LGA News
Proud Finalists!
We’re thrilled to announce that Lord Grey Academy has been named a finalist in two categories at the Education Today School and Suppliers Awards 2024: Secondary School of the Year
Overall School of the Year This incredible achievement is a testament to our amazing community of staff and students – the heart of our success
PSG Academy has a new logo!
Paris Saint Germain Academy at Lord Grey MK has a new name and fresh look, marking an exciting new chapter for our programme! We are regarded as the beacon of the PSG Academy and we are so proud of our partnership
This term, our Year 9's had the privilege of LUMA coming in to deliver an assembly, which they thoroughly enjoyed. LUMA showed our students how a loop station works and the skills of beatboxing They will be returning in the New Year to deliver lessons
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
As we approach the festive season, we are delighted to share with you the latest news and updates from Lord Grey Academy. The end of the year is always a time of reflection, celebration, and gratitude, and this Christmas newsletter is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the achievements, milestones, and festive activities that have made this term truly special.
This year, our students have demonstrated remarkable resilience, creativity, and dedication, both inside and outside the classroom. From academic achievements to extracurricular successes, we are incredibly proud of the hard work and enthusiasm shown by everyone in our school community Whether it was through sports, music, drama, or community service, Lord Grey has once again proven that it is a place where students thrive, grow, and shine. Our motto #LordGreyCan living and breathing in action.
As we celebrate the holiday season, we also look ahead to the new year with excitement and optimism. The festive activities, including our annual Christmas concert, charity drives, and seasonal celebrations, offer us all a chance to come together as a school community and spread joy, kindness, and goodwill
We hope that this festive newsletter brings you joy as we reflect on the successes of the term and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Lord Grey!
Lord Grey Can
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.
Samantha Satyanadhan Associate Principal
Inset Day: Monday 6th January
All years return: Tuesday 7th January
Year 11 Parents Evening 9th January (3.30pm-7.30pm)
Sixth Form Parents Evening 6th Feb- (3 30pm-7 30pm)
Feb Half Term: 17th - 21st Feb
Easter Half Term: 7th - 22nd April
Uniform Reminder
Top Half:
Lord Grey Green Blazer
White collared shirt (can be worn short or long sleeved) tucked in Lord Grey coloured Tie
Black V neck plain jumper or plain black sleeveless V necked jumper (Not to be worn in place of the blazer)
Bottom Half:
Black trousers – straight/boot cut style
No jeans, leggings, jean style trousers to be worn
Black knee length plain pleated skirt (knee length).
Tailored grey or black school shorts
Plain all black shoes/trainers with no different coloured logos etc
Skin tone or black tights (not footless)
Lord Grey Character Values
Our values of Determination, Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity and Civility are caught, taught and sought out so that we develop the character of Lord Grey students to prepare them for life beyond school
We are Determined and Ambitious in the pursuit of knowledge and our future
We are Curious in our journey of learning We demonstrate Civility and Integrity
Equipment Reminder
Sixth Form students do not wear uniform, but appearance is important and are expected to wear appropriate clothes for school which is based on the concept of smart office wear
Top Half:
Shirts and Tops
Shirt and tie, polo or other collared top A smart blouse or top or dress
Bottom Half:
Trousers
Formal pair of tailored trousers, chinos or shorts with pockets Black denim jeans
Skirts and Dresses
A smart dress or playsuit that covers shoulders and back
Smart skirt
Shoes
A smart formal shoe; plain, predominantly black trainers or canvas style shoe
Uniform non negotiables:
Ripped trousers or Jeans
Offensive slogans on any clothing
Leggings, joggers or tracksuits
Crocs, sliders or flip flops
School bag and equipment
Every student must carry a school bag that is suitable to carry everything you need for school The bag must be big enough to carry a number of A4 sized books/folders
Students should carry in their bag the following items:
Their Knowledge Organiser
A pencil case containing 2 pens, 2 pencils, rubber, ruler & protractor
Maths Calculator
Lord Grey Character Values
Our values of Determination, Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity and Civility are caught, taught and sought out so that we develop the character of Lord Grey students to prepare them for life beyond school
We are Determined and Ambitious in the pursuit of knowledge and our future
We are Curious in our journey of learning
We demonstrate Civility and Integrity
Mobile Phones
We have a NO mobile phones rule at Lord Grey Academy. We accept that parents may wish students to have a phone for the journey to and from the Academy but they are NOT permitted to use them in the Academy. They must be switched off and placed in their school bag upon entering the Academy gates and can be removed and turned back on at the end of the school day as they leave the school gates.
If phones are seen, they will be confiscated and placed in Student Services in the first instance. Additional instances of confiscation will lead to parents having to collect the phone and a meeting with a member of the Pastoral team.
Disclaimer:
Students are not required to have a mobile phone in school and we support parents who make the decision that this is not necessary by ensuring students can use the academy landlines to contact home in an emergency. Parents should only contact the Academy via landline and not via student’s mobile phones.
Any students who bring a mobile phone to school do so at their own risk and the Academy will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
Lord Grey Character Values
Our values of Determination, Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity and Civility are caught, taught and sought out so that we develop the character of Lord Grey students to prepare them for life beyond school
We are Determined and Ambitious in the pursuit of knowledge and our future
We are Curious in our journey of learning We demonstrate Civility and Integrity
LGA NEWS
Huge Congratulations to Ashley for Striking GOLD at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in South Africa!
