Academy Newsletter Edition 6, July 2012

Welcome from the Academy Principal, Mr R Gilbert Dear Parents/Carers, This is the last newsletter of what I can only describe as a very eventful year. Clearly it is very difficult to summarise the outstanding achievements that we have had this year, but I feel that in my time as Principal of Yate International Academy, this year has been one of the most successful. Some of these key achievements are described in the points below:- 1. We have seen the new build develop into a reality and we were very pleased to have the keys

handed over to us, from the contractors Willmott Dixon, on Monday 9th July 2012. By the time you receive this newsletter, all students in Years 7-10 will have had the opportunity to become familiar with the internal arrangements of the new build; however, I am sure that there will be an element of settling in when all students return back for the new academic year in September.

2. We have seen the successful integration of the Woodlands Primary Phase into the Academy during

the last academic year. This development has given the whole community a sense of purpose in terms of education provision for our children. I have been privileged to have many opportunities to work alongside our Primary Phase colleagues during the year and seeing the good work that goes on. I would like to pay tribute to my Primary Phase colleagues for their commitment, dedication and hard work this year. This integration and change is never an easy one but I must say that all staff, pupils, students and parents/carers have embraced this with real vigour and enthusiasm. I look forward to developing this further in the years ahead.

3. In April 2012 we had a very successful Ofsted inspection and you will have received a copy of the

report in early May. The validation of the outcomes again gives me great confidence in our ability at Yate International Academy . My personal aim is to now take the whole of the 4-19 All Through Academy into a period of outstanding provision. By the time we are re-inspected I am sure that we will be able to achieve that goal.

4. We have seen growth in pupil and student numbers in all areas. Our Sixth Form broke into a three

figure number, for the first time in the Academy‘s history at the beginning of this academic year and the quality of that provision is developing well. We look forward to a number of our Year 11 students returning to the Federation Sixth Form and providing them with the next stage of their education. In September we have the highest number of students entering Year 7 for the last ten years. Also, in the Primary Phase, the numbers coming into Reception for September 2012 are at capacity. Both of these elements show the confidence that you all place in what we are providing for your children and I am very pleased to see that.

It is usual at the end of the academic year that a number of staff will leave and move on to pursue other avenues. A full list of staff leaving the secondary phase is included in this newsletter. However, in this editorial, I would like to pay tribute to four colleagues in particular who have all decided to put down their chalk sticks and whiteboard pens and retire: Mr A Lord, Mrs S Lord, Mrs A Hughes and Mr M Walter. I have known these colleagues for a considerable number of years and have the highest respect for each of them. Between the four of them they have taught at King Edmunds Community School and Yate International Academy for a total of 116 years! This is service record to be proud of. I am sure that you would wish them well in their retirement and I really hope that they keep in touch with us and let us know how they are getting on with their future plans. I personally wish them well and would like to pass on my huge thanks to them for their dedication and commitment in their collective 116 years of service.

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As you all know, students finish this academic year on Friday 13th July 2012. The timings of this day are as normal and we will not be finishing early, however, we will be holding celebration assemblies towards the end of the Academy day. The start of term for students is on Tuesday 4th September 2012. Can I remind you all of the letter that was sent home recently regarding the change of entrance for all students from the start of September - either at Stanshawes Crescent or at a newly established entrance off the lane on Stanshawes Drive. Due to the transition into the new building, we are going to have a phased return to the Academy on Tuesday 4th September 2012. At 8.45am (the start of the Academy day) the new Year 7 students and the Sixth Form students return. Years 8 to 11 need to return at 11.00am on that day. After morning break all Year 8 to 11 students will be directed to their mentor rooms for two hours of time with their mentor, where a number of operational matters will be dealt with. This will include timetables, a re-orientation of the new build and other elements that will be new to them, such as the allocation of personal lockers and an introduction to the catering system in the dining hall. I will send a separate letter, during the summer recess, to all families to remind you of these arrangements. Finally, can I thank all of you for your continued support during this past academic year. Whilst it has been successful, there have been numerous challenges and I know that we have been able to meet all of those because of the continued support that you show for your children and for the Academy.

