Key Information

Please ensure you are contacting the Academy via email or text message to alert The Attendance Team if your child is going to be late or will not be attending the Academy that day. Also, please ensure you are advising the attendance team of any appointments your child may have so we can ensure students are in reception at the correct time, ready to be collected. Contact details are listed below:
- - - - Text - 07860054458
        Email and attached medical evidence where possible - attendance@stroodacademy.org
        Phone/ voicemail - 01634 716621
A reminder of uniform expectations shared with all students.
A reminder of Student Code of Conduct.

letters shared - whole school

Additions to Compulsory Items of Uniform from September 2024 - shared 24/05/24

Personal Development Letter - shared 05/09/24
Flu Vaccination Invitation Letter - shared 05/09/24
Social Media Letter - shared 11/09/24
SEN Drop in Session Letter - shared 19/9/24

SAFEGUARDING

Our colleagues at The Hundred of Hoo Academy have kindly offered a free adult counselling service that our local community can access. Please see here for further details. We hope you find this service useful.

As always the Strood Academy Safeguarding team are here to help. Please get in touch with us by using the below contact details:

Designated Safeguard Lead = Ms Lindsay

Deputy Safeguard Lead = Ms Barlow

College Safeguarding Officers and Contacts:

Victory = Mrs Hurley-Sherwood victory@stroodacademy.org

Hercules = Mrs Brice hercules@stroodacademy.org

Trafalgar = Mrs Phillips trafalgar@stroodacademy.org

Please note, Strood Academy has a Safeguarding email which is operating both during and outside of school hours- safeguarding@stroodacademy.org. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do to support.

Transition to strood academy

Open Events Schedule 2024-2025

We are thrilled to announce our Open Events for 2024. We would highly encourage all parents and carers considering Strood Academy, to book in and come and see us during one of these events.

We have a range of dates and events in the hope that you will be able to visit the academy on a date and time which is most convenient for you.

To sign up, please click the button below

We look forward to seeing you there!

Open Evening 2024

On Thursday 3rd October between 4pm and 7pm, we will be holding our Open Evening event, where parents and carers will have the opportunity to come and see the fantastic things we do here at Strood Academy. You will be able to speak to our team about admission procedures and transition events, meet the college teams, as well as sample a variety of activities held by each of our departments. Our Principal's address will start at 5pm and then again at 6pm.

Please sign up by visiting our website. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Extra curricular clubs on offer

We have a wide range of extracurricular activities run by the PE department here at Strood Academy both during lunchtime and after school. We would highly encourage all students to attend these clubs to further develop their skills and indulge in activities they enjoy. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

At Strood Academy, our outstanding Performing Arts team offers a range of extracurricular activities, both during lunch time and after school. We would highly encourage all students to attend these clubs, be it to further develop their skills and abilities or to simply partake in something they enjoy. We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Year Group Updates

Year 7

This week, Year 7 parents and carers had the opportunity to meet their child's form tutor at our 'Meet the Tutor' event. It was a delight to hear students' feedback on how they are settling into Strood Academy. We thank all parents and carers of Year 7 students for attending this event. We are so pleased that so many of you were able to attend. We hope you found this event useful.
Please see here the letter shared regarding Year 7 homework.
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.

Year 8

Our Year 8 students have continued to succeed throughout the third week of this academic year. Well done to you all!
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.

Year 9

Another successful week for Year 9 students, impeccable uniform standards continue as well as exceptional behaviour which facilitates an ideal learning environment.
We encourage students to begin having conversations, both with teachers and parents and carers at home, regarding GCSE Option Choices and the route they would like to take, which best aligns with their future plans. We will soon be sharing more information regarding Year 9 Parents and Options Evening, where students are able to continue these conversations with their subject teachers.
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.

Year 1o

Our Year 10 students are continuing to make us proud with high levels of engagement and dedication within lessons. This allows an optimal learning environment, where students can take full advantage of their learning. We look forward to all these students will achieve throughout the course of their GCSEs.
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.
We look forward to welcoming parents and carers of Year 10 students next Tuesday, 24th September, between 6pm and 7pm, for a 'Welcome to the GCSE' evening. Attendance to this event is crucial in understanding how best to support your child over the coming academic years. We hope you find this event useful. For further information, including timings of this event, please see the letter attached.
Please see the letter attached regarding the Year 10 'An Inspector Calls' trip. This will be hosted by the English department and will take place in May 2025.

Year 11

As we progress through the first module of this academic year, our Year 11 students' dedication to their learning continues to shine through. Their commitment and engagement within lessons as well as in their intervention sessions is outstanding and we are sure we will see the benefits of this as the academic year progresses.
We would like to thank all parents and carers for attending the Year 11 Expectations Evening. Following this, we shared a letter containing key information and resources for you to refer back to. This letter can be found here.
Year 11 intervention sessions began last week and we have been pleased with the attendance so far. These sessions are designed to provide targeted support to students in key subject areas. This is a valuable opportunity for your child's academic growth and will help them achieve their full potential in their upcoming GCSE exams. Please see the letter attached for further information.
Year 11 Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 10th October. For all information on this, please see the letter attached. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.
Please see the letter attached regarding the Year 11 'Macbeth' trip. This will be hosted by the English department and will take place in March 2025.

Sixth form

We thank all Sixth Form students for rejoining the academy displaying a high level of engagement in their lessons. Our Sixth Formers have continue to progress through this module exceeding our high standards and we could not be prouder.
Attached is the KS5 dress code for your information, as well as Expectations which have been shared with year 12 and 13 students
Further information has been shared regarding the Disneyland Paris and Cultural Immersion Trip available to Sixth Form students. Please see the letter attached for more information.
We look forward to welcoming many of you for our Year 13 Expectations Evening on Thursday 26th October. For further information on this, please see the letter attached.
A reminder that all students in the academy had their school photos taken last week. They will have returned home with a slip which contains a QR code. This QR code will take you directly to the Kittle website where you will be able to purchase copies of your child's school photo.