Parent/Carer Letter – March 2018
As students prepare for the examinations it can be a demanding time for students and their families.
Wilderness Lane
Great Barr, B43 7SD
Headteacher
Mr C Bury
Parent/Carer Helpdesk
contact@GBR.merciantrust.org.uk
News and Information
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Latest Information
Academy Open as Usual – Monday 5th March
Q3 Academy Great Barr will be open as usual on Monday 5th March after Friday’s Snow Closure.
Academy Closure – Friday 2nd March
Please note that the Academy is closed to all staff and students on Friday 2nd March. Please check local news and radio or visit our Academy Facebook and Twitter pages for further information.
Change to end of day time on Wednesday 14th March
Please note that the finishing time on 14th March 2018 has now changed from 4pm to 3.05pm for our Year 11 and 6th Form students, this will allow staff to prepare for the important Year 8 Pathways evening.
All other year groups will finish at their normal time of 3.05pm.
Yours sincerely,
Mark Arnull
Head of School
BMV Careers Event
BMV, who are delivering the major refurbishment of the M5 motorway between Junctions 1 and 2, commissioned by Highways England, are having an Open Doors event for those interested in a career in construction.
Year 11 – Helpful Revision Resources
We have provided a selection of useful revision timetables and resources for you to download.(Read more…)
Hori7on Showcase – Friday 2nd February
Following the success of our first Hori7on Showcase in November, I am pleased to extend my invitation for you to attend our second and improved Showcase, taking place on Friday 2nd February 2018, starting at 2:20pm.
Parent Consultation Evening
I would like to invite parents and carers of students in Years 9, 11, and 12 to a Parents’ Consultation Evening on Thursday 15th February 2018.