WELCOMETO

BUCKLER’S MEAD ACADEMY

YEAR 7HANDBOOK

WELCOME TO BUCKLER’S MEAD ACADEMY!

Most people moving to a new academy have mixed feelings. They look forward to the new friends, teachers, and opportunities. They also feel sad at leaving the teachers and school they have known for so long. This is understandable but you will be with existing friends and you will make new friends in the first few days here. Together, you will very quickly get to know the teachers and your new surroundings.

By caring for each other we can all make the most of your time and learning at Buckler’s Mead Academy.

We are proud of the way students contribute to the life of the academy by being hard working, smartly dressed and considerate.

This booklet will help you feel at home and will answer many of your questions.

In addition to this booklet, we have a Student Planner, which you will receive in September. This will help you to be organised and contains lots of important information you will need during the year.

We look forward to you joining us in September 2016.

Mrs S Gorrod – Head

1. How do I succeed?

Your Tutor will give details of the Academy Rules. This is a list of rules which have been agreed so that all members of the academy have a pleasant atmosphere. The key words are COMMON SENSE and SELF

DISCIPLINE and if you think carefully about your actions first, you should have no problems. Remember: everybody has the right to work, learn and play without unwanted interference from others!

2. How will I make new friends?

One of the great things about our academy is that there are loads of students. There are many fantastic opportunities to meet and make new friends.

3. What happens if I get lost?

Teachers will give and take for the first week, as they appreciate you may get lost, consequently being late for lessons - but don't make a habit of it! Check you know where you’re going with friends or ask other students for help. If necessary go to reception.

4. Homework

You will be given homework to do. A timetable is worked out so that you don't have too much on one night. You will be given a planner to record the work you are given and when it is due in. You will need to ask your parents/carers to sign it every week. Make sure you do your homework to the best of your ability and hand it in on time. Be sure to go back to your teacher if you have problems with it.

5. Is it safe to carry money and valuable items around?

It is not a good idea to carry valuable items around. Things can get lost, and unfortunately some people are not as honest as they should be. Valuable things should be left at home as the academy will not take responsibility for their loss. Mobile phones are allowed in the academy but you must look after them and they must be switched off throughout the day. To contact parents you must use reception. MP3 players and

other musical devices are not allowed on the academy site. They will be confiscated and a letter will be sent home asking your parents to collect them from reception.

Remember, common sense and respect will help you succeed at Buckler’s Mead Academy.

WHERE DO I GO NEXT?

Everyone feels a bit lost at first in a new academy.

Don't forget - there will be plenty of people around you who will be happy to help. All you have to do is ask.

The Refectory

You may find the way the refectory is organised will be different from your primary school. You will be told how the refectory system works, but remember that you are expected to behave and eat sensibly and with good manners - this makes lunch a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

The Refectory is also open at break times for snacks. Some students find it convenient to eat lunch at break. All litter should be placed in the many bins situated on the academy grounds.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

There will be many different clubs and societies to get involved in. You will receive information about when and what these are from your form tutor - so listen carefully. Assemblies are also an excellent way to hear about these.

Enjoy!

FIRE ROUTINE

In case of a fire at Buckler’s Mead Academy it is important that everyone knows where to go. The signal for a fire alarm is a continuous bell and if you hear it you should:

1. Move silently, quickly and sensibly to the assembly point, which is the FRONT PLAYING FIELD.

2. Wait quietly on the front playing field in forms, in register order, in a straight line to be registered. Year 7 forms line up at the bottom of the slope.

Should a fire alarm sound outside of normal lesson time (at break or lunch) you should still assemble in form groups on the front playing field. Your form tutor will run through this routine with you in September.

HOW YOU SPEND YOUR ACADEMY DAY

There will be a bell to let you know when each lesson starts and ends. Even so, you may find it helpful to wear a watch if you have one. Here are the main times you need to remember:

08:30 You should be at your form room ready for registration.

08:50 Walk quickly and quietly from your form room to first lesson.

09:50 Lesson 2 begins.

10:50 Break - Lesson 2 ends. Your teacher will tell you when you can go out to break. Most break times you will play outside.

11.05 Bell rings. Walk quickly and quietly to lesson 3.

12:05 Lesson 4 begins.

1:05 Lunch - The morning lessons ends. You will either eat in the refectory or at the picnic tables outside.

