News from Pix Brook Academy

The first half term at PBA is complete and it has been a whirlwind of activity. Having welcomed our new pupils into the school it was amazing to see how quickly they settled and immediately felt part of the school.

Schools are amazing places. I think we all know this but on occasion I have to remind myself that the breadth and depth of activities and conversations at schools is remarkable. I guess this should come as no surprise, young people are full of ideas, questions, suggestions, comments and occasionally bizarre thoughts, but that is what makes schools so vibrant. As teachers our job is to try to manage this enthusiasm, give it an opportunity to flourish while ensuring it does not take over. Not always an easy task. As we move through the academic year the new year starts it is great to get into the rhythm of its own. Sporting fixtures have started, young voices is going other clubs are busy and the school feels so different from just a year or two ago. We have just under 600 pupils and they are all immersing themselves into the life of the school. It has also been great to welcome so many new staff to the school. Every new person brings something different, Harry Potter club did not exist last year and it is a great example of how something can be added with the right person. On Thursday 3rd November we look forward to our Open evening. The school will be able to have parents/carers and children into school to show the facilities and work of the children. We will also be offering parents and carers an opportunity to tour the school during the school day in the two weeks following the open evening.

With the multitude of activities coming our way it is really important to remember “the main thing is the main thing”! The education of our pupils, the focus on teaching and learning and the constant desire to enable pupils to make progress and achieve their potential is our purpose. This is a full-time job and while it can occasionally not feel like it I remind all our staff regularly not to lose sight of this imperative. As adults is it also worth remembering that young people are not the finished article, and our task during their formative years is to help them reach their potential by focussing on those things that will improve their life chances: the main thing, their education. Next time I write we will be talking about Christmas! Steve Adams - Principal.

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