Welcome Handbook
Principal’s Welcome
Ihopeyouarelookingforwardtoyourfirst termatBOAStage&ScreenProduction Academyandthatyousettleintolifeatthe Academyquickly,enjoyingthecoursesand makingnewfriends.
Thishandbookhasbeenwrittensothatyou arewellinformedabouthowtheacademy runsandwhatwecanexpectofeachother.Itisintendedtobenomorethanan introduction.
Ihopethatyourtimewithuswillprovetobe thestartofabrightcareerforyouandIlook forwardtoseeingyouinSeptember.
Yourssincerely,
KateTague Principal
SEPTEMBER
ARTSFEST 2025 ARTSFEST 2025
CREATE.COLLABORATE.CELEBRATE. CREATE.COLLABORATE.CELEBRATE.
TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025 | 2PM - 8PM TH
A CELEBRATION SHOWCASING THE REMARKABLE TALENT OF OUR STUDENTS ACROSS BOTH OUR STAGE AND SCREEN PRODUCTION PATHWAYS. EXHIBITIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATIONS — ALL DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT THE CREATIVITY AND SKILL THAT DEFINES OUR ACADEMY.
WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 2025 | 7PM TH
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND IS AN ANTHOLOGY SERIES CREATED BY YEAR 12 SCREEN STUDENTS, FEATURING 8 DISTINCT FILMS, EACH FOCUSING ON A DIFFERENT STAGE OF GRIEF. THESE POWERFUL AND COMPELLING NARRATIVES EXPLORE THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO LOSS, FROM SHOCK AND DENIAL TO ACCEPTANCE AND HOPE.
Thursday 26 June 2025 | 7pm th friday 27 June 2025 | 7pm th
EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE BRILLIANCE OF OUR YEAR 13 BROADCAST, FILM AND CONTENT CREATION STUDENTS AS THEY SHOWCASE THEIR PERSONAL PROJECTS IN AN EXCLUSIVE SERIES OF SHORT FILMS.
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE BRILLIANCE OF OUR YEAR 13 WRITING, DIRECTING AND SCREEN-CRAFT STUDENTS AS THEY PREMIERE THEIR ORIGINAL PROJECTS IN AN EXCLUSIVE SHORT FILM SHOWCASE.
VisionandMission
BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy is committed to providing high-quality distinctiveeducationthroughaspecialistcurriculumdeliveredinoutstandingfacilities supportedbyourcreativepartners.
Specialising in stage and screen production, we provide a dynamic and personalised learning pathway for you. We aim to maximise your life chances by providing a stimulating, challenging, respectful and safe environment where you feel listened to, respondedtoandvalued.
Webelieveyoushould:
Haveapassionandenthusiasmforyour specialistareas
Beambitiousandworkhard
Strivetobeanindependentlearnerandfulfil yourpotential
Beflexibleinyourapproachtoworkand adaptableinchallengingcircumstances
Understandandadoptanopenmindand integrity
Seizeopportunitiesastheyarise
Weexpectyouto:
Workhardtoachieveyourbest
Havefullattendance-allday,everyday
Behave in a sensible way following our behaviouranddresscode
EmbracethevisionandvaluesofBOAStage &Screen
SeniorLeadership
HeadsofDepartment
Teachers
ResidentIndustryProfessionals
CurriculumSupport
Technicians
AcademyAdministrationSupport
Pleasenote:Forsafetyreasons,wecannotpermitopen-toeshoes,sandalsorsliders tobeworn.
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Black Shorts
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Attendance and punctuality are essential factors of success,whetheryouarestudyingorworking!
IndependentLearning
At BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy we expect you to be an independent learner. Independent learning is a way of consolidating knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in a lesson, as well as providing the opportunity for investigation or researchinpreparationfornewtopicsandtoextendandreinforcelearning. Justlikeintheprofessionalworld,youwillbegiventaskswhichneedtobecompletedby aspecifieddate.
The following are examples of independent work that encourages responsible, self-reliant, independent learners:
Investigations
Extensionwork
Revision
Projects
Reading
Drafting,re-drafting
Practice
Reviewing,evaluating
Research
Planningorpreperation
ProgressReview& Reporting
Learnersreceivedaily,weeklyandtermlyfeedbackontheirprogressanddevelopment, organisedbyskill,project,unitandqualification.
