Kingswinford Academy Newsletter December 2024 by Windsor Academy Trust

20 December 2024

DearParents/Carers,

WelcometoourChristmasnewsletter. We’vehadareallypositiveﬁrsttermofthisacademicyear.Freshfrom oursuccessfulOfstedinJulyandtheexcellentSummerexamresultsagain,thecultureandstandardsthatwe wanttoseeinschoolareembeddingnicelyandthestudentshavebeenfantastic.Ourattendanceisup3%on lastyear-thankyouforyourcontinuedsupportwiththis-andwearenowthehighestattendingsecondary schoolinthetrust.Behaviourinschoolisalsobrilliant-alsothebestinthetrust.We’retryingourbesttomake KingswinfordAcademythebestschoolpossibleforonereasonalone-toserveouryoungpeopleandtheir families.We’llneverstoptryingbeevenbetter.

Asforouryoungpeople;asyou’llseeinthisnewsletter,theyhavereallyexcelledthemselvesthisterm,notonly inclassbutalsointhecountlessenrichmentopportunitiestheyhaveaccessed.I’mreallyproudofthem.I’m especiallyproudwithourcommunityprojectthishalfterm-theChristmashampers.Thefriendlyform competitiontoproduceChristmashampersforourcommunitywasahugesuccess(aswellasbeinghighly competitive-especiallytheEnglishDepartment!).That,alongsideourFestiveAfternoonTeaforAgeConcern andtheRoyalBritishLegion,madeforawonderfullyupliftingendtothisterm.Thankyouforyoursupport.

Somestaffingchangestomakeyouawareof;wearesadtosaygoodbyetotwoteachersattheendofterm. MissMcNallyisleavingusfromHistoryandisleavingteaching-temporarily-wehope.Also,MsRoseinScience isleavingtotakeupaseniorpositionataschoolclosertohome.Wewishthembothwellforthefuture. Alongsidethis,MrsWrayisstartinghermaternityleaveinJanuary-bestoflucktoher. InJanuarywewelcomesomenewstaffonboard.Firstly,MrsCarroll-GriggwhoisworkinginDesignand Technology,andsecondly,wewelcomebackMissWilkinsinScience.

AllthatremainsisformetowishyouandyourfamilyaveryMerryChristmasandapeacefulandprosperous NewYear.Thankyouagainforyoursupportthisyear.Welookforwardtoseeingthestudentsatthenormal timeonMonday6thJanuary2025.

Bestwishes,

IanMoreton Headteacher

Upcomingevents-

● StartofSpringterm -Monday6thJanuary2025(normal time)

● Thursday23rdJanuary2025-Year11ParentsEvening

● Wednesday5thFebruary2025-Year9ParentsEvening

● Friday14thFebruary2025-EndofHalfTerm

20 December 2024

Pastoral

ThesearetheﬁnalHouseHeroesoftheAutumnTerm(w/c16/12/2024)

HouseHerooftheWeek

Argon-ArchieHoward -beingpolite, kindandwellmanneredyoungman,goingoutofhiswaytointroduce himselftomeandaskhowiamdoing.Inaworldwherewecanbeanything-bekind.

Neon-ScarlettMills.Continuestobeapoliteandrespectfulstudent.Herattitudetowardslearningisincredibleand shehasanamazing425positivehousepointsalso.Welldone!

Helium-TheﬁnalHouseHeroof2024goesto….KatelynTudor.Greatattitudetoschool,politeandrespectful. Deﬁantlyfollowsthehousemottoof‘toriseup’

Krypton-BaileyGarrett,nominatedbyanotherstudent‘Heisarole-modeltootherstudentsandgetsonwith thingsevenifthey’rehard.’

DirectorofHouseHeroes

Argon/Neon-IbrahimHussain-Khan-Brilliantengagementwithinschoolandinclubsoutsideofschoolaswellasin.

Helium/Krypton-KatieGoddard-receivingaSTARlearnerawardinEnglishandbrilliantengagementwithinPE lessons.

