BRIDGES we build learning power and developcharacter characteratatIsaac Isaac Newton Newton Academy HowHow we build learning power and develop Academy “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Isaac Newton
“We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Isaac Newton The secondary BRIDGES programme commences on Monday 14th September. BRIDGES are
The secondary BRIDGES programme commences on Monday 14th September. BRIDGES are habits of mind or learning characteristics that develop a student's character and learning power habits ofenable mind them or learning thatindividuals develop a student's character and to growcharacteristics into well rounded and resilient learners.and learning power and enable them to grow into well rounded individuals and resilient learners.
On a two weekly cycle throughout the year, Year 7 and 8 students are introduced to one or two of cycle mind throughout or learning characteristics will8permeate the curriculum. On anew twohabits weekly the year, Yearthat 7 and students throughout are introduced to one or two This will take place through a range of interactive activities. In addition, the students will new habits of mind or learning characteristics that will permeate throughout the curriculum. This experience BRIDGES learning objectives in each and every lesson throughout Isaac Newton will take place Year through a range lessons of interactive activities. In addition, theBRIDGES students will experience Academy. 9 BRIDGES will focus on strengthening certain learning BRIDGES learningthrough objectives in each of and every lesson characteristics exploration PHSE topics andthroughout themes. Isaac Newton Academy.
Year 9 BRIDGES lessons will focus on strengthening certain BRIDGES learning characteristics Eachexploration fortnight you findtopics top tips in themes. the newsletter of ways of supporting your child to through ofwill PHSE and develop the BRIDGES habits of mind and learning characteristics within the home.
Each fortnight you will find top tips in the newsletter of ways of supporting your child to develop the BRIDGES habits of mind and learning characteristics within the home.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is a 7C crucial factor in students’ educational development 7W and ability to achieve their 7A full potential. At Isaac Newton Academy every student is set the target of 100% attendance. We know that attendance has a direct link to progress, and would urge you to really consider if a day off school is necessary.
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8W
100
9E
99.2
10C
100
100
8A
98.6
9A
98.5
10E
97.1
98.6
8I
98.5
9I
98.4
10N
97.1
7S
98.6
8T
98.5
9T
98.3
10A
95.7
7N
98.4
8E
97.7
9W
97.8
10S
95.7
7I
96.7
8C
97
9S
97.1
10W
95.7
7T
95.7
8N
96.4
9N
92
10I
95.2
7E
95.5
8S
94.2
9C
89.2
10T
93.9
Well done to 8N and for 100% attendance last week! Year 8 97.6% A huge well done to all year groups, for achieving above 97% attendance, with the top spot going to Year 9 this week with 97.7%.
Ms. Abbott-Jones Lead Pastoral Leader 18 INA Newsletter
Year 7 97.9% Year 9 96.5%