1:35 Registration - Walk quickly and quietly to your tutor room for registration.

1:40 Walk quickly and quietly to lesson 5.

2:40 End of academy day.

HOW YOU WILL SPEND YOUR FORTNIGHT

The timetable runs over two weeks. You will need to look carefully at the following day's lessons to ensure you pack the right equipment and to get used to Week A and Week B as quickly as possible.

ENGLISH

The skills that you will be developing during your English lessons can be grouped under three headings: Reading; Writing; and Speaking and Listening.

Reading: We hope to encourage you to develop a lifetime habit of reading for enjoyment. To do this we will share interesting books with you and give you opportunities to read books which you have chosen. It will become increasingly important that you are able to use the Study Centre effectively and so your ability to do this will be developed. You will also take part in ‘Accelerated Reader’. This is a reading programme specially designed to help you with your reading, no matter what ability you are. You will be set individual targets each term and have to take lots of quizzes on the computer!

Writing: We are very interested in what you have to say in your writing, and so you will have many written tasks, for a variety of purposes. We will help you to improve your ability to organise your ideas and to express yourself clearly. You will be encouraged to be proud of your work and to take care with presentation, spelling and punctuation. You will be encouraged to think about the quality of your written work and to think of ways each piece can be improved.

Speaking and Listening: It is important that you develop your ability to communicate ideas and information orally. You will work as a member of a group to discuss issues and solve problems. You will also be given opportunities to give short presentations to the rest of the class, as a member of a group and on your own.

MATHS

In Year 7 you will continue to develop your skills from primary school. You will be in a set for Maths, depending on how well you did in your Key Stage 2

SATs exams and your teacher recommendations.

Your set will cover work that is appropriate to your ability. A range of resources will be used for

example Maths Alive (with an Interactive Whiteboard), Framework Maths or MEP. You will have the chance to use computers for some of your Maths work. Whichever Maths group you are in you will be set homework after most Maths lessons, which must be completed before the next lesson.

The equipment you will need for your Maths lessons is a pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, protractor and a pair of compasses. Your Maths teacher will be able to advise you on the best calculator for you to buy.

SCIENCE

Science in Year 7 builds on the work done in primary schools, with the addition of purpose-built laboratory facilities and the latest information and communication technology.

Twelve different topics are studied in Year 7, which are separated into Physics, Chemistry and Biology and follow the Exploring Science scheme of learning. All students start with a basic skills course which covers how to use laboratory equipment and how to record and analyse results.

Each class has one specialist teacher who is responsible for collating test results, class and homework marks. This teacher will write the report and hopes to meet you in person in the next Year 7 parents evening.

We hope to develop students’ scientific enquiry skills and for them to be able to relate their work to the world around them.

All of this will provide a firm foundation for Key Stage 4 examinations.

ART

In year 7 you will..................

Learn a variety of techniques that are used within the 3 disciplines of painting, print making and 2 & 3 Dimensional work.

Use a range of materials & media such as oil & chalk pastels, paint, ink, clay & collage materials.

Learn all about colour theory, how to mix colours with paints and other media.

Learn how to improve your observational drawing skills which will be an element within each project and homework task.

Research a variety of artists, art styles & cultures. Have access to the art department computers to help with class &

homework tasks. Have a folder to keep your work safe & a class & homework

sketchbook.

BELIEF AND VALUES

Who am I? What makes me special? What do we all think about the world around us?

These are just some of the questions that we will be asking in the first few Belief and Values lessons this year.

Over the course of the year, we will investigate special beliefs and teachings in Christianity and Buddhism - how ideas are symbolised and beliefs are practised.

In the lessons we will work in lots of different ways - pairs and group work, discussions, ideas, role-play and more. All you need to do is bring along a desire to learn and lots of enthusiasm!

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science is a very important subject, the skills you learn will help you to do well in all your other subjects.

At Buckler’s Mead Academy we have lots of up to date computers, laser printers, e-mail access and Internet access on all machines. Students at Buckler’s Mead Academy are exceptionally lucky to have some of the best computing facilities in the county.

Because our facilities are so good you can produce high quality work in all subject areas and we expect the highest standards in terms of work.

Printing is expensive. Students using our network are given a number of print credits to last the year. Students must print responsibly, printing only academy work and being careful to print only one final copy.

Some computer rooms are open every day after academy for students to work and there are computing clubs every week. Prefects are available in computer rooms to help inexperienced students.