We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible achievement Ashley, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off Well done, and here’s to many more victories ahead!
Our students from all year groups braved the poor weather to attend the crosscountry event at Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes and despite the conditions, everyone had a great time! A special shout out to Ethan for finishing in the top 10!
Alfie, one of our recent graduates, shared exciting news from his first weeks at college:
“I started on the 9th and landed work experience within two weeks! Last weekend, I gained hands-on experience with Toro Verde GT, applying skills I learned at Lord Grey The chief mechanic gave me great feedback, and I helped the team secure their first overall podium of the year and a win in another category! Huge thanks to everyone at Lord Grey for the support ”
LGA Y11 girls football team attended the Girls 5-a-side football tournament at Walton High on the 12th November 2024
Out of 7 teams, LGA won the tournament going in beaten and brought home the trophy Well done to all that participated.
Christmas Jumper Day!
LGA NEWS
Subject Ambassadors and Open Evening
A massive congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Subject Ambassadors across the school There were 103 students of those selected, who helped make Open Evening a success, this was followed by a rewards breakfast, thank you for organising Mrs Cato! All Subjects Ambassadors have begun completing their Student Leadership Accreditation and will be having a session during form time this term to help them complete their portfolios
Eco-Schools
Eco-schools is run in collaboration with Ethos and Student Council Student voice determined priorities for 2024-2025 to be litter. Consequently, a litter picking club is being launched this half-term with supporting resources to be made by students and sent out in form time in Spring Term. Some of the green areas around the school site are also being filled with bird-feeders made by eco-schools
Children in Need
Children in Need fundraising event on Friday 15th November was a bake sale, tombola/raffle, guess the sweets in the jar and guess the name of the teddy for all years on the Maths playground This was in collaboration with Sixth Form Charity Champions who also sold sweets for Willen Hospice. We raised an impressive £170.34!
Winners of the PSG shirts that were kindly donated for Children in Need
After diving into the intriguing world of Enola Holmes, complete with mysterious hideouts and secret flower codes, our Year 7 students took part in an exciting booklet competition! We’re thrilled to thank everyone who submitted their creative entries, and after careful consideration, here are the winners of the Enola Holmes Booklet Competition:
1st Place: Amalie £30 Amazon voucher, Young Sherlock Book Set, and Principal’s Award
2nd Place: Charlotte £20 Amazon voucher and Principal’s Award
3rd Place: Havio £10 Amazon voucher and Principal’s Award Special Mentions (Stationery item + Principal’s Award) to: Abhi, Joshua, Isabelle, and Ben!
Congratulations to all our budding detectives!
Our subject ambassadors working on their portfolios with the assistance of the sixth form subject ambassador team.
LGA NEWS
GLAM squad
17- Year 10 girls, are continuing to hand out sport hijabs to students and they have launched their KS3 girls only dodgeball club on a Thursday after school
Level 3 Sports Leaders
13 - Year 12 students, have been continuing to support extracurricular activities, attending clubs from Autumn half-term two, with a Year 7 only dodgeball club being launched by some Sports Leaders (Maddie, Orla, Marissa, Giulia, Amber, Ethan, Emily, Arafat, Amie, Freddie, Hollie, Sophie and Samira
The House Clash
The Year 13 CTEC Sport and Physical Activity
Students have organised this Year 7 event as part of their coursework on Tuesday 12th November. They have completed risk assessments, organised equipment, activities, promoted the event and selected participants for houses. The event was a great success with Enigma winning!
Congratulations to the following students on their successful appointment to School Council or sustained reelections. This followed a very competitive application process that included manifesto writing and interviews from current school council members They will all be invited to join the Student Council meetings from December. These meetings happen weekly during Wednesday form time in the Lecture Theatre If as students you have any concerns or things in school that you would like changed please let them know around school Alternatively, use the suggestion box by student services.
Introducing our Student Council Members
The first ever Milton Keynes Youth Summit ran on Friday 8th November 2024 at Unity Place. The event was a fantastic way to empower young people to use their voices, share fresh prospects and collaborate to make a significant impact on pressing issues at both local and national levels Lord Grey Academy students demonstrated incredible curiosity throughout the day engaging in fantastic workshops, conversations with keynote speakers and a Panel Q& A with members of Milton Keynes City Council. Cody Jackson, Lord Grey Academy's current Milton Keynes Youth Council representative assisted sessions and conducted interviews during sessions with participating individuals Applications to be a representative for Lord Grey Academy on Milton Keynes Youth Council are now open, information will be shared in form times and assemblies. Thank you to the current Milton Keynes Youth Council for organising such an insightful and inspiring event which also shared the Youth Strategy 2024-2027 Students involved: Samnatha, Paige, Megan, Cody, Amina (year 8) and Caitlyn
HUMANITIES NEWS
Geography:
Year 7 Geographers have settled in to learning about tropical rainforests of Asia really well, and some of them have been selected to visit the Living Rainforest in order to have a more direct experience of what life is like in rainforest. They will be able to take part in a ‘Sustainable Futures’ workshop, which helps students to explore sustainable development and its implications for different people, places and environments, using specific examples from tropical rainforests It makes the connection between ecosystems, human needs and students’ own lives Well done to those 45 students who have been selected due to excellent contributions to their Geography lessons! Will they get to spot the sloth?!
