16th May 2025

Dear Parents

 

Thank you for all your support over this past week.

We have undertaken a number of activities in Daily Tutor time with students this week to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.   Family Friday YouHQ Refresher                                       

It has been absolutely wonderful for the Academy Directors to meet so many Year 8 parents for conversations about Learning Pathways.

Students have been busy outside school this week as well. On Monday our wonderful A level English students supported Year 6 students at Hythe Bay Primary School with Creative Writing.

Wednesday saw student volunteers ‘gleaning’ Saltwood Churchyard and the surrounding area with Ms Preston, whilst Year 10 Sports Leader volunteers coached students from multiple primary schools with their Golf skills. Also on Wednesday, Years 7 & 12 students of Music and Photography, visited Handel Hendrix House https://handelhendrix.org/ in London, which showcases the lives and music of two of the greatest musicians ever to have lived in London, before continuing their day at the Iconic Images Gallery https://iconicimagesgallery.com/ which houses the work of renowned photographers from across the world. My thanks to Mr Pawlica and Mr Masters.

The students have excelled this week earning 2524 Excellent Points and Public Examinations are now fully underway. Students impress with their commitment and hard work, with many attending last minute revision sessions from 7am. 

We are now varying our timetable daily to ensure we provide students in Years 11 & 13 with the best possible last minute support before their next examinations. It is so important students maintain the highest levels of attendance to all their lessons during Public Examinations, so they get the best teacher support. We will remain mindful and watchful of student welfare and well-being in these crucial weeks. We are here to help.

Year 11 - Revision Planning, Revision Tips and Managing Stress – Guides for Parents and Students

Year 13 - Revision Planning, Revision Tips and Managing Stress – Guides for Parents and Students

 

Year 11 Weekly Revision Tips, Monday May 12th               Year 13 Weekly Revision Tips, Monday May 12th

We are currently seeking nominations from teachers for awards to recognise students, who have consistently submitted personal best class and homework assignments during this half-term. As ever, consistent does not mean perfect. Some students will doubtless receive Excellent Effort Points and Homework reminder texts during the same week.

Finally, please ask your child to choose a book from our latest digital library. Reading for 20 minutes a day impacts on student attainment across all their subjects.   

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Have a lovely weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Charles Joseph

Principal