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Bexleyheath Academy Celebrates Phenomenal Results from Sixth Form Students

Sixth Form Students from Bexleyheath Academy are today marking a return to normality, with the first A Level and vocational qualifications results determined by their performance in exams since 2019. In the previous two years, students’ grades were decided by teacher assessment.  Bexleyheath Academy is celebrating phenomenal results from students, including: 






Principal, Joseph Sparks, of Bexleyheath Academy said:

This year’s superb results are testament to the hard work of our students and staff. Students achieved highly this year and again we celebrate some wonderful results across all subjects within Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form.


I have been delighted to see students celebrating exam successes and their excitement at their future prospects as all of the students look forward to university, apprenticeships and employment. I have been incredibly impressed by our students’ hard work and perseverance, and would like to thank our superb team of Sixth Form teachers. We wish all students the very best of success, we are so very proud of you all.


Rebecca Boomer-Clark, Chief Executive of AET said:

These are impressive, hard-fought results that will mean so much to these students. Despite the disruption the pandemic has caused, our students have dug in and shown enormous resilience and grit. It’s humbling to see what staff and students have achieved together and I can’t congratulate them enough. Aleks, Alfie, Amelia, Gustavs and Neelam have done particularly well, and I wish them the very best for their next exciting steps.


Schools Minister Will Quince said: 

I know students across the South East – much like the rest of the country - have experienced disruption over the past two years, and they should all be immensely proud of what they have achieved.


Completing A Levels or vocational qualifications is no mean feat and the support students have been given by school leaders and teachers is invaluable. I hope each and every young person at Bexleyheath Academy who received their results today is now looking forward to taking their next step, whether that’s an apprenticeship or university, further training or the world of work  – but for now, I hope they are celebrating their achievements and feel very proud of their success.”


Students wishing to join Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form in September 2022, can enrol from Thursday 25 August 2022.

Letter from the Principal

Dear Parents/Carers,


As we approach the end of the Academic Year, I find myself reflecting on the last 12 months and the significant milestones that we - staff, pupils, parents/carers, and the wider community - have achieved together.


1) Ofsted 'Good': In September this year, Ofsted published their report, confirming that Bexleyheath Academy is a 'Good' school. The Ofsted report spoke extensively about our pupils, stating that:


These comments fill me with a tremendous sense of pride, and I am incredibly proud of our pupils' achievements and their contribution to the Academy.


2) A Return to 'Normality': This year, the educational world started to return to 'normal'. This is the first time in three years we have been on-site for an entire academic year; it is the first time in three years our pupils have sat public examinations; it is the first time in three years that we have held a Summer Music Concert; it is the first time in three years we have run face-to-face celebration assemblies. Throughout the year, our students have demonstrated a remarkable sense of resilience and a real commitment to their academic work and the wider school community. I look forward to hosting more face-to-face events next year and opening our doors so our parents/carers, and the wider community, can gain an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. 


3) The Academy of Choice:  Over the last 12 months, Bexleyheath Academy has become the Academy of choice. Since September 2021, over 180 new pupils have joined the Academy and have settled into life at Bexleyheath Academy. In addition, this September, we welcome over 300 new Year 7 students to the Academy; this significant increase in the size of Year 7 demonstrates our strong reputation within the community. I want to thank our parents/carers and the wider community for their continued support; I look forward to strengthening our relationship next year with the launch of the Academy Council and working together to take Bexleyheath Academy to the next level.


At the end of this term, we said farewell to a number of colleagues who are moving on to new ventures, including:


To all colleagues leaving us, I sincerely thank you for all you have done to support the students and your colleagues at Bexleyheath Academy; I wish you every success in your new role.


Finally, from everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, I would like to wish our parents/carers and pupils a restful summer. I hope the summer holiday provides an opportunity for our community to enjoy time with family, friends and loved ones.


Best wishes,

Joseph Sparks

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Key Dates | Below are a list of the key dates from now until Wednesday, 07 September 2022.


Term Dates for 2022/23 | The term dates for 2022/22 can be found here.


Latest News Updates | The Academy will pause the Latest News updates during the Summer Holiday. Our updates will commence again at the start of the next academic year, Saturday, 03 September 2022.


Results Days | The A-Level (KS5) and GCSE (KS4) results days will take place on Thursday, 18 August 2022 for KS5 and Thursday, 25 August 2022 for KS4. More information about these events will be sent to affected parents/carers by Monday, 15 August 2022. Students who are unable to collect their results will be emailed their results by 17:00 on the A-Level/GCSE Results Day.


Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will receive their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide: tips on how to prepare for results day; advice about choices and exploring careers; signposting to useful sources;  an opportunity for Q&A.

 

For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:

End-of-Term Progress & Attainment Reports | The final End-of-Term Progress & Attainment Reports were sent to parents/carers for students in Y07, Y08, Y09, Y10 and Y12 on Friday, 22 July 2022. The Y10 and Y12 reports contained the most recent mock examination results. If you have any questions regarding your child's report, please complete this Google Form, and a member of the team will be in contact with you when the Academy reopens after the Summer Holiday. If you did not receive your child's report, don't hesitate to contact Ms Fisher, Data Manager: dfisher@bexleyheathacademy.org


Staying Safe Online | The Metropolitan Police has written to all schools to provide information on how to help children stay safe online this summer. A copy of the letter sent to all schools containing additional advice, guidance and support can be found here.


Kids Eat for Free or Less During Summer 2022 | The London Borough of Bexley has provided schools with a handy guide to where kids can eat for free or less during the summer holiday. Please click here for a list of participating locations.


Summer Holiday Support | As an Academy, we are always looking to support our students, and we have an exciting opportunity for the new academic year to work with Kooth.com.  Kooth is an online mental health and well-being community where students and their parents can access support and advice. Next academic year, Kooth will be working with our students to build our support network across the school, but in the meantime, they have provided us with activities and resources you may want to read and access across the summer break.


2023 Sports Tour to Spain  | The Sports Team is currently planning a Sports Tour to Soalu, Spain, for students in Y09. The students will spend a week training in either football or handball and play fixtures against a range of Spanish teams. The trip cost is still being finalised; however, the price is likely to range from £1,000 to £1,200, which will include flights, boarding, food/drinks, a tour around Nou Camp and a complete personalised kit. 


If you are interested in your child taking part in the 2023 Sports Tour, please get in touch with Mr Sheehan, Faculty Director of Sports Studies: tsheehan@bexleyheathacademy.org.

Lost Property

Lost Property can be collected from the library.  Items are retained at the Academy until the end of term. 

Latest News Update 16 July 2022 (Term 06, Week 07)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Extreme Weather | The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for areas of England on Monday, 18 July 2022 and Tuesday, 19 July 2022, including parts of London & South East England. The red warning indicates an exceptionally hot spell of weather. The Academy is taking steps to ensure that our students are safe and comfortable, including ensuring that classrooms have adequate ventilation, keeping our students hydrated, avoiding vigorous physical activity, and encouraging our students to wear more suitable clothing. As a result, students can wear their PE Kits from Monday, 18 July 2022, to Wednesday, 20 July 2022. Please can we also encourage our parents/carers to ensure that their children use sunscreen before school and arrive at the Academy with plenty of water. 


Thorpe Park Trip | On Friday, 15 July 2022, 150 students from Y07, Y08 and Y09 went on a rewards trip to Thorpe Park. Senior Assistant Principal, Ms Delver, who organised the trip, said: “Our students had an incredible day getting to go on many rides and win many prizes in the arcades. We must reward students who get it right, and the students who took part in our rewards trip have demonstrated excellent engagement in learning, excellent attendance, excellent punctuality and are real ambassadors for Bexleyheath Academy. 

We look forward to running similar rewards trips in 2022/23.” If your child took any pictures that you would like to share with the Academy, please email them to Ms Delver: pdelver@bexleyheathacademy.org

 

End-of-Term Arrangements | Term 06 ends on Wednesday, 20 July 2022, at 13:10. The term dates for 2022/23 can be found here; more information about the arrangements for the next academic year will be published in our end-of-term Latest News updates on Saturday, 23 July 2022.

 

End-of-Term Reports | Over the past two weeks, students at Bexleyheath Academy have completed a series of assessments to examine their progress and attainment in all subject areas. The Academy is currently reviewing the results of these assessments and will publish end-of-term reports to parents/carers by Wednesday, 20 July 2022. 


Kids Eat for Free or Less During Summer 2022 | The London Borough of Bexley has provided schools with a handy guide to where kids can eat for free or less during the summer holiday. Please click here for a list of participating locations.

 

Summer Holiday Support | As an Academy, we are always looking to support our students, and we have an exciting opportunity for the new academic year to work with Kooth.com.  Kooth is an online mental health and wellbeing community where students and their parents can access support and advice.  Next academic year, Kooth will be working with our students to build our support network across the school, but in the meantime, they have provided us with activities and resources you may want to read and access across the summer break.


Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will receive their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide:

 

For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:

Latest News Update 09 July 2022 (Term 06, Week 06)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Eid Mubarak | Bexleyheath Academy would like to wish our community members that will be celebrating Eid-ul-Adha a warm Eid Mubarak!


Summer Music Concert | On Tuesday, 05 July 2022, Bexleyheath Academy hosted its first face-to-face Summer Music Concert in two years. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: "We have been waiting patiently for two years to fill our Main Hall with parents/carers and give them a musical night to remember, and last week's event did not disappoint. We want to thank our parents/carers for their support and, most of all, their audience participation!" The Music Concert featured a mixture of ensemble and solo performances and some student compositions. Mr Yeates, Faculty Director of Music, said: "It was great to have the opportunity to showcase the talent of our students. Our students have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for this event, and their hard work and dedication paid off. We have so many talented students at Bexleyheath Academy, and it is important that they get an opportunity to share their talent with their families and friends. Music Concerts help to bring us together, and we look forward to our next event – our annual Christmas Concert." 


Sports Days | As we approach the end of term, students in Y07, Y08 and Y09 will participate in various Sports Day challenges. The Y08 Sports Day took place on Thursday, 07 July 2022. Mr Sheehan, Faculty Director for Sports, said: "Our Y08 Sports Day was a fantastic event, and it was great to see so many of our Y08 students participating in the various track and field events across the day."  The Y09 Sports Day will take place on Monday, 11 July 2022, and the Y07 Sports Day will take place on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. Parents/carers are reminded to pack their child's PE kits, a bottle of water and sun cream as temperatures are set to rise over the next couple of weeks.


Year 10 & 12 Work Experience | From Monday, 11 July 2022, to Wednesday, 20 July 2022, students in Y10 & Y12 will be taking part in their work experience programmes. Students completing work experience at Bexleyheath Academy are reminded to arrive on-site at 08:30 and report to Mr Hill. Mr Hill, Assistant Principal, said: "We are delighted with how many of our students have managed to secure first-class work experience placements. These placements provide an important opportunity for students to gain an insight into the world of work to help them make informed choices concerning their study programmes next year."


Year 10 Parents' Evening | Last week, Y10 parents/carers had an opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss their child's engagement, progress, and attainment. In total, over 800 individual appointments were attended. Mr Ige, Assistant Principal, said: "It was great to see so many parents/carers join us for our virtual parents' evening. These events provide us with a valuable opportunity to update parents/carers on their child's progress at the Academy while also allowing us to celebrate their success. We want to thank our Y10 parents/carers for their high levels of engagement with the Academy." We are currently gathering feedback from our virtual parents' evening events; please complete this short survey so that we can continue improving how we deliver parents' evening events.  If you would like to provide feedback on any of our previous events, please click on the relevant link below:


End-of-Term Arrangements | Term 06 ends on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 at 13:10. The term dates for 2022/23 can be found here; more information about the arrangements for next year will be published in our end-of-term Latest News updates on Saturday, 23 July 2022.


End-of-Term Reports | Over the past two weeks, students at Bexleyheath Academy have completed a series of assessments to examine their progress and attainment in all subject areas. The Academy is currently reviewing the results of these assessments and will publish end-of-term reports to parents/carers by Wednesday, 20 July 2022.


Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will be receiving their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide:


For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:

Latest News Update 02 July 2022 (Term 06, Week 05)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Year 11 Students Celebrate in Style | On Wednesday, 29 June 2022, our Y11 students celebrated in style on a River Cruise down the Thames. Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, said: “It was wonderful to see so many of our Y11 students celebrate their time at Bexleyheath Academy last Wednesday. Our students came dressed to impress and enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with their friends and teachers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Y11 students, and their parents/carers, for their dedication, hard work and commitment over the last five years and we look forward to welcoming many of our students back into the Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form.”  Pictures from the Year 11 Prom will be shared with students and parents/carers before the end of term.


End-of-Term Assessments | Across this term, students have been completing their end-of-term assessments:


Following the completion of the end-of-term assessments, parents/carers will receive a final end of term report by Wednesday, 20 July 2022.  Should you have any questions regarding our end-of-term assessments, contact Dr Lucas, Assistant Principal at flucas@bexleyheathacademy.org


Summer Music Concert | Our Summer Music Concert will take place this Tuesday (05 July 2022), in the Academy's Main Hall. The Concert will begin at 18:00 and finish around 20:30. Tickets are free, and refreshments will be provided during the interval. Please complete this short Google Form if you are interested in attending our Summer Music Concert.  

Mr Yeates, Faculty Director for Music, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming our parents/carers and students to our first face-to-face music concert since 2019. We have many talented soloists and ensembles ready to give our audience a musical night to remember. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 05 July 2022!"


Year 10 Parents' Evening | Our Y10 Parents' Evening will take place this Thursday (07 July 2022), from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website.


Bank Holiday | This year, an extra Bank Holiday was awarded in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Where schools were closed for the Bank Holiday, the Department for Education (DfE) has amended the number of days schools are required to open to provide all schools with this additional Bank Holiday in lieu. As a result, the Academy will be closed on Friday, 08 July 2022, in lieu of the extra Bank Holiday that took place on Thursday, 02 June 2022, which fell during our term break. 


Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will be receiving their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide:


For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:


Thorpe Park Reward Trip 2022 | This year, we will be running a trip to Thorpe Park, as a reward to students who have demonstrated one or more of the following:


Parents and students will receive an email by Monday, 04 July 2022 to inform them if they have been selected for the trip. The full details of the trip can be found in the email. Should you have any questions about this trip, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Delver, Senior Assistant Principal, at pdelver@bexleyheathacademy.org 

Latest News Update 25 June 2022 (Term 06, Week 04)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Summer Music Concert | Our Summer Music Concert will take place on Tuesday, 05 July 2022, in the Academy's Main Hall. The Concert will begin at 18:00 and finish around 21:00. Tickets are free, and refreshments will be provided during the interval. Please complete this short Google Form if you are interested in attending our Summer Music Concert. 


Mr Yeates, Faculty Director for Music, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming our parents/carers and students to our first face-to-face music concert since 2019. We have many talented soloists and ensembles ready to give our audience a musical night to remember. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 05 July 2022!"

 

Year 07 Parents' Evening Feedback | Last week, Y07 parents/carers had an opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss their child's engagement, progress, and attainment. In total, over 1,000 individual appointments were attended. Ms Devler, Senior Assistant Principal, said: "It was great to see so many parents/carers join us for our virtual parents' evening. These events provide us with a valuable opportunity to update parents/carers on their child's progress at the Academy while also allowing us to celebrate their success. We want to thank our Y07 parents/carers for their high levels of engagement with the Academy."

 

We are currently gathering feedback from our virtual parents' evening events; if you have participated in one of our virtual parents' evening events, please complete this short survey so that we can continue improving how we deliver parents' evening events.


Year 10 Parents' Evening | Our next parents' evening event is on Thursday, 07 July 2022, for Y10. Parents/carers can start booking appointments from noon on Monday, 27 June 2022.


Sixth Form Taster Day | On Monday, 11 July 2022, we will be hosting our annual Sixth Form Taster Day for all Sixth Form applicants. Students will have an opportunity to explore the different subjects on offer and gain an insight into the various courses available. Students should arrive at the Academy, using the Asda Road Gate, in full school uniform between 08:00 and 08:20,  where they will be met by a member of the Sixth Form Team; the day will finish at 13:30. There will be an additional session from 14:00 till 16:00 for any student wishing to participate in the Charlton Football Academy. 

 

Students must complete this Google Form to register for the event and select their subjects; the deadline to complete the form is Monday, 04 July 2022. Should you have any questions about this taster day, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, at lpressney@bexleyheathacademy.org 


Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will be receiving their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide:

 

For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:

 

AET 'Let's Talk Futures' | We are delighted to share AET's Let's Talk Futures' careers education resources for parents, which can be found here.  This link will take you to:

 A range of Parental Guides - digital magazines containing essential information for parents about your child's future choices, qualifications and progression routes.

 

The 'Standing out from the Crowd' webinar will take place on Monday, 27 June 2022, 18:15-19:00, covering university, apprenticeships and employment. The discussion will also focus on choosing the right Post 18 pathway, how to demonstrate skills and talents and how to secure the best possible destination. Once you sign up for the webinar, you will not receive a joining link immediately; this will arrive a few days before the webinar. 

 

Year 11 Prom |  The Y11 Prom will be taking place on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, on The Pearl of London River Cruise.  The Prom is a celebration of your child's time at Bexleyheath Academy and a reward for their hard work, positive behaviour, good attendance and punctuality.  Your child will be required to bring their ticket for the event; if your child has not received their ticket, they can collect their ticket from our Reception Team from Monday, 27 July 2022.  If you have any questions regarding the Y11 Prom, please get in touch with Ms Crawley, Y11 Pastoral Manager, at jcrawley@bexleyheathacademy.org

 

Bank Holiday | This year, an extra Bank Holiday was awarded in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Where schools were closed for the Bank Holiday, the Department for Education (DfE) has amended the number of days schools are required to open to provide all schools with this additional Bank Holiday in lieu. As a result, the Academy will be closed on Friday, 08 July 2022, in lieu of the extra Bank Holiday that took place on Thursday, 02 June 2022, which fell during our term break.

Latest News Update 18 June 2022 (Term 06, Week 03)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Changes to Contact Information | If you have changed your address and or telephone number, please can you contact the Academy Reception Team using the contact information found below so that we can update our records.


Telephone: 020 8303 5696

Email: info@bexleyheathacademy.org

 

Bank Holiday | This year, an extra Bank Holiday was awarded in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Where schools were closed for the Bank Holiday, the Department for Education (DfE) has amended the number of days schools are required to open to provide all schools with this additional Bank Holiday in lieu. As a result, the Academy will be closed on Friday, 08 July 2022, in lieu of the extra Bank Holiday that took place on Thursday, 02 June 2022, which fell during our term break.

 

Year 11 Course Completion & Next Steps | Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, wrote to all Y11 parents/carers on Friday, 17 June 2022, to outline the next steps for all Y11 students. All Y11 students should continue to attend the Academy for their examination preparation, warm-up sessions, and final examinations, as outlined in Mr Courtney's email. Students who have not completed one or more courses should continue attending the Academy full-time until their teachers sign them off. 

 

Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, said: "I continue to be amazed by our Year 11 students who have shown maturity and resilience through the examination season. We have one last push to complete the final examinations and final pieces of coursework before we can celebrate their successes on prom night (see below). We want to thank our parents/carers for their continued support in ensuring students arrive at their exams on time, every day."  


Parents/carers will receive a daily update from Mr Courtney regarding course completion. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 Prom | We still have a few tickets available for the Y11 Prom. So far, over 150 students have purchased a tick for this celebratory event; students will be celebrating in style with a River Cruise on the Thames. If you would like to buy a ticket for your child, please contact Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal.

 

Results Support | The National Careers Services are hosting online events for parents/carers of children who will be receiving their examination results this August. The purpose of these events is to provide: tips on how to prepare for results day; advice about choices and exploring careers; signposting to useful sources; an opportunity for Q&A. For more information or to sign up for one of these events, click on the links below:


AET 'Let's Talk Futures' | We are delighted to share AET's Let's Talk Futures' careers education resources for parents, which can be found here.  The link above will take you to:

 A range of Parental Guides - digital magazines containing key information for parents relating to your child's future choices, qualifications and progression routes.

 

The 'Standing out from the Crowd' webinar will take place on Monday, 27 June 2022, 18:15-19:00 and will cover university, apprenticeships and employment. The discussion will also focus on choosing the right Post 18 pathway, how to demonstrate skills and talents and how to secure the best possible destination. Once you sign up for the webinar, you will not receive a joining link straight away; this will arrive a few days before the webinar. 

 

Year 10 Mock Examinations | Before the end of the term, Y10 students will be completing a series of mock examinations in English, Maths and Science.  While students are being prepared for these examinations in lessons, we would encourage all students to revise at home to ensure they achieve their full potential.  Our Faculty Directors have put together this 'Hints & Tips' document for all Y10 students to help them prepare. If you have any questions regarding our Y10 Mock Examinations, please get in touch with Ms Collier, Senior Assistant Principal.


Final Call for Year 07 Parents' Evening | Our Y07 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 23 June 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. Senior Assistant Principal, Ms Delver, said: "So far, over 700 individual appointments have been booked with our Y07 teachers; however, it's not too late to book an appointment. We would strongly encourage all our Y07 parents/carers to book an appointment with their child's teachers to find out how they have settled into life at Bexleyheath Academy."

 

Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. If you have questions regarding our Y07 Parents' Evening, don't hesitate to contact Ms Delver, Senior Assistant Principal.

 

Parents/Carers Workshop to Support LGBTQ+ Young People | The London Borough of Bexley are hosting a workshop at Beths Grammar School on Thursday, 07 July 2022, from 17:30 for parents/carers and anyone who wants to support LGBTQ+ young people. During the session, you will hear from parents, young people, and professionals. You will also have the opportunity to discuss concerns and find out about the support available. If you would like to attend the workshop, please register by clicking here.

Latest News Update 11 June 2022 (Term 06, Week 02)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Term 06 Events | The following events are taking place in Term 06:


Year 07 Parents' Evening | Our Y07 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 23 June 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. 


Ms Delver, Senior Assistant Principal, said: “We’ve had an overwhelming response from our Y07 parents/carers, with over 600 individual appointments being booked already. We have added even more slots to our Y07 event so that more parents/carers can book appointments.” If you have questions regarding our Y07 Parents' Evening, don't hesitate to contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal. 


