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Schools of Tomorrow
We are delighted to announce our induction into the Schools ofTomorrow Fellowship.This recognition underscores our dedication to transformative education and collaborative leadership.The Fellowship embodies our vision for holistic education, integrating community engagement and innovative practices for student development. We’re excited to contribute to this dynamic community, driving positive change in education leadership.
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Windsor Rocks!
Windsor High School and Sixth Form students took the stage by storm this month with their phenomenal performance of "We Will RockYou: School Edition."The iconic musical, based on the legendary rock band Queen's hits, showcased the incredible talents of the students in both the musical and technical aspects of the production. From powerful vocals to electrifying dance routines and a stellar live band, the performance left the audience in awe.
The musical features an array of Queen's greatest hits, seamlessly woven into an engaging storyline set in a dystopian future. Some of the standout songs included "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Will RockYou", "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Radio Ga Ga." Each song was expertly performed, capturing the essence and energy of Queen's music.
Exceptional Band Performance
The live band accompanying the cast played a crucial role in elevating the overall experience. Comprising talented students, the band flawlessly recreated Queen's iconic sound, bringing an authentic rock concert atmosphere to the school auditorium.Their precision and passion for the music added an extra layer of excitement, earning them well-deserved applause throughout the performance.
Dazzling Dance Routines
The choreography of "We Will RockYou: School Edition" was a spectacle in itself, with the dancers showcasing their skills in dynamic and high-energy routines.The choreographers worked diligently to blend contemporary dance with the rock vibe of Queen's music, resulting in visually stunning performances that perfectly complemented the musical numbers.The enthusiasm displayed by the dancers were nothing short of professional, leaving the audience captivated from start to finish.
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Talented Cast
The students of Windsor High School and Sixth Form truly shone in their respective roles.The lead characters delivered powerful vocal performances, capturing the essence of Freddie Mercury's iconic voice while adding their own flair to the songs.The ensemble cast demonstrated exceptional teamwork, creating a seamless and immersive experience for the audience.
Also involved were students inArt who did a remarkable job with set design, and the Technicians who worked the sound and lighting each evening, transporting the audience to a futuristic world where the rebellious spirit of rock and roll thrived.
Josh, who plays Galileo Figaro, said:
“I absolutely love doing the show - the cast, the teachers, the technicians, each and every single one of them are amazing people and I think it definitely shows that we’re all good friends with each other. It’s such a welcoming environment and even the people who are doing their first production enjoy being a part of the performance. It’s just a lovely thing to do and I wish I could still do it even after I’ve finished school!"
Windsor High School and Sixth Form's production of "We Will RockYou: School Edition" was a resounding success, showcasing the remarkable talents of the students involved. From the electrifying music and exceptional band performance to the dazzling dance routines, the entire cast and crew demonstrated their dedication and passion for the arts.The show not only paid tribute to the timeless music of Queen but also served as a testament to the talent and creativity thriving within the school's community. We can't wait to see what you do next year!
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Former Windsor student, Danny Waldron, signs for Southend United
Southend United are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of striker Danny Waldron, who was a Windsor student until 2014. Danny has joined Southend United on a one-and-a-half year deal from Rushall Olympic and has netted 16 goals so far this season, 42% of Rushall’s league goals, which makes him the joint-top goal scorer in their division.
Danny has worked his way through the non-league ranks in the West Midlands, also playing for seventh-tier clubAlvechurch, whom he joined from Leamington. Danny scored a brace against CheltenhamTown inAlvechurch’s remarkable run to the second round proper of the Emirates FACup last season, in addition to 26 league goals across two seasons for the Church.
Danny will wear shirt number 10 at Southend.
In his first interview with the Club’s media team, Danny said: “I’m pleased to get it over the line. It’s exciting times. I’m just looking forward to getting to training, getting to know the lads and playing games.”
We wish Danny all the best!
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Central Team - New Starters andAppointments
Avery warm welcome to Emma Myers, Head of Governance, and Demi Cheema, Executive PAto the Directors of People and Communications, who joined the central team in February. Both Emma and Demi will be based in our Halesowen office.
We are also delighted to announce that Kat Howard is joining the central team as Executive School Improvement Lead (Secondary) on 4th March. Kat brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked in school and system leadership roles, academy improvement and education advisory roles across her decade-long career in education. Kat joins WATfrom CORE EducationTrust, where she was Executive Director of School Improvement. She also co-authored the book Symbiosis: The Curriculum and the Classroom with Claire Hill.
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Celebrating ourApprentices
NationalApprenticeship Week, which recognises the dedication, hard work and success of apprentices throughout the UK, ran from Monday 5th to Sunday 11th February.
At WindsorAcademyTrust, we are proud to highlight the achievements and continuous growth of our apprentices. In particular this month, we’d like to celebrate Phil Cleaver, Head ofAnalytics and One-to-One Device Lead, who has passed hisApprenticeship Level 4 Network Engineer with Distinction. Huge congratulations Phil!
In addition, congratulations to Joel Elford, MarketingApprentice, who has won ‘Apprentice of the Month’, an awards initiative run by training provider LMPEducation. Veronique Enright, Digital MarketingTutor at LMP, commented: “Joel is an exceptional learner and always goes above and beyond all expectations and is always positive and kind. He is willing to collaborate with other learners, most recently when his help was required with Adobe Creative. His communication and creative skills are outstanding, and he always remains calm under pressure.”
