th April. Students who are absent from the Academy are welcome to collect their Interim Report from their Personal Tutor on their return after the Easter break.
Partial Academy Closure
It is with regret that, due to significant staff absence, the Academy will remain closed to Year 10 on Monday 28th March 2022. As staff absence also affects Parents’ Consultation Evening, this event will be rescheduled. All other Year Groups should attend as normal.
Partial Academy Closure
It is with regret that, due to significant staff absence, the Academy will be closed to Year 10 on Friday 24th March 2022, returning on Monday 28th March 2022. All other Year Groups should attend as normal.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support for Students and Parents/Carers
The world of apprenticeships and traineeships can seem pretty daunting, so here are some short introductory talks that you may find useful as parents/carers to get a better understanding.
Year 13 – Key Information
This is a quick update with some key information and dates for Year 13 students and their parents/carers.
Partial Academy Closure
It is with regret that, due to significant staff absence, the Academy will be closed to Years 8 and 9 on Friday 18th March 2022, returning on Monday 21st March 2022, and closed to Year 7 on Monday 21st March 2022. All other Year groups should attend as normal.
How do you explain the invasion of Ukraine to your children?
Many parents/carers, seeing what is happening on the news, will be asking this question, not knowing what to do for the best. Cover it up and tell them it’s all going to be fine? How do you do that when it’s all over social media, and TikTok is prompting young people to ask ‘Is this World War 3?’ Here is an article as part of the BBC Bitesize Parents’ Toolkit that you may find helpful.