Summer Examinations | Our summer examinations continue this week, with students taking their Mathematics, Creative iMedia, Health Studies, Geography, Media Studies, English, Science, History, Psychology and French examinations this week. A complete list of the examinations taking place can be found on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please get in touch with Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer.


UCAS Exhibition Trip | On Thursday, 09 June 2022, 139 Y12 students attended the UCAS exhibition in Maidstone, Kent. Throughout the day, students had an opportunity to speak to a wide range of universities, apprenticeship providers and employers to explore the options available after Sixth Form.


One Y12 student said: “It was a brilliant day; I wanted to explore two courses (Policing & Sports Coaching), and I've learned a lot about studying both of these potential options at university. I had an opportunity to speak with university representatives all over the UK, all of which have different qualities and benefits. I can now use knowledge to help me make an informed decision at the end of next year.”  Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, said: “Our students were impeccable, and their feedback was very positive. We hope this event has helped our students consider various options and pathways available to them after Sixth Form.”  


Uniform Donations & Loans | As we approach the end of the academic year, many parents/carers are thinking about next year’s uniform. Our uniform partner, Stevensons, would like to remind parents to place their uniform orders by Sunday, 31 July 2022. This will ensure that your uniform is ready for September 2022.

 

If your child has outgrown their existing uniform, the Academy would welcome any uniform donations so that we can support students who do not have access to the correct uniform. Last week, the Academy loaned 98 pieces of uniform, including ties, blazers, and shoes, to students who did not have the correct uniform. If you have any questions regarding school uniform, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Seamons, who would be happy to help. 


Ms Delver, Senior Assistant Principal, said: “Bexleyheath Academy is committed to ensuring that all students are ready for lessons and look super smart. Every day, we check that our students are ready for lessons, and any student who does not have the correct uniform can borrow the correct items from the Uniform Shack. Students who borrow uniform, are required to return the items to the Uniform Shack (situated in the Upper School Canteen) at the end of the school day”. 

Latest News Update 04 June 2022 (Term 06, Week 01)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 06 will commence on Monday, 06 June 2022, at 08:45.

 

Staffing Updates | Bexleyheath Academy is delighted to welcome Ms Murphy, Faculty Director for Social Science, who joins the Academy on Monday, 06 June 2022. Mr Sparks, Principal, said: "Ms Murphy brings a wealth of teaching and leadership experience in Psychology, Sociology and Health Studies. We are excited about watching these popular subjects continue to grow and develop under her leadership."


Term 06 Events | The following events are taking place in Term 06:

 

Year 07 Parents' Evening | Our Y07 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 23 June 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system from Monday, 06 June 2022, at 09:00. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. If you have any questions regarding our Y07 Parents' Evening, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

 

Summer Examinations | Our summer examinations continue this term, with students taking their English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Digital Media, Psychology, Media Studies, History, Sociology and Business Studies examinations this week. A complete list of the examinations taking place can be found on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please get in touch with Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer.


Year 11 & 13 Final Examinations & Next Steps | The Academy will be working with Y11 and Y13 students on a one-to-one basis to review their timetables over the next two weeks. When a student has completed all of their controlled assessments and the content for their examinations, the Academy will make reasonable adjustments so that students are only required to attend the Academy for their final examinations. If you have any questions regarding the next steps for students in Y11 or Y13, please get in touch with Mr Courtney,  Assistant Principal for Y11 or Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal for Y13.

 

Year 11 Prom | There are a limited number of places available for Y11 Prom. If students are interested and have not yet purchased a ticket, they have until Thursday, 09 June 2022, at 16:00. More information regarding the Y11 Prom can be found here.


Remarkable Readiness | To ensure that every student is ready to have a great experience in every lesson, every day, we would recommend that parents/carers double-check that their child has the following:

 

Parents/carers are also reminded of our uniform expectations which can be found here. If parents/carers require any guidance or support with their child’s uniform, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ms Seamons.

 

Student Lanyards | Students at Bexleyheath Academy, have all been provided with a lanyard and photo ID card to wear as part of their Academy uniform. Students are reminded to wear their lanyards while at school and throughout the day. The lanyards can be used at the turnstiles on the Asda Road Gate before and after school. Students who are taking part in clubs and extra-curricular activities after school can exit via the Asda Road Gate by using their ID cards on the turnstiles.

 

Term 05 Progress & Attainment Reports | The progress and attainment reports for Term 05 were sent to all parents/carers Friday, 27 May 2022. If you have any queries regarding your child's Term 05 report, please complete this Google Form, and a member of the team will be in touch with you when the Academy reopens, the week commencing Monday, 06 June 2022.

 

Term 06 Homework | Students in Y07, Y08, Y09, Y10 and Y12, will continue to receive homework in each of their subjects (except core PE) every week. Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, said:

 

"We are continuing to develop our homework provision for students at Bexleyheath Academy. Students now have access to various programmes to help support different subjects. Students have access to Seneca Learning, MathsWatch, Tassomai (for Science) and myON (for reading). In addition, we will continue to provide parents/carers with a Weekly Homework Report every Monday to provide parents/carers with an overview of the homework completed for each of their programmes; we hope that our Weekly Homework Reports help parents/carers to support their children further."

 

All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities, which should be submitted by the end of the day on Sunday. Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the Homework Workshop, which will take place each Tuesday from 15:15. If you have any questions regarding homework, please get in touch with Mr Kay, Assistant Principal.

 

Saturday Revision Sessions | Today, Saturday, 04 June 2022, the Academy hosted its final Saturday Revision Session for students in Y11. Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, said: "It has been amazing to see the number of students taking up the opportunity to attend these Saturday sessions to help them gain that extra mark in the exam. The dedication of our Y11, Y12 and Y13 students will help to ensure that they are successful this summer."

 

Students will continue to receive daily examination warmups and examination preparation sessions to support them with their final examinations.

 

Relationships & Sex Education | This term, as part of our Personal Development curriculum, students will explore: relationships, sex education and the safe use of technology. Relationship and sex education is compulsory for all secondary pupils and is designed to provide students with life skills that will enable them to make informed decisions while ensuring that they remain safe in a variety of situations. These sessions will take place during a series of drop down days. The sessions that students will cover have been tailored to their year group to ensure that the content is age-appropriate. This week, Y10 (Y Band) and Y07 students will be completing their drop down days. The dates and sessions are as follows:

 

Monday, 06 June 2022 | Year 10 (Y Band)

 

Thursday, 09 June 2022 | Year 7

 

If you have any queries about these drop down days, please get in touch with Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal, using this Google Form. Year 10 students in the Y Band have received an email to state which group they will be in on Monday, 06 June 2022. If your child has not received this email, please get in touch with Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal. For more information regarding the Academy's Relationships, Sex and Health Education Policy (RHSE), please click here. This policy outlines important information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Academy, information on parent/carer rights. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the RSHE curriculum, then please contact Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal, using the Google Form above.

 

Test Register App | Following Government guidelines, the COVID-19 Test Register app will no longer be available. However, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Seamons, Designated Medical Lead, who will be happy to assist.

 

Stevensons Uniform Ordering | As we enter the final term of the Academic Year, our uniform partner, Stevensons, would like to remind parents to place their uniform orders by Sunday, 31 July 2022. This will ensure that your uniform is ready for September 2022. 

Latest News Update 28 May 2022 (Term Break)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 05 ended on Friday, 27 May 2022. Term 06 commences on Monday, 06 June 2022,

 

Term 06 Events | The following events are taking place in Term 06:

More information about these events will be published on our Latest News page in Term 06.

 

Saturday Revision Sessions | Our Saturday Revision Sessions will resume on Saturday, 04 June 2022, with the following two sessions:


Summer Examinations | Our third week of summer examinations took place last week with students in Geography, French, Psychology, Business Studies, English, Media, Spanish, History, Physics and Chemistry taking their GCSE, A-Level and Vocational examinations. Our summer examinations continue next term; a complete list of the examinations taking place can be found on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. Students and their parents/carers have now received their personalised examination timetable. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please get in touch with Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer.


Term 05 Progress & Attainment Reports | The Term 05 Progress & Attainment Reports were sent to parents/carers for students in Y07, Y08, Y09, Y10 and Y12 on Friday, 27 May 2022. If you have any questions regarding your child's report, please complete this Google Form, and a member of the team will be in contact with you week commencing Monday, 06 June 2022.


Staffing Updates | At the end of Term 05, the Academy said farewell to Mr Bone, Subject Lead for Media Studies. The Academy would like to thank Mr Bone for his hard work, commitment, and dedication to Bexleyheath Academy and wish him all the best in his new role. Ms Priscott, Assistant Principal, will be taking over Mr Bone's Media Studies classes in Term 06. A new Teacher of Media Studies has been appointed for September 2022.


Year 07 Parents' Evening | Our Y07 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 23 June 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system from Monday, 06 June 2022, at 09:00. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis, and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Y07 Parents' Evening, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

Latest News Update 21 May 2022 (Term 05, Week 06)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

End-of-Term Arrangements | Term 05 ends on Friday, 27 May 2022 at 15.10; term 06 commences on Monday, 06 June 2022 at 08:45.

 

Term 05 Progress & Attainment Reports | The week five termly assessments concluded on Friday, 20 May 2022. The Academy is currently reviewing and moderating the assessment data and will be sharing an end-of-term report with parents/carers on or before Friday, 27 May  2022. Should you have any questions regarding the progress and attainment reports, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this Google Form. Students who were absent for any of their week five assessments will be provided with an opportunity to sit their assessments in week six.

 

Academy Council | Bexleyheath Academy is looking for two parents/carers to join our Academy Council, which will launch in September. To apply for one of the posts, please submit an application form. The Academy Council provides a platform for staff, parents/carers, and the local community to serve as the single local body focused on providing insight into the experiences of pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. For more information on the Academy Council, please click here.


Summer Examinations | Our second week of summer examinations took place last week. Students in Health & Social Care, Sociology, Engineering, Science, Digital Media, English Language, Sports Studies, and Mathematics took their examinations. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: "I am incredibly proud of how our Y11, Y12 and Y13 students have approached their summer examinations. Our students have entered each of their examinations confident and ready to succeed. I am looking forward to celebrating their success this summer and would like to wish them the best of luck over the next few weeks."  

 

Our summer examinations continue this week; a complete list of the examinations taking place can be found on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. Students and their parents/carers have now received their personalised examination timetable. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please get in touch with Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer.

 

Saturday Revision Sessions | Today, we hosted our second of four on-site Saturday Revision Sessions for Y11 students. Ms Collier, Assistant Principal, said: "It was great to welcome our GCSE English and Science students at 09:00 this morning. Our students worked incredibly hard to prepare for their second week of examinations, and I would like to thank our parents/carers and students for their ongoing support. We have two more Saturday Revision Sessions lined up, including:

 

Saturday, 04 June 2022:


Saturday, 11 June 2022:


Year 07 Parents' Evening | Our Y07 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 23 June 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system from Monday, 06 June 2022, at 09:00. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis, and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Y07 Parents' Evening, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

 

Immunisation Catch-Up | The Hounslow and Richmond Community Hospital nurses will be on-site on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, for an immunisation catch-up session for Y8, Y9 and  Y10 students. The nurses will be administering the following vaccinations to students that were absent or had no consent on their initial visit:

 

Please ensure that your son/daughter has eaten before they come to school on the day of the immunisation. If you would like to discuss your child's immunisations, please get in touch with the immunisation nurses on:

Latest News Update 14 May 2022 (Term 05, Week 05)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Academy Council | Bexleyheath Academy is looking for two parents/carers to join our Academy Council, which will launch in September. To apply for one of the posts, please submit an application form. The Academy Council provides a platform for staff, parents/carers, and the local community to serve as the single local body focused on providing insight into the experiences of pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. For more information on the Academy Council, please click here.

 

Summer Examinations | Our summer examinations are now in full swing, with students in Health & Social Care, Engineering and Art taking their first examinations this week. Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, said: "We are so proud of our Y11 and Y13 students and how they have prepared for and approached their summer examinations. From everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, we would like to wish all of our students the best of luck with their summer examinations."

 

 Our summer examinations continue this week; a complete list of the examinations taking place can be found on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. Students and their parents/carers have now received their personalised examination timetable. If you have any questions regarding examinations, please get in touch with Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer.


Week 05 Assessments | Week 05 assessments commence in all subjects on Monday, 16 May 2022, for students in Y07, Y08, Y09, Y10 and Y12. These assessments provide an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress this academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a progress report during week 06. Should you have any questions regarding our week 05 assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.


Saturday Revision Sessions | Today, we launched the first of our on-site Saturday Revision Sessions for Y11 students. Vice-Principal, Ms Luthfa, said: "It was great to see so many GCSE Geography and Mathematics join us at 09:00 for our Saturday Revision Sessions. Thank you to our parents/carers, students and teachers for their ongoing support as we provide additional opportunities to ensure that every student is successful this summer." We have three more Saturday Revision  Sessions lined up over the coming weeks:

 

Saturday, 21 May 2022:

 

Saturday, 04 June 2022:

 

Saturday, 11 June 2022:


Year 12 Parents' Evening | Last week, Y12  parents/carers had an opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss their child's engagement, progress, and attainment. In total, over 250  individual appointments were attended. Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, said: "It was great to see so many parents/carers join us for our virtual parents' evening. These events provide us with a valuable opportunity to update parents/carers on their child's progress at the Academy while also allowing us to celebrate their success. We would like to thank our Y12 parents/carers for their high levels of engagement with the Academy."

 

We are currently gathering feedback from our virtual parents' evening events; if you have taken part in one of our virtual parents' evening events, please complete this short survey so that we can continue to improve the way we deliver parents' evening events.

 

Our next parents' evening events take place on Thursday 23 June 2022 for Year 07 and Thursday 07 July 2022 for Year 10.

Latest News Update 07 May 2022 (Term 05, Week 04)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Saturday Revision Sessions | Last week, we mentioned that we would be running a series of Saturday revision sessions in preparation for the summer examinations. The revision sessions that will be running are as follows:


Saturday, 14 May 2022:

 

Saturday, 21 May 2022:

 

Saturday, 04 June 2022:

 

Saturday, 11 June 2022:

 

We will be targeting specific students for revision sessions, and parents/carers will be contacted directly with more information. However, all students are welcome to attend and revise onsite. If you have any questions regarding the Saturday Intervention Sessions, please get in touch with Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal.


AET 'Let's Talk Futures' | We are delighted to share AET's Let's Talk Futures' careers education resources for parents, which can be found here.  The link above will take you to:


 The 'Preparing for Post 16 Pathways' webinar will take place on Wednesday 11 May 2022, 18:15-19:00 and will cover qualifications, progression routes and 'choosing the right pathway for me'. This is designed for Y10 and Y11 parents and will look at areas such as A-levels or T-levels, College or Sixth Form, Apprenticeships, what employers look for, and important things to think about when helping your child make their Post 16 decisions. The webinar will take the format of a panel discussion, where a range of experts, including careers leaders, careers advisers, and an employer, will discuss future study and work options, qualification types, the variety of progression routes available and what parents can do to support their children in the decision making process.  Once you sign up for the webinar, you will not receive a joining link straight away; this will arrive a few days before the webinar. Enjoy the resources, and we look forward to you joining AET for the live webinar on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, at 18:15.


Mental Health Awareness Week | Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday, 09 May 2022, to Sunday, 15 May 2022, and this year's theme is loneliness. In a recent survey, 69% of 13-19 years olds have admitted to feeling lonely at one time or another. 39% of young people have said they feel like they have no one to talk to. To combat this, The Mental Health Foundation has created a guide for young people which offers advice, support and activities which can help them if they ever feel lonely. They have also created a guide for parents and carers.

 

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to challenge our students and their parents/carers to share with us a photo from this Bank Holiday weekend, which may include one of the following:

 

Thank you to Amie and her family, who shared some fantastic images of her positive weekend, last week. Across the Bank Holiday weekend, Amie spent quality time with her cousin in Yorkshire, celebrated her birthday, and participated in a dance show; what a busy and exciting weekend they had.  #ivebeenthere

 

If you would like to share your positive pictures from this weekend, please send them to Ms Collier, Assistant Principal.

 

Final Call for Year 12 Parents' Evening | A reminder that our Y12 Parents' Evening will take place this Thursday (12 May 2022), from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 12 Parents' Evening, please get in touch with Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

 

Safe Travelling To and From the Academy | We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our students of the following steps to ensure their safety outside of the Academy:

If you have any questions regarding keeping safe while travelling to and from the Academy, please get in touch with Ms Collier, Assistant Principal.

 

Summer Examinations | Our summer examinations start this term; the examinations calendar can be accessed on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. Students will be receiving their personalised examination timetable by Friday, 13 May 2022. In addition, we will be hosting a Virtual Examinations Preparation Evening for our Y11, 12 & 13 parents on Tuesday, 10 May at 18:00 to provide our parents/carers with key information about this summer's examinations. You can join our Virtual Examination Preparation Evening by clicking this link.

Latest News Update 30 April 2022 (Term 05, Week 03)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Mental Health Awareness Week | Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday, 09 May 2022, to Sunday, 15 May 2022, and this year's theme is loneliness.  In a recent survey, 69% of 13-19 years olds have admitted to feeling lonely at one time or another. 39% of young people have said they feel like they have no one to talk to.  To combat this, The Mental Health Foundation has created a guide for young people which offers advice, support and activities which can help them if they ever feel lonely.  They have also created a guide for parents and carers.

 

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to challenge our students and their parents/carers to share with us a photo from this Bank Holiday weekend, which may include one of the following:


Across next week, we will share the images with the Foundation's #I'vebeenthere to show that everyone feels lonely at times but that we can all support one another.  If you would like to share your photos, please email them to Ms Collier, Assistant Principal.

 

Summer Examinations | Our summer examinations start this term; the examinations calendar can be accessed on the Assessments & Examinations page of the Academy's website. Students will be receiving their personalised examination timetable by Friday, 13 May 2022.  In addition, we will be hosting a Virtual Examinations Preparation Evening for our Y11, 12 & 13 parents on Tuesday, 10 May at 18:00 to provide our parents/carers with key information about this summer's examinations. You can join our Virtual Examination Preparation Evening by clicking this link.

 

Additional GCSE Support | As we prepare students for their upcoming GCSEs, the Academy will be providing additional intervention sessions to support students with their preparation, starting on Tuesday, 03 May 2022. These sessions will include small group sessions for selected students in specific subjects, which will take place during lunch and after school.  We will be sharing individual timetables with students and parents/carers on or before Tuesday, 03 May 2022, for the affected students.


Saturday Intervention Sessions | We have had an overwhelming request from parents/carers and students to provide Saturday intervention sessions. We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Saturday revision sessions from Saturday, 14 May 2022, until Saturday, 21 May 2022. We will be contacting Y11,12,13 parents next week to outline the sessions that will be taking place.

 

GCSE French Speaking Examinations | Our French students will be completing their first public examinations this week. The speaking exams will be taking place on the following days:


Students have been allocated times for their exams. If you have any questions about the timings or the exam, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.


TestRegister App | From Friday, 13 May 2022, the TestRegister app will no longer be available. Families can continue to test for COVID-19, but this is no longer a weekly requirement. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 testing, please get in touch with Ms Seamons, Designated Medical Lead.

 

Year 12 Parents' Evening | Our Y12 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 12 May 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 12 Parents' Evening, please get in touch with Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

 

SEND Support | The Youth Action Diversity Trust has released dates for the next round of 'Care for the Family' courses which will take place in June/July. The courses available are:

Further information from The Youth Action Diversity Trust can be found here.


Eid Mubarak | For the past month, many of our Bexleyheath Academy community members have been observing Ramadan. Next week, marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid celebrations. We would like to say Eid Mubarak to our community members that are celebrating this event. 

Latest News Update 23 April 2022 (Term 05, Week 02)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Love Your Lanyards | All students at Bexleyheath Academy have now been issued with an Academy lanyard. This lanyard is an integral part of our Academy uniform and allows students to use the Academy turnstiles before and after school. This means that students taking part in extracurricular clubs and activities can exit via the turnstiles on the Asda Gate rather than via the Main Reception.  


Y10 Pastoral Manager, Ms Freeman, said: "Not only do the lanyards make our students look super smart, but they also help us identify students and keep them safe while in and around the Academy. My Y10 students love their lanyards, as they demonstrate that they are part of the Bexleyheath Academy community."

 

Year 08 HPV Vaccinations | The Bexley Immunisation Team will be visiting the Academy on Thursday, 28 April 2022, to deliver the first dose of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination to Y08 students. Information on the HPV vaccine and contact details for questions can be found here. We would like to encourage our Y08 parents/carers to read the information provided and complete the following consent form found in this letter.  The deadline for giving consent is Monday, 25 April 2022.

 

Year 09 Option Subjects | Last term, our Y09 students participated in a series of options events and provided us with the Y10 subject preferences. The Academy is now working on the construction of the timetable for September 2022, and we will confirm assigned subjects with students as soon as possible. As always, we aim to ensure that as many students as possible can study their preferred subjects.  Should parents/carers have any questions about subject selections, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.


Year 12 Parents' Evening | Our Y12 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 12 May 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can now book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 12 Parents' Evening, please get in touch with Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

Precious (Y10) Takes Third Place in the Regional Jack Petchey "Speak Out" Challenge 

On Thursday, 31 March 2022, Precious (Y10) took part in the Regional Jack Petchey "Speak Out" Challenge Final at Bexley Grammar School. Precious impressed the judges and came third place with her speech titled 'More Than Glasses!' 

You can watch Precious' speech on YouTube by clicking here, or by clicking on the image. Ms Mack-Poole, Teacher of English, said:

"We are incredibly proud of Precious. Not only did Precious plan an award-winning speech but she stood up in front of fellow students, parents/carers and judges and delivered her speech with clarity and passion. Precious absolutely deserved the recognition she received and from everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, we would like to congratulate her on this remarkable achievement."

