LGA NEWS
YOUR SCHOOL'S NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS, CARERS & GUARDIANS
Lord Grey Academy in the Spotlight!
We’re excited to share that Lord Grey Academy was featured in the BBC East of England News Quiz of the Week!
Check it out here: BBC News
Plus, we were featured on BBC Look East on Friday 7th Feb, where our collaboration with PSG Academy was showcased!
We’re were thrilled to be featured on BBC News Online learn more about this incredible partnership!
As we step into the new term, we welcome fresh opportunities for growth, discovery, and collaboration. Each term brings with it the chance to set new goals, build on past achievements, and strengthen our sense of community Whether in the classroom, on the field, or through extracurricular activities, our students continue to shine, demonstrating dedication, creativity, and a passion for learning
This term has been particularly exciting, filled with inspiring events, notable student accomplishments, and important updates that reflect the energy and spirit of our school From academic milestones to outstanding performances in sports and the arts, and Lord Grey on BBC Look East! there is so much to celebrate
In this newsletter, you’ll find key dates to mark on your calendar, success stories that showcase our students' hard work, and valuable ways to stay engaged with school life. We encourage you to get involved, support one another, and make the most of the opportunities ahead Here’s to another term of achievement, connection, and school pride!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
A Term of Pride
and Progress
SamanthaSatyanadhan Principal
As we bid farewell to the first half of the spring term, we are filled with pride in the achievements of our students and the ongoing support from our dedicated community It’s been a term of exciting developments and opportunities, and we are thrilled to reflect on some key highlights that showcase the strength of our school and the values that guide us
One standout moment was the coverage of our school on BBC Look East It was a fantastic opportunity to share the great work we do here with a wider audience, highlighting the talents and achievements of our students and staff. The feature was a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes to make our school a thriving, supportive environment for all
As we continue to strive for excellence, we are incredibly proud of the efforts of our students in all areas of their academic and personal growth Whether it’s in the classroom, on the sports field, or in extracurricular activities, our students continue to demonstrate the values of determination, ambition, civility, curiosity and integrity (LG) These core principles guide everything we do at the school, and we see them in action every day as students support one another, push themselves to new heights, and embody a spirit of determination and resilience
Looking ahead, we are excited to open applications for our sixth form for the coming academic year This is an important time for our Year 11 students as they look toward the future, and we are proud to offer them the opportunity to continue their journey with us, with access to a wide range of subjects, experiences, and support to help them thrive in their next chapter
Finally, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire school community students, parents, staff, and supporters for your ongoing encouragement and commitment Together, we continue to build something special here, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings.
Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a successful Spring term ahead!
Reminders
St. Mark's Meals
A big thank you to St Mark’s Meals for their continued support in delivering meals to those in need Your generosity is truly making a difference.
Our motto, Lord Grey Can reminds all members of our community that there is no limit to our ambition and that imagination can become reality.
Diigital Detox
UPDATES
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Lord Grey Academy website! Designed with a fresh look and user-friendly navigation, the updated site makes it easier than ever to find important information, stay updated on school events, and access resources Explore our new features and discover everything our vibrant school community has to offer Check it out today!
BROMCOM
From 10th February 2025, we have introduced Bromcom as our new management information system which will be replacing Go4Schools for ourParent Comms This change applies to all secondary schools in the Trust and aims to simplify processes and deliver significant benefits for pupils, parents, and staff.
What This Means for You
Parents/Carers will access the new system via Bromcom’s parental module, My Child at School (MCAS), available as a web page or app Login details and a user guide will be shared soon Implementing this system is a big step, and we’ll release modules gradually to ensure everything works seamlessly More details have been shared via parentmail
We are incredibly proud to announce that Lord Grey Academy has won the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award at the MK Multicultural Excellence Awards 2025!
