Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
NEWS
Module 1
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Welcome
Welcome
I hope this newsletter finds you well. We are delighted to provide you with key highlights from Module 1. All our students have made the best start to the new academic year but in particular our new Year 7 and new Year 12 students have settled well and are already an integral part of the LAHC family.
We are grateful to all parents / carers for their support in helping us towards digital transformation of our curriculum. Students are using their Chromebook devices effectively across their subject areas on a daily basis and also utilising google classroom to aid their learning both at the academy as well as at home.
Our small school model is effectively implemented and students are benefiting from excellent student services support based in their own colleges.
As part of becoming an IB World School, we have successfully launched the IB MYP programme across the KS3, our students are learning and utilising IB learner profiles and gaining IB merit points across their subject areas.
We were delighted to welcome a number of parents / carers in all our parent’s information events and we are really grateful for your positive engagement with the academy.
We also started our transition programme for Year 6 pupils in this module, we have hosted a number of open events and I am pleased to report that these events have been exceptionally well attended. It has been heartening to witness the enthusiasm and curiosity evident in our Year 6 pupils as they explored our academy's facilities and met all our staff. Thank you to all our students who volunteered to help during all our open events, we received amazingly positive feedback from our visitors. Our students are the true ambassadors of the academy and they make us all very proud.
We wish you and the family the very best.
Best regards,
Mr Palak Shah
Principal
Chromebooks for every student
Chromebooks for every student
What a great start to our academic year! Every student is equipped with a Chromebook. This is already transforming our learning environment, creating a more inclusive, efficient, and tech-savvy educational experience for our students.
Read about the benefits of Chromebooks below...
Easy Access to Learning Resources with 24/7 availability: Our students have immediate access to Google Classroom, lesson materials, assignments, and resources, anytime and anywhere.
Personalised & Flexible Learning: Our students can revisit lessons, rewatch videos, or re-read materials at their own pace, meeting their individual learning needs. Our teachers can tailor resources and assignments to different skill levels, enabling more personalised learning experiences.
Enhanced Collaboration: With Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, students can work together on projects in real time, whether they're in the same room or at home, promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills. Immediate feedback is available through comments or graded assignments, helping our students improve faster.
Improved Communication: Through Google Classroom, students can ask questions, submit work, and communicate with teachers and classmates directly, making support more accessible. Teachers can also post announcements, reminders, or updates for the whole class, ensuring everyone is informed and engaged.
Digital Skills, which are essential for the future: Using the Chromebook builds important digital literacy skills, which is key for the future of the modern workplace.
Our Ethos - Celebrating our 3 Rs
Our Ethos - Celebrating our 3 Rs
Ready
Ready
William, Year 11
William is consistently ready in each and every lesson, both with his attitude and his equipment. WIlliam is also organised and reflective about any learning set outside of the lesson.
Respectful
Respectful
Sophie, Year 7
Fantastic attitude to learning, resulting in a fantastic 75 merit points already this term.
Responsible
Responsible
Tamzin, Year 10
Well done to Tamzin for demonstrating a high level of responsibility during her English lesson. Through her creative writing exercise, she showed remarkable focus and dedication, producing thoughtful and imaginative work. Her commitment to following the task guidelines while adding her unique voice highlights her growing maturity and attention to detail. Keep up the excellent effort, Tamzin!
It was incredibly challenging to select just three students from the many wonderful individuals who give their best effort every day. However, William, Sophie, and Tamzin stood out as true representatives of our core values here at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
College Merit Points - Module 1
College Merit Points - Module 1
2,740
3,288
3,018
669
Whole Academy Highlights
Whole Academy Highlights
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that most awards come from having 100% attendance, with an incredible 3,125 rewards given out in just one module! This is a testament to our students' dedication and commitment, and we couldn't be prouder of their hard work. What an amazing accomplishment and start to our academic year.
Out of our 10 Learner Profiles at Key Stage 3, the top three profiles making up our merit rewards are:
Principled at 11.52%
Inquirer at 10.11%
Knowledgeable at 8.85%
Here are a few key highlights regarding attendance and behavior:
Over 85% of events logged on Bromcom have been positive, reflecting the great efforts of our students.
279 students currently have 100% attendance, representing 42% of the student body.
Principled is about showing that you can do the right thing, making the right choice.
Hot Chocolate Awards Nominations
Hot Chocolate Awards Nominations
"Hot Chocolate Friday is one of my favorite parts of the week. It’s a real joy to meet with the small group of 'winners,' celebrate their achievements, and get to know them better. But the absolute highlight is reading through every single nomination. It’s such a pleasure to hear about all the incredible things our students accomplish week after week. I’m filled with pride after reading each one.
Well done to everyone who has received a nomination so far, and to all our students, keep striving to do your best! Your hard work is truly appreciated by the staff, and we love celebrating your achievements."
Mr M Wright
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
At Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, your safety and wellbeing is our priority. We uphold high standards of safeguarding for our students staff and community.
We listen to our students and take any concerns seriously. All school staff are trained in Keeping Children Safe, as well as receiving ongoing updates and training eg. online safety, Prevent, and County Lines. Children at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie can talk to any staff member regarding a concern.
Our team is dedicated to supporting you.
Matthew Harris (DSL) – Vice Principal and Head of Attenborough College
Patrick Lonergan (DDSL) – Deputy Principal
Alison Bain Simmons (DDSL) – Angelou College
Casey Miller (DDSL) – Attenborough College
Michelle Harding (DDSL) – Coe College
Colette Dolan (DDSL) – Sixth form
Nikki Underwood (DDSL) – Assistant Principal Inclusion
Marion Seymour – Safeguarding governor
The school Safeguarding email address is safeguarding@lahughchristie.org.uk.