Year 11 Geographers have their first round of mock exams coming up very soon; please make sure that you are revising the following topics for Component 1: Theme 1 - Urban and rural processes in the UK, including leisure and retail Theme 2: Weather and Climate, including pressure systems, plus Coastal Processes and Management, and Flood management.
Remember to use your knowledge organisers, and the information booklet / checklists that you have been provided with.
History:
Year 7 Historians have been studying Medieval Realms this half term, and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the most imaginative castle homework from Miraj , who received a head teachers award for his hard work. He has demonstrated several methods of castle attack and defence and even has a working drawbridge
Year 11 Historians are currently preparing for their mock exams and will need to ensure they revise their Year 10 units:
Paper One: Conflict 1894-1918: Causes of the First World War, the First World War and the end of the War
Paper Two: America Opportunity and Inequality 1920-1973: America in the 1920s, Depression of 1930s, Race Relations after the Second World War.
Students all have revision guides to help them, and should be making revision materials such as flash cards, knowledge organisers, revision clocks and spider diagrams.
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
It has been a super busy term for us. Here are our headlines!
LUMA Sounds Assembly
Year 9s were treated to some pretty cool performances from a beatboxer during their assembly. After Christmas, we will be running a series of 5 workshops with the group LUMA sounds on a Monday afterschool for Years 8-11. Contact e.soos@lordgrey.org.uk if you would like to sign up for a spot!
Christmas Lights Singing
We took over 20 singers to the Christmas Lights Switch on at the Frank Moran Centre. It was so much fun! We sang our own song, A Spaceman Came Travelling, as well as some joint numbers with other local schools and a live band. And Santa made an appearance!
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
Year 7 Panto Trip
We took 25 of our hardest working Year 7 students to see Peter Pan at MK Theatre. Students had the opportunity to witness a professional production, with amazing acting, stunning sets and costumes along with hilarious jokes, some of which were not supposed to happen. Students had an amazing time and didn’t stop talking about it all the way home.
Year 10 Composition Workshop
Year 10 Music students have taken part in the second workshop with our professional composer. Our Year 10s are writing a piece of music for a professional clarinet and string ensemble as part of our project with Music in the Round
Christmas Concert
Thank you to everyone who attended the Christmas Concert. It was a wonderful evening filled with festive cheer. The concert featured a variety of toe-tapping numbers, with performances from our band, choir, and talented soloists from across the school
Year 9 Trip to Northampton College
We took 14 Students who were given a tour of the Campus, including the Mac suites, rehearsal room, recording studios, performance spaces, and the Library. As part of their course, College students delivered presentations about songs they had studied which included music performance information and the songs social context. The year 9 enjoyed a variety of musical performances and even got to drop into a real sound check by the Level 3 year 1 students who were preparing for a gig that evening. Our year 9’s also enjoyed lunch in the college canteen.
It has been a busy start to the year for Creative Technologies.
In Art we have added GCSE Photography to our provision alongside our full Fine Art classes. We have 2 full classes of Design Technology students as well as a Food and a Nutrition and a Hospitality and Catering class. It is fantastic to see how popular we are as an option.
Placed at the front of the school, to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty, the Art Department created poppies that surrounded a soldier made by the Design Technology Department. This artwork was broadcast to all students as they observed the two minutes silence.
ART & DESIGN NEWS
What a fabulous start to the Academic Year in Art! We have had a wide range of events and milestones to celebrate from new cohorts commencing their GCSE and A Level journeys to creating pieces of recycled Art for the Mayor, included in the recent Remembrance Day wreath laying.
The beginning of each year welcomes our newest cohorts of GCSE and A Level students, who have thrown themselves into their courses with passion and enthusiasm. The standard of work and willingness to succeed has been exceptional These cohorts of students most definitely demonstrate our Lord Grey Values, in particular, ambition, curiosity and determination. We are very excited to guide and support these students on their journeys moving forward as they become more independent and skilled within their personal portfolios.
Recently, the Mayor of Milton Keynes asked local schools to contribute to her recycled poppy wreath making initiative, which were then laid at various sites throughout the area Our fantastic Art Ambassadors worked together to create a recycled poppy wreath using second hand and repurposed materials from the scrap store. These materials included old goal netting, bottle tops, mesh bags, an old bike tyre and much more! The creativity and ambition demonstrated by these students was out of this world Well done Ava, Daniel, Bisma and Ria!
Year 10 Trip to the Design Museum
On Tuesday, our Year 10 students embarked on an inspiring visit to London’s Design Museum. Departing school at 8:15 a.m., we arrived right on time at 10:15 a.m., ready to immerse ourselves in the world of design.
Students had the chance to explore an array of innovative works across various design fields, sketching and studying pieces up close to understand the thought processes behind each creation. One of the highlights of our day was visiting the "Designer Maker" exhibition, where students saw real-life examples from famous designers they’ve studied in class, such as Memphis, Bauhaus, and Gerrit Rietveld Seeing these works in person gave them a new perspective on design history and movements.
A particular treat was witnessing the evolution of product design, with iconic items like Apple products illustrating the shift in technology and user-centred design over the decades. Another memorable moment was an object talk on the history of the teapot, where students learned about its design journey from a simple utility item to a crafted piece of functional art
Our day concluded with a visit to the museum's gift shop, where students could explore a curated selection of unique and cleverly designed products, offering plenty of inspiration. It was a fantastic experience for all, giving students a deeper appreciation for design’s role in shaping everyday life We’re grateful to the Design Museum for a memorable day, and we look forward to future explorations in the world of design!