Calling all Year 11 students! Don’t miss the chance to grab your exclusive 2025 Lord Grey Academy Leavers hoodies. A perfect keepsake to cherish the memories and celebrate your journey! Deadline to order is 7th April for delivery in May
Order now:
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Sporting & Careers updates
A massive congratulations to the Year 7 team on their 5-3 win against Kents Hill Park last week! There were many debuts, fantastic teamwork and feeding into the circle for some great shooting!
The Year 8 Boys Football Team played against Glebe Farm Park and won 5-0! A great performance from the students who played with determination and ambition
Some fantastic performances from Lord Grey Academy students in netball last week! Both the Year 9 and Year 10 netball teams faced a challenging opposition against Kents Hill Park. Congratulations to students who made their debut and especially to the Year 10s who were playing against a Year 11 team!
A great team effort from the Year 8 netball team yesterday against Kents Hill Park Unfortunately not the win we were looking for but some great performances on the court
We had an exciting visit from the MK College Yellow Bus!
We were delighted to welcome the Milton Keynes College Yellow Bus onsite, giving our students the chance to chat with their Careers Team about courses, college life, and more
The team also provided support with applications, making the process easier for those interested A fantastic morning, and our students were an absolute credit to us!
Student Voice and Leadership
This half term, all Year 10 students have participated in the Activity Volunteer Programme during PE, alongside one Year 11 class. This fantastic initiative, run by LEAP and the PE faculty, has helped students develop leadership skills for future careers Certificates will be awarded upon completion. A huge congratulations to students who attended the ‘Lead the Way’ event, gaining their qualification in just one day! They are now planning to share their skills with local primary schools through a self-organised event.
Milton Keynes Youth Council Elections
The School Council has been busy organising the MK Youth Council elections We are proud to have had five candidates: Samantha, Cody, Faith, Dylan, and Caitlyn. Every student had the chance to vote in form time, see the results announced on the next page! A special thanks to the Sixth Form Student Leadership Team for running the voting process! (more info on the next page).
Subject Ambassadors & Student Voice
Subject Ambassadors have been working on their Student Leadership Accreditation, brainstorming ways to further support the Lord Grey community
We’ve also gathered student feedback on our entry/exit routines, ‘Do Nows,’ and lesson feedback, which has been invaluable for staff and students Additionally, Caitlyn conducted a Year 7 transition survey, presenting findings in assembly to help improve the move to secondary school. Well done to all involved!
Year 7
Many congratulations to our year 7 superstars who have started the New Year in style by gaining Value Points which in turn have given them rewards for their continued hard work, focus and following our Lord Grey Way
A fantastic start to the year, well done all, we are extremely proud of you
On Saturday 18th January I had the pleasure of going to watch some of our year 7 boys play Saturday League football at the Scotts Club.
It was wonderful to watch them display their skills and teamwork on the pitch and also great to see so many parents cheering the boys on
Well done to Vinnie, Henry and Buster, I'm so proud of you, keep up the great work
A huge congratulations to Ben, Ilsa and Callum for receiving their certificates for a massive 300 Value Points
You clearly value your education and are working incredibly hard in all your lessons to achieve such success
Well done for such an outstanding achievement
LORD GREY CAN - Year 7 areAmbitious and Determined
A massive well done to our year 7 students who have now gained 200 value points and above Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed and we continue to be very proud of you all
Year 7 students commended on exemplary performance
Many congratulations to all our outstanding year 7 students who have been rewarded for their ongoing exemplary performance, dedication and commitment to their work in school You truly value your education and are a credit to Lord Grey Academy
Dylan is running for Milton Keynes Youth Council! A fantastic Year 7 student who truly embodies Lord Grey values, Dylan is passionate about supporting young people and addressing their concerns We’re proud of you, Dylan you have our vote!
Well down to our year 7 students who have now gained their certificate for 75 Value Points
You are all amazing and we are proud of you
Year 8 has been busy this half term!
