Year 13 – End of Term Arrangements
We would like to commend our Year 13 students for their exemplary attitude and work ethic throughout the past few weeks. It has been a busy and demanding time for students across the country, and we are proud of how well this Year Group has risen to the challenge and shown the best of themselves.
Emergency Unforeseen Closure Update
The Academy will be open as normal to all students and staff on Friday 21st May.
Emergency Unforeseen Closure to Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
The Academy has been made aware that part of the local sewer system has collapsed, and as such our toilets cannot be drained. This means that we are unfortunately unable to open safely to all students. We have very limited toilet access by means of Grace Payne Inspiration Centre, so only students in Years 11 and 13 may attend the Academy, and only for the duration of their scheduled formal assessments; they should only attend if they have a scheduled assessment on their exam timetable, and return home once completed.
Newton Road Lane Closures
We have been made aware that major roadworks will begin on Scott Bridge on Newton Road from Monday 17th May, and last for 43 weeks. This may impact your journey to, and from, the Academy, so please plan your route ahead. Further details can be found here.
COVID-19 Update on Face Masks
We’re sure you’ll have heard in the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that from Monday 17th May face masks for students will no longer be compulsory. Students may continue to wear face masks if they wish, we appreciate that this supports some students’ health and wellbeing. All other COVID-19 safety measures will remain in place until further notice.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that one of our Year 9 students has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result we have asked a number of students to self-isolate as a precaution. You will have already been contacted by the Academy if your child is affected. The Academy will remain open for other students, and providing your child remains well they may attend as normal unless directed otherwise. Students working from home may access their home learning here.
Summer Qlub – Year 6 Students joining us in September 2021
We are excited to announce the launch of a Summer Qlub, this is an optional activity for the new students who will be joining us in September. This activity is funded by the Academy and Department for Education. Summer Qlub is not part of our normal transition process for students, it is not compulsory nor is there the capacity for everyone to attend unfortunately. We’re offering this opportunity this year as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on some families. Think of it as a Summer Club that you might get at a leisure centre, only we’ll use the opportunity to get children accustomed to the Academy, our way of working, and support with literacy and numeracy. If your child is unable to attend because you have holidays booked or other plans, that’s no problem at all, and we hope that you enjoy whatever you’re doing; your child will not be disadvantaged by not attending. The dates of Summer Qlub are: Monday 2nd to Friday 6th August 2021; or, Monday 9th to Friday 13th August 2021. Children may only attend one of the two weeks, and there is limited availability, so places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. As the Academy receives government funding towards activities on a day-by-day attendance basis, if you sign your child up for Summer Qlub and they then fail to attend part or all of the sessions, you will be charged the cost of all activities and meals missed. Children attending Summer... (Read More...)
Merger Consultation Meetings Reminder
We are now part-way through the consultation period for the proposed merger between Q3 Academies Trust and The Mercian Trust. Thank you to our parents/carers who have already taken part by submitting questions on the online portal. If you wish to take part in the consultation or would like to know further information, you can do so by accessing it here.
Leave of Absence Requests
With the government beginning to ease the lockdown measures, I would like to reiterate important information with regards to leave of absence requests during term time. All holidays should be arranged outside of term time to prevent any further impact on your child’s education. Please see here for term dates.
Vaccination UK Surveys
Vaccination UK Sandwell are in the process of catching up on vaccinations that were missed due to the COVID-19 closures, and resuming their scheduled service. They have requested feedback from students who have recently been vaccinated, and their parents/carers, to help monitor the quality of the service provided.