Latest News Update 16 April 2022 (Term 05, Week 01)

A Message from the Principal, Mr Sparks

Dear Parents/Carers & Students,

 

We are excited to welcome students back to the Academy on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. As we enter Term 05, the Team at Bexleyheath Academy are taking every step possible to ensure that our students are fully prepared for their summer examinations, the first summer examinations since 2019. Throughout Term 04, our Y11 and Y13 students have demonstrated remarkable resilience and readiness: whether that's making the most of every P0 and P5 lesson or preparing fully for their mock examinations, our students continue to impress us every lesson, every day.

 

I would like to remind parents/carers and students that Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) has also provided additional help for students taking examinations this summer, which include:

 

Furthermore, teachers at Bexleyheath Academy have been working hard to develop their plans to ensure that everything we do is focused on supporting students in Y11 and Y13 during these next two terms. These plans can now be found in one, easy-to-find location:

 

For students in all other year groups, we have an exciting two terms ahead of us, with face-to-face work experience taking place for students in Y10 and Y12; a plethora of clubs and extra-curricular activities for all students to choose from; and end-of-term summer celebrations for everyone.

 

I would like to wish all of our students, especially our Y11 and Y13 students, all the best for Term 05. If any parent/carer wishes to get in touch, I encourage them to contact me directly, using the information provided below.

 

Best wishes,

Mr Sparks

Email: jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org


This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 04 will commence on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. Period 0 and Period 5 lessons for Y11 and Y13 will commence on Monday 25 April 2022.

 

Remarkable Readiness | In order to ensure that every student is ready to have a great experience every lesson, every day, we would recommend that parents/carers double-check that their child has the following:

Parents/carers are also reminded of our uniform expectations which can be found here. If parents/carers require any guidance or support in relation to the Academy Uniform, please contact Ms Seamons.

 

Student Lanyards | Students at Bexleyheath Academy have all been provided with a lanyard and photo ID card to wear as part of their Academy uniform. Students are reminded to wear their lanyards while at school and throughout the school day. The lanyards can be used at the turnstiles on the Asda Road Gate before and after school. Students who are taking part in clubs and extra-curricular activities after school are able to exit via the Asda Road Gate by using their ID cards on the turnstiles. 


Term 04 Progress & Attainment Reports | The progress and attainment reports for Term 04 were sent to all parents/carers Saturday, 02 April 2022. If you have any queries regarding your child's Term 04 report, please complete this Google Form, and a member of the team will be in touch with you when the Academy reopens on Wednesday, 20 April 2022.

 

Term 05 Homework | Students in all year groups will continue to receive homework in each of their subjects (with the exception of core PE) every week. Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, said:

 

"We are continuing to develop our homework provision for students at Bexleyheath Academy. Students now have access to a range of different programmes to help support different subjects. Students have access to Seneca Learning, MathsWatch, Tassomai (for Science) and myON (for reading). In addition, we will continue to provide parents/carers with a Weekly Homework Report every Monday to provide parents/carers with an overview of the homework completed for each of their programmes; we hope that our Weekly Homework Reports help parents/carers to support their children further."

 

All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities, which should be submitted by the end of the day on Sunday. Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the Homework Workshop, which will take place each Tuesday from 15:15. If you have any questions regarding homework, please contact Mr Kay, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 BTEC Examination Results | Our Year 11 BTEC Engineering and Health & Social Care students completed their Component 03 examinations during Term 04. Examination results were released during the Easter Holiday, and students will receive their individual component results at the start of Term 05. Students will be provided with advice, guidance and support by their subject teachers during their Engineering and/or Health & Social Care lessons. If parents/carers have any questions regarding the Year 11 BTEC Examination Results, please contact Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 French Mock Examinations | The Y11 French mock speaking examinations will take place on Thursday, 21 April 2022 and Friday 22 April 2022. Parents/carers and students will receive their specific time slot by Tuesday, 18 April 2022. If parents/carers have any questions regarding the French mock speaking examinations, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 Art & Design Drop Down Day | The Y11 Art & Design students have been invited to take part in a drop-down day on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, to help them prepare for their final examination. Students can enter using the Main Reception on Woolwich Road, where they will report to C101 for a 09:00 start. Students are reminded to wear their full school uniform; the session will finish at 15:10. The Academy Canteen will be open at lunchtime for students to purchase refreshments. If parents/carers have any questions regarding the Y11 Art & Design Drop Down Day, please contact Ms Curzon, Faculty Director of Art & Design. 


Year 11 Period 0 & Period 5 | Our Period 0 & Period 5 sessions will resume the week commencing Monday, 25 April 2022. The Academy will continue to provide Y11 students with a free breakfast between 07:45 and 08:00.

 

Year 12 Parents' Evening | Our Year 12 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday, 12 May 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system from Thursday, 21 April 2022. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis, and parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 12 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal. 

Latest News Update 02 April 2022 (Easter Break)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 04 ended on Friday 01 April 2022. Term 05 commences on Wednesday, 20 April 2022, at 08:45.


Latest News Updates | The Academy will pause the Latest News updates during the Easter Holiday. Our updates will commence again at the start of Term 05 on Sunday, 17 April 2022.

 

Term 05 Events | The following key events are taking place in Term 05: 

More information about these events will be published on our Latest News page in Term 05.

 

Staffing Updates | At the end of Term 04, we said farewell to a number of colleagues who are moving on to new ventures, including Ms Ansah, Teacher of Sociology, Ms Ezimokhai, Teacher of Sport Studies and Mr Masopeh, Teacher of Mathematics. The Academy would like to thank Ms Ansah, Ms Ezimokhai and Mr Masopeh for all they have done to support students at Bexleyheath Academy. In addition, Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal, is also moving onto a new position within Academies Enterprise Trust as the National Leader of Mathematics. While Ms Doyle's last day at Bexleyheath Academy was Friday 01 April 2022, Ms Doyle will continue to teach her Year 11 students as they prepare for their GCSE examinations.


Term 04 Progress & Attainment Reports | The Term 04 Progress & Attainment Reports have been sent to parents/carers for students in Y07-13 on Saturday 02 April 2022. If you have any questions regarding your child's report, please complete this Google Form and a member of the team will be in contact with you when the Academy reopens after the Easter Holiday. If you did not receive your child's report, don't hesitate to contact Mr Sparks, Principal.


Year 11 Btec February Exam Results | Our Year 11 Btec Engineering and Health & Social Care students sat their Component 3 exams during Term 04. The results will be released to the academy over the Easter holidays. Student will receive these results during their first lessons back in the respective subjects during Term 05. Students will be provided with the guidance and support on next steps from their class teachers during this time.  


Countdown to Success for Year 11 & Year 13 | As part of our commitment to ensure that every student is ready for their examinations this summer, teachers at Bexleyheath Academy have developed their plans to ensure that everything we do is focused on supporting students in Y11 and Y13. These plans can now be found in one, easy-to-find location:

 

These pages contain a Live Tracker that shows how many days are remaining before each examination. In addition, these pages also provide a link to the curriculum plans for each subject. These plans outline the following information:

 

Mr Sparks, Principal, said: "As we move into Term 05 and the start of this year's summer examinations, we want to ensure that our students have everything they need to feel ready. These Countdown to Success plans for Y11 and Y13 will help to focus our students as they complete their preparation. In addition, I would like to encourage our students to take hold of every opportunity, including the Y11 and Y13 Easter Revision activities that are outlined below."

  

Year 11-13 Easter Revision Activities | For students in Y11-13, the Easter Holiday provides an opportunity to rest and recuperate and consolidate their learning in preparation for their summer examinations. Staff at Bexleyheath Academy have compiled a list of revision topics and resources to provide students with guidance and support during the Easter Holiday. A complete list of revision topics and resources can be found here.

 

Year 08 HPV Vaccinations  | The Bexley Immunisation Team will be visiting the Academy on Thursday, 28 April 2022, to deliver the first dose of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination to Y08 students. Information on the HPV vaccine and contact details for questions can be found here. We would like to encourage our Y08 parents/carers to read the information provided and then complete the following consent form found in this letter.  The deadline for providing consent is Monday, 11 April 2022.

 

The Apprenticeship & Participation Event | Bexley's annual Apprenticeship Event, which has been rescheduled due to Covid-19, will be held on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in Bexley Civic Offices. Over 40 different employers and training providers will be attending, and the event will be held over two sessions:

 

The event is aimed at students in Y11, Y12 or Y13 interested in Apprenticeship Opportunities. If you would like to attend, you are required to pre-register via www.bexley.gov.uk/apprenticeshipevent from Wednesday, 20 April 2022.

 

Career Talks for Medicine  | This week, the Science Faculty was joined by Dr Elissa Abi-Radd, who spoke to students in Y10, Y11 and Y12 about pursuing a career in medicine. Mr Doyle, Assistant Principal, said: "Students asked really thoughtful questions and particularly enjoyed some of the gory details from A&E. A huge thank you to Dr Elissa Abi-Radd for visiting us and inspiring the future generation of doctors!"

 

Holiday Activities and Food Programme | The Holiday Activities and Food Programme aims to deliver healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter Holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Funded through the Department for Education, it offers valuable support to families on lower incomes, giving them the opportunity to access rewarding and active activities alongside healthy meals and food education over the Easter Holidays. Between Monday 04 and Friday 15 April 2022, the London Borough of Bexley is funding 25 providers to offer over 5,800 places across the borough. These schemes offer a full range of enrichment activities, including sport, food making activities, dance, arts and crafts and martial arts; at least one healthy meal a day and nutritional and food education for both participants and their families. In addition to pupils who receive benefits related free school meals we are also able to offer up to 15% beyond just pupils in receipt of free school meals, and listed below is the agreed list of families that are able to access this programme:

Full details of this programme, the individual schemes and how families can book places can be found here.

Latest News Update 26 March 2022 (Term 04, Week 06)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Super-Star Dancers | Two Bexleyheath Academy students have danced their way to success at the Sevenoaks Dance Competition. Lily (Y12) and Millie (Y08) are part of the Gillham School of Performance Arts; on Saturday 06 March 2022, both students competed in the Sevenoaks Dance Competition, competing against hundreds of students from across the country. Lily competed in the street, contemporary and jazz categories, while Millie competed in the jazz and contemporary categories. Both students impressed the judges and achieved gold medals, with Lily being awarded a gold medal in the street dance category and Millie being awarded a gold medal in the contemporary dance category. Both Lily and Millie were delighted with their medals and are looking forward to their next competition, which takes place in May. From everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, we would like to congratulate Lily and Millie and wish them all the best in May. 

This Latest News story was written by Max (Y12).

 

End-of-Term Arrangements | Term 04 ends on Friday 01 April 2022 at 13.10; term 05 commences on Wednesday 20 April 2022 at 08:45.

 

Term 04 Progress & Attainment Reports | The week five termly assessments concluded on Friday 24 March 2022. The Academy is currently reviewing and moderating the assessment data and will be sharing an end-of-term report with parents/carers on or before Friday 01 April 2022. Should you have any questions regarding the progress and attainment reports, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this Google Form. Students who were absent for any of their week five assessments will be

provided with an opportunity to sit their assessments in week six.


Year 11-13 Easter Revision Activities | For students in Y11-13, the Easter Holiday provides an opportunity to rest and recuperate as well as an opportunity to consolidate their learning in preparation for their summer examinations. Staff at Bexleyheath Academy have compiled a list of revision topics and resources to provide students with guidance and support during the Easter Holiday. In addition, there will also be an onsite revision session for select Y11 Mathematics classes. A full list of revision topics and resources can be found here.


Year 11 French Speaking Mock Examinations | The Year 11 French Speaking Mock Examinations will take place after the Easter Holiday. GCSE French students will be sent their individual speaking mock examination timetable by Friday 01 April 2022. 


GCSE Spanish for Year 09 Students | We are always looking for new ways to enable our students to push the limits; we are delighted to announce that we will be providing Y09 students with the opportunity to study an additional GCSE qualification in Spanish. Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal and Ms Delver, Assistant Principal, will be hosting a virtual information evening for parents/carers and students on Monday 28 March 2022 at 17:30. To join Ms Doyle and Ms Delver, please click on the following link. If you have any questions regarding our GCSE Spanish Information Evening, please contact Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 28 March 2022, the Senior Team will be hosting the third and final Pathway Discussions Evening for Y11 students who have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This will be an opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet with a member of the Senior Team to discuss their child's subject choices. If you have not yet received a telephone call from our reception team to book your meeting, you can use our online booking system and select an appropriate appointment time. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy's website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

 

Thinking about the Future Webinar | As part of the AET Let's Talk Futures Series, parents/carers for students in Y07, Y08 and Y09 are invited to take part in a webinar titled 'Thinking about the Future'. The webinar will take place on Monday 28 March 2022 at 18:15-19:00, and parents/carers are encouraged to register via the following link. The webinar will take the form of a panel discussion, where a range of experts, including careers leaders, careers advisers, and an employer will discuss future study and work options, qualification types, the variety of progression routes available and what parents/carers can do to support their children in the decision-making process.

 

Lunch Cards | The Academy has two canteens, one for Y07, Y10 and Sixth Form and one for Y08, Y09 and Y11. Both canteens operate a cashless system, and students are able to purchase items at break and lunchtimes using their lunch cards. All students at Bexleyheath Academy were provided with a lunch card at the start of the Academic year or upon enrolment. The lunch cards mean that students do not have to carry cash into the Academy and ensure a faster service at break and lunchtimes. Please can we encourage our parents/carers to check that their child brings their lunch card to school every day; if your child has lost their lunch card, they are able to purchase a replacement from the canteen at the cost of £1.50 that will be deducted from their ParentPay account.

 

Holiday Activities and Food Programme | The Holiday Activities and Food Programme aims to deliver healthy food and enriching activities during the Easter Holidays to children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Funded through the Department for Education, it offers valuable support to families on lower incomes, giving them the opportunity to access rewarding and active activities alongside healthy meals and food education over the Easter Holidays. Between Monday 04 and Friday 15 April 2022, the London Borough of Bexley is funding 25 providers to offer over 5,800 places across the borough. These schemes offer a full range of enrichment activities, including sport, food making activities, dance, arts and crafts and martial arts; at least one healthy meal a day and nutritional and food education for both participants and their families. In addition to pupils who receive benefits related free school meals we are also able to offer up to 15% beyond just pupils in receipt of free school meals and listed below is the agreed list of families that are able to access this programme: 

Full details of this programme, the individual schemes and how families can book places can be found here.

Latest News Update 19 March 2022 (Term 04, Week 05)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

AET Let's Talk Futures Series | We are delighted to share AET's (Academies Enterprise Trust) ‘Let's Talk Futures' careers education resources for parents/carers. This link will take you to:


 

The ‘Thinking about the Future - A webinar for parents of children in Y07, Y08 and Y09' will take place on Monday 28 March 2022, 18:15-19:00; parents/carers are encouraged to register by clicking on the following link. The webinar will take the format of a panel discussion, where a range of experts, including careers leaders, careers advisers and an employer will discuss future study and work options, qualification types, the variety of progression routes available and what parents can do to support their children in the decision-making process.


Week 05 Assessments | Week 05 assessments commence in all subjects on Monday 21 March 2022 for students in all year groups. These assessments provide an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a progress report during week 06. Should you have any questions regarding our week 05 assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

GCSE Spanish for Year 09 Students | We are always looking for new ways to enable our students to push the limits; we are delighted to announce that we will be providing Y09 students with the opportunity to study an additional GCSE qualification in Spanish. Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal and Ms Delver, Assistant Principal will be hosting a virtual information evening for parents/carers and students on Monday 28 March 2022 at 17:30. To join Ms Doyle and Ms Delver, please click on the following link. If you have any questions regarding our GCSE Spanish Information Evening, please contact Ms Doyle via email.

 

Year 10 & Year 12 Work Experience | During the summer term, Y10 and Y12 students will have an opportunity to complete a work experience placement. This work experience placement will help our students gain an insight into the world of work. The work experience will take place between Monday 11 July and Wednesday 20 July 2022. Students will be required to source their own placements and the Academy has already started to support students with this process through the Personal Development programme where students have been creating CVs, writing cover letters, exploring career pathways, and considering the different types of placements on offer.

 

To confirm a work experience placement, the Academy has put together the following Notes for Parents, Carers & Employers. We would encourage parents/carers to support students as they complete the following forms:

 These forms are available to students on their Personal Development Google Classroom; printed copies can be collected from the Sixth Form Centre for Y12 and the KS4 Pastoral Office for Y10.

 

These documents must be returned to your child’s Personal Development teacher by Tuesday 19 April 2022. Where possible, we would strongly encourage parents/carers to complete these ahead of the deadline so we can complete the necessary checks and paperwork.

 

Year 11 &  Year 13 CV Workshops | Across weeks 05 and 06, the Academy will be running a series of CV workshops which will provide 1-2-1 support from our Enterprise Advisor to support students in creating a high-quality CV. This is a great opportunity for all Y11 and Y13 students hoping to secure an Apprenticeship for September 2022. Students can sign up to attend the workshops by emailing Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note, if there is a high number of students we will look to run additional workshops in the Summer Term. 

 

Year 11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 28  March 2022 the Senior Team will be hosting the third and final Pathway Discussions Evening for Y11 students who have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This will be an opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet with a member of the Senior Team to discuss their child’s subject choices. If you have not yet received a telephone call from our reception team to book your meeting, you can use our online booking system and select an appropriate appointment time. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.


Save the Planet Week | To mark Save the Planet Week Unifrog is hosting a series of careers webinars highlighting sustainable careers and lifestyle choices for students. Students can sign up for free on the Unifrog Platform. The following webinars are available to all students:


End-of-Term Arrangements | Term 04 ends on Friday 01 April 2022 at 13.10; term 05 commences on Wednesday 20 April 2022 at 08:45.

Latest News Update 12 March 2022 (Term 04, Week 04)

Club of Week: Marvellous Music

The following Latest News Article was written by Max (Y12) 


Ukulele Club is a music club that is run by Ms Yeates every Tuesday Lunchtime, for students in Y07-09. Ukulele Club provides a good starting point for students who want to learn a musical instrument but do not know where to start. It is a fun and easy way for students to learn their favourite tunes, as the students get to decide what songs they would like to play. Ukulele Club is open for all abilities and by attending students will learn how to play different chords, eventually gaining the confidence and knowledge to perform a whole song. The Ukulele Club is currently learning ‘Billie Jean’ and is hoping to record and perform this song, ready to share with parents/carers by the end of this term. One piece of advice that the students of Ukulele Club have given is to ‘never give up and keep trying as you will only get better if you practice.’

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Y11 & Y13 Progress & Attainment Report Update | The Academy has now received the Y11 & Y13 grades back from our Central Team, following the recent mock examinations. The team at Bexleyheath Academy are now preparing the Y11 & Y13 Progress & Attainment Reports and intend to share these with parents/carers later this week.


Y11 Food Preparation & Nutrition Students Hang up their Aprons | This week our final group of Food Preparation & Nutrition examinations took place for students in Y11. Our Y11 students have worked incredibly hard to plan and prepare their final dishes. 


Ms Gaskin, Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition said: “The students have been incredible. From the moment they walked into the kitchens to start their examinations, they were professional chefs who cooked their dishes with pride. I can’t wait to see how they perform in their written exam at the end of the year. Well done!”  Mr Sparks, Principal, said: “I had the privilege of sampling all of the dishes that were created this week: from a delicious chicken tikka masala to a delicate lemon drizzle cake, it was an absolute pleasure to observe our chefs in actions and see their final dishes. Not only were the dishes tasty but the presentation would match that of a Michelin Star restaurant. Our Y11 students and their teacher, Ms Gaskin, should be exceptionally proud of their hard work over the last few weeks and I would like to wish them all the best in their final examinations.”


Y11 Saturday Revision Sessions | As part of our commitment to ensure that our Y11 and Y13 students are ready for their examinations this summer, students in Y11 took part in a Saturday morning revision session for science today (Saturday 12 March 2022). The next sessions will take place on Saturday 19  March 2022 at the following times:


These revision sessions will take place online using Google Meet; students can access the Google Meet Link via their Google Classroom. Parents/carers can view the full schedule here.


Y11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 14 March 2022 the Senior Team will be hosting the second Pathway Discussions Evening for Y11 students who have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This will be an opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet with a member of the Senior Team to discuss their child’s subject choices. If you have not yet received a telephone call from our reception team to book your meeting, you can use our online booking system and select an appropriate appointment time. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.


Y10 Work Experience | During the summer term, Y10 students will have an opportunity to complete a work experience placement. This work experience placement will help our students gain valuable experience and an insight into the world of work. The work experience will take place between Monday 11 July and Wednesday 20 July 2022.  Students will be required to source their own placements and the Academy has already started to support students with this process through the Personal Development programme where students have been creating CVs, writing cover letters, exploring career pathways and considering the different types of placement. 

 

To confirm a  work experience placement, the Academy has put together the following Notes for Parents, Carers & Employers. We would encourage parents/carers to support students as they complete the following, necessary, forms:

 

Students will be provided with a printed copy of these forms in their Personal Development lesson this week. These documents must be completed and returned to your child’s Personal Development teacher by Tuesday 19 April 2022.  If your child is unable to secure a work experience placement or does not complete the necessary paperwork by the agreed deadline the Academy will provide a virtual work experience programme with an option to complete a number of projects in a variety of career sectors.


British Science Week | Next week, Monday 14 to Friday 18 March 2022, is British Science Week, a celebration of science, engineering, technology, and maths. To celebrate science week, Y07 and Y08 students will be completing three special lessons which focus on how humans would survive an asteroid impact. Asteroid impacts have the potential to damage our environment and create acidic rainfall. Students will be carrying out practical investigations into the effect of the acidic rainfall, planning a nutritious menu for a post-apocalyptic meal from limited resources, and investigating how the size of the asteroid affects the size of the crater. Faculty Director, Ms Kobweka, said: “We are really excited about our science week activities and look forward to exploring a range of scientific topics and methods as part of our lessons. Not only will the students learn about science, engineering, technology and maths but there will also be opportunities for students to take part in various competitions across the week.”


Sustainability Hack @ H&M Careers Opportunity | Stemettes, an award-winning UK organisation that engages, inspires, and educates young women and non-binary people into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers are running an online two-day event that will allow students to work in teams with their peers to develop a product or business solution to create sustainable impact within the fashion industry. Throughout the weekend, students will be able to interact with industry role models and learn about STEM. Students can grab their free ticket now and start getting their snacks and creativity ready for two days full of STEMtastic energy! The event is running on Saturday 26 March (10:00-15:45)  and Sunday 27 March 2022 (10:00–16:45) and is for girls, women and non-binary young people ages 15-19. For more information, or to sign up, click here.


