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Cara McLaughlin, WATHead of Dance, commented: "Exposing our students to the vibrant world of West End theatre has been an inspirational journey.To see the spark in their eyes, their zeal and determination after these workshops, reaffirms our commitment to nurturing their passion.This trip was about more than dance and theatre. It was about raising aspirations, breaking boundaries, and creating lifelong memories."
This trip encapsulates the essence of WAT’s ethos to broaden horizons and provide students with experiences that foster creativity and ambition.As we look back at this memorable summer term, we are thrilled to share a gallery of pictures capturing these unforgettable moments.
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Staff Talent
Central IT Team Update
David Buckley has been appointed to the post of Head of DigitalTransformation and IT. David will be joining us in mid-September from South Staffordshire Learning Partnership and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leading DigitalTechnology across a number of schools. He will be instrumental in delivering our DigitalTechnology Strategy.
Furthermore, in support of our growing 1:1 device strategy and infrastructure, Phil Cleaver has been appointed to the role of DataAnalytics and 1:1 Device Lead. Phil will be key to developing our management services for the JAMF MDM and leading on 1:1 devices from an infrastructure perspective as well as continuing to drive insights around our data analytics.
Congratulations to all and we wish you all the very best in your new roles!
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Staff Talent
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form Staff Wellbeing Group
The staff in the Windsor High School wellbeing group are working collaboratively with leaders on the DfE Workload Reduction Kit and are currently undertaking an audit of practice across the school. Staff are committed to generating discussion and solutions around ways to reduce workload with the view to sharing ideas with colleagues in other schools. Watch this space!
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WindsorAcademy Trust wins a MAT ExcellenceAward for Environmental Trust of theYear
We are thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious Optimus Education MATExcellenceAward for EnvironmentalTrust of theYear.The national award is recognition of the vision we hold to leave the world in a better place and our efforts to create a sustainable and environmentally-conscious educational environment for our young people.
The Optimus Education MATExcellenceAwards celebrate the outstanding achievements of multi-academy trusts across the United Kingdom.The EnvironmentalTrust of theYear category recognises the trust that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental education, initiatives and sustainable practices.
The judging panel, which was led by Leora Cruddas CEO of the Confederation of SchoolTrusts, commented that our “commitment to a greener future is evident in the range of action around sustainability, in terms of curriculum, careers and estates management” and they commended our “holistic approach, as well the progress made towards net zero”.
Commenting on the award win, Dawn Haywood, CEO, said: “Receiving the award for EnvironmentalTrust of theYear is a tremendous honour for all of us at WindsorAcademyTrust. I am immensely proud of this accomplishment and we will continue to prioritise environmental education and sustainable practices, always striving to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship within the education sector.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated staff, students, and parents for their unwavering support. It is through our collective efforts that we can create a sustainable and thriving future for generations to come.”
Chris Berry, Director of Operations, who leads the trust's 'Big Move' on sustainability, commented: "We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved so far on our journey to be net zero by 2030.The positive changes we've made are significant steps towards our ultimate aim – meeting the needs of the present without compromising our ability to meet the needs of future generations."
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Sustainability in the Curriculum
As a follow-up to the piece written by Chris Berry forTide Global Learning’s ‘ElephantTimes’ publication, Dominic Simpson, Headteacher at Colley Lane PrimaryAcademy, has written an article highlighting our journey of working with the Ministry of Eco Education in driving sustainability into the heart of primary curriculum. The piece centres on providing our children with a greater depth of understanding of sustainability through teaching and learning initiatives and how WATis delivering this. The full article can be read here.
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The Plastic Migrant
At the end of June, a wonderful community project came into fruition as 'The Plastic Migrant' was performed in the Great WyrleyAcademyTheatre. Coordinated by Goldsmith Primary Academy, this was a community project with ProfessorAR Gatrad OBE in order to highlight the use of single plastic as well as climate change issues around the world. It was advertised within local social media and amateur dramatic societies and involved staff and pupils from Goldsmith as well as technical support from Great Wyrley students.The remainder of the cast and crew came from a couple of local drama groups; a church group from Walsall; a local poet; a local dance group; and Walsall College.
