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  • Christmas jumper day & Festive lunch​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 30/11/22

    On Wednesday 14th December, we are welcoming our students to join us in wearing their Christmas jumpers in support of the Save the Children Charity. We will also be serving a festive lunch at the Academy. Save the Children have helped 45 million children across the world get the medicine, good food and education they need. If students would like to wear their Christmas jumper, a donation of £1 can be made through ParentPay.

    The uniform code for the 14th December is as follows:

    • Christmas jumpers can be worn instead of a school jumper and blazer. 
    • All other items of uniform (shirt, tie, skirt/trousers etc.) must be in line with the school’s uniform policy. 
    • If you choose not to wear a Christmas jumper then you must come in your full uniform with blazer as usual.
    • Christmas jumpers only please – no sports hoodies will be allowed. If these are worn, parents will be contacted to bring your blazer in.
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  • December Advent

    Published 29/11/22

    This Christmas, we are holding a December Advent competition for our students and it isn’t only for one lucky winner, there will be a winner every single day for 15 consecutive days! All students have to do in order to qualify for an entry is:

    • Have 100% punctuality to the Academy and their lessons
    • Have 100% attendance
    • Have zero behaviour points

    We have some amazing prizes up for grabs throughout this competition, such as an Amazon Alexa, smartwatches, vouchers and lots more!

    The December Advent begins on 1st December and will run until 21st December. Winners will be notified the following day.

    Good Luck!

    Winners:

    Day 1: Maria Year 9 – Power Bank

    Day 2: Eva Year 7 – ‘Choose an envelope’ prize

    Day 3: Gabbie Year 7 – Amazon Alexa

    Day 4: Roshni Year 10 – Amazon voucher

    Day 5: Oliver Year 10 – Cinema voucher

    Day 6: Ruby Year 11 – ‘Choose an envelope’ prize

    Day 7: Yvie Year 8 – Sweet Treats Hamper

    Day 8: Bruno Year 10 – ‘Choose an envelope’ prize

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  • Christmas Can Collection

    Published 21/11/22

    This year, the Academy has decided to do a ‘Christmas Can Collection’ for all those who may need a little extra help this Christmas. The aim is to collect as many canned and non-perishable food items as possible before Monday 19th December. All food donations will be donated to Bridgewater youth centre to distribute to the families in our community.

    Why do we ask for canned food?

    Canned food has a long shelf life and are easy to store away. Canned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh and frozen foods because canning preserves many nutrients.

    The number of minerals, fat-soluble vitamins, protein, fat and carbohydrate remains relatively unchanged by the process of canning.

    How can you help?

    The items that we are requesting are below. You could ask other family members even neighbours for some canned foods too! Show you care and help people who need our support in the local community. Everybody deserves a Christmas Dinner! If you wish to donate items, students can drop donations off at the Discovery office.

    Items that you could donate:

    • Tins of soup
    • Stuffing mixture
    • Gravy granules
    • Tinned vegetables
    • Tinned meat
    • Instant mash potato or tinned potatoes
    • Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate
    • Bags of pasta
    • Sugar
    • Non-perishable food (long shelf life and doesn’t require refrigeration)

    Items not to include:

    We ask that you avoid donating any items such as refrigerated or frozen foods. Foods containing nuts and anything containing alcohol.

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  • Anti-Bullying Week 2022

    Published 11/11/22

    During the week beginning 14th November 2022, we are supporting Anti-Bullying Week. 

    Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and supported by schools nationally. 

    Each year, Anti-Bullying Week has an individual theme set by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. This year’s theme is ‘Reach Out’. The Anti-Bullying Alliance chose this theme because: 

    “The theme of Reach Out came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England and Wales. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.” 

     

    From www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk.

    You can find out more about the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s campaign here, and you can watch their latest video for the ‘Reach Out’ campaign here.  

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