Lunch Cards | The Academy has two canteens, one for Y07, Y10 and Sixth Form and one for Y08, Y09 and Y11. Both canteens operate a cashless system and students are able to purchase items at break and lunchtimes using their lunch cards. All students at Bexleyheath Academy were provided with a lunch card at the start of the Academic year, or upon enrolment. The lunch cards mean that students do not have to carry cash into the Academy and ensure a faster service at break and lunchtimes. Please can we encourage our parents/carers to check that their child brings their lunch card to school every day; if your child has lost their lunch card, they are able to purchase a replacement from the canteen at a cost of £1.50 that will be deducted from their ParentPay account.

Latest News Update 05 March 2022 (Term 04, Week 03)

Weekly Homework Reports

The Academy is continuing to explore new ways to report information to parents/carers. In addition to our Daily Engagement Reports, the Academy is now trailing a Weekly Homework Report, which will provide a complete summary of the homework and reading completed every week. An example of our Weekly Homework Report can be viewed here. The intention is to share this report with parents/carers in Y07-11 every Monday, to provide parents/carers with a complete summary of the homework tasks and reading completed from the previous week.

 

Mr Sparks, Principal, said: “With students utilising their Chromebooks to complete homework and reading online, we are keen to ensure that parents/carers receive a comprehensive summary of the work completed online, each week. We hope that this new Weekly Homework Report will help parents/carers to support their children with homework and reading and we invite parents/carers to provide us with their feedback on this new type of report." 

 

Parents/carers in Y07-11 should have received their first Weekly Homework Report on Monday 28 February 2022. If you would like to provide feedback on any of the reports issued at Bexleyheath Academy (Daily Engagement Reports, Termly Progress & Attainment Reports and Weekly Homework Reports), please complete this short Google Form.


Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, who oversee the Academy's Homework strategy said: "Each week, students in Y07-09 at are set homework online, using Seneca Learning, MathsWatch and Tassomai. Weekly homework tasks are set at 08:45 on a Monday and are due the following Sunday. The purpose of the homework tasks is to provide students with an opportunity to revisit content that they have covered in class, to help them remember more. This new Weekly Homework Report provides a summary of the homework completion rate for Seneca, MathsWatch and Tassomai, as well as the average scores achieved on each online platform."

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Parents’ Evening Feedback | Last week, Y08 parents/carers had an opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss their child’s engagement, progress, and attainment. In total, over 1,000 individual appointments were booked and attended. Ms Delver, Assistant Principal for Lower School, said: “It was great to see so many parents/carers join us for our virtual parents’ evening. These events provide us with a valuable opportunity to update parents/carers on their child’s progress at the Academy, while also allowing us to celebrate individual successes. We would like to thank our Y08 parents/carers for their high levels of engagement with the Academy.”

 

We are currently gathering feedback from our virtual parents’ evening events; if you have taken part in one of our virtual parents’ evening events, please complete this short survey so that we can continue to improve the way we deliver parents’ evening events.

 

Our next parents’ evening events take place on: Thursday 05 May 2022 for Year 12; Thursday 23 June 2022 for Year 07 and Thursday 07 July 2022 for Year 10.

Year 11 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Practical Examination | The Y11 Food Preparation & Nutrition students have their first GCSE Examination on Tuesday 08 March 2022 (for Group 02) and Wednesday 09 March 2022 (for Group 03).  Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: “We were so proud of the final dishes that our Group 01 students created. Our students have been working incredibly hard on preparing for these examinations. We would like to thank our parents/carers for supporting students at home and allowing them time to practice their dishes over the last few weeks. We hope to share some more photos of their fabulous dishes next week.”  If you have any questions regarding the Food Preparation & Nutrition Practical Examination, please contact Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal.

Year 11 to Sixth Form Personalised Pathway Discussions | We would like to thank our Y11 students and the parents/carers who joined us for the Year 11 to Sixth Form Personalised Pathway Discussion event which took place on Monday 28 February 2022. Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal for Sixth Form, said: “It was great to meet with both internal and external students last Monday to talk through the different pathways available at the end of Y11. We had an opportunity to explore the future aspirations of our students and provide them with personalised advice, guidance and support in relation to the different options available.” If you have applied for the Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form but have not yet booked your Personalised Pathway Discussion, you will have an opportunity to book onto our next event which takes place on Monday 14 March 2022.  Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 Saturday Revision Sessions | As part of our commitment to ensure that our Y11 and Y13 students are ready for their examinations this summer, Y11 Science and French students took part in a revision session earlier today (Saturday 05 March 2022). 

Ms Delver, Assistant Principal and French Teacher, said: “It was wonderful to see so many linguists login and join us this morning; it is heart-warming to see our students take hold of every opportunity that is being provided. I can not wait to see the impact of these sessions in their speaking examinations later this month!”

 

The next sessions will take place on Saturday 12 March 2022 at the following times:

 

These revision sessions will take place online using Google Meet; students can access the Google Meet Link via their Google Classroom. Parents/carers can view the full schedule here.


Year 11 French Support | Are you a native French speaker? Can you volunteer some time to support our Year 11 French students with their speaking examinations this summer? If you would like to join our Year 11 French students on their journey to examination success, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal, who will be able to provide you with more information.


Year 09 & 10 Immunisations | The second dose of the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine will be administered to students in Y09 and Y10 on Wednesday 09 March 2022. This second dose will be provided to students whose parents/carers have previously provided consent and all parents/carers were contacted, via email, on Friday 04 March 2022 with information for their child. For further information regarding the HPV vaccine, please visit the NHS website or contact Ms Seamons, Medical Lead. 

Latest News Update 26 February 2022 (Term 04, Week 02)

Countdown to Success | Remarkable Readiness

As part of our commitment to ensure that each and every student is ready for their examinations this summer, teachers at Bexleyheath Academy have been developing their plans to make sure that everything we do is focused on supporting students in Y11 and Y13. These plans can now be found in one, easy-to-find, location:

 

These pages contain a Live Tracker that show how many days are remaining before each examination. In addition, these pages also provide a link to the curriculum plans for each subject. These plans outline the following information:

 

Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal for Year 11, said: “We have been working hard to provide our students with everything they need to be successful this summer. Our Countdown to Success plans have been designed to ensure that our students feel fully prepared. We have been impressed by our students’ hard work and dedication to their studies this term and we would like to encourage all parents/carers and students to take hold of every opportunity provided. We know that this is a daunting time for our students and should any parent/carer or student wish to contact me, please email ccourtney@bexleyheathacademy.org.”

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Year 11 Food Preparation & Nutrition Examination | Our first group of Year 11 Food Prep and Nutrition students completed their practical examination this week. Ms Gaskin, Teacher of Design & Technology, said: “Our students demonstrated skills that would rival Gordan Ramsey. We have been incredibly proud of our Year 11 chefs this week which included: Kadi, Sahil, Thomas, Jenna, Evie, Lewis, Joshua and Rio. Well done to Group 1!” 


Year 12 Students Secure Place on Next Step Foundation 2022 | Three Y12 students have secured a place on a prestigious University Preparation Programme with Next Step Foundation. Selected from a field of over 350 applicants, Charlie, Ellie and Hitasvi (Y12) will join like-minded students from across the country to take part in this programme.

 

Charles Bonas, Principal & Founder of the Next Step Foundation, said: “The programme has been carefully constructed to enable students to gain places at the most selective institutions and thrive. Developed in partnership with Bonas MacFarlane Tutors, it is built on years of experience and every tutor you will interact with is a true expert in their field. Commercially this course is valued at over £1,400; however, through generous donations and grant funding we are able to offer you this completely free of cost.”

 

Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal for Sixth Form, said: “From everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, we would like to congratulate Charlie, Ellie and Hitasvi for securing a place on the University Preparation Programme; I know that I speak on behalf of everyone at the Academy when I say how proud we are of their achievements."


Final Call for Year 08 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 08 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 03 March from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 08 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

Year 11 French Support | Are you a native French speaker? Can you volunteer some time to support our Year 11 French students with their speaking examinations this summer? If you would like to join our Year 11 French students on their journey to examination success, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal, who will be able to provide you with more information.

 

Year 11 GCSE Graphic Design Examination Preparation | The Y11 Graphic Design students have their Unit 05 Examination on Wednesday 02 and Thursday 03 March 2022. A Warmup Day will take place on Tuesday 01 March 2022 in C131, taking place during Periods 01-04. A letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, regarding the Graphic Design Examination can be found here.

 

Year 11 Saturday Science Session | As part of our commitment to ensure that our Y11 and Y13 students are ready for their examinations this summer, students in Y11 took part in a Saturday morning revision session for science today (Saturday 26 February 2022). 


Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal and Science Teacher, said: “It was remarkable to see so many students logged on this morning and ready to revise. Attending these Saturday revision sessions will help our scientists develop their knowledge and understanding while ensuring that they are ready for their examinations this summer. I can’t wait to see all of our scientists at the same time next week!”

 

The next sessions will take place on Saturday 05 March 2022 at the following times: 

These revision sessions will take place online using Google Meet; students can access the Google Meet Link via their Google Classroom. Parents/carers can view the full schedule here. 

 

Examination Certificates | If you have a child who left Bexleyheath Academy last year (August 2021) and you have not yet collected their examinations certificates, please contact Ms Westrope, Examinations Officer, who will be able to assist you.

Latest News Update 19 February 2022 (Term 04, Week 01)

A Message from the Principal, Mr Sparks

Dear Parents/Carers, 

 

We are excited to welcome students back to the Academy on Monday 21 February 2022. As we enter Term 04, it is important to recognise and celebrate some of the remarkable achievements from the first half of this academic year.

 

Our students have shown:

 

At this midpoint in the Academic Year, our focus this term is Readiness: whether that’s supporting our Y11 and Y13 students as they prepare for their public examinations; supporting our Y11 and Y13 students as they prepare for the next stages in their careers; or ensuring that every student is ready to have a great experience, every lesson, every day.

 

We would like to thank our parents/carers for their continued support and high levels of engagement with the Academy. I would also like to personally thank the large number of parents/carers who have contacted me with their positive comments, thoughts and feedback. The sense of community at Bexleyheath Academy has never been stronger and I would encourage any parents/carer who wishes to speak to me to get in touch to share their ideas and feedback. My contact details can be found below.

 

Best wishes,

Mr Sparks

Email: jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements |  Term 04 will commence on Monday 21 February 2022. Period 0 and Period 5 lessons for Y11 and Y13 will also commence on Monday 21 February 2022. 

 

Remarkable Readiness | In order to ensure that every student is ready to have a great experience, every lesson, every day, we would recommend that parents/carers double check that their child has the following:

 

Parents/carers are also reminded of our uniform expectations which can be found here. If parents/carers require any guidance or support in relation to the Academy Uniform, please contact Ms Seamons.

 

Term 03 Progress & Attainment Reports | The progress and attainment reports for Term 03 were sent to all parents/carers, with the exception of Y11 & Y13  students, on Friday 04 February 2022. If you have any queries regarding your child’s Term 03 report, please complete this Google Form and a member of the team will be in touch with you by Friday 25 February 2022. Y11 & Y13 parents/carers will receive their term three reports, including the mock examination results, later this term.


Term 04 Homework | Students in all year groups will continue to receive homework in each of their subjects (with the exception of core PE) every week. Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, said: “We believe strongly that homework has an important role to play in enabling students to make progress outside of the formal classroom lessons. Homework allows students to revisit content from lessons, increase levels of retention and enables teachers to check levels of knowledge and understanding.”

 

All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities which should be submitted by the following Monday.  Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the Homework Workshop which will take place each Tuesday from 15:15. If you have any questions regarding homework, please contact Mr Kay, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 08 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 08 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 03 March from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book an appointment with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 08 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 28 February 2022 the Senior Team will be hosting our annual Pathway Discussions Evening for all Y11 students that have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This will be an opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet with a member of the Senior Team to discuss their child’s subject choices. If you have not yet received a telephone call from our reception team to book your meeting,  you can use our online booking system and select an appropriate appointment time.  Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 Saturday Revision Sessions | The Academy is delighted to confirm the first of our Term 04 Saturday Revision Sessions that will take place on Saturday 26 February 2022 at the following times: 

These revision sessions will take place online using Google Meet;  students can access the Google Meet Link via their Google Classroom. Parents/carers can view the full schedule here. Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal, said: “Following the success of our Saturday Revision Sessions last half-term we are delighted to extend this programme in Term 04. We would like to thank parents/carers for supporting their children as they attend these additional Saturday sessions; we are confident that these additional sessions will help prepare our Y11 students for their GCSE and Vocational Examinations this summer.”

 

Year 11 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Practical Exam | The Y11 Food Preparation & Nutrition students have their first GCSE Examination on Friday 25 February 2022 (for Group 01). Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: “Our Y11 students have been working hard to prepare a gastronomic experience for their practical examination which will take place this term. Parents/carers will be contacted with the date of their individual examination. We hope to share some photos of their delicious dishes next week.”  A letter, from Ms Luthfa, regarding the Food Preparation & Nutrition Practical Examination can be found here.

 

Year 11 GCSE Graphic Design Examination Preparation | The Y11 Graphic Design students have their Unit 5 Examination on Wednesday 02 and Thursday 03 March 2022. A Warm Up Day will take place on Tuesday 01 March in C131, taking place during Periods 01-04. A letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, regarding the Graphic Design Examination can be found here.

 

Second COVID-19 Vaccination | A second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now being recommended for all children over 12 and young people under the age of 18 at a minimum of 12 weeks from the first dose. Your child may have already received their first dose as part of the school's vaccination programme or a local vaccination centre.

 

Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are working with Bexley borough to provide second dose vaccinations to eligible students in various locations, both in and out of the school setting, giving maximum flexibility for access.  To find out more, please read the information provided by the NHS below:

 

If you would like for your child to have a second vaccination, you will need to provide consent using this form. Consent will be required for each dose. If your child has not yet been vaccinated and you would like them to have their first dose, you can provide consent using this form by Friday 24 February 2022. 

Latest News Update 12 February 2022 (Term Break)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 03 ended on Friday 11 February 2022.  Term 04 will commence on Monday 21 February 2022. Period 0 and Period 5 lessons for Y11 and Y13 will also commence on Monday 21 February 2022.

 

New Style Progress & Attainment Reports | The Term 03 Progress & Attainment Reports have been sent to parents/carers (see below). Parents/carers will notice that our Term 03 Report looks different to our previous reports, as our termly reports are now sent directly from our new Management Information System. 


Ms Fisher, Operations Manager, said: “We are really pleased to release this new style report, which contains a whole range of important information for parents/carers. Furthermore, we are working hard to bring some additional features to our termly reports this year and next half-term we intend to release the Parental Portal App which will save and store your reports in one convenient location.” The Academy has provided key information on the Termly Progress & Attainment Reports on the following page of the Academy’s website.

 

Term 03 Progress & Attainment Reports | The Term 03 Progress & Attainment Reports have been sent to parents/carers for students in Y07, 08, 09, 10 and 12. These reports were sent at 18:00 on Friday 11 February 2022. If you did not receive your child's report, please contact Mr Sparks, Principal.  If you have any questions regarding your child's report, please complete this Google Form and a member of the team will be in contact with you when the Academy reopens in January 2022. Students in Y11 and Y13  will receive their Term 03 Progress & Attainment when the mock examination grades have been moderated and standardised by our central team at Head Office. This process will ensure that the grades provided in the Term 03 Report provide an accurate reflection on what our Y11 and Y13  students have achieved in their mock examinations.

BBC Share Your Story Tour

This week we were joined by the BBC as part of their Share Your Story 100 Year celebration. Students heard from BBC Ambassadors who shared their inspirational stories.

 

Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal, said: “All of the colleagues at the BBC were really impressed with the maturity of our students who asked interesting and thoughtful questions and engaged really well with the assembly. We would love to encourage our students to share their stories and take part in the BBC Young Reporter Competition. There are lots of resources and help available to support students in writing their stories. All information and entry details can be found here.” 


Club of the Week – Dissection Club

Dissection Club has been created to allow Y07-09 students to explore how different organisms work and function in nature. The club is run by Ms Ghai and Ms Marruso who want to share their passion for Science and dissection.

 

Dissection Club takes place on a Wednesday lunchtime in C211, where students complete a range of activities from learning about different organisms and, most importantly, dissecting a range of different organisms.  Ms Marrufo and Ms  Ghai said: “We have created this club to contribute to the Academy to help create a sense of community within Science. This is achieved by providing students with a space where they can learn more about science and have a great time. Some of our Y7 students have said that this extracurricular club has helped them in class with learning about different topics, such as the respiration system, and also provides extra knowledge about how different animals and organs work in nature by taking a hands-on approach.” 

Year 08 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 08 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 03 March from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 08 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 09 Options | Over the last three weeks, students in Y09 have been taking part in a series of taster sessions to help them decide which subjects they would like to study in Y10. The final taster session took place on Friday 11 February 2022 and now Y09 students have an opportunity to select which three options they would like to study in Y10. Assistant Principal, Ms Doyle, said: “Our Y09 students have approached their options with maturity; it is clear from the conversations I’ve had with many students that they have enjoyed their taster sessions and are ready to make informed choices about the subjects they wish to study in Y10.”

 

Students have until Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 18:00 to complete their Y09 Options Selection; an email was sent to students and their parents/carers on Friday 11 February 2022 providing full information. If you have any questions regarding the Y09 Options process, please contact Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 28 February 2022 the Senior Team will be hosting our annual Pathway Discussions Evening for all Y11 students that have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This will be an opportunity for students and parents to meet with a member of the senior team to discuss their subject choices and the appropriate pathway. If you have not yet received a telephone call from our reception team to book your meeting,  you can go to our online booking system and select your appointment time.  Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathways Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 & Year 13 Saturday Revision Sessions | The Academy will be running Saturday Revision Booster Sessions for our Y11 and Y13 students to provide them with further advice, guidance and support as they prepare for their summer examinations. These sessions will run virtually, and the full programme will be published in next week’s Latest News. Sessions will run between 09:00 and 12:00. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, has recently trialled these sessions with her Y11 Engineering students and said: “We had an incredible turnout for my recent Y11 Engineering Saturday sessions; the level of engagement and energy that the students brought to the sessions was fantastic and we are confident that these additional sessions helped support our students with their recent examinations. I would like to thank all parents for their support with these sessions and the Academy looks forward to expanding the programme of Saturday sessions in Term 04.”

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022 | To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, students have heard about the experiences and careers of 20 different Apprenticeships in a huge range of sectors and roles! We’ve heard from a huge range of individuals from Animal Care to the House of Commons, to the BBC and many in between. If you would like to find out more about Apprenticeships, there is more information on the Academy’s website or on the Amazing Apprenticeships Website. 

 

Pastoral and Wellbeing Support | From Term 04, students will have the opportunity to participate in whole year group, small group and one-to-one workshops to explore a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Ms Collier, Assistant Principal, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to really explore their own wellbeing needs. The workshops are another strand of support that we are adding to those already available, such as: a learning mentor, school counsellor, the pastoral and safeguarding team, and the more recent support offered by a range of Mental Health Specialists.” If parents/carers or students have any questions about our Pastoral and Wellbeing Support, please contact Assistant Principal, Ms Collier.

COVID-19 Vaccinations | A second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now being recommended for all children over 12 and young people under the age of 18 at a minimum of 12 weeks from the first dose. Your child may have already received their first dose as part of the school's vaccination programme or a local vaccination centre. Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are working with Bexley borough to provide second dose vaccinations to eligible students in various locations, both in and out of the school setting, giving maximum flexibility for access. To find out more out more, please read the information provided by the NHS below:

 If you would like for your child to have a second vaccination, you will need to provide consent using this form. Consent will be required for each dose. If your child has ot yet been vaccinated and you would like them to have their first dose, you can provide consent using this form.

Latest News Update 05 February 2022 (Term 3, Week 6)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

End of Term Arrangements | Term 03 ends on Friday 11 February 2022 at 15.10 and term 04 commences on Monday 21 February 2022.

 

Term 03 Progress & Attainment Reports | The week five termly assessments concluded on Friday 04 February 2022. The Academy is currently reviewing and moderating the assessment data and will be sharing an end-of-term report with parents/carers on or before Friday 11 February 2022. Should you have any questions regarding the progress and attainment reports, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this Google Form. Students who were absent for any of their week five assessments will be provided with an opportunity to sit their assessments in week six. 


Please note that students in Y11 and Y13 who are completing their mock examinations will not receive a report until their mock examinations are completed.

 

Club Focus | This term, students at Bexleyheath Academy have had an opportunity to take part in 25 different clubs and activities that take place during lunchtimes and after school. A full list of our clubs can be found on the Enrichment, Extra-Curricular & Clubs page of the Academy’s website. To celebrate the different clubs that take place, Sixth Form student Max Seely, has created a new feature called Club Focus – which is a termly club review. The first Club Focus, which takes a look at Manga Mayhem, can be found below.


BexModern | The Art & Design  Faculty invite parents/carers to visit BexModern -  an online gallery showcasing the artwork of students at Bexleyheath Academy. Art & Design Teacher Mr Glees said: “We wanted to showcase some of the remarkable work that our students have been creating this term. We hope that parents/carers enjoy looking at this work as much as our students have enjoyed creating these wonderful pieces.”

Club Focus | Manga Mayhem

The following Latest News item was written by Sixth Form student, Max (Year 12).

 

Manga club is a club that has been created to celebrate and explore Manga and the Japanese culture from which Manga originated. Manga club is run by Art & Design Teachers Mr Glees and Mr Bahari, who both have an interest in Manga and anime. The club takes place on a Thursday lunchtime in C138 and is open for all key stage three students. Manga club is more than just watching anime or reading Manga, it provides students with a safe space for them to express themselves about a growing Manga market but also educate its members about Japanese culture.  Mr Glees and Mr Bahari started Manga Mayhem to create an appreciation for Manga and anime and to help remove the stigma that can be associated with this topic; this is done by allowing students to draw, play games, discuss anime shows and even watch anime together. One Y9 student said: “The club provides a non-judgmental place for us to gather and talk about what we like.”