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Currently Year 11 are working on their NEA work, and are gearing towards their final practical exams early in the new year. This is where students have to plan, prepare and cook dishes based on a scenario set by the exam board. These students are working incredibly hard as they approach this assessment.
Year 11 Hospitality and Catering students have been focusing on presentation of food Over the last half term they have been challenged to present a tea cake and deconstruct an apple crumble! They did an amazing job with both challenges
This term also saw the re-launch of the KS3 after school cooking club which proved very popular with students This half term's focus was Italian cuisine, during which the student made pizza, pasta and fork cookies. The next club is Christmas themed
MATHS NEWS
MathsWatch Champions!
Every time a student completes a self-study question, an independent practice, or watches a video on MathsWatch, they earn points for their class!
Each month, the league tables are published, and the class with the most points wins the year group trophy.
The September results are in, and a huge congratulations to Mrs. Andrews' Year 9 & 10 classes for securing TWO trophies!
She's incredibly proud of all your hard work!
Keep it up, and let’s see which groups will take home the trophies for October!
The month of October saw a huge rise in the number of tasks completed on MathsWatch, well done to everybody that has been completing their self study every week and contributing to their class score.
The league tables have been published and the trophies passed on to the class champions until the November results come in!
Congratulations to 11Ma/LKA, 10Ma/MPL, 09Y1B, 08X1A and 07Y1A.
This half term we also awarded the Mathematics Faculty Student of the Term awards. These students are nominated by their class teachers for consistently demonstrating one of our Lord Grey Values. Well done to the winners and everyone who was nominated, here is what your teachers had to say:
Bailee - 07X2B - Integrity - "Completing every task to her best ability and using the feedback to make progress"
Finn - 08Y1A - Integrity - "Always working hard, asking questions if he's not sure and aiming to improve."
Poppy - 09Y3 - Determination - "Always having a go at the questions, even if they seem difficult to start, challenging herself in every lesson."
Bisma - 10PNW - Determination "An outstanding student and role model She always works to the best of her ability in every lesson "
Jamie - 11MPL - Ambition - "Working hard to ensure he has achieved super results in each of the mini assessments."
We are so lucky to have such an incredible group of students to choose from who continue to impress us each and every day and really personify Lord Grey Can!
English News
Opening EveningSeptember
We had a wonderful Open Evening event in the LRC this September - prospective students had the opportunity to engage in the creation of Shakespearean insults, creating grotesque similes and metaphors and solve riddles with our in-house Sherlock, Mr Jolley.
A huge thank you to our English ambassadors and English teachers who helped bring these events to life!
Year 7: Competitions
A huge well gone to Charlotte, Havio and Amalie for their success in our Enola Holmes competition.
1st Place: £30 Amazon voucher + Young Sherlock Book Set + Principal’s Award: Amalie.
2nd Place: £20 Amazon voucher + Principal’s Award: Charlotte
3rd Place: £10 Amazon voucher + Principal’s Award: Havio
Special mentions (Stationery item + Principal’s Award) go to: Abhi, Joshua, Isabelle and Ben.
We’ve also had some incredible entries for our Halloween poetry competition - the winner will be announced shortly:
English News
Key Stage Three: Curriculum:
This term Year 7 has been exploring the realm of detective and crime fiction through the lens of Enola and Sherlock Holmes.
Year 8 have dove into Jason Reynolds’ ‘Long Way Down’ - a gritty verse novel exploring the effects of crime and peer-pressure
Year 9 are continuing to work through Shakespeare’s renowned title ‘Julius Caesar’, exploring the power of language in their study of rhetoric and persuasive language.
Key Stage Four:
Year 10 have begun their GCSE study of Shakespreare’s ‘Macbeth’ this term, in preparation for their Literature GCSE. They have approached the challenge with great maturity and enthusiasm and have made a fantastic start to their GCSE journey.
Year 11 are continuing their study of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ which is forming a significant portion of their Literature mock exams this term Their engagement with the study has been incredible - and we have had a healthy number of students attending our revision sessions which will continue running every Tuesday until their GCSE exams
Keep up the good work!
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Year
7
– A Fantastic Start!
Year 7 students have made an outstanding start at Lord Grey Academy, settling in with enthusiasm and dedication They've embraced challenges, built strong sports teams, and proudly represented our school with determination and teamwork. A special well done for supporting Willen Hospice, a vital charity helping many families we’ve already raised valuable funds together!
Self Study remains key to success, and our after-school homework club is here to support any students needing extra help.
Th k i f h i daily guidance Enjoy a wonderful appy New Year!
. Kirby
In october, our Year 7 Shining Bright - 75 Value Points!
A huge congratulations to our amazing Year 7 students who have earned their 75 Value Points Certificate!
We are so proud of you all you’re a true credit to Year 7. Your hard work is paying off, keep it up! You’re all superstars!
The Year 7 football team kicked off their season with an amazing 7-0 victory! A HUGE Shout out to Hinze,Briscoe, Johnson, Rees and Willis for scoring the goals.
Superstar Year 7 Historians!
It’s always fantastic to hear such positive feedback, and today Ms. Cowap shared how brilliant her Year 7 History students are, showcasing an amazing attitude to learning! A huge well done to you all you’re an absolute credit to Year 7!