20 December 2024

SchoolWebsite

Areminderthatourschoolwebsiteholdsmuchoftheinformationthatyouwillneedabouttheschool.

https://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/

Someofthekeypagesonourwebsitethatyouwillﬁnduseful-

Calendarofeventshttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/school-life/term-dates-and-school-calendar/ Curriculumhttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/ Homeworkhttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/teaching-and-learning/homework/ Extracurricularactivitieshttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/school-life/extracurricular-activities-and-enrichment

Schooluniformhttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/school-life/essential-information/school-uniform/ Safeguardinghttps://www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/our-school/safeguarding/

20 December 2024

FestiveAfternoonTea

Itwasourabsoluteprivilegetowelcomemembersofourcommunityintoschoolon Tuesday10thDecemberforFestiveAfternoonteatoshowcasesomewonderful performancesfromourstudentsanddisplaytheChristmasHampers.Weheardstoriesfrom ourguestswhoattendedourschoolin1946,sharingwonderfulmemorieswithourstudents andstaff.

20 December 2024

ChristmasHampers

Whatawonderfulfewweekswe’vehadpreparingourChristmasHampers.AllTutorGroupshave beenbusycreatingChristmasHamperstosupportAgeConcern,BlackCountryHousingandDudley Housing.

Therehasbeenarealsenseofcompetitionacrosstheschoolasthereareprizesupforgrabsforthe winningyearsgroups,Housesandoverallwinner.

WewishtothankyouforsupportinguswiththecontentsoftheHampers,wearetrulygratefuland knowtheywillbringjoytoourlocalcommunity.

20 December 2024

Art

Year10FineArtistswereinvitedtopaintadesignforthisyear'sKingswinfordAcademyChristmas Card.Theyallworkedincrediblyhardonproducingsomehighqualitydesigns.Thewinningentry wasjudgedbyMrMoretontobeBenBarnesof101K.WelldoneBen!AllChristmascardentriesare currentlybeingdisplayedinthefoyeroftheschool,withBen’sdesignallworkedintoourdigital Christmascardthathasbeensentouttothecommunityonbehalfofthewholeschool.

20 December 2024

ArtClub

AbigthankyoutoallofthosewhohaveattendedArtClubthisterm.InNovemberwewereinvitedto decorateatreeatStMary’sChurchinKingswinfordandsowespentoneofourgatheringscreatively decoratingandaddinglotsofglittertoourbaubles.YoumighthaveseenitattheChristmasCarol concertthisweek.We’vealsohadaChristmasCraftClubdesigningdecorations.

20 December 2024

STEMClub

StudentshavebeenworkinghardinourSTEMclubproducingsomereallycoolmodels.They havespentthelastfewweeksmakingandpaintingminiaturesandscenery.Theyarenow usingtheminintensebattleslearninghowtoplaythisstrategygamealongtheway.

20 December 2024

Maths

Therolloutofsparxmathsisgoingreallywellandwewouldlikestudentstobecompetingthroughoutthe yeartoaccumulateXPpoints. Studentscanaccumulate‘XP’basedoncompulsoryhomeworkorthroughindependentlearning.

HereareourtoptenXPearnersforthisHalfTerm:

HaoyangZeng

Year9

EshaPatel Year8

TheoGrewal Year9

LucasYoung Year7

DanniiGriffiths Year7

MohammedRaheem Year8

PetrinaAmrevweatefa Year7

OliverGrainger

MatthewClipa

UsmanSadaqat

Year9

Year8

Year7

Ahugecongratulationstothosestudents-butthereweremanymorethatnearlymadethetop10! Willyournamebeontheleaderboardnexttime?

Sofarthisyear:

175studentshaveimprovedtheirtimestable

6,637hoursofpersonalisedlearning

496,640questionsansweredasaschool

MrsRobins

20 December 2024

Girls'FootballTeamSecuresSecondPlaceintheLeague

TheYear8andYear9girls'footballteamhashadanincredible tournamentoverthelastfewweeks,ﬁnishingawell-deserved secondplaceintheirleague.Thisisatestamenttotheirresilience, teamwork,andgrowingfootballskills,whichshonethroughinevery matchtheyplayed.Thegirlsapproachedeachgamewith determination,showcasingnotonlytheirtechnicalabilitiesbutalso theirpassionforthesport.

Thegirlsfacedtoughopponents,buttheirresilienceneverwavered.Whetheritwasdefendingagainsta strongattackorpushingforalast-minutegoal,theydemonstratedremarkableperseveranceandarefusalto giveup.Theirabilitytobouncebackfromchallengesandkeeptheirheadsheldhigh,regardlessoftheresult, wasinspirationalandakeyfactorintheirsuccess.