 

If you have any questions regarding Manga Mayhem, please contact Art & Design Teacher Mr Glees.


National Apprenticeship Week 2022 | To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2022, which runs from Monday 07 February to Friday 13 February 2022, Bexleyheath Academy will be showcasing 20 different apprenticeships across the week to highlight a range of opportunities to our students. We would also encourage you to look at the National Apprenticeship Week Online Careers Fair which has daily talks between 18:00-19:00 in a range of different sectors.

 

Year 08 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 08 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 03 March from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can book virtual appointments using our online booking system from Thursday 10 February at 09:00. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 08 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Delver, Assistant Principal.


Year 10 & 11 Home Languages GCSEs | The Academy is keen to provide students in Y10 & Y11 with an opportunity to complete GCSEs in their home languages. A qualification in a language will not only support students with further education but will also provide students with a competitive advantage when it comes to employment. Your child must be able to: read, write, and speak this language fluently. If you would like to find out more information or enter your child for an additional GCSE, please complete this Google Form by Friday 03 February 2022.

 

Year 11 BTEC Examinations | This week, we have two official examinations taking place:

 

To support students in ensuring that they secure the very best of outcomes, the Academy will be hosting drop-down days before each exam. The drop-down days will take place during Periods 01-04. Please remind your child of the drop-down day locations:

 

Year 11 Period 0 & Period 5 Sessions | Period 0 and Period 5 sessions resume this week (week commencing Monday 07 February 2022). These sessions were paused for one week while students completed their mock examinations in English, Mathematics and Science. Students are reminded to arrive at 08:00 for their Period 0 sessions.

 

Year 11 to Sixth Form Pathway Discussions | On Monday 28 February 2022, the Senior Team will be hosting our Sixth Form Pathway Discussions Evening for all Year 11 students that have applied to study at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form. This event will provide Y11 students with an opportunity to meet with a member of the Senior Team to discuss the different pathways, options, and subjects that are available at Bexleyheath Academy. If you have not already booked your appointment, please visit the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website for more information. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding our Sixth Form Pathway Discussions Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 11 & 13 Mock Examinations | The Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations continue this week. Please find a link to a letter from Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal and Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, outlining the full information on our Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations:

A full list of all the exams can be found on our Assessments & Exams page on our website.

 

Bexleyheath Academy is Hiring | Bexleyheath Academy is currently recruiting for two posts:

Should you wish to find out more about what we do or would like to talk to the Principal directly, then please feel free to do so using jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org.


Aspens Catering is Hiring | Our Catering Team at Bexleyheath Academy is currently recruiting for two Catering Assistants. There are two positions available:

Latest News Update 29 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 5)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Final Call for Year 13 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 13 Parents' Evening will take place this Thursday (03 February 2022) from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can still book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 13 Parents' Evening, please contact Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal.


Week 05 Assessments | Week 05 assessments commence in all subjects on Monday 31 January 2022 for students in all year groups. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a progress report during Week 06.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

 

Introducing You Series | Each week, we will be introducing parents/carers to different members of staff at Bexleyheath Academy. This week we will be introducing you to Ms Pressney. Our full collection of ‘Introducing You’ profiles can be found here.

Introducing You to Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal

Ms Pressney started her career as a PE teacher in 2004 when she joined Bexleyheath Academy, then Bexleyheath School. Ms Pressney is known by staff and students for her passion for sport, health and fitness. Even when the Academy was closed, during the two national lockdowns, Ms Pressney ensured that students could still lead healthy lives by posting a series of WOW (Workout of the Week) videos on YouTube. Ms Pressney joined the Academy with a range of experience from the fitness industry, including her work as a personal trainer. Helping others to reach their goals and improve their lifestyles has always been her passion and it was her experience as a personal trainer and fitness coach that made her realise that good lifestyle habits begin in childhood. With a vision to improve the wellbeing of young people, Ms Pressney decided to enter the teaching profession, and since then she has never looked back.

 

In 2013, Ms Pressney took on the role of Faculty Director PE, the first female to step into these shoes at Bexleyheath Academy. This role allowed her to introduce new strategies into the Academy, to help drive her passion for fitness and wellbeing. She introduced camaraderie to her team by using the ‘geese analogy’; teamwork, efficiency and equality, a value that still stands today amongst the PE Team today. Ms Pressney believes that all young people need positive role models and hopes to do this personally by continuing to be physically active, regularly taking part in CrossFit and karate. Her knowledge and experience of CrossFit has been passed onto staff and students with the introduction of WOW lessons. These lessons not only benefit students physically and psychologically but they also provide young people with the tools to be able to create their own workouts, to take through into their adult life. In 2020, Ms Pressney stepped into a new role as the Head of Sixth Form. This allowed her to work with a wider range of students and be able to support them during an important time in their lives; in 2021, Ms Pressney joined the Senior Leadership Team and continues to lead the Academy’s growing Sixth Form.

 

Ms Pressney said: “During my time at Bexleyheath Academy I hope that I have been able to inspire many young people and guide them towards leading a healthy lifestyle. Being part of a young person's development is very rewarding and I have enjoyed celebrating the highs and lows with the teams that I have coached. Sport unites people from all backgrounds and is a natural medicine for all. The students at Bexleyheath Academy have shown great resilience and this is something that makes me feel very proud to be part of their community. I know that they will now be able to take the skills and characteristics developed from their sport and apply them to their future endeavours.”

Year 09 Immunisations  | The NHS will be onsite on Thursday 03 February 2022 to provide students with an opportunity to have their teenage booster vaccinations.  The two vaccinations being administered are for: 1) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio; 2) Meningococcal. For further information, please see the following letter from Bexley NHS. 

 

Year 10 & 11  Home Languages GCSEs | The Academy is keen to provide students in Y10 & Y11 with an opportunity to complete GCSEs in their home languages.  A qualification in a language will not only support students with further education but will also provide students with a competitive advantage when it comes to employment.  Your child must be able to: read, write and speak this language fluently. If you would like to find out more information or enter your child for an additional GCSE, please complete this Google Form by Friday 03 February 2022.

 

Year 11  & 13 Mock Examinations | The Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations continue this week. Please find a link to a letter from Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal and Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, outlining the full information on our Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations:

A full list of all the exams can be found on our Assessments & Exams page on our website. 

 

Bexleyheath Academy is Hiring | Bexleyheath Academy is currently recruiting for two posts:

Should you wish to find out more about what we do or would like to talk to the Principal directly, then please feel free to do so using jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org.

 

Aspens Catering is Hiring | Our Catering Team at Bexleyheath Academy is currently recruiting for two Catering Assistants. There are two positions available:


End of Term Three Arrangements | Term three ends on Friday 11 February 2022 at 15.10; term four commences on Monday 21 February 2022.

Week Beginning 22 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 4)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Daily Engagement Reports | The Academy is pleased to confirm that the Daily Engagement Reports have now restarted, with parents/carers receiving their first Daily Engagement report on Wednesday 19 January 2022. Parents/carers will now receive a Daily Engagement Report by 16:30 every evening, providing a summary of their child’s engagement in each of their lessons. Mr Sparks, Principal, said: “We know that parents/carers enjoy receiving their Daily Engagement Reports and we have made a few improvements over the past few weeks. Firstly, the reports will now be sent earlier so parents/carers will receive their report by 16:30 every afternoon; secondly, the Daily Engagement Report can now be sent to multiple parents/carers, so different legal guardians can now receive the report; thirdly, the new format allows us to include the subject name and class code for each lesson (e.g. Mathematics 7X_Ma1). We hope that parents/carers enjoy receiving our new-style Daily Engagement Report and if they have any questions, queries or feedback they are invited to complete this short Google Form.”

Introducing | Each week, we will be introducing parents/carers to different members of staff at Bexleyheath Academy. This week we will be introducing you to Mr Hill.

Introducing You to Mr Hill, Assistant Principal

Mr Hill joined Bexleyheath Academy in September 2019 as an English Lead Practitioner. Mr Hill is known by staff and students for his cool, calm and collected approach. Mr Hill joined the Senior Team in January 2022 and is leading on the National Tuition Programme and staff professional development.  Before joining BA, Mr Hill worked at inner-city schools in London, developing resources and teaching strategies within an ‘outstanding’ English department as well as working with outside agencies to lead on BBC School Report, publishing student poetry anthologies and running a school BMX racing team to successfully compete at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Between working in London schools, Mr Hill worked at a high achieving International School in South East Asia, developing his teaching pedagogy and understanding of how technology can be integrated into the school curriculum to make learning as interactive, engaging and accessible as possible.


Mr Hill said ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Bexleyheath Academy with an extremely talented, dedicated and caring staff body that aims to develop the abilities of all students. I have particularly enjoyed our transition of utilising technology within the curriculum to unlock the potential of all learners, regardless of their starting point. Our students have shown such promise in their adaptation to integrating technology into their more ‘traditional’ methods of learning and I look forward to helping Bexleyheath Academy continue to lead the way in this exciting area of school development.’ 


Year 09 Option Pathways | On Tuesday 18 January 2022, over 100 Year 09 parents/carers and students took part in our Virtual Y09 Options Event. This event provided students with an opportunity to attend four subject workshops as they start to consider what subjects they will study in Year 10. Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal, said: “It was fantastic to see so many parents/carers and students attend this event. The levels of engagement, both in the introductory session and each of the workshops demonstrates just how dedicated our Year 09 students are to selecting the right options in Year 10. Students must select their options by Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 17:00 and we have many more events lined up over the next few weeks to help our Year 09 students make an informed choice.” A summary of the events can be found below:


Year 09 Immunisations  | The NHS will be onsite on Thursday 03 February 2022 to provide students with an opportunity to have their teenage booster vaccinations.  The two vaccinations being administered are for: 1) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio; 2) Meningococcal. For further information, please see the following letter from Bexley NHS. If you would like to provide consent for your child to have their Teenage Boosters, please complete the following form. The deadline for forms to be completed is Thursday 27 January 2022. 

 

T Levels Information Evening at North Kent College | North Kent College are hosting a T Levels information Evening on Thursday 27 January 2022 from 17.30-19.30 at their Gravesend Campus. NKC will be offering T Levels in Construction and Engineering for September 2022. The event will include everything you need to know about T Levels and an opportunity to hear from their partner employers, attend the Q&A sessions and explore a new vocational pathway with a potential start at North Kent College in September 2022 after GCSEs.


Year 11  & 13 Mock Examinations | The Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations will commence on Monday 24 January 2022. Please find a link to a letter from Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal and Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, outlining the full information on our Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations:

A full list of all the exams can be found on our Assessments & Exams page on our website. 

 

Year 11 Engineering Saturday Revision | On Saturday 22 January 2022, Y11 Engineering students took part in the first of three Virtual Revision Sessions, hosted by Vice-Principal, Ms Luthfa. These sessions are designed to support students as they prepare for their official examinations in February. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: “It was great to see so many of our Y11 students logged in and ready to go by 10:00 this morning. Thank you to parents/carers and students for engaging in these revision sessions; we look forward to seeing our engineers logged in for next week’s session on Saturday 29 January 2022 at 10:00.”


Week 05 Assessments | As we move to week 4 of our term, our team will be supporting students as they prepare for assessments which will take place in each of their subjects from Monday 31 January 2022.  These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this Academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a Progress Report during week 6.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.


Bexleyheath Academy is Hiring | Bexleyheath Academy is currently recruiting a Data Assistant. Information about this role can be found on the TES; alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Operations Manager, Ms Fisher.

Week Beginning 15 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 3)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy Principal's Surgery | Later this week, the Principal, Mr Sparks, will be hosting the first in a series of workshops for Term 03 where parents/carers can book a short appointment to provide feedback, suggestions and ask any questions regarding the experience of students at Bexleyheath Academy.  The Principal's surgery will take place on Wednesday 19 January 2022 between 17.00 and 19.00.  Click here to book an appointment with the Principal for this week's surgery.

 

Introducing | Each week, we will be introducing parents/carers to different members of staff at Bexleyheath Academy. This week we will be introducing you to Mr Yeates.

Introducing You to Mr Yeates, Faculty Director of Music

Mr Yeates has worked at Bexleyheath Academy for 20 years and is the Academy's Faculty Director of Music. Mr Yeates is known by students and staff for his energy, enthusiasm and passion for music. Mr Yeates' vision is that each and every child has the opportunity to play a variety of musical instruments and enjoy making music together. In 2017, Mr Yeates was awarded the accolade "Kent Teacher of the Year" in recognition of his excellent teaching and remarkable results. In the Academy's most recent Ofsted Inspection, the inspection team commented on how the Academy's Music Faculty embraces diversity, where "pupils study the music of black, female composers, as well as the classical composers." Mr Yeates is also an advocate of using technology in the classroom and uses videos to provide tutorials so that students can learn multiple instruments within one lesson.

 

Mr Yeates said: "It's an absolute pleasure to work with students at Bexleyheath Academy, and I really enjoy helping students unlock their musical potential by providing them with an experience that allows them to discover their untapped talent. One of my favourite moments over the last few years was during the first lockdown, where staff and students came together to record a tribute to the NHS titled 'Thank you NHS', which can be viewed on YouTube. This video, for me, demonstrates the incredible community we have at Bexleyheath Academy and how our students and staff really live up to the value of being big-hearted."

Year 09 Options Evening | On Tuesday 18 January 2022, all Y09 parents/carers and students are invited to take part in our Y09 Options Event, which will run from 16:00-18:00 online. During this event, parents/carers and students will be provided with an overview of the Y09 options process and have the opportunity to attend four subject workshops led by subject specialists. There will also be an opportunity to hear from our Head Students and ask students about their experience at Bexleyheath Academy and the options they selected. To join the various workshops that will be running on Tuesday 18 January 2022, please visit our Virtual Y09 Options Evening page, where you can access live links to each of the sessions. Please note that the links will only become live on Tuesday 18 November 2022. Further information about this event can be found in this letter from Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 09 Immunisations | The NHS will be onsite on Thursday 20 January 2022 to provide students with an opportunity to have their teenage booster vaccinations.  The two vaccinations being administered are for: 1) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio; 2) Meningococcal. For further information, please see the following letter from Bexley NHS. If you would like to provide consent for your child to have their Teenage Boosters, please complete the following form.

The deadline for forms to be completed is Monday 17 January 2022. 


Spring Examinations for Students in Years 10-13 | The Academy would like to thank parents/carers for ensuring that students were ready for their examinations this week. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: "Our students conducted themselves remarkably, and it was a pleasure to watch our students enter the examination rooms ready to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. From everyone at the Academy, we wish them every success." This week is the final week of the January examination series. The timetable of examinations can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website. In addition, parents/carers of students sitting examinations in term three will have received a letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, via email, which can also be found below.

If you have any questions regarding the term three examinations, please contact Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal. 

 

Year 13 and 11 Mock Examinations | The Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations will commence on Monday 24 January 2022. Please find a link to a letter from Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal and Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, outlining the full information on our Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations:

Week Beginning 08 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 3)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy Principal's Surgery | Later this week, the Principal, Mr Sparks, will be hosting the first in a series of workshops for Term 03 where parents/carers can book a short appointment to provide feedback, suggestions and ask any questions regarding the experience of students at Bexleyheath Academy.  The Principal's surgery will take place on Wednesday 19 January 2022 between 17.00 and 19.00.  Click here to book an appointment with the Principal for this week's surgery.

 

Introducing | Each week, we will be introducing parents/carers to different members of staff at Bexleyheath Academy. This week we will be introducing you to Mr Yeates.

Introducing You to Mr Yeates, Faculty Director of Music

Mr Yeates has worked at Bexleyheath Academy for 20 years and is the Academy's Faculty Director of Music. Mr Yeates is known by students and staff for his energy, enthusiasm and passion for music. Mr Yeates' vision is that each and every child has the opportunity to play a variety of musical instruments and enjoy making music together. In 2017, Mr Yeates was awarded the accolade "Kent Teacher of the Year" in recognition of his excellent teaching and remarkable results. In the Academy's most recent Ofsted Inspection, the inspection team commented on how the Academy's Music Faculty embraces diversity, where "pupils study the music of black, female composers, as well as the classical composers." Mr Yeates is also an advocate of using technology in the classroom and uses videos to provide tutorials so that students can learn multiple instruments within one lesson.

 

Mr Yeates said: "It's an absolute pleasure to work with students at Bexleyheath Academy, and I really enjoy helping students unlock their musical potential by providing them with an experience that allows them to discover their untapped talent. One of my favourite moments over the last few years was during the first lockdown, where staff and students came together to record a tribute to the NHS titled 'Thank you NHS', which can be viewed on YouTube. This video, for me, demonstrates the incredible community we have at Bexleyheath Academy and how our students and staff really live up to the value of being big-hearted."

Year 09 Options Evening | On Tuesday 18 January 2022, all Y09 parents/carers and students are invited to take part in our Y09 Options Event, which will run from 16:00-18:00 online. During this event, parents/carers and students will be provided with an overview of the Y09 options process and have the opportunity to attend four subject workshops led by subject specialists. There will also be an opportunity to hear from our Head Students and ask students about their experience at Bexleyheath Academy and the options they selected. To join the various workshops that will be running on Tuesday 18 January 2022, please visit our Virtual Y09 Options Evening page, where you can access live links to each of the sessions. Please note that the links will only become live on Tuesday 18 November 2022. Further information about this event can be found in this letter from Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.

 

Year 09 Immunisations | The NHS will be onsite on Thursday 20 January 2022 to provide students with an opportunity to have their teenage booster vaccinations.  The two vaccinations being administered are for: 1) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio; 2) Meningococcal. For further information, please see the following letter from Bexley NHS. If you would like to provide consent for your child to have their Teenage Boosters, please complete the following form.

The deadline for forms to be completed is Monday 17 January 2022. 


Spring Examinations for Students in Years 10-13 | The Academy would like to thank parents/carers for ensuring that students were ready for their examinations this week. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: "Our students conducted themselves remarkably, and it was a pleasure to watch our students enter the examination rooms ready to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. From everyone at the Academy, we wish them every success." This week is the final week of the January examination series. The timetable of examinations can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website. In addition, parents/carers of students sitting examinations in term three will have received a letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, via email, which can also be found below.

If you have any questions regarding the term three examinations, please contact Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal. 

 

Year 13 and 11 Mock Examinations | The Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations will commence on Monday 24 January 2022. Please find a link to a letter from Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal and Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal, outlining the full information on our Y11 and Y13 Mock Examinations:

Week Beginning 08 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 2)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Start of Term Arrangements for Week 02 | The Academy would like to thank parents/carers for their support this week; whether that was supporting children who were working remotely, or supporting our on-site testing programme. 


The Academy will continue to operate a programme of on-site student COVID-19 testing as we enter Week 02.  All students will be invited to complete an LFD test on-site before they return to the Academy for face-to-face lessons, following a negative result. Students in Years  07, 08, 11, 12 and 13 have now completed their on-site tests and will return to face-to-face lessons on Monday 10 January 2022. Students in Years 09 and 10 will continue to follow the COVID-19 testing programme outlined in the table below. In order to further ensure that our return is as safe as possible, a second LFD test will be completed during this week as well. 

Students in Years  09 and 10 will also continue to take part in their lesson remotely, except on the day that they are completing their COVID-19 test; this is to minimise disruption to learning and to provide students with time to prepare for their return to the Academy.


On the day of the test, students should arrive at the main entrance of the Academy at their allocated appointment time. Students are not required to wear their uniforms when attending the Academy on this day. Students will return home immediately after completing their test. When a student receives a negative test result, they will be able to return to the Academy to resume face-to-face lessons on the following day. Should a student receive a positive test result, we will contact parents/carers directly to explain the next steps.


Introducing You to...Series |  Each week, we will be introducing parents/carers to different members of staff at Bexleyheath Academy. This week we will be introducing you to Ms Seamons, the Academy's Medical Lead.

Introducing You to Ms Seamons, Medical Lead

Ms Seamons has worked at Bexleyheath Academy for 17 years. In her current role, Ms Seamons is the Academy’s Medical Lead. This role involves ensuring that staff and students are safe. She is the person to contact if: there has been a change in your child’s medical condition; your child is feeling unwell and you are unsure whether they should attend the Academy; or if you require an LFD testing kit.  You can contact Ms Seamons via email (nseamons@bexleyheathacadmey.org) or by phone 020 8303 5696 (Extension: 2188)


Ms Seamons has been leading our mass testing programme to ensure that all students can return to the Academy, safely and seamlessly.  Ms Seamons said: “I absolutely love working with the students at Bexleyheath Academy and my current role allows me to work with a wide range of students and ensure that each and everyone of them has the support they need to flourish both inside and outside the classroom. Bexleyheath Academy is a special place, and I have watched the Academy transform over the last three years. This really is a caring and big-hearted community, which places its students at the centre of every decision. While the last couple of years have been difficult for everyone, the team at Bexleyheath Academy has tried to ensure that all of our students can remain as safe as possible. In recognition of this, the DfE used Bexleyheath Academy as case study for their COVID-19 testing programme. One of my personal highlights was when Bexleyheath Academy was used for a photo shoot, to demonstrate what a safe Academy looked like; since then, my picture has appeared absolutely everywhere! I  absolutely love talking to people so if you have any questions about my role or your child, please do not hesitate to get in touch.” 

COVID 19 Vaccinations | Young people aged 12 to 15 in England are now being offered a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a minimum of 12 weeks from the first dose, following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Parents/carers can book vaccinations for their child, if aged 12 or over, through the NHS booking system. For more information, please see the guidance on COVID-19 vaccination: resources for schools and parents which will provide you with more information on the vaccination programme.


Final Call for Year 11 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 11 Parents' Evening will take place this Thursday (13 January 2022) from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers can still book virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 Parents' Evening, please contact Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal.


P0 and P5 Session for Year 11 & Year 13 | P0 and P5 sessions will resume for all Y11 & Y13  students from Monday 10 January 2022. P0 sessions run from 08:00-08:40 and P5 sessions run from 15:10-16:30. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for Y11 and Y13 students to plug gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills identified through termly assessments; to receive support and guidance as they complete coursework and to revise key content in GCSE/A-Level qualifications. Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal for Year 11, said: “Attendance at P0 and P5 sessions have been remarkable, and it’s great to see students at Bexleyheath Academy grab every opportunity with both hands. We are looking forward to our P0 and P5 sessions restarting on Monday, and I will be at the gate ready to welcome our Y11 and Y13 students first thing on Monday morning. If parents/carers have any questions about our P0 or P5 sessions they can contact myself (for Y11) and Ms Pressney (for Y13).” If your child is unable to attend a P0 or P5 session, please complete this Online Form and a member of the Team will be in contact with you. 