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication Lord Grey Can, and Year 7 continues to shine with an outstanding learning ethic!
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Congratulations to our year 7 subject winners! Year 7 continue to shine with students winning this terms subject awards You are a credit to year 7 and we are so proud of your achievements this term Keep shining year 7 - Lord Grey Can
A big well done to our outstanding Year 7 boys Basketball Team who delivered a fantastic performance narrowly losing 18-14 against Denbigh. We are so proud of you boys, you're a credit to year 7.
Year 7 Girls Football - Winners
Congratulations to our year 7 girls football team who have won their first match against Stantonbury 1-0 The girls displayed great skills and a wonderful team effort supporting each other on and off the pitch We are so proud of you girls; Keep up the amazing work year 7.
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A huge shout out to our amazing Year 7 students who were celebrated in Assembly on Wednesday for earning 50+ Value Points!
Such an incredible achievement in a short time, showing you're truly embracing the Lord Grey Way
We also celebrated our Year 7 students who have earned 25+ Value Points! These students have truly embodied the Lord Grey Way and are a credit to their year group
A huge well done to all our incredibly talented Year 7 students who participated in the poetry competition! The standard of entries was outstanding, making it a tough decision to choose the final winners Special thanks to Miss Moorehouse and Miss Capell for their hard work and encouragement, helping our Year 7s showcase their creativity. We’re so proud of all our winners— keep shining! They received fantastic prizes and Principal's Awards for their amazing efforts.
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A massive well done to Callum and Ben who have now received their certificates for 250 Value Points
What an outstanding achievement, you clearly have demonstrated our core values and this reflects in your efforts and learning on a daily basis.
We are so proud of you both, you're a credit to the year group.
Lord Grey Can and with DETERMINATION Ben and Callum have.
A massive congratulations to the following Year 7 students who have been nominated to represent the Lord Grey Academy Student Council. Oyin / Jessica / Farista / Shresta / Miraj / Dylan / Chloe
You have such a responsible role to be the voice of year 7 and discuss issues that will benefit our year 7 school community.We are so proud of you all. A very well deserved Principal's Award was given to all our amazing School Counselors
We are so incredibly proud of year 7 who have raised £230 for Willen Hospice, our chosen charity Willen Hospice has helped to support many of our families here at Lord Grey Academy and it's an honour to try and raise funds to keep the Hospice running The raffle was held at The Tin Soldiers Scooter Club end of season party and raffle tickets were sold Our Lord Grey community donated lots of prizes which we thank you all for Year 7 have also received a letter from Tin Soldiers praising them for all their efforts
Kindness Week
y supporting them throughout the last two terms
Our support team at Lord Grey Academy are just amazing and year 7 wanted you all to know how much they appreciate everything that you all do for them on a day to day basis.
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To our Year 8’s, it’s amazing to see how much each of you have grown. From tackling new challenges to making lasting memories with friends, you’ve shown incredible resilience and determination. Whether it was in your academic achievements, participating in activities, or stepping out of your comfort zones, you’ve all made significant strides. You should be proud of everything you've accomplished so far, and remember that the journey is just beginning. Let’s take these lessons and successes into the next term with even greater enthusiasm and pride. Keep up the hard work, stay positive, and continue to support each other!
Have a restful and exciting Christmas holiday, we can not wait to see you in 2025!
Mrs Stevens, Mrs Masey & Miss Bosworth
Wow Year 8!
We are so proud of each and everyone of you who have achieved your 100 + value points.
Here are a just a few who have achieved 100+ value points
Mrs Stevens, Miss Bosworth, Mrs Masey
Mr Burgess's Form group has won the highest Attendance nearly every week this half term!
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The Year 8 Netball team showed some fantastic teamwork and netball against The Radcliffe School The girls had a large majority of the possession, with some fantastic interceptions followed by front cuts and drives down the court to get free for the pass Congratulations to everyone that played!
Girls Football Team winning a huge victory!
Praise Breakfast for receiving over 180 value points each!
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Year 9 have had an amazing term and have shown true determination by gaining an amazing 30249 value points
We took a group of girls to visit Milton Keynes college where they were Ambitious experiencing engineering skills
Gaming for good came in to speak with a group of students about being safe when gaming and the possible financial impact.
Curiosity was demonstrated when we visited St Mary's Church, where students were able to try different foods and sing some Christmas Carols.
We were honoured to have Guest speakers to deliver Assembly, LUMA, showed us how a loop station works and the skills of beatboxing.
We also had The JJ Effect where we learnt more about knife crime and the true impact.
We are sorry to be saying goodbye to Mr Cato who will be missed by us all.
We hope you all have a wonderful restful break so you can show the same Integrity next year.
Our Year 9s celebrated their achievements with a well-deserved hot chocolate treat for showing amazing determination!
We’re so proud of all their hard work and dedication. Keep shining, Year 9!
A huge shout out to our amazing Year 9 students for showing incredible Ambition and determination! A special congratulations to Chiara for earning an outstanding 218 Value Points! and a big well done to Tae, Kayla, and Eden for achieving over 150 each!
Keep up the fantastic work, Year 9!
A huge well done to Lucas, Daniel, Chloe, Caitlin, Lexxie, Diraj and Sadeed for all achieving 150 Value points, Mrs Bowen, Mr Cato and Mrs Ette
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This term, in PSHE, year 9s have been studying knife crime.