Mr R J Gilbert | Academy Principal

It is very clear that the expectations placed on us as an Academy, by the Department for Education, as well as our sponsors, is that all students conform to Federation policies. Therefore I would ask your support in ensuring your child comes to the Academy each day in the appropriate uniform. To remind you all:

The Academy blazer is a compulsory item and must be worn at all times

The Academy jumper is optional, but is the only garment to be worn over the top of the mandatory white shirt and Academy tie. No other garments are permitted whatsoever, including cardigans, hoodies etc.

The Academy tie must be worn properly

Black shoes are compulsory at all times

Grey trousers, or knee length skirts for the girls, are the only garments to be worn in addition to the above. Leggings are not permitted.

If your child does not wear the correct uniform you will be notified on a consistent basis. We expect your child to turn up every day, on time and dressed in the appropriate manner. Please ensure they do so!

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IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFEGUARDING Parents and Carers are reminded that if your personal contact details change e.g. telephone/mobile numbers/work numbers or addresses, then Yate International Academy should be informed as soon as possible. We may need to get hold of you in an emergency! Students can give this information to the Academy, via their mentors or parents/carers, or contact the main office themselves to ensure we have the correct information. Your help with this important matter is greatly appreciated. It is now policy that all staff wear I.D. badges at all times. It is an expectation that parents/visitors always enter Yate International Academy via Reception. Parents/visitors will then be signed in and given a visitor badge. Please do not be offended if you are asked to go to Reception and to sign in as a visitor; it is an important matter of safeguarding. You will then be met by the member of staff you came to visit or escorted to them through the building. The new build Academy only has one point of entry and a secure line to safeguard your children.

THANK YOU AND GOODBYE... We would like to say thank you and goodbye to the following members of staff who will be leaving us at the end of this academic year:

Mr Cornick, Second in Mathematics

Mrs Edwards, Teaching Assistant

Mrs Good, Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Mrs Hughes, Head of Science

Mrs Lewington, Cleaner

Mr Lord, Head of Lion Guild/Teacher of Mathematics

Mrs Lord, SEN Teacher/Teacher of Mathematics

Mr Walter, Head of Sixth Form/Teacher of Geography

...AND WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS OF STAFF! We would like to welcome those members of staff who will be joining us in September for the start of the new academic year:

Mrs Anderson, Teacher of Mathematics

Miss Best, Teacher of Mathematics

Mr Evans, Teacher of Humanities

Miss Hill, Teacher of Mathematics

Miss Laderval, Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

Mrs Maycroft, Teacher of Beauty

Mrs Rowlands, Head of Science

Miss Wise, Teacher of Humanities

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WE HAVE GONE SOCIAL!

We would like to let parents/carers, staff and students know that Yate International Academy now has its own Facebook page. Make sure you ‗like‘ us for all of the latest news and events information – http://www.facebook.com/Y.I.A.org.uk We are also on Twitter, so make sure you follow us too! www.twitter.com/TRFYIA

STUDENT TRIP TO THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER – LONDON The 5th annual trip to The Guardian Newspaper was another success. Eighteen Gifted and Talented students arrived in London at the swanky headquarters of The Guardian at about 10.00am and were ushered in their own newsroom to prepare for their day as reporters, editors and copywriters. In groups of four, students spent the day creating the front page of a newspaper and covering stories on football, Lady Gaga and a rabies outbreak in London.

Students were subjected to the same time and procedural constraints as a real reporter beginning with the morning briefing and selection of news stories. Students also used top equipment, often working simultaneously on two computers, to research and write their front page stories. They worked using the wire services Reuters and Associated Press and learned about how to construct a story ‗news style‘. ―It always gets a bit hairy towards the end of the morning when the main stories need to be selected and roughed in. The writing is the easy part.‖ said Ms Jackson, the lead teacher and organiser. ―I do not envy the pressure on the students (or real journalists) at the end of the day either when you are trying to finish and go to print.‖ It was a hectic day but well spent and the professional looking papers the students produced were testament to learning and fun. Roll on next year!

