The half-term seems but a distant memory and we race towards
the Christmas holiday period. Sixth form
are feverishly completing their modules and preparing for their first mock
exams at Hammersmith Academy. These are
in preparation for the real module exams in January. Focus is the order of the day but the extra
time put in now will pay off come the summer results. The year 7 students continue
to impress with their enthusiasm for the challenges given to them. They have embraced our culture of 100% as a
reflection of their ambitions.
The Lords Mayor’s Show parade was a tremendous success. I’d like to give special thanks to our
sponsors for the marvellous breakfast at the Mercers’ Great Hall prior to the
show. It was great to sense the history
of the hall and the size of the pageant.
Students paraded brilliantly and exhibited great pride in their
academy. They marched with zeal and
energy and were one of the loudest groups of participants, engaging with the
crowds throughout the route. One special mention for Frank, who was completely
unfazed by his interview with Clare Balding during the BBC coverage. One of a number of potential future
broadcasters
Tutor groups have been leading the assemblies for this half
term with lots of high quality assemblies produced by the tutor teams during Anti-bullying
week (wb: 14th Nov.) and Charity Focus week (wb: 21st
Nov.). There has been a tangible
collaboration of talents between our 6th form and year 7 students in
each tutor group. Each group has raised
the bar for the next group in their house.
The launch of the Moodle for online curriculum access has
increased the number of activities and the overall amount of independent study
completed by students. The laptops have
certainly increased the range and types of activities that are stretching all
to achieve more.
Our Session 3 programme of after academy activities
(4-5.30pm) has really taken off with lots of sporting and vocational activities
starting this term. Table tennis before
the academy day, trampolining, football and basketball, Art Club and Glee club
for our performers, library support and reading clubs. Please see the website for more details of
the programme.
The 6th Form Open Evening was well attended. I know it seems early for year 11 students to
be thinking of next year but applications should be handed in as soon as
possible. Through being able to show the
academy in its full glory and with our current 6th form students
demonstrating the range of qualifications on offer, there will be much wider
interest in the places available for September 2012. Early applications will ensure an earlier
interview and an offer being made. So do
not delay. Use the website to download
an application form and email or send it in!
We aim to have some community use of our MUGA weekdays from
5.30-7pm. See our website for details. Thanks
to QPR for providing the coaches for these sessions. Look out for the posters. Further, we aim to launch our Parent and
Community Advisory Council after Christmas.
We are still finalising details but the voice of our community is important
to us and can help to make us more successful. From all at the academy, thank you for your
support.