At Buckler’s Mead Academy we are proud of our open access computer policy but this does depend on students behaving responsibly. Computer rooms should be used like the library as quiet places to work. Students are only allowed on the Internet with permission and with an adult present in the room. We want our students to learn as much as they can and computing will help you do this. Welcome!

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

In this subject you will be designing and making items that can solve everyday problems. It is not a new subject to you so we hope you will build on what you have learnt so far in your last school.

You will work with lots of different materials and in different specialist rooms.

The subject involves work in Resistant Materials, Food Technology, Textiles, Graphic Products, and Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing.

You will work on projects sometimes on your own and sometimes as a group. You will have different teachers for the different parts of your Technology work.

It is important that you try your best, bring your basic equipment and get involved.

DRAMA

This is a subject that is both fun and hard work. It can be exciting. You will have to be responsible and hard working and learn to co-operate with lots of other people. You will use your imagination and common sense and have the freedom to decide what and how you want to do things to achieve your targets.

Drama is not about putting on plays; although you will have the opportunity to do this too, it is to help you develop your confidence in speaking to others

and saying what you think. It will also help you to understand how others’ feel and why they do things.

If you do like to act, Drama will also give you the skills to develop your interest and offer you opportunities to perform on stage or in our Drama Studio.

GEOGRAPHY

Geography is the study of the environment and the world about us. During Year 7 we will look at a range of topics, which link together all the key aspects of the subject. Titles for the modules you will study are: The World and Me, Map Skills, Exploring Settlement, Geography of my Stuff, Coastal Management, Fair Food and Farming and Weather Forecasting.

We will use a great range of resources and equipment. Sometimes, our work will be based on observations and recordings carried out by fieldwork outside the classroom and will use various types of ICT.

HISTORY

History is the study of people in the past. In Year 7 lessons, we will ‘travel back in time’; 500, 1000, 2000 years. As History Detectives, we will unravel History Mysteries, such as:

What were the Anglo-Saxons really like? Why did King Harold lose the Battle of Hastings? Why was religion so important? Was the Black Death a disaster? What was the lifestyle of the Native Americans like?

We will find out the answers to these questions by working like detectives;

we will piece together the evidence and in doing so find out some amazing facts about the people who lived in the past.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

At Buckler’s Mead Academywhen you come to your first French class, you will very quickly see how fun learning another language can be! It does not matter if you are naturally outgoing or shy, as long as you have a go, we will be impressed! It is not difficult to do. First you will listen carefully and then it’s your turn. Before you know it, you will be able to greet each other and talk about yourself in another language!

In addition you will learn about French speaking countries and the people who speak these languages. During your academy career there will also be an opportunity to visit another country and really show off your language skills.

In year 8 some pupils will also be able to learn German. And then the sky is the limit!

Learning another language is an enjoyable and rewarding activity, and is a very important and useful skill to have later on in life.

So, until September, Au revoir!

MUSIC

Everyone can be into music! Some people sing, some play instruments. At Buckler’s Mead Academy you will

be encouraged to make up your own music - individually or in groups. Everyone has the opportunity to compose, record and perform his or her own music. Sometimes we play instruments; sometimes we sing; sometimes we listen to recorded music and sometimes we even watch music videos.

There are many musical activities at Buckler’s Mead Academy. Come and get tuned in.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In year 7 students will develop their performance and knowledge and understanding of skills and tactics in a variety of sports.

They will also develop their leadership skills through sport, taking on roles and responsibilities within lessons, for e.g.

coach or official.A wide range of sports will be delivered during year 7. These will include individual sports such as Trampolining, Athletics and Fitness and team sports,

including Hockey, Football, Netball and Rugby Union.

All students will have opportunities to take part in extra-curricular sports clubs. The PE Department delivers an extensive programme throughout the year where students can join clubs for enjoyment, to improve their performance and train to be part of a team to represent the Academy in a variety of fixtures and competitions.

Students in year 7 will be part of the Academy’s competitive House System and will be placed in one of four Houses – Eagles, Falcons, Hawks and Kestrels. They will have the opportunity to represent their House in numerous competitions that take place throughout the academic year, including Sports Day.

Welcome

The Study Centre is a beautiful and contemporary space for research and reading and aims to provide a peaceful, relaxing and positive atmosphere. We are proud to offer this fabulous facility that serves the whole school community. The dedicated staff will be available to help whenever possible.