OLYMPIC SPORTS DAY 2012

This year, our sports day had an Olympic feel to it. The day started well and even a spot of drizzle did not deter the students; however, staff and students were most disappointed that the staff Tug of War had to be cancelled. Everyone involved must be congratulated on their efforts and commitment to carry on despite the persistent showers. Following the success of last year we continued with the format of Years 7 and 8

in the morning and Years 9 and 10 in the afternoon with the whole Academy coming together at the end of the day for the presentations. The day started with an Olympic Torch relay by the Year 8 girls using the fantastic torch made by Maisie Pitman. The girls then put on an outstanding dance performance, followed by Milan Cacacie performing a solo routine that ‗wowed‘ the onlooking Year 7 and 8 students.

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A few weeks prior to Sports Day our Year 7 and 8 students were set the task to write their own Olympic Oath during English lessons. They studied the Olympic and Paralympic values as well as the Yate International Academy Guild values. Congratulations to Katie Diclaudio whose Oath was read out on the day.

We then continued with the traditional track and field events. The events came thick and fast and the excellent support continued throughout the day! Mrs Longley must have had her Phoenix students in a training camp as they dominated proceedings, coming second and third in the Years 7 and 8 competitions and first in the Year 9 and 10 competitions, to be crowned overall Champions for 2012. The Junior Athletics cup was won by Griffin Guild and the intermediate Athletics Cup was won by Phoenix Guild.

Individual awards were won by: Frankie Vaughan - Champion Boy; Danielle Hacker - Champion Girl; and Korey Shore - Fair Play Award

TELILAH WEAR, YEAR 7, SPRINTS TO A NEW ACADEMY 100M RECORD...TWICE! Telilah Wear was selected to represent South Gloucestershire at the Avon Schools Athletics Championships. She just missed out on selection for the Avon team but in doing so set a new Academy record! She then went on to break this record again at Area Sports with a time of 13. 22 seconds for the 100 metres, beating the time of 13.74 seconds set by Roxanne Pollard in 2004. Telilah also stormed to victory in the 200 metres in a time of 29.2 seconds. Had she had anybody to challenge her in the race she would have surely broken the Academy 200 metres record of 29.11 seconds set by Jordan Thorn in 1993.

SUPERSTARS 2012 As part of National School Sport week, Monday 25th June 2012 was World Sport Day. Students in Years 7-10 got the opportunity to take part in a Superstars competition in a bid to find the best overall

performer in the Academy. They were set a series of nine challenging activities to test various components of fitness and skills. These activities included golf, the strongman pull, balance tests, burpees, cross bar challenge, rowing and passing accuracy. In Year 7 the competition was won by Matt Brobin and Jasmine Upton. In Year 8 it was won by Alex White, who hit 5 cross bars in a row, and Jodie Brommage. The Year 9 competition was won by James Fisher and Chloe Mayes. Finally, in Year 10 the competition was won by Kyle Sheppard and Morgan Caldecoat. The overall Superstars champion, with a massive score of 580, was rugby player Kyle Sheppard.

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ROCK CHALLENGE SOUTHERN AREA FINALS Following on from the superb performance of the team at the regional heats, we went through to the Southern Area Finals, again in Portsmouth, but this time during the June half-term holiday. Another early 6.30am start for us, however, it was more than worth it for what was a fantastic day. The students knew that the competition this time around was going to be much tougher but they had rehearsed really well in the weeks before and we had made improvements to the dance routine and set. The students pulled out all the stops and the performance was fantastic, with the judges commenting on the significant improvements made since the first round performance. We missed out on gaining a place by only a few points and finished Eighth overall. However we did not walk away empty handed and won the following awards: Positive Inclusion, Costume Design, Concept Interpretation and School Community Support. A fantastic achievement by all involved and we look forward to next year‘s performance!

