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

Recruitment of a Parent Governor - shared 17/05/24
Additions to Compulsory Items of Uniform from September 2024 - shared 24/05/24
Chromebook Case - shared 04/06/24
E-Scooter Letter from Medway Council - shared 06/06/24
Founders Day - shared 06/06/24

Year 6/Transition

Transition Events - shared 25/04/24

Year 10

Year 10 Summer Mock Revision Materials - shared 17/05/24

Year 11

Sixth Form Induction Days - shared 04/06/24

SAFEGUARDING

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.

E-Scooter update

There continues to be an increasing number of individuals riding e-scooters on the public highway, pavements and in public open spaces.

E-Scooters are classed as motor vehicles and are required to be taxed and insured. It is not possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it is illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as pavements.

The police are obliged to take action against anyone who is caught repeatedly using an e-scooter. You risk a £300 fine, six penalty points endorsed on your driving licence and the E-Scooter being seized. If you do not currently hold a driving licence at the time of the offence, you may be prosecuted and may have to go to court, whereby the fine can increase and your ability to obtain a driving licence in the future may be affected.

For further detailed information regarding e-scooters please visit GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powered-transporters/information-sheet-guidance-on-powered-transporter

FOunders day

We are thrilled to announce Strood Academy's Founders' Day celebration! This year, we mark a significant milestone – our 15th anniversary!

Join us for a fun-filled day on Saturday 13th July, 2024, from 10am to 2pm, as we celebrate not only the Academy's journey but also our wonderful community.

Thanks to the 2nd Cliff Scout Group festivities include:

- Fundraising for the local community

- Delicious food and drinks

Family-friendly activities

- Performances

Let's celebrate Strood Academy, let's celebrate our community!

We encourage everyone to join the festivities! Please register your interest by scanning the QR code above.

Calling all stallholders! Are you interested in hosting a stall at the event? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact Tyrone Lecky at tyrone.lecky@stroodacademy.org

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/14N7IPN1N8uhzNQJpwqCcZEQTqmAZclp5O1k2n50ZhcQ/edit?usp=sharing

Year 10 SUmmer Mock EXAMS

The Year 10 mock exams are well underway and we are so proud of our Year 10s for the resilience and determination they have continued to show throughout the first week of these mock exams.

The timetable for these mock exams can be seen here:

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.

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 which can be found here: Year 10 subject review guide.

Encouraging your child to utilise these revision guides will not only help them consolidate their understanding of key concepts but also familiarise themselves with the examination format and question styles. Consistent and targeted revision using such resources can significantly enhance their performance in the upcoming mocks.

We kindly urge 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.

Year 11

“Everything is important - success is in the detail”

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.

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 Monday, 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 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/162lFpzGcrDz4zxsIZtDwFUrCsu60dXO--Feu3r-muXg/edit?usp=sharing

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.