When are we open?

Monday: 8.45 – 3.00Tuesday: 8.30 – 4.00Wednesday: 8.30 – 4.00Thursday: 8.45 – 4.00Friday: 8.45 – 3.00

What equipment have we got?

Computers Lap tops 42 inch screen TV DVD player

What sorts of things can you borrow?

over 4300 Fiction books over 3800 Non-Fiction books over 150 poetry books a variety of audio books a selection of DVDs

How do you use the Study Centre?

Come along and browse our shelves packed with fantastic books and resources. Borrowing is essential because every year 7 class will be booked into the Study Centre for lessons and you will be expected to have a reading book with you at all times.

You will be given the opportunity to participate in a full introductory course in the use of The Study Centre.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

KS3 Literacy Skills

Literacy is a fundamental skill that we want to embed at the heart of the curriculum at Buckler’s Mead Academy. Literacy is not just what is taught in the English Department but includes the key skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing which underpin everything students learn.

These skills are becoming even more important as more GCSE exams are marked on the quality of their written responses. Beyond the classroom, these skills are essential for our students as they continue their academic studies after Buckler’s Mead Academy, join the work force and participate in the wider community.

We believe that literacy begins with reading. We would like every student to have a reading book with them every day. In years 7 and 8, this will probably be their Accelerated Reader book. Please note that these books, alongside a wide variety of other resources are provided by the study centre. Students will have an opportunity to read in morning registrations and for the first 10 minutes of each English lesson.

Accelerated Reader is a programme which gives students a challenging choice of reading books, followed by online quizzes. The quiz results give an estimation of the student’s reading age, progress made and the number of minutes per day they have probably read.

We hope you support us in our acknowledgement that parents can make a powerful impact on children’s progress in reading. The key way you can help us develop your son’s/daughter’s literacy skills is to encourage them to read at home for at least 15 minutes per day. Other ways in which you can boost your child’s literacy levels are outlined overleaf.

In your child’s planner there will be pages for him/her to record their reading. It will show current and target reading level. Please sign this page every week to say that your child has read for a minimum of 15 minutes every day. Your child’s tutor will be checking this page every week to track their daily reading and progress being made. If the tutor feels that the student is not reading for long enough every day, or is not making adequate progress, the student will be required to attend support sessions once per half term after school.

What could you do to boost your child’s literacy levels?

Be a literacy role model! There is a huge amount of evidence that students who make the best progress with their literacy across all subjects are those who get support from home.

Speaking and Listening: Encourage your child to talk clearly and at

length about their ideas.

Listen to your child talk about items on the news.

Reading: Encourage your child to read for at least 15

minutes a day.

Please sign the reading page in your child’s planner every week to let us know they read for 15 minutes per day.

Read magazines, newspapers, electronic readers and websites, as well as books.

Talk to your child about books they are reading for pleasure and in English lessons.

Let your child see you read a variety of texts.

Writing: Let your child talk through their ideas before

writing homework.

Encourage them to write a diary, blog or short stories.

Talk about the elements your child needs to improve their writing such as connectives and correct punctuation.

Let your child see you writing a variety of things from forms to emails.

Helpful websites:

http://www.parentsintouch.co.uk/Help-your-child-at-home-with-punctuation

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/english.shtml

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/

http://www.bookheads.org.uk

http://www.rif.org.uk

ASSESSMENT

Many criteria are used to judge how well a student is doing. Although the percentage of students securing at least 5+ GCSE’s including English and Mathematics at grade C or above is a key indicator of success, greater importance is now attached to the levels of progress made by a student. There is an expectation that all students will make 3 to 4 levels of progress between the beginning of Year 7 and the end of Year 11.

What are we doing at Buckler’s Mead Academy?

At Buckler’s Mead Academy we have termly formal assessments throughout each year so that we can closely monitor progress made by each student in each subject. This academic tracking system provides teaching staff with a strategic tool for identifying students who are underachieving and allows us to take action where we feel progress is a concern. It should be stressed here that whilst these formal assessments are important, teachers will be using a variety of assessments to monitor progress including the assessment of homework, project work, contribution in lesson, practical work or a performance.

What is a level?