Year 09 Pathways Events |The Academy will be running a series of events throughout Term 03 to support students in Year 09 make informed subject choices about the courses they will follow from Year 10. There are a number of key events which will be running both onsite for students and virtually for students, parents/carers to find out key information and have an opportunity to experience different subjects.


If you have any questions regarding Y09 Options, please contact Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.


Year 09 Immunisations  | The NHS will be onsite on Thursday 20 January 2022 to provide students with an opportunity to have their teenage booster vaccinations.  The two vaccinations being administered are for: 1) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio; 2) Meningococcal. For further information, please see the following letter from Bexley NHS. If you would like to provide consent for your child to have their Teenage Boosters, please complete the following form. 


Spring Examinations for Students in Years 10-13 | There are a number of examinations scheduled to take place in term three. The timetable of examinations can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website. In addition, parents/carers of students sitting examinations in term three will have received a letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, via email. These letters can be found below:


If you have any questions regarding the term three examinations, please contact Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal. 


Absence Procedures  | Attendance at the Academy has been incredible this term, and we have been delighted with how our students have actively engaged with their virtual lessons as well as their on-site lessons. Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, said: “We would like to thank parents/carers for the continued efforts to ensure that students attend the Academy on time, every day. Attendance and punctuality have a direct impact on progress and wellbeing, and we would like to thank our community for ensuring that students continue to attend well. If a student is unable to attend the Academy, for any reason, it is important that we are informed immediately so that we can ensure that all students are fully supported. Parents/Carers are asked to inform us by phone or email, using the details below:


Where possible, we ask that parents/carers inform us of any absence before 08:30. Thank you once again for your continued support.”

Week Beginning 01 January 2022 (Term 3, Week 1)

A Message from Claire Heald, AET National Director of Education

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we begin a new term at Bexleyheath Academy, we are very much looking forward to a safe and seamless return to the Academy for students.  We are writing to provide you with information about changes to the team at the Academy.


The following changes to the team take effect from 04 January 2022:


As we move into the next phase of school improvement at Bexleyheath Academy, we have been working to ensure that Bexleyheath Academy continues to improve at the rapid rate seen over the past two years.  We have made some changes to the leadership team at the Academy to further accelerate improvement in some key areas, and to increase the capacity of the team to further ensure that the sole focus for teachers remains planning, teaching and assessment.  This idea remains one of the key strategies to ensure that teachers are able to focus on the things that matter most; enabling students to have a great learning experience every day.  We are thrilled to announce two appointments to the senior team today:


In addition to this:


Working with our Trust to further increase the impact of improvements at Bexleyheath Academy:


We are really excited about the future at Bexleyheath Academy, with a determination to ensure that the Academy enjoys continued stable leadership for many years to come.  Our new team members enable immediate increased leadership capacity, and there are plans for further opportunities over the coming months to ensure that the Academy continues to thrive.  In particular, the way in which the educational approaches at the Academy have been transformed and shaped, using technology to enhance the experience for students.  This is something we are very proud of.


We know the school has come a long way in recent years and AET is committed to ensuring that this great work continues so the school can be an exceptional school for the community it serves.


Yours sincerely,

Claire Heald

AET National Director of Education

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 03 will commence on Wednesday 05 January 2022 with a programme of on-site student COVID-19 testing. All students will be invited to complete an LFD test on-site before they return to the Academy for face-to-face lessons, following a negative result. Students will also complete a second test once they return during the week commencing 10th January. Parents/carers were sent an email with the date and time of their child’s appointment on Saturday 01 January 2022. If you have not received an email with your appointment time, please contact our Medical Lead, Ms Seamons.


COVID-19 tests are scheduled so that all students from a single year group can undertake their test on the same day (see table below).

From Wednesday 05 January 2021, virtual learning will take place for all students that are awaiting their initial COVID-19 test. This means that all students are expected to attend their classes online from Wednesday 05 January 2021. On the date of the initial COVID-19 test, virtual classes for the affected year group will not take place to minimise disruption to learning. This will also provide some time for students to prepare for their return to the Academy.  On the day of the test, students should arrive at the main entrance of the Academy at their allocated appointment time. Students are not required to wear their uniforms when attending the Academy on this day. Students will return home immediately after completing their test. When a student receives a negative test result, they will be able to return to the Academy to resume face-to-face lessons on the following day. Should a student receive a positive test result, we will contact parents/carers directly to explain the next steps.


Face Coverings & Hand Sanitiser | As we return to the Academy, we will be asking students and staff (except those exempt) will be required to wear a face covering at all times when inside the Academy.  This includes when students are in classes.  This approach is short term only, to support students as they return to the Academy this term and follows guidance published by the DfE. The Academy will continue to provide hand sanitiser at key locations around the Academy.  We would however recommend that students carry a small bottle in their bag, to use regularly.


Term 02 Progress & Attainment Reports | The progress and attainment reports for term two were sent to all parents/carers, with the exception of Year 11 students, on Thursday 23 December 2021. If you have any queries regarding your child’s term two report, please complete this online form and a member of the team will be in touch with you by Friday 07 January 2022. Year 11 parents/carers will receive their term two reports, including the mock examination results, within the next two weeks. 

New Parent Portal & Daily Engagement Reports | The team at Bexleyheath Academy will be introducing a new Parent Portal smartphone app for parents/carers this term. The new app will have all sorts of functionality ranging from viewing student timetables and attendance information, checking daily engagement reports, and reviewing termly progress and attainment reports. As a result, parents/carers will no longer receive an email with their child’s daily engagement report because they will be able to view this report directly on the Parent Portal from 15:30 each day. We're looking forward to sharing more information about how to access the Parent Portal and how to download and register for our new app which will launch on Wednesday 12 January 2022, when all students have returned to face-to-face lessons.  In the interim, there will be no daily engagement reports while the Academy is operating a staggered return and virtual learning, from Tuesday 04 January 2022 to Wednesday 12 January 2022. 


Term 03 Homework | Students in all year groups will continue to receive homework in each of their subjects (with the exception of core PE) each week. We believe strongly that homework has an important role to play in enabling students to make progress outside of the formal classroom lessons. Homework allows students to revisit content from lessons, increase levels of retention and enables teachers to check levels of knowledge and understanding. All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities which should be submitted by the following Monday.  Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the homework workshop which will take place each Tuesday from 15:15.


Spring Examinations for Students in Years 10-13 | There are a number of examinations scheduled to take place in term three. The timetable of examinations can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website. In addition, parents/carers of students sitting examinations in term three will have received a letter from Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal, via email. These letters can be found below:

If you have any questions regarding the term three examinations, please contact Ms Luthfa, Vice-Principal. 


Year 11 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 11 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 13 January 2022 from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers are now able to book their virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of the Academy’s website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 Parents' Evening, please contact Mr Courntey, Assistant Principal.


Year 09 Options & Pathways Events | The Academy will be running a series of events throughout Term 03 to support students in Year 9 make informed subject choices about the courses they will follow from Year 10. There are a number of key events which will be running both on-site for students and virtually for students and parents/carers to find out key information. On Tuesday 18 January 2022 from 16:00 - 18:00, we would invite all students and parents/carers to join us virtually for our Year 09 Options Event, where you will be given an overview of the process and the opportunity to attend four different subject workshops with subject specialists. Later in Term 03, you will also have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of the Senior Team to discuss these subject choices before a final decision is made at the end of the term. Further information will be shared with students and parents/carers in due course. 


Remarkable Reading in Personal Development | Last term, students in Years 07-09 engaged in our Remarkable Reading programme; students in Years 07-09 spent over 83,000 minutes reading and completed over 2,600 books. Also during term two, selected students took part in a trial Reading Enhancement strategy. On average, these students improved their reading age by 7.65 months within six weeks. As a result, this term, all of our students in Years 07-09 will have an opportunity to take part in our  Reading Enhancement Strategy during their Personal Development lessons. Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal, said: “We are delighted with how our students have actively engaged in reading last term, and this term, we will focus our attention on reading to help every student become confident with reading a range of different texts; help improve their vocabulary; help students develop a love of reading.” If you have any questions regarding our Remarkable Reading programme or Reading Enhancement Strategy, please contact Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal.


Uniform & Equipment Expectations | The Academy looks forward to welcoming students back for term three. In preparation for the start of term, it is important that students have all of their equipment and uniform ready for the start of term, including:

Finally, we would also like to remind parents/carers that the following items are not permitted, including: false lashes; acrylic nails or nail polish; make up and jewellery.

Week Beginning 20 December 2021 (End-of-Term)

A Message from the Principal

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

As we pause for the Christmas term-break, it provides a good opportunity to reflect on the impressive achievements of students at the Academy over the last six weeks.  Our celebration assemblies that have taken place across the final week of term have highlighted the wide-ranging successes that students have enjoyed.  From impressive levels of engagement across the Academy, superb assessment results, and more students than ever taking part in clubs and activities.

 

I want to offer a huge word of thanks for your support during this term.  The level at which students attended and engaged in their learning has been very impressive, and this has relied on your support and encouragement every step of the way.  Similarly, your support of the Coronavirus testing programme at the Academy has meant that we have been able to operate safely.

 

At the end of Term 02, we said farewell to Ms Choudhury (Learning Support Assistant) who is moving on to a new position.  We thank Ms Choudhury for all that she has done to support students at Bexleyheath Academy and wish her the very best for the future.  As we move to Term 3, we will welcome the following members of staff to the team:

 

As we look forward to the term ahead, we will be working closely with students who are due to sit exams this year to ensure that they are fully prepared.  We will also continue to ensure that students enjoy the very best learning experience every day, using technology to enhance their learning and accelerate the progress they make.

 

We will take a short break from our weekly updates, which will return on Sunday 02 January 2022. 

 

On behalf of everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, I wish you, your family and friends a very pleasant Christmas break.

 

Regards,

Mr G. Napier 


Term 02 Progress & Attainment Reports | The Term 02 Progress & Attainment Reports have been sent to parents/carers for students in Y07, 08, 09, 10, 12 and 13. These reports were sent at 18:30 on Wednesday 23 December 2021. If you did not receive your child's report, please contact Mr Sparks, Vice-Principal.  If you have any questions regarding your child's report, please complete this Google Form and a member of the team will be in contact with you when the Academy reopens in January 2022. Students in Y11 will receive their Term 02 Progress & Attainment when the mock examination grades have been moderated and standardised by our central team at Head Office. This process will ensure that the grades provided in the Term 02 Report provide an accurate reflection on what our Y11 students have achieved in their mock examinations.

Christmas Performance Videos | In Term 02, students at Bexleyheath Academy started rehearsing for an end-of-term Carol Service that was due to take place on Thursday 16 December 2021; while this event was cancelled, it did not stop our students perfecting their pieces and getting concert ready. Mr Yeates, Faculty Director for Music, said: "We are so proud of our students hard work, commitment and dedication. Despite not being able to performing publicly, our students wanted to showcase their hard work for parents/carers and we are delighted to share three festive treats which can be found by clicking the images below. Mrs Yeates and I would like to thank all of our performers and we hope that families enjoy watching these performances as much as we enjoyed working with these students."


Start of Term Arrangements | Term two ended on Friday 17 December 2021.  Term 03 will commence on Wednesday 05 January 2022  with a programme of on-site student COVID-19 testing.  There will be a staggered return for students once they have received a negative test result.  More information about the testing programme is found below. 

 

A Safe & Seamless Return to Bexleyheath Academy | The Academy will be implementing a staggered return in January. Students will be invited to complete an LFD test on-site before they return to the Academy for face-to-face lessons. Students will also complete a second test once they return. Parents/carers will receive an email with the date and time of the reentry testing in the New Year.   

From Wednesday 05 January 2021, virtual learning will take place for all students that are awaiting their initial coronavirus test.  This means that all students are expected to attend their classes online from 05 January 2021.

Virtual Learning at Bexleyheath Academy | From Wednesday 05 January 2022, all students will participate in virtual learning (studying from home) until they return to the Academy for face-to-face classes.  More information about the virtual learning provision at Bexleyheath Academy can be found on the Virtual Learning page of our Academy website.  This short video provides an overview of how students are taught when studying at home.

 

New Parent Portal Parents/Carers at Bexleyheath Academy | The team at Bexleyheath Academy have been working to introduce a new Parent Portal and smartphone app for parents/carers which will make keeping up-to-date with how their child(ren) are getting on even easier.  The new app will have all sorts of functionality ranging from viewing student timetables and attendance information, checking daily engagement and behaviour reports, and reviewing termly attainment reports.  We're looking forward to sharing more information about how to access the Parent Portal and how to download and register for our new app at the start of term three.  

 

Year 11 Parents' Evening | Our Year 11 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 13 January 2022 from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers are now able to book their virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of our website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child's subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 Parents' Evening, please contact Mr Courntey, Assistant Principal.

 

A Christmas Challenge for Students at Bexleyheath Academy from GCHQ | The UK's intelligence, security and cyber agency GCHQ has released this year's official Christmas card. Each year the card contains a Christmas brainteaser, only this time there's a twist as the seven fiendish puzzles have been specially designed for 11 to18-year-olds.  The agency, which works to keep the country safe, is encouraging students at Bexleyheath Academy to take part in the #GCHQChristmasChallenge. Click here to download this year's Christmas card challenge.

 

Year 9 Options & Pathways Events | The Academy will be running a series of events throughout term three to support students in Year 9 make informed subject choices about the courses they will follow from Year 10. There are a number of key events which will be running both on-site for students and virtually for students, parents and carers to find out key information. On Tuesday 18 January from 16:00 - 18:00, we would invite all students, parents and carers to join us virtually for our Year 9 Options Event, where you will be given an overview of the process and the opportunity to attend four different subject workshops with subject specialists. Later in term three, you will also have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of the Senior Team to discuss these subject choices before a final decision is made at the end of the term. All event information will be shared with students, parents/carers at the start of term three.

 

Year 10 Personal Development | This half term, our Year 10 students have taken part in a 'Recruitment Race' Challenge, and this week our students had an opportunity to present their ideas to employers at Lloyds Banking Group and Skills Builder. Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal, said: “Feedback from the employers has been fantastic, with individuals reaching out to extend a huge well done to all the presentations which were delivered.”  Helen, an education associate, added: “that it was great to see so many pupils speaking clearly and offering reasoned arguments to support their decision making. Well done Year 10.”

 

Personal Development Programme  | This term, students have been developing the skills of creativity, staying positive and leadership, during their Personal Development lessons. In addition, students also engaged in our Remarkable Reading programme; over the past six weeks, students in Years 7-9 have spent over 83,000 minutes reading and completed over 2,600 books. During term two, selected students took part in a trial Reading Enhancement strategy. On average, these students improved their reading age by 7.65 months within six weeks. As a result, in term three, all of our students in Years 7-9 will have an opportunity to take part in our  Reading Enhancement strategy during their Personal Development lessons. Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal, said: “We are delighted with how our students have actively engaged in reading this term, and during term three, we will focus our attention on reading to help every student become confident with reading a range of different texts; help improve their vocabulary; help students develop a love of reading.”

 

Update on the Delivery of the 12-15 Vaccination Programme  | NHS England has confirmed that, as with first doses, healthy school-aged children aged 12 to 15 will be able to receive their second COVID-19 vaccination in their school next term, as well as having the option to receive the vaccine out of school, through vaccination centres; these offers will run in parallel. In-school vaccination will begin from Monday 10 January 2022, and all schools should have received at least one visit before February half-term. We will share information about the vaccination programme at Bexleyheath Academy as soon as this is confirmed.

 

Booking a Vaccination for Your Child | If your child(ren) have not yet had their first COVID-19 vaccination, these can be booked over the Christmas holidays. Parents can book first vaccinations for their child, if aged 12 or over, through the NHS booking system. Second doses will be available for eligible children through the NHS booking system by Monday 20 December 2021.

 

Spring Exams for Students in Y10, Y11, Y12 & Y13 | There are exams for vocational and technical qualifications timetabled for January and February 2022. Students who are due to sit these exams will be prepared, and it is right that they should be given every opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt. Exams and formal assessments will go ahead as planned, and it is essential that students continue to prepare for these assessments.  The timetable for exams taking place in January and February 2022 can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website.

Week Beginning 13 December 2021 (Term 2, Week 6)

Year 11 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 11 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 13 December 2022 from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers are now able to book their virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of our website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child’s subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 Parents’ Evening, please contact Mr Courntey, Assistant Principal.


Year 11 Performing Arts Examination Success | On Wednesday 08 December 2021, Year 11 Performing Arts students completed their Component 2 Performance Examination. Ms Draper, Faculty Director for Drama, said:  “After weeks of rehearsals, our Year 11 students spent the day completing a technical rehearsal under the stage lights before performing to their peers and a selection of staff. Despite their nerves, all students completed the exam and made themselves and their teachers incredibly proud. Well done, Year 11!”


Progress & Attainment Reports | The week five termly assessments concluded on Friday 10 December 2021. The Academy is currently reviewing and moderating the assessment data and will be sharing an end-of-term report with parents/carers on or before Friday 24 December 2021. Should you have any questions regarding the progress and attainment reports, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form. Students who were absent for any of their week five assessments will be provided with an opportunity to sit their assessments in week six.


This Week's Assembly Programme |  As we head towards the end of Term 02, we are looking forward to celebrating the successes that students have enjoyed across the term in a series of celebration assemblies that will take place this week.  These assemblies will provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of students across the term.  The assembly will also provide an opportunity to experience some excellent performances from our talented music and drama students. 


Spring Exams for Students in Y10, Y11, Y12 & Y13 | There are exams for vocational and technical qualifications timetabled for January and February 2022. Students who are due to sit these exams will be prepared and it is right that they should be given every opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt. Exams and formal assessments will go ahead as planned, and it is essential that students continue to prepare for these assessments.  The timetable for exams taking place in January and February 2022 can be found on the Assessment & Examinations page of the website.


Free School Meal Vouchers for the Christmas Holiday Period | We will be providing supermarket shopping vouchers for all families at Bexleyheath Academy in receipt of free school meals over the Christmas holiday period.  These vouchers will be distributed by email before the end of term, to support families over the Christmas Holiday period.  If your child does not currently receive free school meals, and you feel you may be eligible, please use this form to let us know.


Winter Holiday Programme in Bexley | Between Monday 20 and Friday 31 December, eligible children and young people can attend up to 4 days at different holiday schemes across Bexley at no cost.  The programme provides holiday activities and healthy food for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and will run during the winter school holidays in 2021. The programme will include a variety of fun activities, including sports, food making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills, alongside a nutritious meal each day.  More information is available on Winter Holiday Programme website. 


Sixth Form Applications | Applications for the Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form are now open for September 2022. For more information, please visit the Sixth Form section of the Academy’s website. Alternatively, please use this link to complete your application form. 

 

Lost Property Items | Items of lost property are displayed each week as part of our latest news, with photographs of items that have been mislaid.  Should you recognise any of the items in the gallery, students can collect these from the Academy Library.  Items of lost property are retained by the Academy until the end of each term.  Any items that are not collected at the end of term are donated to charity.


End of Term Two Arrangements | Term two ends on Friday 17 December 2021 at 13.10. Term three commences on Wednesday 05 January 2022. Information regarding the start of term arrangements for term three can be found below.

 

A Safe & Seamless Return | The Academy will be implementing a staggered return in January. Students will be invited to complete an LFD test onsite before they return to lessons. Students will also complete a second test once they return. Parents/carers will receive an email with the date and time of the reentry testing in the New Year.   


From Wednesday 05 January 2021, virtual learning will take place for all students that are awaiting their initial coronavirus test.  This means that all students are expected to attend their classes online from 05 January 2021. 


Week Beginning 06 December 2021 (Term 2, Week 5)

Week 5 Assessments | Week 5 assessments commence in all subjects on Monday 06 December 2021 for students in all year groups. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a progress report during week 6.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

 

Weekly Homework Assignments | All students receive homework assignments each week.  Homework is assigned on a Monday morning and is due to be submitted by the following Sunday evening. Last week, students completed 1,992 hours worth of online homework activities and achieved an average score of 67% across all of their assignments. Last week, five students achieved an average score of 100% in all of their homework assignments. 


Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, said: “It’s great to see our students actively engaging in their weekly homework assignments. Our aim is to help students revisit content that they have studied in class and remember more. Last week, five students achieved 100% in all of their assignments. Well done to Charlie (Y10), Ellie (Y10), Precious (Y10), Kayleigh (Y07), and Mason (Y10). This is a remarkable achievement, and I would like to congratulate these students!” 


Students who are not able to complete their homework successfully will join the homework workshop that takes place every Tuesday from 15:15 to provide support with homework completion, organisation and time management. Should you have any questions at all regarding homework, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.


Year 11 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 11 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 13 January 2022, from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually, and parents/carers will be able to start booking appointments from Monday 13 December 2021. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis, and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child’s subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 Parents’ Evening, please contact Mr Sparks, Vice-Principal. 


Face Coverings | The Academy would like to thank our parents/carers and students for their support in keeping the community safe. Students have been actively wearing face coverings in and around the Academy this week, which will help to ensure that our students, staff and parents/carers remain safe. The Academy recommends that students bring two face coverings every day to ensure that they have a spare one just in case one is lost or broken. 


Flu Vaccination | The NHS will be providing students with another opportunity to have a flu vaccination next week. If you would like to consent for your child to have the flu vaccination, please complete this form by Sunday 05 December 2021.  Information regarding the flu vaccination programme can be found in the following documents provided by the NHS:

 

Lunch Cards | Please can parents/carers remind students to bring their lunch cards to the Academy if they would like to use the canteen. The lunch cards allow us to operate a faster service in the canteens to ensure that students do not wait too long at break and lunchtimes. If your child has lost their lunch card, another card can be purchased from the canteen for the sum of £1.50, which will be deducted from your parent pay account. 