11TH JULY 2012 - GIFTED AND TALENTED STEM CHALLENGE... by Miss Orford and Mrs Helme

Around 30 of Yate International Academy‘s Gifted and Talented students have been invited to take part in an all-day STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Challenge. These students will include some very lucky Year 6‘s from Yate International Academy Woodlands Primary Phase. The students will be working in teams to plan an Olympic sporting event in our local area! They will have to use their skills from a wide range of subjects to decide which sport to involve, where to hold it, what facilities they will require, how much to charge the spectators for tickets, the transport involvements including minimising the pollution produced, and many other issues. At the end of the day the teams will present their Event Plan to a ‗Dragons‘ Den‘ panel, who will decide the winner. We look forward to sharing some of our students‘ amazing plans with you in the next newsletter! SUNDAY 22ND APRIL 2012: MY LONDON MARATHON

After all the training, and the worry and the anxious moments after injury, Sunday 22nd April dawned bright and sunny. I was staying with friends just outside of London and I had slept surprisingly well. This was it—the day I had been thinking about for over a year. I checked my phone to find a message on my Virgin Money Giving Page—lots of sponsorship! I was delighted and I felt determined that no matter what, I would finish this run. Arriving at the tube station and disaster struck - the tube station was shut! I had to run back to the car (a good warm up) and dash for the next station - then the train was delayed! At last, I was waiting on the start line with a sea of apprehensive faces surrounding me - some of the costumes were amazing; there was even a man wearing Blackpool Tower and a couple on stilts. However, there was no time to think and in an instant we were off!

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The support on the course was incredible. I was so glad I had my name on my running vest; people shouted, yelled and cheered as I passed; it was like being a superstar. I could not help but grin the whole time; it was such an amazing feeling! My parents, my best friends and my boyfriend were all on the course supporting me - I also saw a lot of friendly faces cheering me on. The hardest mile was Mile 22—it started raining—not just the gentle spring rain we sometimes get in April, but hard, pelting rain driving into my face. I was soaked, tired and every part of my body ached. Running through an underpass, I stopped and rested; my hands on my knees. Would I be able to finish? I felt exhausted and unsure how much I had left to give. I closed my eyes and remembered why I was doing this. I remembered Jordan and all the teenagers whose lives are devastated by cancer at such a young age; people who would never get to do all the things I take for granted. I took a deep breath and summoned up every last scrap of my determination. It was like cranking an ageing and decrepit machine; I pushed myself forward; one foot in front of the other and started running again! Finally, I was running up the Mall with the finish line in my sight! I cannot even begin to describe the emotion which overwhelmed me at this point. I never thought, in a million years, that I would be able to run 26.2 miles and yet here I was finishing the London Marathon! I was crying and laughing at the same time; waving to the fantastic supporters and trying so hard to keep and preserve this memory. I knew, even then, that it would be one of those moments that will stay with me forever. Sometimes in life, you feel so alive, so real. All those small and petty things which irritate you from day to day suddenly seem irrelevant and you realise the beauty of this earth. This was one of those days for me. It was so incredible. I want to thank everyone who supported me with money, advice and good wishes; I feel so lucky to be part of a community who are so caring and thoughtful. Looking back now, I know I will never forget this experience and I know that the £3243 raised for Teenage Cancer Trust will help change the lives of many ill teenagers. And at the end of the day that is what this is all about. Thank you, Alyse Strachan

YEAR 7 ZOO VISIT

Year 7 students recently visited Bristol Zoo to support their study of classification and behaviour. They were very excited by this visit and it was extremely successful. All students and staff found it very enjoyable with time spent exploring the zoo, identifying the different groups of animals living there, as well as learning about conservation and other very topical

issues. There were a wide range of fun and exciting activities from the parrot feeding area at Explorers' Creek to the many choices in the Activity Centre.

Dinosaurs have also taken up residence at Bristol Zoo and these incredibly life-like animatronic dinosaurs helped the students to imagine how they ruled the Earth for millions of years. This wonderful experience will really help students to engage with classroom based learning of related topics in Science as well as other curriculum areas.

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Lion Guild

At the time of writing, one of my favourite events is imminent – Sports Day! Last year the Lion Guild was fortunate to win the whole event thanks to the dedication of the students who took part. We hope that the Lions will triumph again this year too!

