Principal’s Welcome
As we move towards the end of our first summer half term and GCSEs have well and truly begun, we are mindful of how quickly time can go, with Year 7s coming towards the end of their first year at Lostock Hall Academy and Year 11 students completing their GCSEs.
This newsletter demonstrates not just the academic experiences that our students receive during their time with us, but those wider more creative ones, which play an important part in the development of wider skills and knowledge, helping to make our students not only excellent citizens and young adults but future employees.
Creativity has always been an important aspect of our curriculum and continues to
remain so, as we lead the way in projects such as the Jazz Festival seen on Wednesday night. The festival was a shining example of the talent we have at LHA and we are very proud of all who participated in the event. Take a look at pages 2-4.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
I hope you enjoy the articles shared this month and everyone enjoys the sunshine that is promised over the May half term.
School Reopens Monday 5th June 2023
Lostock Hall Academy
2022-23
LHA will be the local secondary provider of choice. We will equip all our learners with the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to achieve their full potential in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. Educating the future, Academy students will be proud to achieve a successful career path through transition into work or training in all walks of adult life.
May 2023 Newsletter
• Preston Jazz Festival Street Project • Eco Club - Big Battery Hunt • Netball • Coronation Celebration • Food Preparation & Nutrition • Forest School • Coming soon Brass Attack & Show Stoppers • Geography Jelly Babies • St Catherine’s Hospice events this summer • Year 7 Girls Football and more...
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Message Wall - Mrs Manwearing BPE Preston Jazz Festival Street Project
Commissioned by Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival. Chris Davis and Jon Aveyard worked with students & staff from Lostock Hall Academy to create a film about street. It was showcased at The Continental accompanied by the school band playing to a full house. Big thanks to everyone that made it happen and supported the event. Thanks also to https://michaelporterphotography.co.uk/ for the fantastic photos. WATCH THE FILM NoW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MemKauLmY6g
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Fish Hero’s Project - Food Preparation and Nutrition
our current Year 10 Food Preparation and Nutrition Class have had the opportunity to cook with fish this half term, thanks to the generous donation of salmon we received from the Fish Hero’s Project. The project, organised by the Food Teacher’s Centre, works with fish suppliers, to provide secondary schools across the country with fish, giving students the chance to prepare, cook and eat it. The students excelled themselves making honey and garlic glazed salmon as well as a salmon and tarragon tartlet. This is an amazing opportunity for our students – thank you to the Fish Hero’s Project and the Food Teacher’s Centre.
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Message Wall - Mrs Manwearing BPE Forest School
Another group of forest school students have successfully completed their course and learned new skills this half term. We are very proud of what they have achieved individually and part of a team.
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RESPECT RESPECT
Used batteries are easy to recycle and the materials that they contain can be turned into many new products. This half term, the Eco Schools group have been busy with the Great Big Battery Hunt. We all have used batteries lying around at home and the Great Big Battery Hunt was the opportunity to recycle as many of these as possible.
Students and staff at LHA brought in an amazing 58.5 kilograms of batteries for recycling. Everyone who brought batteries has been awarded Citizenship achievement points. The students who brought the most batteries were Mia Reid Strang and Thomas Freeman in Year 9 and Benji Cockburn in Year 8. These students also enjoyed some edible prizes for their efforts.
Mrs Semple and the Eco Schools Group
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Geography Jelly Baby Game
Students have been learning about Population pyramids and reasons for population change. They have played the jelly baby game to understand the reasons for populations to change-either affecting birth rate, death rate or migration. A good time was had by all.
Eco Schools News
The subject of school uniform often generates interesting discussion. Parents value cost and quality and teenagers sometimes want to interpret certain aspects more loosely, but fundamentally, they understand the benefits of belonging to a school community, which expresses its culture, traditions and aspirations through a shared identity and commitment to smartness.
Through our core values and belief a uniform helps to set the right tone for learning and we encourage our students to respect each other and be proud of the way they look and the sense of unity that is achieved from wearing the ‘team strip’.
You may be aware that the government has asked schools to review their uniform policy to make sure costs are reasonable and value for money.
As school leaders, we assume that parents/carers embrace the ethos and values of the school when you join. We hope that the expectations and standards that we promote each day align with your own desire for consistency.
In school, leadership needs to be responsive to the changing nature of society and therefore inclusivity has been at the heart of the review. Minor alterations have been made with this in mind:
From September 2023 all Year 7 students
• Blue shirt/blouse with a closed neck for all students
• Tie for all students
• There will continue to be an option for all students to wear the LHA logo’d skirt or school uniform trousers, purchased from a uniform stockist – not a fashion outlet
• Students opting to wear the skirt will be expected to wear 60/70 denier tights. An ankle sock may be worn as Summer concession after May half term
The sports kit has been simplified to include,
• New whole school PE top for all students
All current students who will be in Year Groups 8-11 from September 2023 will be required to adopt the changes in full by September 2024
We recognise that you may be replacing some items of uniform over the summer break and therefore you may wish to adopt the new arrangements partially or fully ahead of the September 2024 date.
