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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.
letters shared - whole school
letters shared - whole school
End of Module 5 Newsletter - shared 23/05/25
Year 11 PE Kit Expectations for Upcoming Year - shared 03/06/25
Online Translators - shared 03/06/25
Update to Term Dates 2025-2026 - shared 06/06/25
Road Safety - shared 19/06/25
Blazers Module 6 - shared 19/06/25
Year 9 Chromebook Payment Link - shared 23/06/25
Year 7 Summer Multi Activity Camp - shared 24/06/25
Whole school notices
Whole school notices
Attendance Incentive Module 6
🍦 The Ice Cream Extravaganza is BACK! 🍦
100% attendance in Module 6 = you’re in! 🎉
PLUS weekly 100% attendance gives you a chance to win a £30 voucher for Gravity Rocks at Bluewater! 🧗♂️ (2 prizes up for grabs!)
Let’s finish the year strong 💪
A Midsummer Night's Performance
🎭🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening! 🎶🎭
Strood Academy presents A Midsummer Nights Performance – a magical showcase of talent from our dance, drama, and music students! 🌟
🗓 Monday 7th July
🕕 6–7 PM
📍 Strood Academy Main Hall
🎟 FREE ENTRY – No tickets needed!
Bring your friends and family for a night of creativity and celebration! 💃🎤🎸
Year 6 Transition
Year 6 Transition
✨ What a brilliant Year 6 Transition Day at Strood Academy! ✨
Our future students threw themselves into a range of exciting lessons across multiple subjects and truly immersed themselves in the spirit and culture of our academy. 🌟
We’re so proud of how confidently they stepped into life at Strood — we hope they enjoyed it as much as we did! 💙🎓
SAFEGUARDING
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 = Ms Cunningham victory@stroodacademy.org
Hercules = Mrs Brice hercules@stroodacademy.org
Trafalgar = Ms Hurley-Sherwood 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.
online safety
online safety
Deepfake
Deepfakes can make it look like someone said or did something they never did — and the risks are real. Stay aware, stay safe, and think critically about what you see online. Please see here information provided by Leigh Academies Trust on how to stay safe.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 has finally arrived, blending fresh hardware with fan-favourite franchises. As ever, it’s essential that we understand the risks to young players.
Among these are GameChat voice communication, camera-based gaming, and potential access to mature-rated titles. This guide outlines what to watch out for and how to keep children safe, engaged and having fun.
SEND Update
SEND Update
Advice/drop-in session for parents/carers of children pre or post ASC/ADHD diagnosis
🗓 When: Thursday 10th July 2025
⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm
📍 Where: Strood Children & Family Hub
Join us for a relaxed and friendly session where you can:
🤝 Connect with other parents and carers
💬 Chat to the Small Steps team about any questions or concerns
☕ Enjoy free tea, coffee and refreshments
🧩 Pick up free visual resources to use at home
🌿 Take a break in a calm, welcoming space
No need to book—just drop in!
You don’t need a diagnosis to attend, and all parents and carers are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
🌟 Support & Guidance for SEND in Medway
If your child has Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), Medway offers a wide range of support to help them thrive both in and out of school. This includes:
📚 Guidance on educational support
🩺 Help with health and care needs
🔄 Advice on transitions and preparing for adulthood
🌐 Medway Local Offer
🌐 Medway Local Offer
The Medway Local Offer is a central hub bringing together information about services and support available for children and young people aged 0–25 with SEND. It explains:
✅ What help is available
🔍 How to access it
🤝 What you can expect from local services
The Local Offer includes:
🏫 Support in schools and educational settings
🗣 Access to speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health support
🚌 Help with transport to and from school
🧸 Short breaks and respite care for families
📄 Support with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)
🎓 Guidance for young people moving into adulthood
Whether you're looking for local services, support groups, or advice on next steps, the Local Offer is a great starting point.
👉 Visit the Medway Local Offer
📘 SENDIASS (Medway)
📘 SENDIASS (Medway)
The Medway SEND Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS), run by Family Action, offers free, confidential, and impartial support for families and young people (0–25) with SEND.
💼 What they do:
💼 What they do:
📖 Provide advice and information on education, health, and social care
🧭 Guide families through EHCP processes, school admissions, exclusions, and transitions
🗣 Help parents and young people express their views at meetings, including appeals and tribunals
📞 Offer support via face-to-face, phone, email, and drop-in sessions at local family hubs
📲 How to access:
📲 How to access:
📞 Phone: 01634 566 303
📧 Email: medwaysendias@family-action.org.uk
🕘 Open: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm, including drop-in sessions at family hubs in Chatham, Strood, Rainham, and Gillingham
Year Group Updates
Year Group Updates
Year 7
Year 7
Year 7 have had a fantastic week, showing resilience and enthusiasm despite the summer heatwave! From staying focused in lessons to impressing staff during learning walks with their excellent behaviour and engagement, they’ve truly risen to every challenge. We are incredibly proud of their positive attitude and continued commitment to learning—well done, Year 7!
Year 8
Year 8
Year 8 have had another brilliant week, showing great focus and determination both in and out of the classroom. Despite the heat, they’ve continued to engage positively in their lessons and impressed staff during learning walks with their thoughtful contributions and excellent behaviour. We’re really proud of how they’ve maintained such high standards—well done, Year 8!
Year 9
Year 9
Year 9 have had an excellent week, demonstrating maturity, focus, and resilience—especially during the warmer days! Their positive attitude in lessons and engagement during learning walks has not gone unnoticed, with many staff commenting on the high levels of participation and effort. We’re proud of how they continue to grow both academically and personally—great work, Year 9!
Year 1o
Year 1o
Year 10 have shown real maturity and dedication this week, navigating everything from the heatwave to a busy schedule with focus and resilience. Their attitude during lessons and the positive feedback from learning walks have been fantastic. We're especially proud of how they’ve continued to push themselves following the recent mock exams—keep it up, Year 10!
Year 11
Year 11
Year 11 have officially completed their exams, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and perseverance. We now look forward to joining them for Prom on Friday 4th July. Please see the letter attached regarding Results Day on Thursday 21st August.
Sixth form
Sixth form
Year 12 have had a focused and productive week, showing real commitment to their studies as they continue building momentum towards Year 13. Their engagement and maturity have been clear during lessons and learning walks, even in the heat! We also want to take a moment to recognise that Year 13 exams have now officially ended—we hope our leavers are enjoying a well-deserved summer break and we look forward to celebrating their achievements soon!
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 University Information Evening Letter - shared 12/03/25
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