News and Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Following the letter sent before Easter regarding the use of mobile devices, students have been handing in their mobile devices during morning Tutor Time and having them returned during afternoon Tutor Time. I would like to start by thanking you for any encouragement with this matter and the students for their compliance. The majority of students have been following the new policy which is fantastic, and it helps us ensure the Academy remains a safe site.

We have been made aware of a number of national campaigns lately on social media that may cause offense or incite illegal activity. We always strongly encourage parents/carers to carefully monitor children’s online activity, and we’d ask that you report such offensive content to the social media platform, and ensure that your children do not share or promote such material.

We are pleased to share that the Academy water supply has been reinstated and is currently being tested. Therefore, we are able to welcome students back to the Academy tomorrow (Wednesday 21st April). Thank you for your understanding and support, and apologies again for the inconvenience.