Now that the Year 7 students have fully joined the Guild we expect them to continue the good work and keep those Guild points coming in. Top points scorers in Year 7 are Ellie Buet, James Heron, Chloe Simpson, Chloe Smart and Christopher Cook, all of whom are very close to 300 points in one year, a fantastic effort. There are several students with over 200 points in Years 8 and 9: Hollie Bidwell, Megan Wood, Millie Theobald, Lily Coking, Georgia Dewar, Jodie Brommage, Genna Bradbury, Alex White, Alice Osborne, David Armstrong-Abbott and Nathan Reed. Year 10‘s are not to be outdone either - top scorers are Chloe Cooper, Corey Paul, Curtis Slocombe, Morgan Caldecoat, Sam Wilmot, Briany Webb and Leigh Blackbourn. If this is maintained we should triumph on the Guild Point Championship. Well done to all!

It is also pleasing to note the following students who are above the Academy target for attendance. 100% attenders are Georgia Dewar, James Heron, Elle Lewis-Evans, Bethany Nolder, Corey Paul, Bade Pirinc, Millie Theobald and Chloe Whiffen. Well done to these students!

Year 11 have now completed their examinations after working really hard all year. It has been a pleasure to work with them and I wish them every success in their future endeavours.

This is the last time I shall be writing the newsletter for the Lion Guild. I have decided to ―give my paws a rest‖ and retire from the teaching profession. I am delighted to inform you that Miss M Greaves will be taking over the role of Head of Guild with effect from September. I wish her, and of course all the members of the Guild, every success for the future. Long may the Lions ROAR!

Mr A Lord – Head of Lion Guild

Griffin Guild

It has been a long and winding Term 6 for the Griffin! The Guild came second on Sports Day, pipped at the post by Phoenix Guild. Griffin Guild won overall in Years 7 and 8 and congratulations must go to everyone who took part, including those fantastic supporters on the sidelines. Particular mention must go to certain individuals who excelled on the day: Megan Ball (G10SJ), Catherine Morgan (G10AM), Izzy Wildgoose (G10AM), Tyler Kelly (G10AM), George Houghton (G10AS), Joe Wood (G9SJ), Chloe Mayes (G9AM) Matthew Page (G8KL), Rosie Heaven (G8GB), Amy Gibbs (G8AO), Telilah Wears (G7GB), Jess Kelly (G7KL), Casey-May Hacker (G7GB), Cortney Pearce (G7GB) and Rhys Higton (G7AO); all played a major part in our second place. If the Griffin Guild has learned one thing in its life, it is that you cannot win them all, so hats off to Phoenix Guild! Additionally, I would like to say enormous congratulations to four members of Griffin Guild who have achieved 100% attendance for the entire year: Josh Whiffen (G10AM), Sam Poar (G10AM), Kiera Morgan (G10SJ) and Matthew Bullock (G7AH). Interestingly, I have recently discovered that our current Sports Hall is the same age as me. This will make watching the wrecking ball destroy it particularly poignant. It just remains for me to wish everyone a fantastic summer holiday, you have earned it!

Mr S Ponsford – Head of Griffin Guild

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Pegasus Guild

Term 6 has flown by and we are now in the last lessons that will take place in the current buildings. I am positive that this new era, which starts in our new build in September, will be the launch pad for some amazing achievements!

As the exam season is coming to an end, it is the start of the extended holidays for the Pegasus Guild Year 11‘s and I hope you will join me in whishing them every success for the results day in August.

On 4th July 2012 the end of year reward trip took place, with 50+ eligible students (who received no more than one 30 min detention during Term 6) going to a paintball venue in Thornbury.

A notable achievement from this term was Joshua Luton and Corey Whitmore as part of the ‗Blood Devils‘ team who competed in the Rolls Royce Fantastic Challenge at SS Great Britain, they came 2nd out the 7 other Academy teams that entered. This is a great achievement and one to build upon for next year. Well done to the Blood Devils!