Finishingsecondintheleagueisaremarkableaccomplishment,butmoreimportantly,itreﬂectsthe incrediblespiritandcamaraderieofthistalentedgroup.Thefuturelooksincrediblybrightfortheseyoung athletes,andwecan'twaittoseewhattheyachievenextseason.CongratulationstotheYear8andYear9 girls'footballteam,you’vedoneyourschoolproud!

CelebratingEquality:SchoolReceivesEqualAccessPartnershipAwardfromEnglandFootball

Theschoolisproudtoannouncethatwehaveachievedtheprestigious EqualAccessPartnershipAwardbyEnglandFootball.Thisrecognition highlightsourcommitmenttoprovidingequalopportunitiesforall studentstoparticipateinfootball,regardlessoftheirgender,abilityor background.Itreﬂectsourdedicationtoinclusivity,diversity,and ensuringthateverystudentcanenjoythebeneﬁtsofsport.

Achievingthispartnershipisamonumentalmilestonefortheschool, markingourplaceasaleaderinpromotingequalityinsportseducation. Overthepastyear,wehaveworkedtirelesslytocreateopportunities thatgiveallstudentsequalaccesstofootball,whetherthrough competitiveteams,inclusivePElessons,orextracurricularclubs.This achievementalsoacknowledgestheeffortsofourPEteam,whohave fosteredacultureofrespect,teamwork,andfairplaywhile championingthevalueoffootballasasportforeveryone.

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Theawardsigniﬁesmorethanjustrecognition,itrepresentsreal,tangiblechangewithinourschoolcommunity. Initiativessuchasmixed-genderfootballsessions,regulartournaments,anddedicatedtimeforourgirlsto accesstheMUGAatlunchtimeshavebeeninstrumentalinbreakingdownbarriersandencouragingwider participation.Theseopportunitiesnotonlyenhancestudents'physicalandmentalhealthbutalsoteachthem essentiallifeskillssuchasresilience,collaboration,andconﬁdence.

Wearethrilledtobepartofthegrowingmovementtomakefootballaccessibletoall,andthispartnershipwith EnglandFootballallowsustocontinueinspiringthenextgenerationofplayers.Ifyourdaughterisinterestedin playingfootballoutsideofschoolpleaseseethelistbelowoflocalclubsandclickonthelinkformoredetails.

KewfordEaglesGirls

DudleySportsJuniors

HalesowenTownColts

OldswinfordYouth

WordsleyWaspsGirls

WordsleyWasps

GornalAthleticMinor

BlackCountryRangers

DuncanEdwardsJuniors

KingswinfordA

WombourneOlympicMinor

NethertonColtsGirls

FootballClub'sUnwaveringDedicationThisTerm

Ahugewelldonetoourdedicatedstudentswhohaveconsistentlyattendedfootballclubs throughoutthispastterm,demonstratingexceptionalcommitmentandresilience.Bravingpouringrain andfreezingtemperatures,theirdeterminationtodeveloptheirskillsandimprovetheirgamehasbeen trulyinspiring.

Specialrecognitiongoestothosewith100%attendance:Dylan(Year7),Emmanuel(Year7),Mason (Year7),andDylan(Year8).Despitetheabsenceofﬁxturesduetotheshorterdaylighthours,these studentshavecontinuedtopushthemselves,showingtheirpassionforfootballbyturningupweek afterweektoreﬁnetheirabilities.Theirperseveranceanddrivetoexcelsetanincredibleexamplefor theirpeers,andwecouldn’tbeprouderoftheirefforts!

20 December 2024

FestivePerformancesShowcaseStudentTalent

Amassivethankyoutoallourincredibledancestudentswhohavebeenattendingourclubsthisterm.Their enthusiasm,creativity,andhardworkhavebeennothingshortoffantastic.Together,theyhavechoreographed andrehearsedseveralwonderfulfestivedancepieces,whichwillbeshowcasedtodayontheﬁnaldayoftermfor studentsacrosstheschool.

Inadditiontothedanceclubperformances,anumberofPEgroupshavealsocreatedsomeoutstandingroutines aspartoftheirlessons.Thesedancesreﬂectthestudents'creativityandcollaboration,andwearethrilledto includethemintoday’sshowcasewhichwassharedwithallstudents.

Thiscelebrationofdancehighlightstheamazingtalentanddedicationofourstudents,andwearesoproudof theirefforts.Abigwelldonetoeveryoneinvolved,you’vetrulybroughtthefestivespirittolife!

