Principal’s Welcome Message Once again, it is fair to say that we have had another very busy, yet exciting half term. All our students across both the Primary and Secondary phase have engaged in a range of activities, but most importantly, have really started to make significant progress in their learning. This term, I have been particularly impressed, with students in their test and examination years, their diligence to learning and preparation, both in and out of school has really developed, with many more students demonstrating their ‘Growth Mindset’. Over the last few months, you may be aware of news articles relating to the national school funding situation, with schools across the country having to be careful not to exceed their budgets. Over the course of the year we have undertaken a lot of work to ensure that historic financial decisions don’t impact negatively on our young people, and to ensure they continue to receive high quality education and support. I can assure all parents and carers that this detailed work coupled with the exciting educational plans and work with Greenshaw Learning Trust, ensure an exciting and progressive future for the school. Over this last term, we are delighted to see that our applications to Nursery, Year 7 and Post 16 have all increased from the previous year. From after the Easter Holiday, we will be commencing our ‘Open Day, Every Day’ policy. If you, or other prospective parents would like to pop in for a tour, you would be more than welcome. Last term, as well as students working extremely hard, they also engaged in a number of exciting activities. Red Nose day saw the school raise over £900, 13 different school trips took place across the phases, Lego projects in the Primary Phases were great fun and the Tenner Challenge in Year 7 all supported in further developing our young people. Whilst it is now nice to look forward to the Easter Holiday, I would also like to encourage parents to continue working with young people at home. This can take a number of forms, but includes, encouraging daily reading, accessing some of the online maths and science packages, ensuring they attend relevant revision classes or simply testing their basic arithmetic skills. At the end of this term in the Secondary Phase we are saying goodbye to Mrs Manning, who has gained a promotion and will be joining Bradley Stoke School, and also to Mrs Birkett, who will be going on maternity leave. In the Primary phase we say goodbye to Miss Mills who will be going on maternity leave to have her twins! We wish them all well. Finally I would like to thank all staff and parents for the continued support this term. As always, if there is anything I can help with, please feel free to contact me. I wish you all a restful Easter break. Paul Skipp Principal
April 7th – Last Day of Term 4 10th – 21st – Half Term 24th – Start of Term 5 – Week 2 27th & 28th – Year 11 Photography Exam 27th – Year 10 Parents Evening May 1st – May Day Academy closed to all students 8th – Year 11 Drama Exam 11th – Celebration Assembly 12th – Extended Tutor Time 15th – External Exams start 26th – End of Term 5 29th – 2nd June – Half Term ________________________ SLT Surgeries Please come along to any parent’s evenings and speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is an informal chance to have a cup of tea and to ask any questions that you may have. Dates: 27th April 8th June 29th June ________________________
PROSPECTIVE YEAR 7’S OPEN EVENING 21st SEPTEMBER 2017