Sports Day was a great triumph for many of the students in Pegasus Guild. The Pegasus First place champions are: Years 7 and 8 combined Tug of War, Years 9 and 10 boys Tug of War, Years 9 and 10 boys Guild relay, Lauren Webb - 800m , Jenny Rogers - 300m, Ellie Smith – discus, Aaron Walkling -100m, Kelvin Grouden - long jump, Keelan Hammond- long jump, Rhys Greenaway - triple jump, Rhiannon Parsons – javelin, Chloe Chapman - triple jump, Kate Phillips - long jump, Milan Cacacie - long jump and triple jump, Kian Mugliston - 100m and Kieran Seymour - 400m.

I hope you will join me in congratulating these students on their individual and team efforts.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very splendid and relaxing summer and look forward to returning in September to the start of a brand new era.

Mr S Matthews – Head of Pegasus Guild

Phoenix Guild

The last term has been very successful for the Phoenix Guild students. The big news is the great success that we experienced at Sports Day, as we won! Well done to everyone involved! In Year 7, the boy‘s team gave us early success, anchored by Kyle Tilley. Laura Johnson was the only student who broke an Academy record for the 400 metres and also won the 200 metres, Jared Slocombe won the 400 metres and Jordan Clarke won the shotput, the boys of Year 7 won their relay and Maisie Dando won the javelin. In Year 8, Kacy Brown won the 200 metres, shotput and high jump, Jamie Dwyer won the javelin, Luke Perry won the 400 metres, the Year 8 boys also won their relay, Abbie Banwell won the discus and Ellie Bennet won the shotput. For Year 9, Chris Edwards won both the 100 and 200 metres, Dan Miller won the shotput and the discus, Hannah Box won the 300 metres, Danielle Hacker won the 800 metres, Tazmin Trueman won the discus and the javelin, Tyler Johnson won his races of the 200 and 800 metres, Frankie Vaughan won the 400 metres, Ashton Coleman won the shotput and javelin and Eloise Robertson won the long jump and triple jump. The Year 10 girls won their relay too.

Secondly, there is a great achievement with Phoenix Guild attendance – it is 95.8% which is the best in the Academy and also well above the national average

The recent Year 10 reports were fantastic. Five reports were judged excellent - Jenny Lovell, Jemma Hicks, Hannah Bradley, Chloe Wilkinson, and Amber Meachin. Well done to those who had very good and good reports - Rebecca Bullock, Heidi Clarke, Danielle Lewis, Frankie Vaughan, Liam Stanley, Liam Bailey, Tyler Johnson, Bethany Streeter, Chloe Wiltshire and Sam Trotman, Ashton Coleman, Saskia Dracup, Katie Short, Carissa Tanner, and Bobbie-Leigh Phillips.

Enjoy your summer holidays and come back in September with the same positive attitude ready to utilise the new build and make the most of its potential.

Ms D Longley – Head of Phoenix Guild

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MODERN

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

YATE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE OLYMPICS

On Thursday 21st June 2012 the Modern Foreign Languages and PE Departments joined forces to celebrate the forthcoming Olympics with a Yate International Academy twist! Students from Years 7, 8 and 10 put on a show for parents/carers and friends, with special guests from the Year 6 pupils at Woodlands primary Phase. The evening kicked off with an amazing opening ceremony, where six countries that the Academy has links with were represented, and

included a jaw dropping performance from our own star Milan Cacacie. Maisie Pitman also did a wonderful job of making the Olympic torch replica and had the honour of being torchbearer for the evening. After the Olympic Oaths had been sworn, in the three languages studied at Yate International Academy, the Games began! Amy Gibbs, Chloe Morley, Chloe Chapman and Lauren Baines were incredibly professional at hosting the occasion throughout, waving the flags and supporting their chosen country. Students from the teams for France, Spain and Great Britain competed in the Games, starting off with Olympic rowing. The javelin event struck fear into the front row of the audience when Tom Webb nearly sent his first throw into the crowd! Finally, speed bounce was a popular event to finish off the Games. Our GCSE students showed off their language skills and gave a very impressive and informative presentation on the history of the Olympics, in French and English, giving younger students and their parents/carers a taste of what can be achieved in languages. We then welcomed the younger generation of linguists, as the Year 6‘s sang a beautiful French song about the Olympic rings. The closing ceremony saw everyone join in with a catchy French song about sport. The highlight of the evening for many, with the exception of Jack Mayes and Joe Shutt, was the competitive snail eating race! Thanks to a few dads from the crowd and to a very brave Sam Wilmott, the event was a success, with France being victorious. Never has an opportunity to try ‗haute cuisine‘ presented itself in such an alternative way at Yate International Academy! Mr Maggs, Mrs Good and Miss Howells would like to say a huge congratulations and well done to everyone who took part in the evening, which was an enormous success. Thank you to the parents/carers and friends of the students who came to support them. See you next year for another Modern Foreign Languages celebration!

NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION DATES 2012-2013 For information, the 2012-2013 Academy newsletter will be produced on the following dates, with copies also posted on the Academy website (www.trfyia.org.uk):

Thursday 18th October 2012

Thursday 13th December 2012

Thursday 7th February 2013

Thursday 21st March 2013

Thursday 23rd May 2013

Thursday 18th July 2013

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ATTENDANCE HOTLINE This is the number to phone if, for ANY reason, your child will be

absent from the Academy. Absence should be reported on this number everyday your child is absent:-

01454 862668

Vomiting/diarrhoea – students should be off 24hrs from last symptom

Jane Whiting —Attendance Clerk

DELETION OF BOOKS Nearly 6,000 books from our system have been collected by St Peter‘s Hospice lorries for funds/ recycling. We have kept books we thought may be of specific interest and passed these to interested staff/students. Others will go to Spurgeons Academy in Kenya. COMMUNITY NEWS Deanna Prendergast, Christian Howlett, Joe and James Heron, Emily Boskett, Chloe Simpson, James Westacott and Thomas Keenan planned, rehearsed and took part in a Murder Mystery event held on Saturday 23rd June at Yate Library. This involved writing the drama with Sara-Jane Arbury (an author and graphic artist), acting and producing. They will be rewarded with Guild points and they have been praised by Sara-Jane for their ideas and enthusiasm. They are a credit to us and the audience were very appreciative. Yate Library

Please be aware that there is homework help in our LRC at break, lunch and at the end of the Academy day until 4.15pm and also homework help at Yate Library with free photocopies, online resources, laminating and pens, pencils and paper at the above times:

PHOTOCOPIER COST REMINDER

5p A4 or A3 black/white or 20p A4 colour, 30p A3 colour – especially useful if you have photos!

LOST PROPERTY We have a very large amount of items in lost property which is still unclaimed. If it is not clearly labelled or is not claimed by the end of term, it will be taken to a charity shop, as we cannot store it all.

Sun 11.00 am– 3.00pm Mon 9.30 am – 7.00pm Tue 9.30 am – 7.00pm Wed Closed Thur 9.30 am – 7.00pm Fri 9.30 am – 7.00pm

Sat 9.30 am – 7.00pm

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CALENDAR – Term Dates 2012/2013

TERM 1

Monday 3 September TERM 1 BEGINS AND INSET DAY – ACADEMY CLOSED TO STUDENTS

Tuesday 4 September

ACADEMY OPEN – ALL STUDENTS TO ATTEND.

PHASED RETURN – NEW YEAR 7’S AND SIXTH FORM START AT 8.45AM AND YEARS 8-11 START AT 11.00AM.

Friday 21 September INSET DAY – ACADEMY CLOSED TO STUDENTS

Wednesday 24 October TERM 1 ENDS

TERM 2

Monday 5 November TERM 2 BEGINS

Thursday 15 November INSET DAY – ACADEMY CLOSED TO STUDENTS

Friday 21 December TERM 2 ENDS – EARLY CLOSURE

2013:

TERM 3

Monday 7 January TERM 3 BEGINS

Friday 8 February TERM 3 ENDS

TERM 4

Monday 18 February TERM 4 BEGINS

Friday 22 March TERM 4 ENDS

TERM 5

Monday 8 April TERM 5 BEGINS

Monday 6 May BANK HOLIDAY

Friday 24 May TERM 5 ENDS

TERM 6

Monday 3 June TERM 6 BEGINS

Friday 28 June INSET DAY – ACADEMY CLOSED TO STUDENTS

Wednesday 24 July TERM 6 ENDS