With over 8000 Value points being awarded since January 2025 With two students achieving 400+ value points
We have had lots of informative assemblies, building on our school values of Civility, Integrity, Determination, Curiosity, and Ambition Assemblies have covered a range of topics, including, kindness to others, respect, and civility and integrity. To name a few.
On Friday 8th February - Year 8 students were privileged to see an anti-bullying performance, with some students taking part in a workshop in the afternoon
Year 8 has achieved some fantastic pieces of work in their lessons, and are engaged and showing their curiosity, on the learning walks that myself and Miss Bosworth have been on, we have been so impressed and proud of year 8 and their quality of work
We have a busy few half terms coming up, where some Year 8's will start a crocheting challenge. We would like to crochet blankets for Milton Keynes Hospital's - Special Care Baby Unit. Watch this space for progress updates..
Year 8 were showing the Lord grey values today of integrity, civility, curiosity by being engaged, respectful, when they welcomed our visitors and watched their performance.
Mrs Stevens, Miss Bosworth, Mrs Masey
Wishing every Year 8 and their families a lovely half term. Take the time to relax, and reset ready to continue to be fantastic, curious, determined learners
Year 8 today in the assembly performance you showed how fantastic you all are.
100 % attendance and over 150 value points !
Year 9
What a fantastic start to the year, our Year 9s have continued to show determination through their hard work gaining Value Point! Showing LordGreyCan . Keep being Awesome!
Year 9s had an Anti-bullying performance. The performance package included a compelling 1-hour drama performance titled 'BUTTERFLY', Through powerful storytelling and interactive elements, students gained insight into the harsh realities of bullying and learned strategies to combat it and what they can do to stand up to it.
Year 9s are showing amazing Determination by working hard and earning Value Points! Keep up the awesome work we’re so proud of you!
Some of our amazing Year 9 students were invited to a celebration breakfast during form time. These students have shown the Lord Grey values consistently which has resulted in an amazing report going home for them over the Christmas break. Well done to all of you!
Year 10
Building Healthy Relationships day- Tuesday 28th January
The students had a day where they learned about relationships and safety. The students in year 10 received brilliant feedback regarding being very mature, and a pleasure to work with Year 10's showed the Lord Grey way that day and we are very proud of them
Celebrating success in year 10:
Year 10 has had a great half term, with many students reaching significant numbers in their value points: We have had a number of students receive up to 200 + character value points and we are so proud of them
SAS team:
Several year 10's are part of the SAS team and have been cleaning up the school and visiting residential homes and supporting the elderly We are very proud of them and are so impressed with how much they display the Lord Grey Way outside of school!
The Year 10 brilliant Club:
DHL outward bound assessment dayWednesday 29th January
We had 38 students apply to be a part of the DHL outward bound trip in May
The students took part in an assessment day which involved them being selected for the trip.
This assessment day was run by DHL staff and the students did various activities as well as a 1-1 interview.
Well done to all students who applied and took part in the assessment day & well done to the 24 students who were selected for the trip
We were so proud to see your enthusiasm when participating in the activities and were so impressed with you all.
A select 14 students have been chosen to participate in university level work with the opportunity to write a mini dissertation on their new found knowledge This content is delivered and assessed by an external PHD tutor focusing on horror and comedy in creative writing These students will be meeting their lecturer for an hour every Friday We have been so impressed with how these students have been applying themselves in these sessions and its wonderful to see them work at a university level
Year 11
Revision success - we have had a high turnover of students attending revision sessions and a number of students who have filled in the whole of their revision cards! Well done to: Testimony, Megan G, Elizabeth, Jack, Lillianna, Charlie, Caden, Hannah G
Lots of students have been getting 100+ value points which is amazing! The hard work for Y11 is paying off
We had a great turn out for parents evening in our first week back. It was great for parents to meet teachers in the run up to our last round of mocks
Welcome to the 100 club Year 11!
Congrats to Reggie & Hayden for achieving double entry into the 100 Club for outstanding value points an and climates fo
Cody year 11 was recently elected for the Milton Keynes Youth Council!