 

Bexley Winter Holiday Activities and Food Programme | Between Monday 20 and Friday 31 December 2021, the London Borough of Bexley is funding nine providers to offer over 1,500 places across the borough. These schemes offer a full range of enrichment activities, including sport, food making activities, dance, arts and crafts and martial arts; at least one healthy meal a day and nutritional and food education for both participants and their families.  Full details of this programme, the individual schemes and how families can book places can be found here.


End of Term Arrangements | Term 02 ends on Friday 17 December 2021 at 13.10. Term 03 commences on Wednesday 05 January 2022.

Week Beginning 29 November 2021 (Term 2, Week 4)

Maths Students Achieve 9 Bronze Medals in UK Maths Competition | Last term, 25 of our students in Year 12 and 13 took part in the UK Maths Challenge. Ms Porch, Lead Practitioner, said: “The Senior Maths Challenge is a fantastic event that encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. The problems on the Senior Maths Challenge are designed to make students think. All of our students performed brilliantly, and we were delighted to have achieved 9 Bronze Medal Awards in this national competition.”  


10 Students Secure Place on Career Accelerator Mentoring Programme | 10 Students at Bexleyheath Academy Sixth Form have secured a place on the Career Accelerate Mentoring Programme, which gives them 1-2-1 mentoring from a professional in a top tech company. During the course of their programme, the 10 students will also have an opportunity to speak to someone from one of career accelerator corporate partners, which include Just Eat, Vodafone and LinkedIn, as well as exciting tech start-ups. Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal, said: “This programme will provide our students with an opportunity to discuss a whole range of useful topics, including university applications, CV writing and applying for jobs. We would like to congratulate our Sixth Form students for securing a place on this prestigious programme.” 

 

Remarkable Reading & Library Trip | Next week, our Year 7-9 students will be going on a trip to the local library as part of their Personal Development lessons. Ms Shalo, Assistant Principal, said: 

“This term, our students have been engaging in three 20-minute reading sessions every week, as part of their Personal Development lessons. So far, our students have finished 1,247 books and spent 716 hours, which is an incredible achievement. This opportunity will allow students to tour the Bexley community Library, explore the purpose of a community library and learn about ways to browse through the large collection of materials that the library has to offer.” 

For more information, please click here to read a letter from Ms Shalo outlining key information about the trip.


Year 13 Geography Field Trip | Our Year 13 students will be going on a field trip this week as part of their A-Level Geography course. The aims of the trip are:

We look forward to sharing some photos of the trip next weekend. 


Sixth Form Parents Post-18 Pathways Awareness Workshop | The Academy will be running a Post-18 Awareness Workshop focusing on apprenticeships and alternative pathway programmes, such as traineeships and T Levels, that are available to students at the end of Year 13. This will be a virtual event run via Google Meet on Thursday 02 December 2021 at 17:00. To register your attendance at the event, please complete this short Google Form. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Ms Doyle, Assistant Principal.

 

Lunch Cards | Please can parents/carers remind students to bring their lunch cards to the Academy if they would like to use the canteen. The lunch cards allow us to operate a faster service in the canteens to ensure that students do not wait too long at break and lunchtimes. If your child has lost their lunch card, another card can be purchased from the canteen for the sum of £1.50, which will be deducted from your parent pay account. 

 

Bexley Winter Holiday Activities and Food Programme | Between Monday 20 and Friday 31 December 2021, the London Borough of Bexley is funding nine providers to offer over 1,500 places on a range of different holiday activities and programmes. These schemes offer a full range of enrichment activities, including sport, food making activities, dance, arts and crafts and martial arts; at least one healthy meal a day and nutritional and food education for both participants and their families. Full details of this programme, the individual schemes and how families can book places can be found here.

 

Police Cadets | Bexley Volunteer Police Cadets are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for young people aged 11-17. The Cadet programme is designed to teach young people life skills and social responsibility in a secure setting where they get to meet other young people and help to build positive relationships with the Police and their community. There are two different programmes:

If your child is interested in becoming a Police Cadet please email Bexley.Cadets@met.police.uk for an application form and further information.

Reminder - Flu Vaccination | The NHS will be providing students with the opportunity to have a flu vaccination in December. If you would like to consent for your child to have the flu vaccination, please complete this form by Wednesday 01 December 2021.  Information regarding the flu vaccination programme can be found in the following documents provided by the NHS:

Week Beginning 22 November 2021 (Term 2, Week 3)

Bexleyheath Academy's Cycling Champion | A student at Bexleyheath Academy is crowned  South East Cycling Champion for her age group. Emily, in Year 9, took part in the Kent Cycling Association 10 mile Time Trial on Saturday 22 May 2021 at Betteshanger Park which incorporated the GHS District Heat (South East region).  She won her age group (13), came second place for the girls' group (12-16) and third place for the overall group (boys and girls 12-16) with a time of 27mins 36 secs.  Her results meant she qualified for the National Youth Championship Final at Mallory Park motor racing circuit on Saturday 4 September 2021. With the weather remaining dry, albeit the circuit was extremely windy, she came a respectable 3rd in her age group. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and looks forward to competing in more events in the future. 

Year 9 Parents' Evening Success | On Thursday 18 November 2021, Year 9 parents/carers meet with teachers at the Academy for our first parents' evening of the Academic year. In total, over 1,000 appointments were booked and attended. Ms Delver, Assistant Principal for Year 9, said:  "Our Year 9 Parents' Evening had a remarkable turnout; it was great to see so many parents/carers attending our virtual parents' evening. The discussions with parents/carers provided a great opportunity to discuss the progress and attainment for our Year 9 students, and we would like to thank our community for their high levels of engagement in this event."

 

Sixth Form Open Evening | On Thursday 25 November at 17:00-18:45, the Academy will be hosting our annual Sixth Form Open Evening. This event will provide internal and external students with an opportunity to discover what's possible in our remarkable Sixth Form. There will be an opportunity to meet our teachers and find out more about the wide range of courses we have on offer. To register for this event, please click here. Once you have registered, you will receive more information on how to join this event via email.

 

Pathways Workshops for Parents/Carers | The Academy will be running two pathways workshops for parents/carers, one for Year 11 parents/carers and one for Sixth Form parents/carers. These workshops will focus on the different pathways that are available to Year 11 and Sixth Form students at the end of their current programmes of study. 

Mock Examinations | Our Year 11 students have now completed their core mock examinations. The Academy would like to thank all Year 11 parents/carers for ensuring that our Year 11 students were prepared for their examinations last week. Assistant Principal for Year 11, Mr Courtney, said: 

 

"Through the entire mock examination period, our Year 11 students have demonstrated their maturity and conducted themselves with professionalism. It was an absolute pleasure to watch our Year 11 students take part in these examinations, and we look forward to sharing the results with parents/carers in the near future. These examinations will help to ensure that each and every one of our Year 11 students are successful next summer. Well done, Year 11." 

 

Next week, Sixth Form will continue to complete their mock examinations. Details of these examinations can be found on our Assessment & Examinations page. Any student who missed a core mock examination will be given an opportunity to complete their exam(s) this week.

 

Period 0 & Period 5 Lessons | Period 0 and Period 5 lessons will resume on Monday 22 November 2021. These additional lessons, for Year 11 and Sixth Form students, help students to bridge gaps in knowledge and understanding, and boost attainment. These lessons form part of the Academy Day for students in Year 11 and Sixth Form.

 

Flu Vaccinations | The NHS will be providing students with the opportunity to have a flu vaccination in December. If you would like to consent for your child to have the flu vaccination, please complete this form by Wednesday 01 December 2021. 

 

Information regarding the flu vaccination programme can be found in the following documents provided by the NHS:

Letter from HRCH to Parents/Guardians

Protect yourself against flu guide


Uniform | We would like to remind parents that jewellery, makeup, nail polish, acrylic nails are not permitted for students at the Academy for students inYear 7-11. Please ensure that students are adhering to these uniform rules.

Week Beginning 15 November 2021 (Term 2, Week 2)

Year 9 Parents’ Evening | We are looking forward to virtually welcoming parents/carers to our Year 9 Parents’ Evening which will take place on Thursday 18 November 2021 from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers are now able to book their virtual appointments using our SchoolCloud booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of our website. Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child’s subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 9 Parents’ Evening, please contact Mr Sparks, Vice-Principal. 


Year 11 Pathways Awareness Workshop | The Academy will be running a Post-16 Awareness Workshop focusing on a range of pathways including apprenticeships, traineeships and T Levels, all of which are available to students at the end of Year 11. This will be a virtual event run via Google Meet on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 17:00. Please register for this event here. 


Sixth Form Open Evening | Join us on Thursday 25 November 2021 for our Virtual Open Evening to discover what’s possible in our remarkable Sixth Form. Meet our subject teachers and find out more about the courses that we have on offer. More information on how to join the virtual open evening will be available on our website in next week’s Latest News. 


Anti-Bullying Week| Next week is Anti-bullying week and this year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’. We will be asking students to share their kind words about each other next week, as part of our Personal Development programme. If you would like any advice on how best to support your child please contact your Pastoral Manager for further information.


Two Students Selected for the Bexley Speak Out Challenge | On Tuesday 09 November 2021, a selection of Year 10 students had the opportunity to take part in the ‘Speak Out Challenge’.  Students took part in a variety of speaking and communication workshops, led by the Speakers’ Trust, developing vital skills that will benefit them now, and in the future. Ms Mack-Poole, who led the challenge, said: “The students who took part enjoyed the day and were a credit to the Academy. We are pleased to announce two students, Precious and Ross, were selected to represent the Academy in a Bexley Speak Out Challenge competing against candidates from other schools.  We wish them good luck for the next stage in the challenge.”

Keeping Your Child Safe Online| Please find attached an informative resource created by ThinkUKnow to help parents/carers keep their children safe online whilst at home. To support parents/carers to educate and protect their children, the IWF (Internet Watch Foundation) have created the four step process: TALK. More details and guidance can be found here.


Year 11 Mock Examinations | Year 11 mock examinations for core subjects begin on Monday 15 November 2021. The mock exams are designed to allow students to:

The full details of the mock arrangements can be found on our Assessment & Exams page.


Year 11 Period 0 and Period 5 | Due to Year 11 mock examinations taking place this week, there will be no Period 0 and Period 5 lessons this week.  These lessons will return for students on Monday 22 November 2021.

Week Beginning 08 November 2021 (Term 2, Week 1)

Start of Term Arrangements | We look forward to welcoming students back to the Academy for the start of term two on Monday 08 November 2021. Students in Years 11 and 13 will return for Period 0 at 08:00, while students in all other year groups will return for Period 1 at 08:45. 


Team Update | As we begin Term 02, we welcome some new members of staff to the team at Bexleyheath Academy.  Ms Watson joins the team as Sixth Form Pastoral Manager, and Ms Kelly joins the team as Family Liaison Officer.  Contact details for our team members can be found on the Contact Us page of our website.


LFD Testing | As we prepare to return to the Academy at the start of Term 02, twice-weekly home testing remains an important step to ensure that we reduce the spread of Coronavirus.  Before students return to the Academy on Monday 08 November 2021, we would please request that a LFD Test is taken on Sunday 07 November 2021, and the result reported on TestRegister.  All students were provided with additional testing kits at the end of Term 01.  Should any student require additional test kits, these can be collected from their Pastoral Manager.


Term 1 Progress & Attainment Reports | The progress and attainment reports for term one were sent to parents/carers on Saturday 23 October 2021. If you have any queries regarding your child’s term one report, please complete this online form and a member of the team will be in touch with you when the Academy reopens on Monday 08 November 2021.

Timetable Changes | At the end of each term, Faculty Directors and Class Teachers review the data from the termly  assessments and make adjustments to classes to ensure that students are in the right sets to support their learning. If your child has moved classes, you will have received an email from the Academy outlining which set your child is now in and the reason(s) for the change. If you have not received an email, this means that your child is in the same classes this term.

Year 9 Parents’ Evening | Our Year 9 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 18 November 2021 from 16:00-19:00. This event will take place virtually and parents/carers are now able to book their virtual appointments using our online booking system. Information on booking appointments can be found on the Parents' Evening page of our website.  Appointments are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis and parents/carers are encouraged to book appointments with all of their child’s subject teachers to discuss their engagement, progress and attainment across this academic year. If you have any questions regarding our Year 9 Parents’ Evening, please contact Mr Sparks, Vice-Principal.

 

Reading & Literacy | This term, students will gain access to a number of new apps to help support the development of reading and literacy. All students will now have access to a reading app called Sora. Sora is an online library that provides students with an opportunity to access and engage with thousands of texts, including both fiction and non-fiction. Students will be provided with opportunities to select and read texts during their Personal Development lessons. In addition, students in Years 7-10 will also have an opportunity to use Bedrock, a tool designed to help develop reading and vocabulary, which they can access both inside and outside of lessons.


Year 11 & 13 Period 0/5 Lessons | We will resume our Period 0 and Period 5 sessions for Years 11 and 13 on Monday 08 November 2021. Please ensure that students arrive at the Academy for 08:00. Period 0 and Period 5 sessions provide students with additional lessons for all of their subjects to help bridge gaps in knowledge, understanding and skills. If you have any questions regarding our Year 11 or Year 13 sessions, please contact Mr Courtney, Assistant Principal for Year 11, or Ms Pressney, Assistant Principal for Year 13. 


Mock Examinations | The DfE and OfQUAL have confirmed that students will be completing GCSE, A-Level and VTQ examinations in 2022. As you will have read in our previous updates, students will be taking mock examinations from Thursday 11 November 2021. The mock exams are designed to allow students to:

The full details of the mock arrangements can be found on our Assessment & Exams page.


COVID-19 Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Old Students | The NHS Vaccinations Team will be offering COVID 19 Vaccinations for 12-15 year old students at Bexleyheath Academy between now and December 2021.  As a parent/carer of a student at Bexleyheath Academy, should you wish your child(ren) to receive the vaccination, please complete this consent form. Vaccinations will not be given to students without explicit parental consent. We have included links to key NHS information below:

The NHS vaccination team can be contacted using the email address: hrch.schoolcovid19vaccine@nhs.net.

Week Beginning 25 October 2021 (Term-Break)

Start of Term Arrangements | Term 01 ended on Friday 22 October 2021 at 15.10; the Academy is closed from Monday  25 October 2021 to Friday 05 November 2021 for our term-break.  Term 02 commences on Monday 08 November 2021. Please note that we have a number of GCSE examinations taking place during the term-break, from Monday 01 November 2021 to Thursday 04 November 2021 (see below).

Weekly Updates from Bexleyheath Academy | As we commence our Autumn term-break, we will pause our weekly updates for one week.  The updates will return on Saturday  06 November 2021.  In a change to the current format, from Saturday 06 November both the main updates, and sixth form updates will be included on this page.

Term 01 Progress & Attainment Reports | The Progress & Attainment Reports for Term 01 were sent to parents/carers on Saturday 23 October 2021. If you have any queries regarding the Term 01 Progress & Attainment Report, please complete this short online form and a member of the team will be in contact with you when the Academy reopens on Monday 08 November 2021. If you did not receive a copy of your child's Progress & Attainment Report, please contact Mr Sparks, Vice-Principal: jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org

Rapid Home Testing during the Term Break | Testing during term-break remains very important and we would please ask parents/carers to continue to support students undertake a rapid LFD test twice-weekly and report the results on Test-Register.  We have provided all students with additional kits to cover the term-break, and a final test before returning to the Academy at the start of next term.

GCSE November Examinations | The autumn series of GCSE English, Mathematics & Science examinations commences on Monday 01 November 2021.  It is important to note that some of these examinations take place during the term-break.  This series of examinations affects a number of Sixth Form students.  The full calendar of examinations is available on the Assessment & Examinations page of our website. 

 Students sitting examinations during the term-break should arrive at the Academy for 08:00. An examination warm up will take place in C204.  On the morning of your exam, it is very important that students check whether they have any of the following: a high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss of change of taste or smell. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please do not attend the Academy and call the Academy to inform us of your symptoms. Students should report to main reception where they will be met by a member of the examination team. Between 08:00 and 08:50, students will work with their teachers to provide them with last minute revision, hints and reminders. If you have any questions  please do not hesitate to contact Ms Westrope (nwestrope@bexleyheathacademy.org) or Ms Luthfa (rluthfa@bexleyheathacademy.org).

12 -15 year old Vaccination Programme | NHS England will soon offer 12 to 15 year olds the opportunity to get their COVID-19 vaccine out-of-school, such as through vaccination centres. This offer will run in parallel to the in-school vaccination programme. Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will receive a letter from the NHS with more information on the vaccination programme shortly, including information about how to book an appointment out-of-school, if this option is preferred.

Parents' Evening  Events | Thank to all parents/carers that responded to our survey regarding preferences for parents' evening events taking place this year and into the future.  Our next parents' evening event will take place on Thursday 18 November 2021 for parents/carers of students in Year 9.  We will share information about arrangements for the evening at the beginning of Term 02.  Our planning for this event will consider both parental preferences collected from our survey, and the current guidance from the DfE in relation to COVID-Secure operations.

Mock GCSE & A-Level Examinations |  During Term 02, Year 11 and Year 13 students will complete 'Stop the Clock' Mock Examinations.  The programme of Mock Examinations will take place from Monday 15 November 2021.  

We've shared revision materials and guidance available to all students via their Google Classroom, and it is important that students give sufficient time over the term-break in preparation for their examinations.  Should you have any questions at all regarding the series of Mock Examinations, parents/carers can request a call from a member of the team using this short form. 

Week Beginning 18 October 2021 (Week 07) 

Progress & Attainment Reports | Following the conclusion of termly assessments on Friday 08 October 2021, these are being reviewed by the team at the Academy.  We will be sharing this term's report with parents/carers before the end of term.  As usual, this report will include assessment results and attitude to learning scores across all subjects.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

End of Term Arrangements | Term 01 ends on Friday 22 October 2021 at 15.10.   Term 2 commences on Monday 08 November 2021. Please note that we have a number of GCSE examinations taking place during the term-break, from Monday 01 - Thursday 04 November 2021.

Parents' Evening Events |  As we prepare for our Parents' Evening events across this Academic year and into the future, we'd love to hear your views.  We're interested to hear whether you have any preferences about how Parents' Evening events take place at Bexleyheath Academy.  If you'd like to provide us with your views, please use this short online form, which should take less than 30 seconds to complete.   This online form will be live until Friday 22 October 2021.

Bexleyheath Academy Principal's Surgery | Later this week the Principal, Mr Napier, will be hosting the first in a series of workshops where parents/carers can book a short appointment to provide feedback, suggestions and ask any questions regarding the experience of students at Bexleyheath Academy.  The Principal's surgery will take place on Wednesday 20 October 2021 between 17.00 and 19.00.  Click here to book an appointment with the Principal for this week's surgery.

Team Update |  We have been pleased to welcome a new member of staff to the team at Bexleyheath Academy.  Ms Kendall has joined our Pastoral Team and will be working with students in Year 8 as their Pastoral Manager.   You will find contact details for Ms Kendall on our Contact Us page.

Cashless Catering | By way of a reminder, from Monday 18th October, students will no longer be able to top up their lunch cards onsite. Could we please request that student lunch cards are topped up using your Parent Pay account. If you can not access your Parent Pay account, please contact Ms Hurst (hhurst@bexleyheathacademy.org) who will be more than happy to assist. 

Mock GCSE & A-Level Examinations |  During Term 02, Year 11 students will complete 'Stop the Clock' Mock Examinations.  The programme of Mock Examinations will take place from Monday 15 November 2021.  Year 11 students will complete mock examinations in English, Mathematics & Science

We'll be making revision materials and guidance available to all students via their Google Classroom for their respective classes.   Should you have any questions at all regarding the series of Mock Examinations, parents/carers can request a call from a member of the team using this short form. 

Year 11 Virtual Work Experience Workshop | During Term 02 will be working with Forage, a company which supports young people to experience high quality virtual work experience placements with top employers such as LinkLaters, Accenture, Clifford Chance and Aon. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in a new industry; develop skills and boost their CV.  Of students who have completed the Forage programmes 

Employers and Further Education providers have stated they are 4 times more likely to give an offer if a student had completed a virtual work experience programme.  We will be running this work experience workshop every Friday morning during Period 0. A full list of the programmes running next term can be found here and students must apply for this opportunity by completing this short online form by Thursday 22nd October.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Old Students | The NHS Vaccinations Team will be offering COVID 19 Vaccinations for 12 - 15 year old students at Bexleyheath Academy between now and December 2021.  As a parents/carers of a student at Bexleyheath Academy, the should you wish your child(ren) to receive the vaccination, please complete this consent form. Vaccinations not be given to students without explicit parental consent. We have included links to key NHS information below:

 The NHS vaccination team can be contacted using the email address Hrch.schoolcovid19vaccine@nhs.net.

Year 11 Post-16 Options Events | Further to the  Bexley Post-16 Directory which was shared with pupils last week please note that North Kent College isn’t detailed heavily in this, being just outside the borough border, but remains a popular post-16 choice. NKC has published its School Leavers Guide 2022/23 that covers their offer, including their new T Level provision, along with dates of their open events for this academic year. The NKC School Leavers Guide 2022/23 can be found here.

Week Beginning 11 October 2021 (Week 06)

Staying Safe Online | Our safeguarding team has released the third edition of the Bexleyheath Academy eSafety newsletter.  As we all know, the internet is a valuable source of information for us all as it allows us to continue to engage with our learning and education wherever we are. However, we must also be aware of the dangers of the internet and how we can protect ourselves.  This newsletter provides some top tips and advice to allow you to keep our young people safe on social media and the internet.

Progress & Attainment Reports | Following the conclusion of termly assessments on Friday 08 October 2021, these will be reviewed by the team at the Academy.  We will be sharing this term's report with parents/carers before the end of term.  As usual, this report will include assessment results and attitude to learning scores across all subjects.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

Cashless Catering | From Monday 18th October, students will no longer be able to top up their lunch cards onsite. Could we please request that student lunch cards are topped up using your Parent Pay account. If you can not access your Parent Pay account, please contact Ms Hurst (hhurst@bexleyheathacademy.org) who will be more than happy to assist. 