Inaddition,parents/carersreceiveaprogressreportthreetimesperyearthat
summarisestherecentacademicandprofessional achievements, progress, and developmentoftheir youngperson.
We report on banked units, predicted grades, workethic, attendance and punctuality. At key times in the study programme we also report on the development of ScreenSkills WRySE competencies, progress with university/work applications, and the competition of work placements.
During the first year, parents/carers will be invited to a ‘settling in’ evening during the autumn term followed by a progress review evening in the spring term.
AcademyTimetable
Although you won’t be in lessons/workshops all day, you’re expected to work on projects and studies full-time. Part-time jobs must not interfere with the academy day. Additional subjects, placements,andindustryqualificationsareusuallyscheduledaroundyourmainpathway.
&Year13 ProSkills
Times ofDay 9am-10am 10am-11am 11am-11.15am 1115am-1215pm 12.15pm-1pm 1pm-2pm 2pm-3pm 3pm-4pm Period1 Period2 Break Period3 Lunch Period4 Period5 Period6 MONDAY-THURSDAY Period1 Period2 Break Period3 Period4 Period5 9am-10am 10am-11am 11am-11.15am 1115am-1215pm 12.15pm-1.15pm 1.15pm-2.15pm FRIDAY
Our bursary fund provides some financial support to young people from less advantaged backgrounds, in order to help them meet the costs of participating in post-16educationandtraining.
Ifyouarelivingincare,acareleaver,arein direct receipt of income support or Universal Credit (in your own name), or are in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and also in receipt of Personal IndependenceAllowanceyouwillbeeligible toreceiveaBursaryof£1,200ayear.
If you are eligible for free school meals or yourhouseholdincomeislessthan£25,000 you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £850.
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GettingHere
ByBus
Thecityhasanexcellentbusservice,with regular routes from all key areas and railway stations that will get you to the academy.
The simplest way to find your ideal bus route and time is to visit the following site and enter the start and end postcode (B18 7AJ)
Visit the following link for more informationwww.nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/journeyplanning
ByRailorMetro
JewelleryQuarter-16minutewalk
MoorStreet-12minutesbybus (Route87)
NewStreetStation-17minutesbybus (Route82)
View our Student Travel guide on our website’sGettingHerepage.
StayingSafe
Academy learners have access to cutting-edge technology, which plays a key role in yourstudies.You'lloftenbeonlineresearching,networking,orcompletingassignments -sostayingsafeisessential.
DONOTsharepersonaldetailsorimageswithstrangersonline.
DONOTpostcommentsaboutstudentsorstaffonsocialmedia.
WebfilteringhelpskeepyousafeonAcademynetworks.Eachlearnermustloginwith auniqueID,whetherusingAcademyorpersonaldevices.
ElectronicDevices&SmartPhones
YouareabletouseyourelectronicdevicesintheAcademywhenauthorisedbyyourteachers orduringbreakandlunchtimes.
YouarenotunderanycircumstancesabletochargeyourmobilephonesintheAcademydue to health and safety. Laptops and tablets can be charged on site, provided you have your chargerPATtestedbyamemberofthesiteteam.
Forgoodadviceuse:
www.thinkyouknow.co.uk
www.childnet.com
www.swgfl.org.uk
Forsafetyconcernsuse:
www.ceop.police.uk
Safetywhentravelling
Have a mobile phone with you and let family or friends know when you are expected to be returning homeeachday.
For your safety, stick to the main roads. Do not go through parks or walk through underpasses. Do not walkwithheadphonesonorlookingatyourphone.
Please note that BOA Stage & Screen Production Academyisinaresidentialareaandstudentsshould be mindful of this, keeping noise to a minimum (especiallyearlymorning).
Health&Safety
It is important that all students learn to work safely when handling or operating equipment. We will provide training for all specialist equipment, particularlyinourworkshopsandtechnicalspaces.
However,weexpectstudentstoalwaysconsidertheir working environment to ensure the safety of themselvesandothers.
If you are ever unsure of how to operate a piece of equipment, you should speak to a member of staff beforeattemptingtouseit.
If you encounter any equipment or workspace that seems unsafe or damaged, you should report this to amemberofstaffimmediately.
Careers
TermDates
PleasenotethatthesedatesaretentativeandfollowtheBirminghamCityCouncilSchool TermDatesasaguide.Thesedatesmaybesubjecttochange.
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