MKYC are elected youth members of this city, who use their voices to represent all young people across Milton Keynes
Change is made through campaigns, workshops and working with services and organisations on topics that effect young people Through hearing the needs of young people in their local constituencies MKYC members get the opportunity to be part of decision making meetings, delivering projects and workshops to make sure youth voices are being heard across Milton Keynes
MKYC representatives engage in a variety of meetings, events and workshops as part of their membership, which works towards improving the lives of young people in Milton Keynes
Year 11 team took a visit a few weeks ago to see the GCSE hospitality and catering students in the lead up to their external examinations We had a great time sampling their dishes and eagerly awaited their practical exams and trying their finished dishes
Year 11 - Revision sessions
Below is a reminder of the revision sessions on offer. Don’t forget to get your cards signed!
Good luck to those who are doing taster days and interviews at college for your next steps!
Monday
Before School
Lunch
ComputerScience T14
TargetedMaths revision MsAndrews (invitation)
French MissReynolds L01
AfterSchool
English Composition (Music) Workshop MU01
ComputerScience T15
MathsG10
TargetsMaths RevisionVarious rooms (invitation)
Art
ChildDevelopment
French MrsSherwood L10
BusinessT16
HistoryT35
German(Mrs PiperL13)
German(Mr HateleyL11
RSLDropInG10
FoodPreparation &NutritionDT02
Art
HealthandSocial Care/Sport Science
Geography T34/T37/T23
Science
Sixth Form
OXFORD TRIP
One of our Sixth form students, Bianca recently had the opportunity to attend a Law Insight Day at Oxford University, and shared how it was an unforgettable experience! She had the experience to: Meet with law students who shared their real experiences
Got a taste of an IP & AI lecture with an actual professor
Connected with three incredible barristers
Attended a seminar on human rights and even enjoyed dinner at Rewley House! Upon returning, Bianca shared that she felt significantly more confident even as an external student in a predominantly internal environment. If you're thinking about Oxford, believe me, it’s far less intimidating than it seems and absolutely worth exploring!
Students who had 100% attendance this academic year got to 'spin the wheel' on the last day of term for prizes such as: selection box, a barista style drink from Mr Darvall, a token to leave school early one day of their choice, a lucky dip and a STAR Prize of an Amazon vouchervouchers will be with winners very soon
Huge congratulations to 12BWN for winning the tutor group trophy for the highest score in last half term’s quiz!
A huge thanks to everyone at the Christmas concert for supporting the Charity Champions' fundraising! Your generosity made it all possible and a massive thank you to Tesco (Melrose) for donating boxes of chocolate for us to make up our sweet bags for the schools Christmas Concert!
LRC Updates
Karl Nova, award winning rap artist visit
On March 4th, 2025, Karl Nova, award winning rap artist and author of Poetry and Rhyme and The Curious Case of Karl Nova, will be visiting our year 7 students.
During his visit, Karl will talk about and perform some of his poems, which focus on questioning the lyricism and creativity of rap music, as well as exploring key moments of his childhood and early adult life.
If you wish your child to receive an signed copy of Poetry and Rhyme and/or The Curious Case of Karl Nova, you can pre-order these books before March 4th, via the QR code in the attached document or via the following address:
Rhythm and Poetry, £6 99: https://www authorsabroad com/booksh op/rhythm-poetry-karl-nova
The Curious Case of Karl Nova, £6 99: https://www authorsabroad com/booksh op/curious-case-karl-nova
Crossing the Line - Tia Fisher visit
Exciting Author Visit: Tia Fisher is Coming to Lord Grey! We’re thrilled to announce that award-winning author Tia Fisher will be visiting Lord Grey on Thursday, 27th February! Tia’s powerful verse novel, Crossing the Line, has captivated readers and earned prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Yoto Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Award and the 2024 UKLA Teen Book Award.