On Friday 13th, we were delighted to welcome The JJ Effect, who delivered one of the UKs most powerful and hard hitting presentation in memory of Jon-Jo, who tragically lost his life through knife crime. Although sad and gory in parts, our students found the talk extremely informative and thought-provoking.
Mrs Bowen, Mr Cato and Mrs Ette
A huge well done to Stanley, Eri, Zainab, Jacob, Steven, Eden, Kyle, Aniska and Jacob for achieving 200 Value Points
Mrs Bowen, Mr Cato and Mrs Ette
Over the half term break the English department encouraged students in KS3 to take part in a spooky poetry competition, students were challenged to write their best best spooky poem. After great deliberation , Ashton was one of these winners.
We are so proud of you!
A massive well done to Charlie and Kayla for achieving 250 Value Points, Mrs Bowen, Mr Cato and Mrs Ette
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Congratulations to our Year 9 students who picked up some fantastic awards this half term!
The first photo shows students who earned subject rewards, nominated by our Heads of Faculty for their hard work and dedication and the second photo celebrates those students who have maintained a perfect record with 0 C-Points so far – an impressive achievement!
Well done to everyone involved – keep up the amazing work!
Gaming for Good Workshop Success!
Our Year 9 students explored how gaming can have a positive impact, including lessons in money management. The workshop was both enriching and educational, with students showing great engagement and asking some truly thoughtful questions
Well done to everyone who took part!
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Design & Technology Trip
On 12th November, our Year 10 students embarked on an exciting trip to the London Design Museum. The day was filled with exploration and creativity as students delved into modern design concepts and worked through their sketchbooks, gathering inspiration for their DT projects Their enthusiasm and excellent behavior throughout the trip made us incredibly proud!
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Year 10 Self Study Engagement
We are proud of Year 10 students leading the way on self study and in particular the use of Senece Did you know that research suggests that regular engagement in online learning can add up to a grade of progress!
So far this year, year 10 have had the most users (229) regularly engage in Seneca activities, spending a total time of 694 hours and getting an average score of 80%. Year 10 have had 4 out the whole school Top 10 users, well done Spence (2nd), Nana (5th), Julia (8th) and Jolie (9th) The table below shows the Top 10 Year 10 user by both time and scores Well done to all and keep it up
Year 10 rugby team took on a tough Rugby 7's tournament at Ousedale last week! Despite facing strong opposition, the boys showed incredible grit and determination. Proud of their effort – well done to everyone involved!
A reminder, all students need to do is log in here: https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/ using their school email or with Google Chrome
Students have also been engaging well with GCSEPod, well done to all that have done so far, the effort will pay off when it comes to your GCSE’s
The Top 10 GCSEPod users are:
As with Seneca, all students have to do is log in with Google Chrome, or their school email here: https://members gcsepod com/login
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Celebrating Achievements
We’re also thrilled to share a few snapshots of our Year 10 students receiving their certificates. It’s always wonderful to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Keep an eye out for more updates on the fantastic things Year 10 has been up to!
How to deal with exam stress
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We have had a great start to Y11 so far Students have enjoyed a number of events such as passport to success, elevate workshops and AI conference Students have really focussed themselves on their revision with high numbers attending especially maths revision We have begun to focus on rewards with all students having a card to be signed 18 times in order to obtain vouchers and rewards from the Y11 team
Prom fundraising is going well, we really appreciate all the kind donations and those that have purchased tickets We are currently at £300 and still going!
Cake sale we have raised just over £42 a successful event and we will be looking at hosting another in the new year
This term has been a fantastic success for revision sessions! Over 60 students have been attending maths revision, with many more participating in sessions across the school throughout the week
A big shout-out to our students who are actively working towards their rewards and collecting signatures on their revision cards. Some of our first set of students are just a few signatures away from earning their £20 voucher - a well - deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication
Keep up the amazing work and let's make next term even better We are so proud of you all
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Fantastic start to the season for our Year 11 boys basketball team with a big win against Kents Hill Park! Incredible effort from every player! Well done, team
Mr. Hills and Miss Norman took our Year 11 students to an AI symposium at the Institute of Technology
The event featured an insightful talk on the benefits of AI and its growing role in business!
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Passport to Success evening on October 24th!
We had a fantastic turn out with plenty of exhibitors showcasing opportunities for students and parents. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with exhibitors sharing how valuable and engaging the event was.
Special thanks to DHL's Nathan Rutherford, who had some great conversations with Year 11 students and their families. He even got to reminisce about last year’s amazing outward bound trip to Wales, which was a huge hit! The cake stall raised £42 for Prom fundraising!
Thank you to Renuka and the team for making everyone feel so welcome
SixthFormNews
Our Year 12 Art students recently embarked on an inspiring trip to the Oxford University Natural History Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum. Surrounded by extraordinary collections of natural specimens and cultural artifacts, the students immersed themselves in sketching, photographing, and exploring, gathering fresh ideas to fuel their creative projects. This unique experience provided a wealth of inspiration for their upcoming artwork, blending history, science, and artistic vision.
We recently hosted our Sixth Form Open Evening, and it was a tremendous success!
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event so special We are excited to welcome our new Sixth Form students next year and look forward to supporting them on their journey
Applications for our Sixth Form are now open for September 2024 entry, and we warmly invite both internal and external students to apply.
