E-Bulletin 11th April 2025

Message from our Headteacher Congratulations to our sporting superstars for their successes in gymnastics and netball. We are very proud of you all.

In assemblies this week, we have celebrated and recognised the many talents and achievements of our students.

Well done all!

As we break up for Easter may I remind you that term commences on Monday 28th April and we have a 10am late start on Friday 2nd May. Mrs Young

Summer term commences After School Y7 & 8 Rounders, Main Drive All Years Cricket

After school A Level Computer Science support, Mr Atton, Room 18 GCSE Computer Science support, Mr Lewis, Room 17 Y9 & 10 rounders, Main Drive All years Tennis Badminton

Y7 & 8 Junior Maths Challenge

After school Y5 Open Afternoon—2.15-3.30pm Y5 Open Evening—6.15-8.15pm No after school events due to Open Evening

School opens at 10am

Week commencing 5th May

Y5 Open Morning, 10.45-12noon

School exams for Y10

After school Table Tennis Club, Activity Studio, Mr Jones

Y13 A Level Art Exam

Next 3 Week’s Deadlines Monday 28th April All Years – Submission of Instrumental Lesson Applications.

Thursday 1st May Year 7, 8 & 9 Celebration Week – 2nd Instalment.

Year 7 – Residential Trips – Completion of Conduct Form.

Year 7 – Laches Wood – Pre Visit Permission.

Friday 2nd May Year 10 – Alton Towers – Payment & Permission.

Letters Instrumental Lesson Application 2025-2026 - Letter to Parents Y10 Classic Civilisation trip to Bath - Letter to Parents Letter to Parents - Y7-13 The importance of attendance Y7 Familiarisation Session - Laches Wood - Letter to Parents—selected students only Y10 Carding Mill Valley trip - 19th May - Letter to Parents GCSE External Moderation - Letter to parents—selected students

Recently Distributed Documents After School Cricket, Year 9 &10 Rounders, Tennis, Y7&8 Rounders— Selected students GCSE External Moderation - Letter to parents—selected students Y13 A Level PE Moderation Day—selected students RSL Instrumental Examination Letters

Sixth Form - Offer letters—circulated by hand—Deadline Tuesday 6th May

Year 7 City Netball Champions!

Well done to our Year 7 Netball teams who finished in 1st and 5th place at last weeks City Netball Tournament! Well done girls!

City Gymnastics What a fantastic day our students had at the City Gymnastics competition on Thursday at St Edmunds Catholic Academy.

Awards Hannah M: Under 13 Advanced— won Gold on Vault, Gold on Floor and Gold Overall Naomi: Under 13 Beginner—won Silver on Floor Moyosore: Under 13 Beginner—won Bronze on Vault and Silver Overall Connie: Under 13 Novice—won Silver on Vault Aisha: Under 13 Advanced—won Bronze on Vault Feranmi: Under 13 Beginner—won Silver on Vault Izzy Z: Under 13 Beginner—won Silver on Vault Deyan: Under 13 Novice—won Bronze on Floor Team Bronze: Hannah M, Hannah W, Koko, Connie and Jaya.

Apply for Instrumental Music Lessons 2025-2026 The school has a thriving Music Department with around 250 students receiving instrumental and vocal lessons every week.

Registration for music lessons for the next academic year is now open, and we will do our best to accommodate all those students who wish to have lessons.

Students who wish to continue having music lessons will also need to re-apply.

The deadline date for applications is Monday 28th April at 4.00pm.

Please apply via the following Microsoft Forms links: Non Pupil premium students click here: https://forms.office.com/e/S9jJfsKfPb Pupil premium students click here: https://forms.office.com/e/TQrB7QAHaJ

Easter Provision with Reflexions

Late start Friday 2nd May On Friday 2nd May we have a late start. Students should arrive at school in time to begin their first lesson at 10am.

Should any Key Stage 3 (Y7,8 or 9) parents and carers require supervision for their child, please book via the parents evening booking system and they can arrive at

9am. Please only use this facility if absolutely necessary as places will be limited.