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WindsorAcademy Trust Hosts Department for Education's Visit to Showcase Sustainability Strategy
OnThursday 1st February, we were visited by colleagues from the Department for Education, including Nature Park Programme Director, Scott Caine, and ClimateAction Plans Project Manager, Kimberley Sangha, to find out how we've strategically integrated environmental care into every aspect of our trust.
At the beginning of the day, our guests met with Dawn Haywood, our CEO, and Chris Berry, Director of Operations, where they got a first-hand look at the WATSustainability Strategy and our committed effort to integrate climate action education into our teaching.They then visited Manor Way PrimaryAcademy and Windsor High School and Sixth Form to see our sustainability strategy in action.
The highlight of the visit to Manor Way was meeting with our enthusiastic eco warrior team, a group of students passionately driving our environmental goals, along withAssistant Headteacher and Sustainability Lead, Laura Brettle and Executive Headteacher, Lisa Buffery. Similarly, at Windsor High School and Sixth Form, our guests had the opportunity to meet with our incredibly dedicated students, who championed our sustainability initiatives, Wakas Hussain, the Sustainability Lead for the school, curriculum lead Helen Kinsey and Executive Headteacher Stephen Lanckham and see the remarkable impact and dedication of our students and staff.
Lisa Buffery, Executive Headteacher at Manor Way PrimaryAcademy said: “It's a privilege to open our doors to visitors and share our sustainability journey, knowing it will inspire and energise our staff and children to keep up their incredible work.”
Stephen Lanckham, Executive Headteacher at Windsor High School and Sixth Form added: “Having guests experience our sustainability initiatives first hand reminds us of the importance of our mission and reinforces the motivation for our dedicated teams to excel in their extraordinary efforts.”
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At the core of WAT's sustainability ethos are innovative initiatives that are enhanced by programmes such as the DfE’s National Education Nature Park.These programmes transcend traditional environmental education; they are comprehensive, transformative endeavours designed to instil a profound, lasting respect for nature in young minds.
The National Education Nature Park initiative is a clarion call for engagement with the natural world, urging educational spaces to transform into thriving habitats rich in biodiversity. It's a platform for young learners to actively partake in community science, biodiversity monitoring, and data analysis — fundamental skills for the architects of a sustainable future.
Summarising the visit Chris Berry said: “We are excited about the prospects of working even more closely with the DfE climate action team and our partners to further our commitment to sustainability and make a positive impact on our shared future.”
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Highlights from the Windsor Olympus ECO Hub
The much-anticipated ECO Hub at Windsor OlympusAcademy is now open! Under the guidance of Jon Carroll, dedicated students at the school are already embarking on curriculum-based projects, showcasing their commitment to learning and the outside environment. Complete with saplings, meadow and pond, the ECO Hub will be a key part of student life at Windsor Olympus. In the outdoor classroom, students will gain hands-on experience of what it means to build a sustainable environment, enjoy nature and look after our planet.All this while gaining the well-established benefits to health that are associated with being outdoors.
Watch the video below to see the ECO Hub in action!
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WindsorAcademy Trust Partners with the DfE to Deliver the Sandwell and Walsall PEIAProgramme to Schools
Following the launch of the Metacognition and Self Regulation Strand of the Department for Education’s (DfE) Priority Education InvestmentAreas (PEIA) programme, this month globally renowned Doug Lemov and theTeach Like a Champion team, alongside a team of UK experts, visited 40 schools in Walsall and Sandwell to kick off the 14 month-long initiative.
The Metacognition and Self Regulation strand of the PEIAprogramme, which is being delivered by WindsorAcademyTrust (WAT) in partnership with the DfE, is designed to enable long-term and sustainable impact in the region.
The programme is running from January 2024 to March 2025 and began this month with diagnostic visits to each of the 40 schools involved. During the visits, experts visited over 200 classrooms to identify strengths and areas for development, which will assist the team in building an impactful delivery programme based on their findings.
By participating in this strand of the activity, the 40 schools involved will receive access to some of the most experienced educational leaders and experts in the UK and abroad, including WAT’s Sonya Lanckham, Deputy Director of Education, BeckyAnderson, Headteacher at Rivers PrimaryAcademy, and Gavina Raindi, Senior Deputy Headteacher at Windsor High School and Sixth Form.
Schools will also benefit from working alongside Doug Lemov and his team and become part of a localised movement to impact student outcomes for years to come.
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EdInfluence Podcast in Conversation with Dawn Haywood
What drives this generation’s education leaders? In Browne Jacobson’s latest EdInfluence podcast episode, WAT’s Dawn Haywood talks about how her experiences in sport have helped her to become the leader she is today. Listen to the full podcast here
WAT shortlisted in the MAT ExcellenceAwards
For a second year in a row, we are delighted to be shortlisted in the MATExcellenceAwards. We have been shortlisted in three categories:
● EnvironmentalTrust of theYear
● CommunityTrust of theYear
● Trust ExecutiveTeam of theYear
The winners will be announced in June - so watch this space!
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