For more details and to submit your application....
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Some of our sixth form students had the incredible opportunity to complete Nuffield placements over the summer! Their projects explored fascinating topics like 'The Mathematics Behind Planet Earth' and 'Investigating Graph Theory'.
A big congrats to 12CSE for taking the top spot as overall winners of the Sixth Form weekly quiz last half term!
Shout out to 12TLY for snagging 2nd place and 13SMD for Thursday's win! Amazing work, everyone!
Our Sixth Form students took part in the UK Maths Trust Senior Maths Challenge, and we’re thrilled to announce that they achieved across all levels, from Bronze to Gold! Well done to our students!
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Our Sixth Form Charity Champions have been hard at work!
Weekly meetings, managing the Sixth Form tuck shop, and planning for the year ahead have kept them busy. We’ve already completed two stock runs, raising lots of money for great causes! A special shout out to Balloonmadness for the beautiful balloon arch at our Macmillan Bake Sale! (Run by one of our talented Sixth Formers, Alicia!)
We have enjoyed welcoming Y11 students to Sixth form during tutor time to begin to reflect on mock examinations, explore the future in terms of post-16 education and beyond, and of course ask the Sixth form team and current students any questions they have to help them get to their next phase of learning. We look forward to working with them closely over the next few months.
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Our Year 12 students had an exciting glimpse of university life this week at Buckingham University's annual Law Fest! They attended a lecture from Dr. James Slater, Dean of Law, and engaged with top organisations like Dentons, Shoosmiths, Machins, BP Collins, MK City Council, and Thames Valley Police A special highlight was hearing from Lord Grey Alumni Georgina Jones, who shared her inspiring journey through the world of Law and spent time chatting with our current students.
It's fantastic to see our Year 12 students thriving in Sixth Form and embracing every learning opportunity! Here's a glimpse of our Biology students examining a plant cell up close.
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E-Library
This year, the LRC has invested in an E-Library. Students as well as staff are welcome to read books and listen to audiobooks on this platform To access this platform, please follow this link, and log on using your school email account: https://lordgrey.eplatform.co/
Reading prizes
Each half term, the students in each KS3 English class who reads and logs the most words on Accelerated Reader receive a prize for their hard work.
Scholastic Book Fair
Towards the end of November, the Learning Resource Centre hosted a book fair in partnership with Scholastic. Students were able to purchase books just in time for Christmas Thanks to parents' investment in this event the school was gifted by Scholastic £85.61 worth of vouchers that have allowed us to be able to purchase more books that will be allocated to the school library
Black History Month
This October, KS3 students had the chance to read extracts from Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (longlisted for the UKLA teen book prize) and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi during their library lessons These two novels by female authors of colour allowed students to be able to gain a wider understanding of literary fiction.
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Dia de los Muertos
This November, in order to mark the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, KS3 students read extracts from The Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas and The Tequila Worm by Viola Canales during their library lessons This allowed students to find out more about cultural traditions from around the world through the exciting medium of fiction. Students also had the chance to see a clip from the animated film Coco.
Christmas
This December, in the run up to the festive break KS3 students had the chance to read extracts from Mistletoe and Murder by Robin Stevens, Hogfather by Terry Pratchett and The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton during their library lessons. This opportunity to get ready for the festive break left students excited about reading.
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A group of Year 9's visited SmC Pneumatics and MK College Women in Engineering event, this week. Students engaged in hands-on activities through the morning and learned about different career areas in Engineering by visiting various stations: Production, Packaging, Automation and Programming, Packaging etc
Feedback from students was very positive and they said the day made an impacted on them and are thinking about a career in Engineering!
Here’s a glimpse into The Big Idea workshop with our amazing Year 8 students, led by Frankie from Talent Foundry!
Students explored social issues in our community and brainstormed ways technology can make a positive impact The session was all about sparking creativity, team work, and raising aspirations.
Check out these photos of our young changemakers in action!
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The Ethos Team continues to play a role in supporting students at Lord Grey Academy. Through tailored interventions and one-to-one sessions, they provide guidance and encouragement to help students overcome challenges and thrive.
Whether it’s fostering resilience, building confidence, or reinforcing the school’s core values, the Ethos Team remains committed to ensuring students feel supported and empowered.
Drop-In Club at lunch in the Ethos room, a welcoming and safe space where students can:
Talk to someone who will listen and provide support Make new friends in a relaxed, inclusive environment.
The drop in is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during lunchtime, giving students a chance to unwind, connect, and feel part of our supportive school community.
Join Us for Coffee Mornings at Whaddon way church 10am-12pm
Our Family Support Worker, Megan, has been hosting coffee mornings every Wednesday for parents and guardians of students at Lord Grey Academy. These informal gatherings are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and learn more about the support available for families
Special Guests: School staff often drop by to chat and share insights
Themed Mornings: Keep an eye on ParentMail and our Instagram page for updates on any upcoming themed coffee mornings.
Megan is dedicated to supporting our school community. If you have any questions or would like additional support, feel free to reach out to her at m.day@lordgrey.org.uk. We’d love to see you there come along and join the conversation over a cup of coffee!
Our last coffee morning this term is in school Wednesday 18th December 24 in the conference room.
Year 7 Values Day
A Fun and Inspiring Experience!