Celebrating Talent
Celebrating Talent
We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible talented student at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Ava, a Year 9 student who has found her passion in darts! Despite only playing for just over a year, Ava's skills have already landed her a spot on the Youth Sussex team, and now she’s making waves as part of the Youth England Team!
Her recent performance at the ADC darts tournament on Thursday, October 3rd, was nothing short of spectacular. Ava triumphed in 4 out of her 5 matches, facing off against seasoned adult competitors. One opponent even admitted, "We get nervous when she steps up to the board—she’s just that good!"
Her incredible achievements make both her parents and everyone at the Academy immensely proud. Keep an eye on Ava, because this is just the beginning of her exciting journey in the world of darts!
What's Cooking in the Food Department
What's Cooking in the Food Department
Our Year 10 students have been getting creative in the kitchen, experimenting with all kinds of mouth-watering marinades as they gear up for their big GCSE NEA projects! The department has been filled with incredible smells, and we can't wait to see (and hopefully taste!) the delicious dishes they’ll be serving up soon. With all the exciting flavors they’ve been testing out, we know their final creations are going to be nothing short of spectacular!
Emotional Wellbeing and Support
Emotional Wellbeing and Support
Public Consultation: Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Support
Kent County Council (KCC) is running a public consultation on proposed changes to support for children and young people with mild to medium emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
The consultation is from Wednesday 25 September to Tuesday 12 November 2024.
What is the consultation about?
KCC currently commissions the Kent Children and Young People’s Counselling Service for children and young people aged 4 to 19, living in Kent with mild to medium emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. This is delivered on KCC’s behalf by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust as part of the School Health Service.
The proposal is to commission a new Therapeutic Support Service instead of the Counselling Service when the current contract ends in March 2026.
Further information about the proposal can be found here.
Kent Adult Education
Kent Adult Education
Kent Adult Education has many courses for health, wellbeing, personal development, and family learning courses. Many of these courses are free. Further information can be found here.
Examples of the types of courses available are shown below - all for free:
Supporting Your Child's Anxiety
ONL / 147144 / P / PF
Location: Delivered online
Date and Duration: 11/11/2024, 12.30 - 14.30 for 1 session
Course hours: 2 hours
Supporting ADHD in the Home
ONL / 147151 / P / PF
Location: Delivered online
Date and Duration: 27/11/2024, 12.30 - 14.30 for 4 sessions
Course hours: 8 hours
Photography & Celebrating Achievements
Photography & Celebrating Achievements
This term in Photography, students have been exploring the exciting world of abstraction through Barbara Kasten in the studio and Man Ray in the darkroom. Here are two amazing outcomes by two of our students, Beau and Edward.
And the Scientist Awards Go To...
And the Scientist Awards Go To...
KS3: Teddy, for his Excellent engagement in lessons and fantastic inquiry skills. Teddy has an excellent ability to link knowledge across topics.
KS4: Marko consistently demonstrates all IB learner profiles. He shows excellent subject knowledge and works hard to support his peers. Well done Marko!
KS5: Will is highly principled in his attitude towards his studies. He is a clear communicator, seeking help when needed to improve his knowledge and is open-minded about receiving feedback.
Pioneer of the Past Awards
Pioneer of the Past Awards
KS3: Sophie is a very kind and helpful young lady who demonstrates excellent historical knowledge of Roman Times.
KS4: Harry is extremely enthusiastic about History and shows lots of curiosity about the subject beyond the classroom. Well done Harry!
KS5: Jack is extremely conscientious and meticulous in his work. He has made significant progress on the course so far.
Life as an International Baccalaureate (IB) School
Life as an International Baccalaureate (IB) School
We are dedicated to offering every student an exceptional educational experience, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities needed for success as lifelong learners. To support this vision, we have introduced the International Baccalaureate MYP programme at Key Stage 3.
IB programmes are delivered in 150 countries worldwide and these programmes are underpinned by the IB Learner Profile, which consists of ten highly desirable characteristics that will pave the way to success for all our students. These profiles link directly to your child’s merit award points!
The IB Learner Profile Attributes
The IB Learner Profile Attributes
Balanced
Caring
Communicator
Inquirer
Knowledgeable
Open-minded
Principled
Reflective
Risk-taker
Thinker
Our new Sixth Form Study Area
Our new Sixth Form Study Area
We’re excited to unveil our brand-new Sixth Form study area! This dynamic and purpose-built space is designed to inspire our Year 12 and Year 13 students, giving them the perfect environment to focus, collaborate, and excel during their study periods. We can’t wait to see the amazing work they’ll accomplish in this fantastic new area!
Sports, Sports, & More Sports...
Sports, Sports, & More Sports...
The PE department has been thrilled with the overwhelming response to our Football and Netball clubs this module. Nearly 100 students have signed up to attend every Monday—an amazing turnout!
Recently, our Year 9 & 10 girls represented the academy proudly at the Leigh Academies Trust Sports event at Mascalls Academy (26th-27th September). A special congratulations to our Year 10 girls, who placed 3rd out of 10 teams. We’re now eagerly anticipating the Handball tournament in the final week of Module 1—good luck to all participants!
Our Year 7 football team had a fantastic start, securing a 3-2 victory against Trinity. A special mention goes to Charlie, who came on in the first half and scored two superb goals. The entire team put in a tremendous effort, and we look forward to more exciting matches ahead!
PE Shoutouts:
KS3: James for an excellent score in the 12-minute run test.
KS4: Marko and Gabriel for their consistent focus and hard work in the gym.
Menus (Weeks 1-3)
Menus (Weeks 1-3)
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