year 6 open evening 2016
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WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY 22 September 2016
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people
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OUR YEAR 7 CURRICULUM
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SUBJECT LESSONS PER WEEK
English, Maths and Science 4 per subject
French, Geography, History, DT, PE and Art 2 per subject
Music, IT, Performing Arts, Personal Development and RE
1 per subject
TOTAL 30 lessons per week
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OUR STUDENTS’ SCHOOL DAY
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8.30am Registration8.40am - 10.30am Lessons 1 and 2
10.30am -10.50am Break
10.50am – 12.40pm Lessons 3 and 4
12.40pm – 13.10pm Lunch
13.10pm – 13.40pm Assembly
13.40pm – 15.30pm Lessons 5 and 6
15.30pm End of school day
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources
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MODERN £26M BUILDING
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ICT AND APPLE MAC FACILITIES
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ENGINEERING FACILITY
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
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GCSE RESULTS 2016
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MEASURE 2014 2015 20165+ A*- C including English and maths
62% 61% 64%
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people New £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement Affordable iPad scheme
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates
Affordable iPad scheme
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Attendance
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Measure 2014/2015 2015/2016
Attendance Y7 – Y11 93.76% 95.45%
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever
Affordable iPad scheme
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SIXTH FORM CENTRE More students applying than ever
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre Bigger than Ever Specialisms in Science and The Arts
Affordable iPad scheme
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SPECIAL STATUS IN SCIENCE AND THE ARTS
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Our specialism in Science is supported by our sponsors the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd.
Our specialism in The Arts is delivered in our Performing and Expressive Arts Centre. Pupils are encouraged to express themselves through a variety of ways.
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PEXA CENTRE
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever Specialisms in Science and the Arts
Affordable iPad scheme
Caring ethos
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PASTORAL CARE SYSTEM
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Structure
Vice Principal, Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare – Miss S McCabe
Head of Year – Ms S Brown
Attendance and Welfare Officer – Mrs J Stubbings
Form Tutors
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY 22 September 2016
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever Specialisms in Science and the Arts
Affordable iPad scheme
Extra curricular activities Caring ethos
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YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT
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Building your child’s confidence and social skills through extra curricular activities:
School clubs such as music, dance, football and athletics Residential trips and school exchanges National competitions such as Rock Challenge
“Helping your child develop so they leave the academy with the will and the ability to play a successful part in society.”
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING
WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY 22 September 2016
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Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement
Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever Specialisms in Science and the Arts
Affordable iPad scheme
Smooth transition from primary to secondary
A caring ethos
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TRANSITION AT WEST LAKES ACADEMY
Evidence suggests that children who have a positive start to school are likely to engage well and to experience academic and social success. We aim to:• Ensure curriculum continuity and progression. • Strive for excellence and high achievements for all students.• Work in partnership with students and parents.• Alleviate parents’ and students’ anxieties about change and progression.• Provide stability so that the students and parents see learning as a continuous process.• Establish a regular program of joint activities for primary pupils.• Ensure attendance is high and that students are aware of the importance of attending the academy.WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY
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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDWe believe that transition planning should start as early as possible and we work closely with our feeder schools:
• Teacher meetings• Group visits• 1:1 visits• Student support visits• Performances• Taster day• Summer School
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FIRST EXPERIENCES OF LIFE AT THE ACADEMY
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PARENT FEEDBACK
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• 99% of parents would recommend the academy to friends
• 98% of parents feel that their child is well cared for at the academy
• 98% of parents agree that the academy is achieving high educational standards
• 99% of parents agree that their child is safe at school
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