I would like to start with a very
big thank you to our parents and carers for the support that you have provided
your child and the academy in the transition from primary to secondary
school. Students have been punctual and very
well presented and ready to learn daily.
They have responded brilliantly to the high expectations we set for their
appearance and performance inside and outside the academy. The next two weeks provides
the opportunity for a well-deserved rest.
We have set some independent learning work for students on the Moodle
for the second week to ensure they are ready to return bright and focused for
the next half term.
The last six weeks have flown by
but it has been a hive of activity here at the academy. Students have used the
entire academy from DT on the ground floor through to Science at the top. We have held various show events for prospective
parents and students, as well as a large opening event with our sponsor, The
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. On each occasion our students and staff have
performed as if we have been at the academy for 6 years rather than the six
weeks.
Many trips have been taken in
year 12 and year 7. Trips to the Royal
College of Music, who have also kindly donated 3 pianos, a Bafta gaming
conference, the British Technology Show, the World Skills Careers Conference, a
history trip to the docklands and many more.
It is a great way to enliven the learning and make real connections for
our students. Also, girls’ and boys’
teams have played and won football and basketball matches against local
schools. An auspicious start to our
sporting future.
We have celebrated Black History
Month throughout October. Students have
researched and learnt about the history and impact of black culture in class,
tutor time and through assemblies.
Further, I have been amazed by the science projects brought into the
academy by year 7 over the last couple of weeks, dinosaurs with different
textures in Art, a celebration of poetry in English and many other projects
across the subjects. Year 12 continue to
push to reach their targets as the mock exams loom in December. Our learning culture continues to strengthen.
It has been a wonderful start for
the academy and I would like to thank my staff whose dedication and hard work
in the summer and throughout this term is driving our ambition to be outstanding. Further, I would like to thank the wider
community for your continued support and kind messages.
Enjoy the break and we look forward
to seeing staff and students on