See Synergy for a full breakdown of the review.
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Thomas in Year 9 who has been publicly speaking about bullying, mental health and other issues that affect young people as part of a judging panel. Thomas received a #RiseAward from Lancashire County Council to recognise his commitment. Well done Thomas we are all very proud of you.
The Summer Book Fair 19th June - 2nd July
Looking for something to read during the long summer holidays? Need a book to read as you laze in the sun? The book fair will be in school for 2 weeks. Students will be able to browse and buy books at break and lunchtimes. As in previous years vouchers can be purchased online and printed off at home. Find
CITIZENSHIP CITIZENSHIP
Congratulations to the year 9 South Ribble District netball tournament runners up. A very high level of netball on display throughout. Well done!
Netball Tournament
LCC Rise Award for Thomas
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Year 7 Girls Football Team
Year 7 girls football team took part in the Rotary Club Football tournament on the 18th May at UCLAN Sports Area and finished 3rd overall. They got knocked out during the semi-final on penalties. All students played fantastic football and proudly represented LHA. Well done girls!
Year 11 BTEC Sport and Year 7 7P group
Students are enjoying the new sports areas this term. Year 11 Btec Sport students lead their sports session with Year 7’s.
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Doing the right thing... Making a difference
Carers Welcome to the Parent App - Your quick, one-stop access to school information! Available for Android and Apple devices Your one-page dashboard displays your messages, upcoming events and parent letters. Below this is a summary of recent behaviour, punctuality and assignments/homework for each of your children. Timetable View your child’s school timetable School Calendar Keep up to date with school events Parent Letters View electronic versions of school letters Communication A record of all communication with school – all texts and emails, including replies Attendance See your child’s recent and historical attendance Behaviour & Achievements View information on achievements and success along with areas for improvement Class Work View materials and resources shared with students in lessons Homework & Assignments Clearly see what is due and when. View details, instructions and files. Check grades of homework submitted Parents’ Evening Book appointments for parents’ evenings and other school events Documents View and download documents such as progress reports or results Assessment Achievements recorded in school are shared so you know how your child is progressing What other information can I see in my Parent Portal? Doing the right thing... Making a difference Yes! I already have a Parent Portal account. 1 Great! Let’s log in. When asked if you have an account, select Yes. 2 Start typing your child’s school name or postcode. Select the school from the list. 3 Fill in your Parent Portal log in details as you would on the web and click log in. You are now logged in! 1 No problem, let’s register. When asked if you have an account, select No. 2 Start typing your child’s school name or postcode. Select the school from the list. 3 FIll in your details and your child’s code to register. You are now logged in! Download the Synergy Parent App Register and verify your device using your mobile number Do you already have a Parent Portal account? No. I do not have a Parent Portal account. Yes No To register, you’ll need a Student Code These are unique to you and your child and cannot be shared. Each parent or carer must have their own registration letter given by school. Contact school if you have not been issued with a code or would like a family member to have access.
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30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ Annual Challenge
Looking for ideas for outdoor activities this half term - especially if you have younger children in your family
30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual challenge where they ask everyone to do one wild thing a day throughout the month of June. Sign up using the link. There are loads of ideas of things to do outdoors included and if you opt for a postal pack, you will get free wildflower seeds to plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden. https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild
Coronation Lunch
In celebration of the Coronation of Charles III students enjoyed a special ‘Afternoon Tea’ style lunch on the 6th May with music and cakes.
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Message Wall - Mrs Manwearing BPE Year 10 Mock Interviews
On Monday 22nd May, Year 10 students had the opportunity to take part in Mock Interview afternoon. 16 visitors from various local businesses gave up their time to carry out a real-life interview with the students providing valuable feedback and helping them prepare for upcoming college/apprenticeship and job interviews in the future. The afternoon was a great success and all of Year 10 gained valuable experience in interviewing technique.
Mr Doyle - Subject Lead for KS4 Personal Development
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BRASS BRASS BRASS ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK
Monday 3rd July 2023
7 PM - 9 PM
Raffle & Refreshments plus a massed band joint item to finish the concert.
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Ways to support St Catherine’s Hospice this summer
Final call to join our Moonlight & Memories Walk - plus other summer event news including a brand new Truck Pull! https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/news/
