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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.
Recent letters shared
Recent letters shared
Whole School
Module 5 Parent Voice Forum - shared 18/4/24
Revised Communication Strategy - shared 10/5/24
New Year 7s/Transition
New Year 7s Language Choice Options - shared 7/5/24
Year 6 Transition - shared 7/5/24
Year 9
Year 9 Chromebook Collection - shared 25/4/24
Year 9 Globe Theatre Trip - shared 10/5/24
Year 10
Year 10 Summer Mocks - shared 8/5/4
Year 10 Summer Mocks Revision Materials - shared 15/5/24
Year 11
Year 11 Chromebook Collection - shared 25/4/24
May Half Term Interventions - shared 13/5/24
Sixth Form
Sixth Form NYC Payment Plan - shared 23/4/24
SAFEGUARDING
SAFEGUARDING
On 19th April 2024, Ofcom released their annual Media Use and Attitudes Report, detailing the findings of several surveys and their implications for parents, children and young people in the UK. These statistics often include plenty of thought-provoking information relating to online safety.
The report itself is extremely extensive, so instead we've provided a bespoke selection of data gathered by Ofcom about children and young people’s experiences on social media, video games and the like. Check our guide for a thorough breakdown of the headline findings.
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.
Key stage 3
Key stage 3
Year 9 Chromebook Returns
A reminder that Year 9 Chromebooks are to be returned during the week beginning Monday, 8th July. Students will be instructed to leave their Chromebooks with their computing teacher at the end of their computing lesson during this week. We kindly request that you also return any chargers that you may have in your possession. This will greatly assist us in preparing for the Chromebook rollout next academic year.
Year 9 students will then be receiving new Chromebooks in September. More detailed information about the new devices will be provided in Module 6.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please see the letter attached here for further information.
Language Nut Competition
Competition time!🎉 The MFL Department is excited to announce that the LAT has collaborated with LanguageNut to offer this fantastic opportunity. All students need to do is score as many points as possible on LanguageNut between May 13th and 24th for a chance to win some fantastic prizes! Good luck!
Walk to School Week Competition
A reminder that from Monday, we will be taking part in Medway Council's Walkin’ N Wheelin’ Challenge, in support of National Walk to School Week. Winners will be rewarded with Halford gift vouchers as well as a personalised certificate as part of a photo-presentation and news release.
We encourage students to participate in this fantastic initiative by walking, cycling or scooting into school each day over the five day period to be in with a chance of winning. Good luck!
Year 10
Year 10
Summer Mocks
To aid your child’s revision efforts, we recommend the “Ultimate Revision Guide”, a comprehensive tool designed to assist students in preparing for their upcoming mocks. This guide includes a full specification outline, useful links, and access to past papers, all of which are invaluable resources for effective revision.
You can access the Ultimate Revision Guide by clicking on the following link: Year 11 Revision Guide. This online resource has been curated to align closely with the topics covered in the examination syllabus, allowing students to focus their revision efforts efficiently. You can also use the Subject module review that was sent out previously, you can access the subject review by clicking on the following link: Year 10 subject review guide
We encourage you to support your child in incorporating the Ultimate Revision Guide and Subject Overview into their revision routine. By dedicating time each day to study and practice using these materials, your child can boost their confidence and knowledge ahead of the mock examinations.
Working together, we can ensure that your child is well-prepared and equipped to excel in their assessments. Thank you for your continued support and proactive involvement in your child’s education.
Please see the revision schedule for the Year 10 Summer Mock series here
Year 11
Year 11
“Everything is important - success is in the detail”
Exam Stress
We are aware that exams have the potential to exacerbate feelings of anxiety and stress amongst young people. That is why it's important that whilst pupils should be encouraged to work hard, this should not be at the expense of their wellbeing.
There is a range of advice and guidance for students and parents to help alleviate or lessen the anxiety they have about sitting exams. Over the coming weeks, as we approach the GCSE exams, we will be sharing a range of resources to support with managing this exam stress.
Please see the attached article, published by Ofqual on how to cope with exam pressure.
Year 11 Chromebook Returns
A reminder that all Year 11 students must return their Chromebooks and chargers before their final GCSE exam. The last GCSE exam date for Year 11 is Friday, 17th June. Students are instructed to hand their Chromebooks and chargers to their designated teacher before the start of their final exam. We will provide further instructions in due course.
Students who will be continuing their studies at Strood Sixth Form in September will receive new Chromebooks at the beginning of the new academic year. More information regarding these devices will be communicated directly to those students.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the timely return of these devices. For more information please see the letter attached.
Prom Details
The year 11s have had their IB Challenge Card and students have been encouraged to complete the ‘Perfect week’. Each week pupils have 3 targets to meet; Attend 3 intervention sessions, have 100% attendance and finally have positive net conduct points. If pupils meet these they will receive a contribution towards their prom ticket. These will be collected on the 10th May and further information will be shared at this point.
Tickets are £50 per student. If your child would like to attend please pay the £25 non-refundable deposit ASAP via Parent Pay.
We are incredibly excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with you and your child.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office.
sixth form pathways
sixth form pathways
Here at Strood Academy Sixth Form, we offer a range of pathways, such as the Football Academy. This course is offered as an extra qualification alongside whichever three subjects students choose to study. The Football Academy will be run by ex-professional footballer Jack Midson and will include training as well as matches.
This fantastic opportunity can lead to a variety of opportunities including further education, Level 4 apprenticeships, and a wide range of professions.
For further information, please see the link here.
SIXTH FORM
SIXTH FORM
Attached is the KS5 dress code for your information, as well as Expectations which have been shared with year 12 and 13 students
Early Finish Fridays: any 6th form students who achieve 100% attendance for the week have the opportunity of leaving during lunchtimes on Friday. Ms Stubbs will be liaising with eligible students. Please refer to the letter shared this week for further information on this.
Years 12 and 13 have subject-specific study periods built into their timetables, roomed into the study area. This area is now being supervised as a quiet study area to enable students to continue with their set subject work. We hope students find this useful.
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