Performed over three nights, the play was enjoyed by the audiences while the message was clear that we must all work together to help reduce, reuse, refuse and recycle. For a majority of the cast, this was their first opportunity to 'tread the boards' giving them the opportunity to develop their acting talents as well as thoroughly enjoying their performing.This was collaboration at its best: both within the WATfamily and integration of the local community. Aligning with our sustainable goals and moral purpose, this project has brought into the spotlight the important issue of climate change whilst also bringing together different parts of the community and giving an opportunity for children to develop their confidence, communication and resilience.
If you would like to know more about how you can help with reducing the use of single-use plastic then please visit https://wasupme.com
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AGreenerApproach to Waste Management
As our waste contracts end between now andApril 2024, we will be moving all schools across to B&M Waste. This will not only have a positive impact on sustainability around trying to get zero waste to landfill, but will also result in a reduction in the cost of waste services across the family.
About B&M Waste
B&M Waste are a national, carbon-neutral total waste management company with a Zero-to-Landfill ethos.They are dedicated to increasing their customers’recycling efficiency and committed to providing industry-leading sustainable solutions alongside understanding and managing the environmental and social impacts of waste management.
They achieved Carbon Neutral status in 2011 and have continued with an aim to further reduce carbon emissions to offset the net remainder. In 2021 they achieved Carbon Neutral Plus status - going beyond Carbon Neutral to Carbon Negative.
B&M have recently opened a new state-of-the-art materials and recycling facility in Birmingham, the new site will take in the commercial waste collected, which will be separated on-site, with any recyclable materials such as cardboard, glass, wood and metals prepared for recycling, with the remaining non recyclable general waste and separated food waste transported to energy recovery facilities.
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Client support services
The Customer Portal provided by B&M Waste will provide environmental reports which calculate the amount of carbon that is offset by diverting waste from landfill and using local providers.The number will be represented pictorially by various household appliances to give relevant equivalences using documented and approved conversion rates. Carbon reporting means that we can in turn prove that we are taking steps to find sustainable waste management solutions.All reporting complies with the PAS 402 standard of performance reporting requirements.
B&M will also offer an extensive package of contract added value items including:
● Engagement of WATstaff and students through bespoke waste training academies with sessions focused on waste awareness, segregation and interacting with new, streamlined waste management procedures
● Off-site training at their state-of-the-art Recycling Innovation Centre in Bromborough, Wirral where a member of staff from each site can attend their waste and recycling academy to become a ‘Waste Champion’for theirAcademy
● Afully immersive, virtual reality tour of a material recycling facility.The system is inbuilt withAI functionality and guides the user on either a ‘free tour’or 'educational challenge’ route
● One weeks’work placement at B&M offices for a student from a nominated school within WATeach year
● Training and educational materials for schools included in the contract, including BeauparcVR system which helps learners understand exceptional need to reuse and recycle valuable resource in an innovative, fully immersive and industry unique learning platform within the resource recovery sector
● Annual litter picking event in Birmingham with volunteers from WATinvited to join in on the day which is promoted via social media and local press
● Annual tree planting event at a location in WAT
● One new ‘Bug Hotel’each year in a local park or green space in WATto increase the natural balance of insects and encourage the growth of local plants and greenery
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Confederation of School Trusts Inquiry
The fourteen members of the inquiry group (including WATCEO, Dawn Haywood) met for the first time in London on 29th June.The key question the inquiry is seeking to answer is: how do trusts improve schools?The inquiry intends to explore a conception of quality; the enablers of quality and evaluation - how will we know we are improving and what is driving improvement.The inquiry group has already contributed to the development of the Building StrongTrusts:Assurance Framework.
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