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City Academy Norwich Earlham Road Norwich NR4 7NU
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01603 452 628 office@cityacademynorwich.org
www.cityacademynorwich.org
A Guide for Parents & Pupils
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Your digital guide . . . City Academy Norwich is a specialist digital technology academy and has produced a DVD including: 1. We CAN - Meet the Academy’s team in this digital guide. 2. No Worries - a film made by the Academy’s Year 7 to answer the questions and concerns of new students. 3. City Academy Norwich 2012 - a glimpse into our future. The films can be found on the Academy website If you do not have access to the internet please contact us for a copy of the DVD.
How to apply City Academy Norwich does not select students and signs up in full to Norfolk County Council’s fair admissions policy. Applications are made using Norfolk County Council’s Common Application Form in the same way as for all other local secondary schools. Your child’s current school will advise you on the process during their time in Year 6. If you do not feel that you are getting the information that you need to enable you to apply, or to request a copy of the Academy’s Admissions Policy, contact City Academy Norwich on 01603 452 628 or email admissions@cityacademynorwich.org.
Interested in the
Sixth Form? This guide is about joining City Academy Norwich in Year 7. For a guide to joining the Academy’s Sixth Form please call 01603 452 628 or email sixthform@cityacademynorwich.org.
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Welcome. . . If your son or daughter is currently in Year 6 (their final year before secondary school) then this booklet is for you. Deciding which school is right for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent has to make. We have therefore tried to make this guide as straightforward as possible - just the information you need to help you to make the right choice.
City Academy Norwich Strategic Plan 2010-2014
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City Academy Norwich will be an outstanding school by 2014.
City Academy Norwich is a school on the way up with ambitions to be outstanding. We had our best ever results this year and the biggest improvement of any school in Norwich. The number of parents choosing City Academy Norwich as their first choice has doubled in just one year so places are limited. As we get set to move into brand new £22 million new buildings in September 2012 we know that this is the place to be. We hope you agree.
Mr D Brunton Principal
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Opportunities from partnership
City Academy Norwich is an independent academy run in partnership with its sponsors - all with an impressive track record in delivering high quality education locally.
Norwich Evening News 11 January 2010
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The University of East Anglia (UEA) has an excellent reputation as a provider of higher education. It supports the Academy through: - student mentors to help in Academy lessons; - scholarships to UEA degree courses; - access to UEA facilities.
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City College Norwich (CCN) is the main further and higher education provider in the region and the lead sponsor. The College has excellent links with local employers and supports the Academy through: - leadership of Academy governance; - access to vocational courses at the College for all Year 9, 10 and 11 students; - access to Sixth Form courses; - access to a wide range of facilities atCity College.
Norwich School is one of the country’s leading independent schools and as an additional education partner supports the Academy through: - support for the Gifted and Talented programme including Latin classes; - access to Norwich School facilities.
The Academy has a Board of Governors chaired by the Principal of City College Norwich, the lead sponsor. The Board includes parent and student representatives.
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Our fantastic year of success
It’s been an exciting start for City Academy Norwich since the new school opened in September 2009.
In just two years the Academy has achieved some real successes:
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Dick Palmer, Chair of Governors and Lead Sponsor
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Our commitment to the Academy is 100% - we’re in this for the long term.
Inivative new curriculum
City Academy Norwich One of the will use the power BIGGEST of education to IMPROVEMENT TRANSFORMATION transform the of any school in behaviour opportunities of in Norwich and attendance students, their £22 MILLION BEST EVER families and the new building exam results wider community due to be 41% getting A-C and enable every completed in English and child to reach his/her September 2012 Maths full potential.
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The Academy is committed to keeping in touch with parents and carers all year round through a regular newsletter, student progress evenings.
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Listening to our students
At City Academy Norwich the views of students matter. The Academy encourages students to ‘Speak Out’, whether to raise a problem or to suggest new ideas to improve the school.
ZERO TOLERANCE OF BULLYING:
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City Academy Norwich are prepared to ‘do different’ to deliver better results . . .
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Norwich Evening News 16 September 2010
City Academy Norwich does not tolerate bullying of any kind. We believe that no one should be bullied because of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or abilities.
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POST a card in the Student Post Box.
The Academy has a range of policies covering everything from school visits to uniform. You can obtain a copy of any policy from the Academy or the website.
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One of the benefits of being an Academy is the freedom to be creative and flexible. This enables the Academy to adapt to meet the specific needs of students through a personalised curriculum.
OUR SPECIALISMS
Jordan Innes, Student Council
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The Student Council is a great way of making sure our voices are heard.
English and Digital Technology are both essential skills in the modern world of work. The Academy seeks to integrate both into the wider curriculum to transform learning and ensure that students are confident communicators.
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Freedom to innovate
The Curriculum at City Academy Norwich provides all students with exciting and challenging opportunities. Learning in year 7 and 8 involves unique projects linking the Arts, English (a specialist subject at the academy) Humanities and ICT. As an academy that specializes in Digital Technology, students get the chance to discover new learning with Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) using state of the art technology. We work closely with our sponsors so that our more able students can take on Latin and Philosophy through work with Norwich School. When in years 9 and beyond students get the chance to choose from over forty GCSE subjects delivered at CAN, Easton College, and City College Norwich (see website for full list of courses). Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that students candevelop their practical, social, academic and creative skills. Most importantly, we want our students to explore their passions and achieve.
Year 7 students have their own space in the Academy. The Year 7 Zone is a friendly secure place with its own staff where new students can get to know their new school.
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Learning outside the classroom
There’s a lot more to City Academy Norwich life than lessons. Students have the opportunity to join up to 60 different after school clubs as part of Academy Xtra.
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Norwich Evening News 24 August 2010
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Best ever results were reported at City Academy Norwich . . .
ARTS & CRAFTS. INTERNATIONAL. BOXING. CHOIR. ICT. FILM. GARDENING. ROCK CLIMBING. GYMNASTICS. ROWING. ENGINEERING. GOLF. YOUNG CARERS.
City Academy encourages students to express themselves creatively. Students have the opportunity to take part in school performances such as the annual CAN’s Got Talent. Individual music lessons can also be arranged.
Students can take part in a range of sporting activities after school. Whether football, rugby or table tennis is your thing, City Academy has the sport for you. Inter-House competitions are regularly arranged and there is an annual Sports Day.
Students can also participate in the highly regarded national Duke of Edinburgh and MUCH MORE. Award scheme. City Academy Norwich supports all students, including those with physical and learning disabilities as well as gifted and talented students.
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High standards for success
The Academy sets very high standards, not just academically but for personal conduct, including attendance, behaviour and uniform.
It’s about . . .
Norwich Evening News Report 20 April 2010
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Behaviour and attendance have been transformed . . .
RESPECT is an important word at City Academy Norwich. Students are expected to show respect to adults, each other and the Academy itself at all times. Students can expect to be shown respect in return.
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Tracking and Rewarding Progress. Students are expected to work hard and show a commitment to personal success. Student progress is continually monitored and reports are sent home to parents as well as discussed at Progress Evenings. A reward scheme incentivises students to succeed.
Pastoral Support and Mentoring. From their first day at the Academy, students receive dedicated pastoral support through their Form Tutor. Students also belong to one of four houses which include students from every year in the school. The houses help to foster teamwork and competition. Academic and personal mentoring is also provided.
The Academy has a traditional uniform and takes pride in the smart appearance of its students. To help families, a free uniform is provided to all new Year 7 students.
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City Academy Norwich Welcome to 2012 . . .
City Academy Norwich will move into brand new ÂŁ22 million buildings on the same site in September 2012.