About the Book:
Crossing the Line tells the story of Erik, a boy navigating life after the loss of his father to Covid As Erik faces tough decisions and the harsh realities of county lines, the novel tackles important social issues with sensitivity, encouraging empathy and understanding
Book Signing Opportunity:
If your child would like a signed copy of Crossing the Line, please purchase the book independently ahead of the event. Unfortunately, books won’t be available for purchase at school You can find the book at your local bookstore or online retailers
Let’s make this author visit an unforgettable experience for our students!
This year, Lord Grey has invested in an online e-library on which your child can read books online as well as listen to audiobooks
This e-library is accessible at https://lordgrey eplatform co/ and your child can log onto it using their Lord Grey email login details Here is a guide to the different functionalities the e-library offers, ranging from display customisation to grammatical analysis: https://docs google com/presentation/d/1FFjRzO3gnki3nKevxkinMwisGXwxx1m1Sqi3biS kSqw/edit?usp=sharing
The e-library, alongside Lord Grey’s physical book collection, is an excellent opportunity for your child to practice their reading skills as well as discover a wide range of stories they may immerse themselves into
Reading for pleasure on a daily basis has a direct impact on your child’s GCSE outcomes This is why I would like to request your help in encouraging your child to make the most out of this wonderful resource
Ethos & Community
The Ethos team had a fantastic time over Christmas, with fun activities during the half term Be sure to check out our upcoming February events, including Messy Church and Make a Meal for Your Loved Ones Day
We have several coffee mornings scheduled, both online and in-school Please see the details below for dates and times We’d love to see you there!
As exams approach, we have been running sessions to help students prepare and manage stress effectively. These sessions have been invaluable for both students and an online workshop was given for parents, offering tips and strategies for managing anxiety.
Half Term Events Highlights
Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors have been busy spreading kindness and positivity in the playground by sharing ways to brighten people’s day, emphasising that small acts of kindness truly make a difference. We also had an engaging anti-bullying performance by ROPP for Year 7, 8, and 9 students, followed by a small characters workshop where students got to interact with the actors
Year 10 participated in a BHR (Building Healthy Relationships) Day, an off-timetable day focused on healthy relationships. We were joined by five different external providers who spoke to our students about key BHR topics.
Parent Workshops
Over the half term, we held online parent workshops focused on managing exam stress and supporting your child's well-being. We also ran a session for parents on managing anxiety and stress. Please check out the Google form sent out to all parents in parent mail Your feedback is incredibly important to us, we encourage you to take part
PSG ACADEMY
Join the PSG Academy Player Development Program!
The PDP is open to boys and girls aged 8-16, and it's designed for players of all ability levels
Focused Training: Purely training sessions to help you sharpen your skills and elevate your game.
Wednesday Time Slots: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Ideal for Lord Grey students. Ready to take the next step?
Secure your spot now!
Did you know Paris Saint-Germain Academy England at Lord Grey Academy offer a dedicated programme for Girls in the Under 12 & Under 13 age categories!
What to Expect:
Expert Training: Sessions led by UK Technical Director Paulo Pereira, bringing a wealth of international experience Elite Opportunities: A pathway to join the Women's Academy in Milton Keynes.
Training Schedule: Weekly sessions on Wednesdays, plus one match per month (Saturdays TBC). Limited Places Available!
Secure your spot today to kickstart your journey with one of the world's most iconic football academies Book now and take the first step toward greatness!
Our Sixth Form students on the PSG pathway kicked off their first friendly game of the academic year and what a game it was Paris Saint-Germain Academy England !
A message from Coach Ashley
"Our game versus MK College was a great opportunity to put everything we have done in training into a competitive game against a testing opposition There was plenty of positives to take away from the fixture and was great to see a togetherness on the pitch as well as seeing the progress we have made individually and as a collective
We now go away from the game with some valuable lessons we can lean from and look to build on in training.