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
End of Module Newsletter - Module 1 - shared 18/10/24
Important Uniform Reminder - shared 6/11/24
Chromebook Scheme Letter - shared 12/11/24
Academy Change of Name - shared 12/11/24
Scholastic Book Fair - shared 12/11/24
Early Finish Friday 20th December - shared 22/11/24
Whole school notices
Advent Attendance
This week, our students were introduced to our attendance incentive for this module.
There will be a KS3 and a KS4 draw and students have the chance to win a-
- £70 voucher for Chatham Bowl- family of 4
- £50 voucher for Scrapyard Golf- family of 4
- £30 Boots voucher
- £30 Bluewater voucher
- £20 Just Eat voucher
Best of luck to you all!
Book Fair
We are delighted to announce that on the 25th and 26th of November we will be hosting a book fair at Strood Academy- this will be in the library during lunch time. Please encourage your children to visit the library to browse the incredible range of books on offer.
Students will be given a "wish list" form to fill out and take home; payment will then be accepted via ParentPay. Please note that the deadline for payment is Wednesday 27th October. Students will be able to collect their purchased books from the library on Thursday 28th November during lunch time.
The benefits of reading for pleasure are well-documented and can have a profound impact on academic success. We strongly believe that helping students find books they enjoy can support their overall literacy, improve their reading ages, and ensure they are fully prepared for exams. Scholastic Book Fairs are designed to offer a variety of high-quality and age-appropriate books that spark curiosity and excitement for reading. We hope many students will take advantage of this opportunity to acquire a book they love.
Thank you for your support in encouraging reading at Strood Academy. We look forward to a fantastic Book Fair Week and hope to see our students discover books that inspire them!
Literacy Competition
This week's Literacy Spotlight is a competition announcement.
On Thursday 21st November at 16:00 Mrs Hoare will check the whole-school Sparx Reader leaderboard. The student with the highest ranking SRP (Sparx Reader Points) at this time will be awarded £10 worth of book vouchers to spend at our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair (running Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November). How can you gain SRP? It's simple: log on to Sparx Reader and read. The longer you spend reading on the platform, the more points you will collect!
We also have three £5 vouchers available: in order to be in with a chance to win one of these vouchers, students will need to submit a book report to Mrs Hoare about their favourite book (fiction or nonfiction). The deadline for submissions is Thursday 21st November. Students can submit their report in person to Mrs Hoare, or hand their reports to their Literacy teachers. Names will be put into a random generator and 3 winners will be selected.
Good luck to all, and don't forget to visit the library on Monday and Tuesday (25th and 26th November) to join in the buzz of our book fair!
SAFEGUARDING
Educating Children on Spending and Saving
Managing money can be a difficult skill to master, even for adults. As such, it’s incredibly important for children and young people to learn all they can before they reach an age at which they’ll be responsible for their own finances. Teaching strategies for saving and responsible spending early on can be a huge help to youngsters, in a way that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
It can be tricky to know the best approach for teaching money management to children, however, especially in terms of giving them practical experience with this important life skill. This guide – made in collaboration with financial education app GoHenry – provides you with expert advice on how to educate children and young people on both spending and saving their cash.
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
Year 4, 5 and 6 Transition Events
At Strood Academy, we are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition for Primary students who are currently in Years 4, 5 and 6 and we believe it is vital to maintain early relationships with both parents and students.
To achieve this, we are running a series of weekly sessions from our subject areas. These will run every Wednesday between 4pm and 5pm. For further information, including the timetable, please see the attached letter.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Extra curricular clubs on offer
Year Group Updates
Year 7
Year 7 have settled into life at Strood Academy exceptionally well this academic year, showing great enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward their learning and new routines. They have adapted brilliantly to secondary school life, embracing opportunities to grow academically and socially. As we move into the colder months, we’d like to remind students to bring a warm coat to school each day to stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch time. Let’s keep up the fantastic start to the year and stay warm through the winter!
Year 8
Year 8 have had a fantastic start to the academic year at Strood Academy, demonstrating maturity, focus, and a positive approach to their learning. It’s been wonderful to see them building on the strong foundations they laid last year and striving to achieve their full potential. As the weather gets colder, we’d like to remind all students to bring a warm coat to school each day to stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch time. Keep up the great work, Year 8—we’re proud of your progress!
Year 9
Year 9 have made an impressive start to the academic year at Strood Academy, showing growing maturity and a determined attitude toward their studies. As they begin to explore options for their future pathways, it’s been encouraging to see their focus and engagement in lessons. With the colder months now upon us, we’d like to remind all students to bring a warm coat to school each day to stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch time. Well done, Year 9—your hard work and commitment are truly commendable!
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.
Duke of Edinburgh Letter - shared 12/11/24
Year 1o
Year 10 have started the academic year at Strood Academy with focus and determination, stepping up to the challenges of their GCSE courses. Their commitment to their studies and increasing independence in managing their learning have been fantastic to see. As we continue through the colder months, we’d like to remind all students to bring a warm coat to school each day to ensure they stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch times. Keep up the excellent work, Year 10—you’re setting a great example for others!
Year 10 Report Letter - shared 20/11/24
Year 11
Year 11 have made a strong start to this academic year at Strood Academy, demonstrating focus and resilience, particularly during their recent mock exams. Their hard work and determination to achieve their best are commendable, and they are setting a fantastic example for younger year groups. As we move into the colder months, we’d like to remind all students to bring a warm coat to school each day to stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch times. Well done, Year 11—keep up the momentum as you prepare for the months ahead!
Year 11 Mock Results Afternoon Letter - shared 13/11/24
Sixth form
Sixth Form students at Strood Academy have made an excellent start to the academic year, displaying maturity, dedication, and a strong commitment to their studies. Year 13 students, in particular, have shown resilience and focus in completing their recent mock exams, setting a great standard as they prepare for their final assessments. Year 12 students have also adapted well to the increased expectations of Sixth Form life, balancing their academic and personal development effectively. As the weather gets colder, we’d like to remind everyone to bring a warm coat to school to stay comfortable on their journey to school, as well as during break and lunch times. Keep up the hard work, Sixth Form—you’re doing brilliantly!
Attached is the KS5 dress code for your information, as well as Expectations which have been shared with year 12 and 13 students
Year 12 Work Experience Letter - shared 13/11/24
Year 12 and 13 Parents Evening Letter - shared 13/11/24
Year 12 Report Letter - shared 20/11/24