Throughout primary school and in Years 7, 8 and 9 of secondary school, as student’s attainment has been measured in National Curriculum levels. Nationally most students gain a level 4 in English and Mathematics in their Key Stage 2 SAT’s taken in Year 6 at their primary school. However, a level 4 still covers a wide range of ability so every level is divided into 3 sub-levels, for example 4a, 4b and 4c (4a is the highest sub-level). In Years 10 and 11, the majority of subjects studied are GCSE’s and these are graded currently from A* to G. Each grade is equivalent to one level. These are now being changed nationally to 1 to 9.

What is a level of progress?

If a student was a 4b in January 2014 and was a 5b in January 2015, he/she had made 1 whole level of progress in a year. If he/she was a 5c but started on a 4b then he/she made 2/3 of a level of progress in one year (or two sub-levels). In KS4, a student would make one level of progress if their attainment increased from a grade C at the beginning of Year 10 to a grade B in Year 11.

How is a target level or target grade set?

The end of year Key Stage 3 target levels or grades for each subject are set internally. These can vary from individual to individual to reflect the different rates at which learning and progress are made for individual students.

The end of Key Stage 4 targets (the grade a student should gain at the end of Year 11) are taken from national data provided by the government (DfE). Using this data we can identify their target grade/number in all their subjects at the end of KS4. For every student these target grades are based on their KS2 levels which they achieved at the end of Year 6 in English and Mathematics and are specific to both the student and the subject.

How many levels of progress is a student expected to make?

From the start of KS3 (Year 7) to the end of KS4 (July Year 11) students are expected to make a minimum of 3 levels of progress. Many students will make 4+ levels of progress. For the more able students, there is an expectation that on average they may make one level of progress in every academic year.

How can I tell if my son/daughter is on track to make the required levels of progress?

Check to KS2 level (this is shown on the student’s assessment profile produced termly).

On the student’s assessment profile there is an end of year target level/grade for every subject. (These target grades are based on the student’s Key Stage 2 results in English and Mathematics which determine the levels of progress that a student is expected to make using the BMA Flight Path).

Compare the end of year assessment to the end of year target.

U N I F O R M

ACADEMY DRESS CODE Here at Buckler’s Mead Academy we are very proud of the high standards and appearance of our students. Please note the following uniform requirements:

Plain black skirt or plain black full-length trousers. Plain white shirtPlain white socks or plain black tights for girls. Plain white or plain black socks for boys. Plain black shoes. Academy tie. V-Neck plain black pullover with embroidered the academy badge. (Schoolwear & More, Wine Street, Yeovil).

Outerwear should be as plain as possible.

Denim, leather outerwear or extremes of fashion and extreme hairstyles are not appropriate for the academy, and will not be allowed.

Students may wear a single plain coloured stud in each ear, but not sleepers or other earrings. You must not wear any other jewellery at the academy, ie no rings, bracelets, nose studs and eyebrow studs/piercings or necklaces. It is, of course, acceptable to wear a watch. If there is an exceptional need to wear jewellery, parents are very welcome to discuss the matter with Yr 7 Co-ordinator, in advance. Students are not allowed to wear make-up or nail varnish at the academy, and will be asked to remove it.

Please make sure games kit, coats and personal items are clearly marked with your name. This is most important, in case anything is misplaced.

Students should not bring valuable items to the academy and we can take no responsibility for the loss of valuable items. Any essential, valuable items should be handed in to a P.E. teacher during games lessons.

WHAT TO DO IF....

If you feel illSome days we do not feel on top of the world but we try to make the best of every day. If you’ve just got a bit of a cold it’s worth coming to the academy so you don’t have to make up all the work later. If you feel seriously unwell at the academy you must tell a teacher. That teacher will send you to reception. You will then be looked after in the medical room and your parents will be contacted.

If you have to leave the academy, to go to the Dentist or Doctors, for example, you should bring a letter to your form tutor asking for permission to go. Then before you leave you must first ask a teacher and next report to reception. Your name will be written in a special book.

When you return you must report again to reception before going to your lesson.

If you are late for the academyYou should always arrive at the academy at the proper time unless you have a very good reason.

If you arrive late during tutor time you MUST go straight to your form room or lesson.

If you arrive after registration (8.50am), you MUST report to reception to sign in.

If you do not do this, we will think you are absent from the academy!

If you are absentAll the details will be explained by your tutor. Your parents can read what must happen on another page in this book.