HouseSpiritShines:CompetitiveFuninInterHouseSports

Thepastfewweekshavebeenawhirlwindofactivity,withstudentsdemonstratingincredibleenergyand enthusiasmastheyparticipatedinavarietyofhouseevents.Itwastrulyinspiringtoseestudents'passionfor teamworkandcompetition,makingtheseinterhousetournamentssomeofthemostmemorableyet.

OurPEinterhousetournamentssawremarkableengagementacrossallyeargroups,withstudentsshowcasing theirskills,resilience,andhouseprideineveryevent.Fromfast-pacedfootballmatchestonail-bitingnetball games,thetournamentshighlightednotjusttheathletictalentwithintheschool,butalsothesenseof communityandsportsmanshipthatdeﬁnesourstudentshereatKingswinford.

Resultsareasfollows:

● 1st-Krypton

● 2nd-Neon

20 December 2024

WATaSwim-WATSwimmingGala

On13thDecember,weattendedtheWATSwimmingGalaatCheslynHay,bringingtogetherstudentsfromacross thetrustforadayﬁlledwithcompetitivespirit,determinationandexceptionalsportsmanship.Theatmosphere waselectricasswimmersgavetheirallineveryevent,showcasingnotonlytheirphysicalabilitiesbutalsotheir resilienceandpositiveattitudes.

Thestudents’effortthroughoutthegalawastrulycommendable.Fromtheveryﬁrstrace,itwasclearthatevery oneofourswimmerswasdeterminedtopushthemselvestotheirlimits,strivingforpersonalbestswhile representingtheirschoolswithpride.

Congratulationstoalltheparticipantsfortheirincredibleeffortsandachievements,you’vemadeourschoolproud. Welookforwardtomoreeventslikethisthatshowcasethetalent,determinationandspiritofKingswinford students!

Shoutoutstothefollowingstudents:

WilliamBain,YR7Boys50mBreaststroke2ndPlace

IvanBilous,YR8Boys50mBreastroke,2ndPlace

WilliamBain,YR7Boys50mBackstroke2ndPlace

EthanTracey,YR9Boys50mBackstroke2ndPlace

EthanTracey,YR10Boys50mBackstroke1stPlace

WilliamBain,YR7Boys50mFreestyle2ndPlace

CS,YR8Girls50mFreestyle2ndPlace

CS,YR9Girls50mFreestyle2ndPlace

EthanTracey,YR9Boys50mFreestyle2ndPlace

WilliamBain,YR7/8BoysMedleyRelay2ndPlace

20 December 2024

Library

Wehavehostedanumberofauthoreventsinthelibrarythishalfterm,including…

The'LizPichon&TomGatesChristmasEvent'.LizPichontalkedabouthowsheprogressedfrombeingan illustratortoanawardwinningauthor.Shethenledtheattendeesthroughadoodlechristmascard tutorial.

The'BlackGirlPowerevent’.AuthorLeahJohnsonsharedherjourneyfrombeingashortstorywriter,to collaboratingwithotherfemaleblackauthors,andthenontocuratingherrecentanthology.Shealso sharedherfavouritetipsonwritingandhowtodealwithwriter'sblock!

The'Dogman'eventshowedourstudentshowtheseriesisbeingdevelopedintoagamebythe company,Mindscape.AuthorRachelPriceleda'CelticMythandLegends'chat,whereshetalkedabout hernewbookandsharedsomespookytales.

Theﬁnaleventwasa'HorribleHistories'talkwhereauthorTerryDearyshared'TheHorribleHistoryofthe Toilet'.I'msurethestudentswilllovesharingthoseanecdotesoverChristmaslunch!

Thestudentswhotookpartintheeventshavesaidhowmuchtheyreallyenjoyedthemall.Theevents arehostedbyScholasticandarefreeforanyschooltojoin,whichisagreatopportunityforourstudents toengagewithauthorsdirect.Hopefullytherewillbemoreavailableinthenewyearthatwecantake advantageof.

MissMorrisandMissWhittaker

20 December 2024

Enrichment-AutumnHalfTerm2

Thishalftermwehaveseen5010attendeestoourenrichmentclubs,supportingourstudentsto developtheirpersonalpotential.Wehaveoffered40differentclubsfromacrossourfacultyareas.It hasbeenwonderfultoseestudentsenhancingtheirpassionsandskillsaswellasexploringnew opportunities.Thankyoutoourfabulousstaffforprovidingsuchmemorableexperiencesforour students.Belowarejustacoupleofthefantasticactivitiesourstudentshavebeenenjoying.

