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Posted on: 24/01/2020 Head of School Blog - Week 18 Students have experienced another week of exciting and informative events at the Academy which I am very happy to share with you.
On Tuesday, Tempest Photography arrived at the Academy bright and early to set up for year 11 photographs. They photographed the whole year group together as well as taking individual photographs of students. Further information regarding the procedure for placing orders will be sent to you by the pastoral team.
Two year 7 students took part in the second round of The Rotary Young Chef competition at Bolton High School on Wednesday. Holly prepared a Rack of Lamb and Tiramisu, whilst Keira’s menu consisted of Prosecco Chicken with fresh pasta and a Mango Cheesecake to follow. The girls were accompanied by an extremely proud Miss Sargent and were an absolute credit to the Academy. After each contestants menu had been tasted by the judges, the eagerly awaited results were announced. Holly came in 2nd place and Keira was runner up – Holly will now go through to the regional final which will be held at Hope Academy. Well done to both girls, we are extremely proud of you. Good luck to Holly in the regional final; I will keep you all informed of her progress.
One of the most popular events in the calendar is our annual Career Fair for students from years 9-13. We welcomed over 25 providers to the Academy on Thursday. Students had the opportunity to spend 30 minutes in the hall gathering information and advice that will help to support them in the future. I am aware of a number of students who found career opportunities that they had not previously considered or even been aware existed! We would like to thank all the organisations who attended and look forward to continuing to grow this event and supporting our students in the extremely important area of CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance).
We have reached a very important point in the academic year for year 9 students as they prepare to choose their GCSE options. Curriculum Option Recommendation letters have been posted home and are also available via the SIMs Parent app. You can view the 2020 Options Booklet and timeline on our website. /521/options-timeline-and-booklets-for-2020. The Academy is looking forward to welcoming both parents/carers and students to our Options Information Evening on Wednesday 29th January at 6pm. You will have the opportunity to speak with teaching staff and visit each subject area. It is our expectation that all students attend this important event.
As you are aware Halton Travel, operators of the 725 school bus service have been experiencing difficulties. We have received the following update from Merseytravel this afternoon:
Halton Transport have ceased to operate bus services. Merseytravel has secured emergency provision and school services previously operated by Halton Transport on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will now be operated by Stagecoach from Monday 27th January 2020. This is an interim measure whilst we secure more long term provision. We would ask schools, students and parents to work with us during this transition period as there may be some initial teething problems. For up-to-date information on affected services visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travel-updates. For alternative ways to make your journey visit www.jp.merseytravel.gov.uk.
This week in Inspire time the theme has been Unusual Kindness – Christian Unity. From the 18-25th January the whole of the Christian World joined together in prayer for Christian Unity.
We are in the privileged position of being a joint Catholic and Church of England Academy, which spearheads the work of Christian Unity to develop closer relationships and better understandings of all Christian faiths.
We prayed for our Christian family around the world and for peace and understanding between faiths, so that we may always try to show ‘unusual kindness’ to everyone around us.
God of unity and peace,
Your Son Jesus prayed that his followers might be one.
Make all Christians one with Him as He is one with You.
Amen
Important diary dates
Wednesday 29th January
Year 9 Options Information Evening – 6.00pm
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 Parents’ Evening 3.00pm-6.00pm
Tuesday 11th,Thursday 13th and Tuesday 25thFebruary
Year 7 Liverpool University Visit
Wednesday 12th February
Year 8/12/13 Parents’ Evening 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Thursday 13th February
Year 11 Mock interviews
Kindest regards
Mrs Adams - Head of School
Posted on: 17/01/2020 Head of school Blog - Week 17 Students have experienced an exciting week of events at the Academy which I am very happy to share with you.
Our year 11 students have continued with their mock examinations this week and have been absolutely fantastic. A large number of students have been arriving at the Academy from 7.30am to enjoy breakfast in the LRC whilst doing their final preparations before their exams. We look forward to sharing the results with both students and parents during the Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 5th February.
On Tuesday we hosted the latest presentation in our Journey of Hope programme. ‘Helping your Child to make the Correct Career Choices’ was supported by presentations from Carmel College, Hope Academy Sixth Form Centre and St Helens Chamber regarding apprenticeships. Further information for future Journey of Hope presentations can be found on our website. /1012/journey-of-hope-workshops-2019-20
Twelve year 9 girls travelled down to Oxford earlier in the week, supported by Mrs Crean and Mr Wignall, for the ‘It all adds up’ maths conference for girls at The University of Oxford. They spent Tuesday afternoon shopping and exploring the historical sights of the city. On Wednesday, they spent the day at the university exploring probability through Bayes Theorem, looking at career options involving maths, and learning what being a student at Oxford is all about. The girls’ attitude and behaviour throughout the two days was exceptional and they represented themselves and the Academy with pride. I would like to thank Miss Brophy for organising this amazing opportunity for our students and also Mrs Crean and Mr Wignall for their support.
We have reached a very important point in the academic year for year 9 students as they prepare to choose their GCSE options. I explained the options process to students on Wednesday and shared more detailed information regarding the timeline of events. The Academy is looking forward to welcoming both parents/carers and students to our Options Information Evening on Wednesday 29th January at 6pm. You will have the opportunity to speak with teaching staff and visit each subject area. It is our expectation that all students attend this important event. You can view the 2020 Options Booklet and timeline on our website. /521/options-timeline-and-booklets-for-2020
This week in Inspire time the theme has been Media and Democracy (Brexit). Students have reflected upon the impact the media and our government have on our lives, and how Parliament is run. We looked at the democratic voting system and then used it in a classroom vote after discovering facts about Brexit. We learnt about the danger of Fake News and how important it is to look for the real facts behind the opinions we are given. Finally, students read this week’s news stories to find out about what is happening around the world today.
We prayed for our politicians and media to strive for justice and truth, and we prayed for peace in our world:
If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart.
Amen
Important diary dates
Monday 20th January
Year 13 Mock Exams begin
Tuesday 21st January
Year 11 Photographs (am)
Tuesday 21st January
Ski Meeting – 6.00pm
Thursday 23rd January
Careers Fair 10.00am – 2.20pm (Yr9-13)
Wednesday 29th January
Year 9 Options Information Evening – 6.00pm
Wednesday 5th February
Year 11 Parents’ Evening 3.00pm-6.00pm
Tuesday 11th,Thursday 13th and Tuesday 25th February
Year 7 Liverpool University Visit
Wednesday 12th February
Year 8 Parents’ Evening 3.00pm – 6.00pm
I sure that you are all aware of the important work carried out in the local area by N.E.C.G (Newton and Earlestown Community Group). Please click on the following link to find out their wonderful calendar of events for 2020. tinyurl.com/NECG2020 #community
Kindest regards
Mrs Adams - Head of School
