Parent/Carer Bulletin Nr5 2024

HAPPYHOLIDAYS

Aswereachtheendoftheacademicyear,Iwouldliketoexpressmy sincere gratitude for your support throughout what has been an incredibly busy and eventful year at The Excelsior Academy Your commitmenttoyourchild'seducationandyourcollaborationwithour staffhavebeeninvaluableincreatingathrivinglearningcultureinwhich theycanworktowardsachievingtheverybestoutcomes

Highlightsthathavestoodoutformeduringtheyearhaveincludedour successful Ofsted inspection in February, which confirmed that our journey towards outstanding is well underway and that your child is benefitingfromhigh-qualityteachinginacalmandpurposefullearning environment supported by our high expectations for behaviour, attendance,anduniformWehavealsosuccessfullyrenamedourschool TheExcelsiorAcademyandthisreflectsthepositivechangesthathave been,andcontinuetobemade,asaresultofourpartnershipwiththe CommunitySchoolsTrust

WearegoingtoendtheyearonahighwithourCulturalFayre,whichis takingplacethisSaturday13July2024from12:00pmto4:00pmatthe schoolThisisawonderfulopportunityforstudents,staff,andtheirfamilies tojointogethertocelebrateourvibrant,inclusive,anddiversecommunity. Pleasedocomeandjoinusforwhatshouldbeagreatday Welook forwardtoseeingyouallthere!Moredetailscanbefoundhereoronour website

Ourregularnewsletterwillbesharedwithyouallbeforetheendofthe term Please take some time to read more about the amazing extracurricularachievementsthatourstudentsgainthroughouttheterm aswellassomeofthefantasticenrichmentactivitiesthatareavailableto themtoenhanceandextendtheirclassroomlearning

IwishyouallaveryrestfulandhappysummerbreakandIlookforwardto welcomingeveryonebackinSeptember!

OmarDeria,Headteacher

TRIBUTES have been paid to the celebrated philanthropist Sir Jack Petchey, who has passed away at the age of 98

Sir Jack (pictured right) was an early supporter of the school and a passionate believer in the transformative power of education. Born in Plaistow, the businessman set up the Jack Petchey Foundation to help children across London and Essex fulfil their potential. Headteacher Mr Deria said: “On behalf of The Excelsior Academy, formerly The Petchey Academy, I would like to send our deepest condolences to Sir Jack’s family and The Jack Petchey Foundation during this difficult time. Sir Jack’s memory will always be cherished and the school will forever be grateful to him.

GLITCH DAY WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

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Students entered a short story writing competition in the Autumn term and the winners had the opportunity to have their stories published in an inspirational anthology called ‘The Glitch’ which was released in the Summer term. A celebration was organised for our student authors whose stories have been published in the anthology. At this event, students had the opportunity to view their story in print and discuss their writing with their peers and teachers. The students who attended had a marvellous time sharing their stories and talking about the inspiration for their writing aswellasenjoyingdeliciousrefreshments

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

ENVISIONS

Students from Year 12 have recently garnered recognition by participating in the Envision Programme, ultimately emerging victorious with their impactful social action project, 'Excelsior Voice'. The Envision Programme is a well-regarded initiative that encourages young people to engage with social issues and develop practical solutions through collaborative efforts. This achievement has brought immense pride to the school and the wider community, showcasing the potential of young individuals to lead and innovate.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING...?

NEW START WITH BOOKS

Year 6 students were given a book as a present at the end of their busy taster day at The Excelsior Academy

#schoollibraries #books

SPELLING BEE COMPETITION

The annual spelling bees were fiercely competitive with battles for first and second place.

Congratulations to the winners: Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10

CULTURAL FAYRE

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WHAT’S

BEEN HAPPENING...?

BUILDING INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS

THE EXCELSIOR ACADEMY RECENTLY HOSTED A VISIT BY A GROUP OF TAIWANESE STUDENTS.

THE VISITORS WERE BUDDIED UP WITH YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 STUDENTS TO MAKE FRIENDS, DEVELOP THEIR SPEAKING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE UK SCHOOL LIFE. THEY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LESSONS AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE LIFE BEYOND THE SCHOOL BY TAKING TOURS OF WELL-KNOWN LONDON TOURIST ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS BATTERSEA POWER STATION, THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, SOHO AND SPITALFIELDS. THE VISIT FINISHED WITH A CELEBRATORY GATHERING IN THE AUDITORIUM AT WHICH GIFTS AND CERTIFICATES WERE EXCHANGED AND FAREWELLS MADE.