Year 7s First Day 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I'm writing to you with a huge smile on my face after what has been a truly brilliant first day for our new Year 7 students at Leigh Academy Mascalls. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome them all this morning, and I'm incredibly proud of how confidently they have navigated their new surroundings, making new friends throughout the day.  I thought you would appreciate reading in more detail what they have done today, as we know the information we recieve about their school days may be somewhat limited! 

The day began with a buzz of nerves and energy as students arrived and made their way to the main hall for their first assembly. Alongside Mr. Reader, I had the pleasure of officially welcoming them to the academy where I explained how today is the first page in a new chapter of their lives and how exciting that is.  I asked them to be curious, to be brave and most importantly to be kind.  We ran through the plan for the day and Mr Reader then followed on by explaining how we celebrate success here at Mascalls.  Following the assembly, they spent time in their advisory groups, taking part in "getting to know you" activities and a more detailed tour of the academy. This helped them familiarise themselves with their new classrooms and other key areas.

Break and lunchtime were highlights, with many students excitedly telling us about their first impressions and, of course, the wide variety of food available in the canteen!  After break, they headed into their lessons for the first time. They were so enthusiastic, and many of them couldn't wait to share with me what they had been learning. The excitement in their voices was palpable, especially when they were able to collect their new Chromebooks and get logged on in Lesson 5.  We have all been absolutely blown away by how well they have settled into their new surroundings today and have confidently and politely asked lots of questions and helped one another also which has been wonderful to see.  

You will recieve an email today with login details for our payment portal, ScoPay. This platform is used for all lunch payments and future trips. For any students who had food from the canteen today, the cost will be added to their ScoPay accounts by the end of tomorrow by Cucina our catering providers. 

Thank you for your support in getting your children ready for this exciting new chapter and ensuring they have the correct equipment and they all looked incredibly smart today too!. We are all looking forward to watching them grow and thrive over the coming years at Leigh Academy Mascalls.

Best wishes,

Mrs Jo Brooks - Principal