Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

Many thanks for all you support over the course of this term.

We have had some fantastic events that have supported our Curriculum over the course of the term; from the Year 10 Employee Masterclass to the Big O’ Primary Festival.  Our students have been fantastic at these events and I hope that they have found them both enjoyable and rewarding. Details of these events can be found on our Academy website under ‘Latest News’

At the start of the new term on Tuesday 25th February we will be returning to subject specific homework for Year 7&8 students; this will replace the ‘Common Lit’ homework that is presently set each evening.  The revised homework will now be placed on ‘Show My Homework’ in line with all other Year Groups.  Please see below a suggested Homework Schedule that we feel will support your sons and daughters with managing their time and planning of homework effectively.

SUGGESTED HOMEWORK SCHEDULE (30 Minutes per Subject) Year 7

R.E. and Performing Arts (Music / Dance / Drama) to be set once a fortnight. Please note that subject homework’s may be given out on differing days depending on your son’s / daughter’s timetable. The schedule is to support the planning of homework time over the school week.

SUGGESTED HOMEWORK SCHEDULE (30 Minutes per Subject) Year 8

R.E. and Performing Arts (Music / Dance / Drama) to be set once a fortnight.Please note that subject homework’s may be given out on differing days depending on your son’s / daughter’s timetable. The schedule is to support the planning of homework time over the school week.

In advance of the Spring 2 Term, please could I take this opportunity to remind you of all of our expectations with regards to uniform.  Please could we ask for your continued support with ensuring consistency across all students and year groups with correct uniform.  Click for full uniform list

Additionally, we have updated our lunchtime clubs opportunities.  There are now a variety of clubs and activities available during lunchtime for your sons and daughters to enjoy! Click for list of sports clubs

Wishing you a lovely half term break and we look forward to seeing your sons and daughters on Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Sarah Bell

 

Important dates and events.

24th February INSET Day. Year 11 please revise.

25th February Year 11 parent/Student interactive revision evening 6 – 730pm

25th February Year 10 NOCN Level 1 Horse Therapy Course starts.

27th February New York Trip meeting 530 – 630pm

28th February Year 11 PPE start. (Pre public exams)

2 – 6th March National Careers Week. Various events.

2nd March U13 Girls football Redlands .

2nd March Year 10 Marginal Gains workshop. (Selected students)

3rd March PHSE Year 8 Chelseas Story Sexual exploitation awareness.

4th March PHSE Year 8 Church visit.

4th March School Games Area Basketball Competition Year 7 at Colfox School.

5th March Year 7 PCE evening 4 – 7pm

6th March NASH Cup Year 9 sports leaders running Primary competition.

6th March Year 10 and 11 catch up immunisations.

11th March Big bang Theory Science Trip Years 7 – 9.

13th March Sport Relief Sporty non uniform day. Lots of sporting events in break, lunch, in lessons and after school. Bring a £1

23 – 27th March Year 9 EAA testing.

25th March Road to Wimbledon tennis competition at WVA Years 7 – 9. Sign up in PE.

26th March Year 10 Marginal Gains project. (Selected students)

31st March Dance show day for primary schools

1st April Dance show for all evening show. 7pm

1st April Dorset Road Policing in on road safety PHSE Year 10.

2nd April Year 11 PCE The last one !

3rd April New York Trip leaves.

3rd April Dorset Road policing Team Dying to ride training on riding motor bikes Year 11.