If you cannot do a lesson, e.g. PEPlease bring a note to your teacher explaining the problem. The note must be dated!

Who to go to for H E L P?

Form TutorAll general day-to-day problems and anything else you may want to chatabout.

Pastoral OfficeMrs Parry will be there to help you.

Lost PropertyLost your coat, book, PE kits, etc? See the receptionist in the Main Office at break time.

Subject TeachersStuck with homework? Ask your subject teacher for help.

The Office Staff - can also help in other ways: if you’re late getting to the academy, if you need to sign out early, if you don't feel well.

Lost Dinner Money/CardGo and see the Business Manager, Mr Wood. He will ensure you get your lunch. Please remember you are only allowed to leave the academy grounds if permission has been given and you have signed out at Reception. You are not allowed to go home at lunchtime.

THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE TO HELP YOU.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, JUST ASK

BUCKLER’S MEAD ACADEMY

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KITEach student requires the following:-

BOYS - compulsory items

Purple polo shirt - with embroidered logoBlack rugby top - with reversible stripe + placketBlack shorts - with BMA embroideredPurple football socksFootball boots and Trainers (Not School Shoes)(Please Note screw in football studs are not allowed on the ATP)Shin-guards for hockey/football/rugby*A gum shield is strongly recommended

GIRLS - compulsory items

Purple polo shirt - with embroidered logoBlack rugby top - with reversible stripe + placket (optional)Black sweatshirt - with embroidered logo(No academy jumpers to be worn for PE lessons)Black shorts - with BMA embroidered logo or SkortPlain black tracksuit bottoms (Yr10 & Yr11 only)Football Boots and Trainers (Not School Shoes)(Please Note screw in football studs are not allowed on the ATP)Purple hockey socksShin guards for hockey/football* A gum shield is strongly recommendedPlain black skort

Optional items

During the Autumn and Spring terms in cases of extreme poor weather, students may be given the option to wear black tracksuit bottoms for outdoor activity; (up to 3 white stripes permissible but no poppers/colour). The wearing of tracksuit bottoms is at the discretion of the PE staff.

High standards of dress for physical lessons are expected.Parents are asked to make sure the correct kit is worn by their children at all times. Their co-operation is anticipated.

If a student cannot participate in a practical lesson due to injury or for medical reasons, being excused from that activity can only be considered on receipt of a signed and dated letter by parents/guardians, detailing the specific nature of the medical problem/injury. The letter must be written in full by the parent/guardian and will be kept on file. Please note students who have notes will still be expected to bring their PE kit to the lesson, as they may be able to participate in a different way. Students will be expected to take some part in the lesson and should be prepared for outdoor work where appropriate. In situations where a medical condition or injury prevents a student from participating for more than 2 weeks, a medical certificate from a GP/consultant or other medical professional must be provided.

Students who fail to bring correct and appropriate kit will be expected to wear spare kit, to enable them to participate fully in the all aspects of the core PE programme.

Parents - How can you help?

Keep in touch with us - the Form Tutor, Subject Teacher or the Year Co-ordinator. Please do not leave problems until the next Parents' Evening. Give us a ring - or book an appointment to discuss matters. Please do not arrive at the academy expecting to see a teacher. Most teach all day. Do ring first to make an appointment so we can be available to talk to you.

Keep a friendly eye on your child's work. We find that parents taking an interest in their child’s work is more important than being able to help with every bit of it. Your child's planner diary will help you get a clearer idea of what is expected. We would like you to sign this every week.

Absence

On the morning of the first and all subsequent days of absence, parents should either telephone the academy or send a note to the main office with a friend by 9.30. Your child should always bring a note when he/she returns to the academy, stating a clear reason for absence so we are able to authorise this for our records.

Please note that if your child has low attendance, you may be requested to provide medical evidence.

Detention

We hope the need won't arise but occasionally, staff may wish to keep students after school as a disciplinary measure. Due to new government guidelines, we are not required to provide 24 hours notice. Parents will receive a text, phone call and letter to confirm a student’s detention.

Rewards!

Your son/daughter will also have the chance to earn achievement points which can be used to access privileges and rewards. These are awarded to students who reach Academy expectations, for excellent work, progress and effort.

PLEASE HELP US TO WORK WITH YOU AND YOUR CHILD, AS A TEAM

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ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDSPLEASE SEE SUE BURROWS

(CATERING MANAGER).