HomeworkClub

20 December 2024

Enrichment -continued

CarolConcert

OnMonday16thDecember,weheldourannualChristmasCarolConcertatSt.Mary’sChurchledbyMiss Abel.Manyofourwonderfullytalentedmusiciansperformedspectacularlytoapackedaudience.OurSchool Choir,Orchestra,StarlightBandandRockBandalltookpartaswellassoloistsandindividualvocalgroups andensembles.Weraised£164forSt.Mary’sChurchaswellas£366forDEBRA,ourchosencharitythisterm. ThankyoutothemanygueststhatattendedourCarolConcertandforyourlovelyfeedback;yoursupportis alwaysappreciated.ThankyoutoFrChris,FrAdamsandtheirteamforallowingustoholdourChristmas eventatSt.Mary’sChurch.WelldonetoallofthestudentswhowerearealcredittoKingswinford Academy.Herearesomeofthewonderfulmemoriesfromourconcert-thankyoutoLyraforbeingour

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Enrichment Superstars!

Congratulations to the following students for being nominated by their enrichment club lead, for showing incredible commitment & enthusiasm this half term:

Art Club

Basketball Club

Choir Club

Christmas Craft Club

Cricket Club

Dance Club Thursday

Dance Club Tuesday

Darts Club

Drama Club

Electronics Club

Football Club

Girls Football Club

Interior Design Masters Club

Netball Club

Orchestra Club

Production

Reading Club

Rock Band Club

Rugby Club

Science Club

SEND Homework Club

Starlight Band Club

Chloe Powers

Arthur Monaghan

Jack Shaw

Pretty Steventon & Mia Davies

Vishal Patel

Meiri Iddrisu

Charlotte Raxton

Harry Parkes

Olivia Gatenby

Matthew Clipa

Jimmy Nock

Lucy Bayliss

La Raib Muhammad Shahid

Makanaka Musarurwa

Chenul Weerakkody

Brockton Middleton-Abbott

Rosie Deakin

Joab Smith

Chris Greenaway

Maddie Lock

Karla Raybould

Skyleigh Morris

20 December 2024

Instrumentaltuition2024-2025

Congratulationstoallofthemusicianswhohavetakengradeexaminationsthisterm!Youhave provedhowresilience,determination,commitmentandapassionforsomethingyoureallyenjoy, hasresultedinfabulousachievements!WelldonetoEdenTaylor,NoahTromans,JoabSmith, MarthaEdwards,RachaelColesandLacieWestwood

Ifyourson/daughterwouldliketolearntoplayaninstrumentorhavevocaltuitionnextyearthen youcansignupforlessonsbyaccessingDudleyPerformingArtswebsite(seethelinkbelow).

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/dudley-performing-arts/information-for-parents-and-you ng-people/music-lessons-in-schools/

Itisproventhatinstrumentaltuitionsupportsskillsthataretransferableacrossallcurriculumareas andachievementsarehighlyrecognisedbyuniversities.Musictuitionalsohassupportive strategiesthatareconducivetopositivewellbeingandmindsetaswellasenjoyingthebeneﬁts thatMusichastooffer.Ifyouwouldlikeanyfurtherdetailsinregardstoinstrumental/vocal tuitionthenpleasecontactMissAbel.

20 December 2024

RaisingAspirationsatKingswinfordAcademy: EmpoweringYear10PupilsthroughUniversityVisits

ThroughourCareersandPost-16programmeatKingswinfordAcademythis,weﬁrmly believeinnurturingambitionandfosteringaculturewherepupilscanenvisionafuture ﬁlledwithopportunityandachievement.Thisterm,aspartofourongoingcommitmentto raisingaspirations,wearrangedtwoinspiringtripsforanumberofourYear10cohortto GirtonCollege,UniversityofCambridge(inlasthalfterm’snewsletter)and,justthismonth, theUniversityofOxford(OrielCollege).Thesevisitsweredesignednotonlytoprovidea glimpseintotwoofthemostprestigiousuniversitiesintheworldbutalsotoencourage pupilstoexpandtheiracademicgoalsandunlocktheirpersonalpotential.