The Lord Grey Ethos Team recently hosted an exciting Year 7 Values Day, an off-timetable day dedicated to exploring the core values that shape our school community. Through a series of engaging and interactive sessions, students gained a deeper understanding of how these values can be applied in their daily lives at school.
Here’s what made the day so special:
Determination: Dan Cutting, a professional freestyler, inspired students with his journey of perseverance and dedication
Curiosity: A magician sparked wonder and encouraged students to ask questions and explore. Ambition: A talented juggler showcased the power of practice and goal-setting.
Civility: Bridgebuilder program highlighted the importance of respect and building positive relationships
Integrity: The Ethos Team led meaningful discussions on staying true to one's values and principles.
The day was a perfect blend of fun and learning, helping students see how these values come to life not only in the classroom but in everyday interactions
We’re proud of our Year 7 students for embracing the spirit of the day.
Anti-Bullying Week
This Anti-Bullying Week, the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors (ABA) have been hard at work promoting kindness across the school
Kindness Wall:
At lunchtime, the team set up a Kindness Wall, encouraging students to share positive messages and celebrate acts of kindness
Recruitment Drive:
The Ambassadors have been actively recruiting new members to join their mission of creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Workshops & Magnets:
As part of their efforts this term, Year 7 and Year 9 students participated in anti-bullying workshops. To reinforce the message, the Ambassadors distributed specially designed magnets promoting anti-bullying values
We’re proud of the dedication shown by our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and the enthusiastic participation from students across the school Together, we’re making a difference!
We are delighted to invite Lord Grey students and their families to our Free Christmas Messy Church Event. Join us for an afternoon of craft and refreshments
When: Monday 23rd December 12am-2pm Where: Whaddon Way church
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your place by contacting us at m.scott@lordgrey.org. uk.
We look forward to celebrating the joy of Christmas with you!
Social Action Squad
The Ethos Team is excited to announce the launch of the Social Action Squad, a new initiative empowering students to make a positive impact within our school and local community
As part of this program, students will:
This term the SAS have started to revamp the friendship garden at school and litter pick. Visit a local care home This visit reflects Lord Grey students commitment to fostering compassion, civility, and integrity, both in school and in the wider community
The Social Action Squad is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, build teamwork, and make a meaningful difference.
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Did you know we have an Ethos Parent Podcast?!
Our Ethos team are committed to being there for their students and their students’ families Young people are facing lots of new challenges every day, we want to offer support to help parents navigate these issues with their teenagers
That’s why we’ve created our Ethos Parents Podcast. We’ll be discussing a range of topics relevant to parenting teenagers and young adults
We know that talking to about these issues can be hard, that’s why in our first episode we discuss ‘How to talk to your teen about mental health and well-being’.
Hear really practical tips and ideas from two of our Ethos Youth Workers who are talking about mental health and well-being everyday.
Each episode is packed with insightful tips and expert advice to help you navigate parenthood and support your child’s growth.
Whether it's parenting challenges or nurturing their development, these episodes are a must-listen for every parent!
CLUBS&REMINDERS
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Get active and join the excitement with our sports clubs at Lord Grey Academy! From football to basketball, netball to athletics, there’s a sport for everyone to enjoy Build skills, stay fit, and be part of a team! Let's get moving!
We are always inspired by the incredible achievements of our students, both in school and beyond Our PE team is eager to showcase these successes and highlight the dedication and talent of our students in extracurricular activities.
We kindly ask for your help in sharing these stories by completing a short form found via QR code
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Discover your passion and unleash your potential with our amazing extracurricular clubs at Lord Grey Academy! Whether you're into sports, music, art, or science, there's something for everyone.. Join a club, make new friends, and explore new interests outside the classroom!
Paris Saint Germain Football Academy News
The Paris Saint- Germain Academy UK at Lord Grey Academy in Milton Keynes is the exclusive partner hub for the Buckinghamshire The aim of our school partnerships is to build pathways into the world of sport through football. Ensuring that all players recognise the fact that they are now representing Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK.
A key area is also having a partner who has the same beliefs as ours whilst navigating students through their own journeys Lord Grey Academy offers students incredible opportunities to grow –our aim is to support this through playing the Parisian way!
Sixth Form Trial Booking form
Please find attached the link to the trial enquiry form: where you can find a link from our website with the booking details where you can complete the registration for our open days in 2025:
Trial Booking form - PSG Academy UK
2nd Trial Session Monday, 3rd February
3rd Trial Session
April / May 2025 (TBC but most likely to be in April)
PSG - Lord Grey Women’s U12/U13 Academy
https://www psgacademyuk com/lord-greywomens-u12-u13-academy/
Paris Saint Germain Football Academy News
Paulo Pereira Head Coach & Technical Director
The PSG / Lord Grey Football Academy has been a huge success amongst the students. Our main focus is not only on delivering football players cognitive abilities and their understanding of the game but also on giving the students the opportunity to be part of the PSG Academy family, as well as creating opportunities and contributing to their personal growth and development in preparation for their future.
Visit https://www.psgacademyuk.com/
Meet Harry and Jamie, they attend our Player Development Programme at Lord Grey Academy and have been awarded ‘Player of the half-term’ from each of their groups Read all about them in the PSG latest blog!
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Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. As always, your support and involvement are invaluable to us.
We look forward to sharing more exciting updates and celebrating the achievements of our incredible students in the coming months.
Have a wonderful and restful break, and we’ll see you all back at Lord Grey Academy soon!