Lost Property Items | Items of lost property are displayed each week as part of our latest news, with photographs of items which have been mislaid.  Should you recognise any of the items in the gallery, students can collect these from the Academy Library.  Items of lost property are retained by the academy until the end of each term.  Any items that are not collected at the end of term are donated to charity.

GCSE English, Mathematics & Science Examinations | The autumn series of GCSE English, Mathematics & Science resit examinations commences on Monday 01 November 2021.  It is important to note that some of these examinations take place during the term-break.  This series of examinations affects a number of students who had decided to take examinations that were unable to sit in summer 2021, and for students in our Sixth Form.  The full calendar of examinations is available on the Assessment & Examinations page of our website.

Preparing to Join Y7 in September 2022 |  Over the coming few weeks, our series of live online events continues to help students to prepare to join us in 2022.  We are looking forward to prospective students and their families joining us for our Wacky Science Workshop and Coding Combat Workshop.   The 'Join Us' page of our website contains the information for these events.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Old Students | The NHS Vaccinations Team will be offering COVID 19 Vaccinations for 12 - 15 year old students at Bexleyheath Academy between now and December 2021.  As a parents/carers of a student at Bexleyheath Academy, the should you wish your child(ren) to receive the vaccination, please complete this consent form. Vaccinations not be given to students without explicit parental consent. We have included links to key NHS information below:

 The NHS vaccination team can be contacted using the email address Hrch.schoolcovid19vaccine@nhs.net.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 16 & 17 Year Old Students | The Department of Health and Social Care announced on Friday 24 September that all 16 and 17 year olds can now book their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment online. Young people aged 16 and 17 can book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments online for an appointment at a vaccination centre or pharmacy.  Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites can be used to get vaccinated without needing an appointment. If students cannot book appointments online, they can call 119 free of charge. Further information can be found on the NHS website.

Post-16 Options in Bexley |  To support year 11 students select the most appropriate pathway once they have completed their GCSEs, the London Borough of Bexleyheath have provided a directory which is available to download from www.bexley.gov.uk/decisionspost16.  In addition to this, a Post-16 Open Evening Events calendar is available for students.

End of Term Arrangements | Term 01 ends on Friday 22 October 2021 at 15.10.   Term 2 commences on Monday 08 November 2021. Please note that we have a number of GCSE examinations taking place during the term-break, from Monday 01 - Thursday 04 November 2021.

Week Beginning 04 October 2021 (Week 05)

Week 5 Assessments | Week 5 assessments commence in all subjects on Monday 04 October 2021 for students in all year groups.  These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this Academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a Progress Report during week 6.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

Bexley's Post-16 Directory | Bexley have created a post-16 directory to support in helping year 11 students select the most appropriate pathway once they have completed their GCSEs. The directory has now been finalised and will be available to download from www.bexley.gov.uk/decisionspost16 by the end of Monday 4th October. A list of dates for the open events taking place over the next couple of months and information about the different options available to students at post-16 can also be found using the same link.   More information regarding the directory is is available on this leaflet.

Core Assessment Programme |  Our programme of core assessments for students in Year 7 - 11 continue over the coming week.  These assessments will evaluate how students are progressing in terms of reading ability and core skills in English and Mathematics.  Students in Year 7 will also complete cognitive ability assessments which evaluates holistic understanding and ability to learn.  The full timetable of assessments can be found on the Assessments and Exams section of our website.

Preparing to Join Y7 in September 2022 |  Over the coming few weeks, our series of live online events continues to help students to prepare to join us in 2022.  We are looking forward to prospective students and their families joining us for our Live Virtual Tour, Wacky Science Workshop and Coding Combat Workshop.   The 'Join Us' page of our website will contain of the information for these events.

Weekly Homework Assignments  | All students receive homework assignments each week.  Homework is assigned on a Monday morning, and is due to be submitted the following by the following Sunday evening.  Week 04 homework is due to be submitted by Sunday 3rd October 2021. Students are not able to complete their week 3 homework successfully will join the homework workshop on Tuesday 5th October from 3.15pm to provide support with homework completion, organisation and time management. Should you have any questions at all regarding homework, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Old Students | The NHS Vaccinations Team will be offering COVID 19 Vaccinations for 12 - 15 year old students at Bexleyheath Academy between now and December 2021.  As a parents/carers of a student at Bexleyheath Academy, the should you wish your child(ren) to receive the vaccination, please complete this consent form. Vaccinations not be given to students without explicit parental consent. We have included links to key NHS information below:

 The NHS vaccination team can be contacted using the email address Hrch.schoolcovid19vaccine@nhs.net.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 16 & 17 Year Old Students | The Department of Health and Social Care announced on Friday 24 September that all 16 and 17 year olds can now book their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment online. Young people aged 16 and 17 can book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments online for an appointment at a vaccination centre or pharmacy.  Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites can be used to get vaccinated without needing an appointment. If students cannot book appointments online, they can call 119 free of charge. Further information can be found on the NHS website.

Education Provision within the London Borough of Bexley |  The London Brough of Bexley have provided information for parents/carers regarding University Technical Colleges and Studio Schools within the Borough.

Week Beginning 27 September 2021 (Week 04)

Year 11 Student crowned British Powerboat Champion 

Following a season of competition, the CPA British Powerboat Championships took place on Saturday 18 September 2021.  Jamie (aged 16) from Bexleyheath Academy competed in the championships in the GT15 class.  The powerboat championships are held each year around the UK and consist of a timing heat, followed by three heats of 9 minutes duration.  The GT15 racing class is for young people, aged up to 16, racing boats capable of speeds of up to 40mph.  Through his relentless effort, skill and determination Jamie was crowned the 2021 British National GT15 Champion.  

Head of Upper School, Mr Courtney said: 

"I know I speak for everyone in the Year 11 team, when I say that we are 'over the moon' for Jamie.  We are absolutely thrilled at what he has achieved.  Well done Jamie"   

The Principal, Mr Napier added: 

“This is a remarkable achievement for Jamie, and it is incredible to see what he has achieved.  From everyone at Bexleyheath Academy, we offer a huge congratulations.  We are all immensely proud of you!”


Week 5 Assessments | As we move to week 4 of our term, our team will be supporting students as they prepare for assessments which will take place in each of their subjects from Monday 04 October 2021.  These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their progress so far this Academic year. We will provide parents/carers with a Progress Report during week 6.  Should you have any questions at all regarding assessments, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

Year 12 Parents' Evening | Our first Parents’ Evening for students who have joined us in Year 12 is taking place on Monday 27 September 2021.  Parents/Carers have been booking appointments to meet with members of the team on this evening, and we are looking forward to discussing how students have settled and are getting on at Bexleyheath Academy. 

Weekly Homework Assignments  | All students receive homework assignments each week.  Homework is assigned on a Monday morning, and is due to be submitted the following by the following Sunday evening.  Week 03 homework is due to be submitted by Sunday 26th September. Students are not able to complete their week 3 homework successfully will join the homework workshop on Tuesday 28th September from 3.15pm to provide support with homework completion, organisation and time management. Should you have any questions at all regarding homework, please do not hesitate to request a call from our team using this form.

Free School Meals | Free School Meals are provided to students at Bexleyheath Academy where families are supported by certain welfare benefits.  Free Schools Meals provides students with a good quality meal each day, and has previously allowed us to provide supermarket vouchers during holiday periods.  We know how much this can support families within our community.  More information about Free School Meals is available on our website.  If your child does not currently receive free school meals, and you feel you may be eligible, please use this form to let us know and a member of our team will contact you.

Core Assessment Programme |  Our programme of core assessments for students in Year 7 - 11 commenced last week.  These assessments will evaluate how students are progressing in terms of reading ability and core skills in English and Mathematics.  Students in Year 7 will also complete cognitive ability assessments which evaluates holistic understanding and ability to learn.  Our assessment programme will commence on 30 September 2021.  The full timetable of assessments can be found on the Assessments and Exams section of our website.

Preparing to Join Y7 in September 2022 | We we thrilled to be joined by hundreds of parents/carers at our Virtual Open Evening event on Thursday 23 September 2021.  This provided an opportunity to meet members of the team and students from the Academy, find out what it's like to be a student, and the opportunities and experiences that students can expect.   The Open Evening event can watched again on YouTube Live.  Over the coming few weeks, we will be hosting a number of live online events to help students to prepare to join us in 2022, starting with an opportunity to Meet our Students and to ask them questions about their experiences from 5.30pm on Thursday 30 September 2021.   Later this term, we hope that you can join us for our Live Virtual Tour, Wacky Science Workshop and Coding Combat Workshop.   The 'Join Us' page of our website will contain of the information for these events.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Old Students | The NHS Vaccinations Team will be offering COVID 19 Vaccinations for 12 - 15 year old students at Bexleyheath Academy between now and December 2021.  As a parents/carers of a student at Bexleyheath Academy, the should you wish your child(ren) to receive the vaccination, please complete this consent form. Vaccinations not be given to students without explicit parental consent. We have included links to key NHS information below:

 The NHS vaccination team can be contacted using the email address Hrch.schoolcovid19vaccine@nhs.net.

Week Beginning 20 September 202021 (Week 03)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Year 7 Parents' Evening | Our first Parents’ Evening for students who have joined us in Year 7 is taking place on Monday 20 September 2021.  Parents/Carers have been booking appointments to meet with members of the team on this evening, and we are looking forward to discussing how students have settled and are getting on at Bexleyheath Academy. 

Extra-Curricular Programme at Bexleyheath Academy |  Our programme of extra-curricular activities and clubs commences on Monday 20 September for all students.   Clubs take place every day; with Period 5 clubs finishing at 4pm or 4.30pm.  Click here to find out more about the programme of clubs and activities available to students. 

Tours at Bexleyheath Academy |  This month, we have been welcoming families who are looking to enrol their children at the Academy for tours to see the Academy in action.  We have welcomed families looking to enrol children in year 7 in September 2022, as well as families looking for their children to join the Academy immediately in other year groups.  Tours can be booked on our website.   For any family looking to enrol their child at Bexleyheath Academy in the current Academic Year, please complete this short form and a member of our team will contact you.

Bexleyheath Academy Open Evening | Our Open Evening for parents/carers of children in Year 6 takes place on Thursday 23 September 2021.  The Open Evening is an online event will take place from 7.00 - 8.00pm, on YouTube Live.  The evening will provide an opportunity to meet members of the team and students from the Academy.  We will be sharing information about what it's like to be a student at Bexleyheath Academy, and the opportunities and experiences that students can expect.   The Open Evening event can be accessed on YouTube Live.

Homework | Students in all year groups have received homework in each of their subjects this week.  Homework is completed online, and we have provide links to all homework activities and deadlines within each student’s Study Google Classroom.  All homework is set weekly on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities which should be submitted by the following Sunday.  Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the homework intervention workshop which will take place each Tuesday from 3.15pm.  Should you have any questions about homework, please use this form to request a call from a member of the team.

Period 0 & Period 5 Academic Support | Our programme of Academic Support for students in Year 11 & Year 13 commenced last week.  We have been incredibly proud of all students for the way they have embraced this programme. These lessons are designed to further support our students with their academic success and students have been engaged and enjoying their lessons. 

Core Assessment Programme |  This term we will be introducing a programme of core assessments for students in Year 7 - 11.  These assessments will evaluate how students are progressing in terms of reading ability and core skills in English and Mathematics.  Students in Year 7 will also complete cognitive ability assessments which evaluates holistic understanding and ability to learn.  Our assessment programme will commence on 30 September 2021.  The full timetable of assessments can be found on the Assessments and Exams section of our website.

Coronavirus Home Testing | As part of our ongoing work to ensure that students are able to attend the Academy safely, we are asking parents/carers to support children to complete Rapid LFD tests twice per week.  These tests should be completed on a Sunday evening and a Wednesday evening, with results submitted on TestRegister.  This programme of testing helps us to identify any possible positive cases quickly and provide support to families.  Home testing kits can be obtained from the Academy.  Our Designated Medical Lead is Ms Seamons (nsseamons@bexlehealthacademy.org.). 

Academy Uniform |  We are slowly phasing out the distinct colours of our Academy Tie for students in different year groups.  Over the coming year, our ties for all students in Year 7-10 will slowly be replaced with a clip-on blue tie on our online uniform store.  We hope that this will make help simplify our uniform where there are multiple siblings at the Academy.  All students will eventually have the same style tie, and we know that a clip-on style tie is simpler and safer for children to use.   Students can continue to wear their current coloured tie and there is no need for parents/carers to replace these. We are grateful to parents/carers for labelling items of uniform with the student name.  This helps us to return mislaid items to their owner quickly.

Week Beginning 13 September 2021 (Week 02)

Contacting the Team at Bexleyheath Academy | Our Pastoral Team continue to support all of our students and parents/carers at the Academy.  Pastoral Managers are allocated to a specific year group and are the first point of contact for students regarding issues at school and if parents/carers need to contact the academy.  The pastoral team can be contacted using the details found on the Contact Us page of the website.  Alternatively, parents/carers can request a call from a member of the team using this short form. 

School Photographs | Our annual school photographs will take place on Tuesday 14th September. We would please ask that all students ensure that their uniform is looking sharp for a perfect photograph on the day.  There will be the opportunity for parents/carers to purchase school photographs later in the term. 

Extra-Curricular Programme at Bexleyheath Academy |  We are delighted to be able to launch an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities and clubs for all students at Bexleyheath Academy. The programme commences on Monday 20 September and clubs are available for all students. Clubs will run during lunchtimes and during Period 5; with after Period 5 clubs finishing at 4pm or 4.30pm.   Last week, all students in Year 7, Year 8 & Year 9 selected the club they will join this term, and students in Year 10 and Year 11 will have the opportunity to select their clubs later this week.   Click here to find out more about the programme of clubs and activities available to students. 

Musical Instrument Tuition at Bexleyheath Academy | At Bexleyheath Academy, we aim to provide the best possible musical education for every child.  Studies have shown that learning an instrument boosts brain development, IQ, literacy and numeracy skills as well as helping improve concentration and social skills.  Learning a musical instrument is a fantastic opportunity to develop key transferable skills as well as learning a life-long pleasure.  If you would like your child to learn an instrument this year, click here to find out more information about our programme of instrumental tuition and to register your interest.

OfSTED Inspection Report |  The report from the Ofsted Inspection at Bexleyheath Academy in July 2021 was published earlier this week.  In the report, inspectors have summarised the improvements at Bexleyheath Academy and made key judgements about how the Academy is performing.  Ofsted have confirmed that special measures have been removed from Bexleyheath Academy.  When inspectors visited Bexleyheath Academy in July 2021, they said that the way in which pupils work in school has been “transformed”, and that “there is a positive atmosphere in classes and around the school”.  Inspectors also said that the school “has completely changed” and have confirmed in their report that Bexleyheath Academy is officially a good school.  Click here to read more about the Ofsted Inspection Report.

Homework | Students in all year groups will receive homework in each of their subjects (with the exception of core PE) each week.  We believe strongly that homework has an important role to play in enabling students to make progress outside of the formal classroom setting.  Homework allows students to revisit content from lessons, increase levels of retention and enables teachers to check levels of knowledge and understanding.  Homework will be completed online from Monday 13 September 2021, and we will provide links to all homework activities within each student’s Google Classroom.  All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities which should be submitted by the following Monday.  Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the homework workshop which will take place each Tuesday from 3.15pm.

Bexley District Football Trials for Year 7 Girls | The U12 Bexley District football team is looking for girls that would be interested in trialling for the 21/22 season.  This is a fantastic opportunity for girls in Year 7 at Bexleyheath Academy to join a competitive, demanding and fun group of players seeking to best represent the borough. Trials will be taking place from 6.00pm on Wednesday 15th September at Hall Place.  Parents/Carers are please asked to register in advance, providing the player's first name and school using the email address BexleyDistrictgirlsnew@yahoo.com 

Attendance & Punctuality | Students are required to arrive at Bexleyheath Academy by 08.40am (at the very latest) each day ready for their first class to begin at 08.45am.  To support students to improve punctuality, where they arrive late to the Academy, students will be required to attend a lunchtime detention which will take place on the same day.   Should a student fail to attend their lunchtime detention, they will be  required to attend seclusion detention until 4.00pm.

Acrylic Nails, Nail Polish, False Lashes & Piercings   | By way of a reminder, these items are not permitted at Bexleyheath Academy as part of our uniform guidelines.  Our team will ask students to remove these items as they arrive at the Academy. 

Week Beginning 06 September 2021 (Week 01)

This Week's Updates from Bexleyheath Academy

Academy Day 2021-22 | The Academy Day will continue to provide students with four 80-minute lessons per day.  The timings of the Academy Day will remain unchanged from the previous Academic year. Students are required to arrive at Bexleyheath Academy by 08.40am (at the very latest) each day ready for their first class to begin at 08.45am.  To support students to improve punctuality, when they arrive late to the Academy, students will be required to attend a lunchtime detention which will take place on the same day. 

Academic Support for Y11 & Y13 Students | Part of the provision we continue to provide for students in Year 11 and Year 13  includes a programme of additional tuition and academic intervention.  Whilst some parents choose to pay for additional tuition outside of school, this additional support will be provided by Bexleyheath Academy to all Year 11 and Year 13  students.  This will take the form of intensive, high-impact additional learning, intervention and tuition time with teachers and subject-experts.  A timetabled programme will continue in the autumn term and will take place during Period 0 (beginning at 08.00am) and Period 5 (beginning at 3.20pm).  It should be noted that these periods are not optional, and form part of the formal Academy Day for students in Year 11 and Year 13.  Period 0 and Period 5 classes will commence on Monday 13 September 2021.

Student Timetables | Students have access to their timetable for the coming Academic year, which shows their classes for each day, their teachers and the classroom.  Students can access their new timetable in their Google Calendar.  The timetable entries in the Google Calendar also provide direct links to all of our Google Classrooms where students can access all of their work.  We will also provide students with a printed copy of their timetable on their first day at the Academy.

Daily Engagement Reports | Our Daily Engagement Reports provide an indication as to how students have been engaging in their learning each day.  These daily reports will commence as students return to the Academy, and will be circulated to parents/carers via email at 6.00pm each day.  The daily emails will include information as to how you can contact a member of the team if parents/carers have any questions. 

Homework | Students in all year groups will receive homework in each of their subjects (with the exception of core PE) each week.  We believe strongly that homework has an important role to play in enabling students to make progress outside of the formal classroom setting.  Homework allows students to revisit content from lessons, increase levels of retention and enables teachers to check levels of knowledge and understanding.  Homework will be completed online, and we will provide links to all homework activities within each student’s Google Calendar.  All homework will be set on a Monday morning, and students will have one week to complete the activities which should be submitted by the following Monday.  Where homework is incomplete, students will be required to attend the homework intervention workshop which will take place each Tuesday from 3.15pm.

Assessments & Reports | Over the previous Academic Year, parents/carers will have become familiar with our Assessment and Reporting cycle, and this will continue into the coming Academic Year.  All students, in every year group, will complete a formal assessment in Week 5 of each term, and we will report the results of this to parents/carers the following week.

Student Behaviour | We expect the very highest standards of behaviour of every student at Bexleyheath Academy.  Where a student’s behaviour does not meet the expectations of the Academy, the teacher will refer this directly to our behaviour team.  Ms Devler (Head of Lower School), Mr Courtney (Head of Upper School) and Ms Pressney (Head of Sixth Form) will work alongside Ms Luthfa (Vice-Principal) to make all decisions related to consequences following poor behaviour. They will work with our team of Pastoral Managers to ensure that we contact parents/carers in the event of a student being removed from class, and then again the same evening with any follow-up information.

Car Parking at Bexleyheath Academy | Bexleyheath Academy provides car park facilities for all parents/carers and Sixth Form students on the public car park accessed from Graham Road.  This provides a safe location for students to be dropped off and collected, avoiding the busy Woolwich Road at the front of the Academy.  The best postal code to use for this car park (if you're using SatNav) is DA6 7EG.  The Academy provide 15 minutes free parking for parents/carers so that students can be dropped off and collected safely, without the need to pay for parking.

Week Beginning 30 August 2021 (Week 0)

Coronavirus Vaccination Programme for Young People | The first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available to all 16 and 17 year olds, and we are encouraging students at Bexleyheath Academy to get a vaccine.  In south east London, young people aged 16 and 17 years can get a vaccine in one of two ways:  

Chromebooks at Bexleyheath Academy | At Bexleyheath Academy, we embrace technology to enhance the learning experience for everyone, and students are provided with a Chromebook to use in every lesson. Students are required to take their Chromebook home each day to support their studies and to allow them to complete homework.  We would please request that the device is fully charged each evening  ready for the next day.  Students are required to bring their Chromebook to the academy each day as there are utilised in every lesson. 

Key Stationery Items | As we prepare for the term ahead, we would encourage students to ensure that they have the correct stationery items so that they are fully prepared for their classes.  Student are encouraged to use a transparent pencil case (which is suitable for examinations) containing a black or blue pen; a red pen; a pencil; a ruler; a rubber; a glue stick; a scientific calculator; a compass; and a protractor. 

Academy Uniform | The Academy uniform reflects our high standards, expectations and core values.  It is designed with both boys and girls in mind and is smart, comfortable and economical.  Our uniform guidance and links to purchase uniform online can be found on the Uniform page of our Academy website. Where students have outgrown their uniform, we would encourage parents/carers to donate any uniform in good condition to the academy so that we can help support other families in the Bexleyheath Academy community. Any donations of items of uniform will be greatly received by our Reception team.

False Eye-Lashes, Nails & Piercings | During the summer holidays, it is tempting for students to experiment with acrylic nails, semi permanent lashes and piercings. We would please request that these items are removed before students return to the Academy.

Improving Punctuality | Students are required to arrive at Bexleyheath Academy by 08.40am (at the very latest) each day ready for their first class to begin at 08.45am.  To support students to improve punctuality, where they arrive late to the Academy, students will be required to attend a lunchtime detention which will take place on the same day. 

Medical Information | Where there has been a change in the medical condition of any student over the summer break, we would please ask parents/carers to contact the Academy to provide us with up-to-date information.  Our Designated Medical Lead is Ms Seamons (nseamons@bexlehealthacademy.org).