Attheheartofeducationliesaprofoundmoralimperative:toensureeverypupilhasthe opportunitytoachievetheirfullestpotential.Thisgoesbeyondthebasicsofcurriculum delivery;itisaboutinspiringpupilstoimaginemore,believeintheircapabilities,andaspire towardsambitiousgoals.ThetripstoCambridgeandOxfordembodythisethosbyshowing pupilsnotonlythepossibilitiesofhighereducationbutalsotheirabilitytobelonginsuch spaces.Thesearepartnershipsthatweaimtomaintainandnurtureformanymoreyearsto come.

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Festivebakes

WelldonetoYear10HospitalityandCateringstudentswhohavedeliveredsomedelicious festivebakesinthelastfewlessons!

20 December 2024

Uniform Policy

We made some small - but significant - changes to our uniform policy from September 2024. We wanted to remind you of these in preparation for the winter.The full updated policy is published on our website.

UNIFORM

Key Stage 3 Uniform -Years 7, 8 and 9

• Plain pale blue shirt or blouse, long or short-sleeved

• Black blazer with school badge showing House colour and lapel edged in royal blue

• Clip-on tie in House colours (broad stripe)

• Black tailored trousers (chinos, jeans and drainpipe styles are not permitted. No stretchy Lycra or tight-fitting trousers are allowed)

• Plain black pleated skirt (must be appropriate style and length for school – just above knee examples shown below)

• Plain smart, black low-heeled shoes – trainers, canvas shoes and boots are not permitted (examples shown below)

• Either black- or natural-coloured tights or black or navy ankle socks should be worn

• Optional: Black V-neck jumper with/without school logo, to be worn under the blazer (round neck jumpers are not permitted)

Key Stage 4 Uniform -Years 10 and 11

• Plain pale blue shirt or blouse, long or short-sleeved

• Black blazer with school badge showing House colour and lapel edged in royal blue

• Clip-on tie in House colours (Thin stripe)

• Black tailored trousers (Chinos, jeans and drainpipe styles are not permitted. No stretchy Lycra or tight-fitting trousers are allowed)

• Plain black pleated skirt (must be appropriate style and length for school – just above knee examples shown below)

• Plain smart, black low-heeled shoes – trainers, canvas shoes and boots are not permitted (examples shown below)

• Either black or natural coloured tights or black or navy ankle socks should be worn

• Optional: Black V-neck jumper with/without school logo, to be worn under the blazer (round neck jumpers are not permitted)

20 December 2024

ASPIRE to Excellence - Our Expectations

Ready, Respectful, Safe is our approach to everything we do in school. We have worked hard to embed our routines within all aspects of our environment.The benefits can be seen throughout school. Ready to learn, Respectful interactions, Safe in everything we do.

Students Missing from Lesson

We treat truancy from lessons seriously; this is of great concern, as we are unable to account for your child's whereabouts during these episodes. We have worked with our community to ensure students are aware of the consequences should they truant from lessons. It is a very rare occurrence. Students will be challenged in line with our behaviour policy. Initially this will be time in the Refocus Room. However, should the issue persists it may result in potential suspension from school. We trust we can reply upon you to speak to your child about the severity of the issue; students cannot achieve if they are not in lessons and therefore will not unlock their academic and personal potential.

Toilet Permission

We encourage students to access toilets before and after school, during social times and, where possible, avoiding toilet use during lessons.You are able to track your child's toilet use during lessons by looking at Class Charts and “Toilet Permission”.As I am sure you appreciate lost learning directly relates to student progress and we welcome your continued support in tracking your child's toilet use via Class Charts and encouraging your child to access the toilets away from lessons.

Mobile Phones

We have a “Gate to Gate” expectation with regard to mobile phones, students must ensure they are switched off and placed in their school bag, at the school gate before entering the school site.They must remain switched off and in their bags until they leave the school site and are outside of the school gate before using them; this also applies to all after-school activities.

If you need to contact your child for any reason, this must be done via school reception.

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If you do need to report a child absence, do so using the Studybugs app.

If it is an illness-related absence, you will also be sent NHS advice as to whether your child should still attend school (or you can check here)

Absence from school equals lost learning; lost learning directly impacts what your child will achieve in their GCSE examinations, which will impact upon their future. It soon adds up and makes a difference. We need to work together to ensure our young people attend because it will ultimately affect their future success.As you are aware, we use ‘Studybugs’to report absence.The app will send you NHS advice on whether your child should still come to school if they are feeling ill.

Please check your child's Class Charts asTutors are celebrating and supporting improved and perfect attendance with positive points. Our “Rewards Shop” opens regularly - your child is able to exchange their points for rewards of their choice.

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