Dear Parents and Carers,

I'd like to extend my congratulations to the Year 7 cohort and how well they conducted themselves throughout the recent examination period. They were a credit to themselves and the year group, listened clearly to instructions, and learned a great deal from the whole experience. As they get their results back, it's really important that they listen carefully to the advice from teachers on how they can improve their performance moving forwards through school.

It's great to see so many House Representatives from Year 7. They play a vital role in events such as Sports Day and charity days. Not only are they a vital part of the House System and the school community, it is also excellent preparation for management of other people as they develop into young adults.

Could you please remind your son / daughter that mobile phones should be switched off and placed in their bags throughout the school day, as stated in our school policy. In addition, please reinforce the rules regarding jewellery and chewing gum, which is banned in school, in time for the start of Term 6.

Thank you for all your parental support this term. It makes a huge difference to your son / daughter's educational experience.

We'd like to wish all students a relaxing half term, and look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday June 1st.

Mr Spurling & Miss Perry.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Year 8 End of Year Exams

With the End of Year Exams fast approaching, teachers are now fully preparing students to be ready for this. All exams will take place within normal lesson times and within their classrooms. Subject teachers will inform students of which lesson their End of Year Exam will be taking place in.

Be FAB Day 2! – Fantastic Attitude and Behaviour

Again, what a great way to end the term with our 2nd Year Group Reward Day – Be FAB Day 2!

As explained last time, the idea behind this celebration was that as we have so many fantastic and amazing students in our Year Group, who consistently show every day that they uphold the SMILE Values, we have found it really difficult to select 2 students each week for our Students of the Week. Once again, they have proved us right as we had 159 students (83%) of our Year Group awarded FAB Status, which was an improvement of nearly 30 students (18%).

This meant that on Wednesday 20th May 2026, they were allowed to wear their own clothes for the day and got the afternoon off schoolwork and instead, had a cinema experience in our Lecture Theatre.

Year 8 Clockhouse Farm

On Monday 18th May 2026, some of our Year 8s visited the Clockhouse Farm in Yalding to learn more about where our food comes from.  They enjoyed a tour of the farm including the water heating centre and the greenhouses.  Behaviour was exemplary and our students posed some good questions to our guide.  They also got to enjoy some freshly picked blackberries!

Year 8 Attendance and Achievement Update

Well Done to all our Tutor Groups for their continued efforts in attending everyday – even when feeling slightly poorly. At the time of writing this, our winning Tutor Group is again 8SC followed very closely by 8KC – Who will take the top spot at the end of the Term?

8CE continue to lead the House Point League with 2179 over 8FJ with 2002 in 2nd place – Well Done to everyone in Mrs Eloff’s and Miss Johnson’s Tutor Group so far for contributing to these high numbers.

Year 8 Final Thoughts

In preparation for our return on Monday 1st June 2026, please could we ask for your support in ensuring that your child is dressed in full, correct uniform, is fully equipped, does not have false eyelashes and nails and is only wearing the allowed items of jewellery. This would ensure that they get off to the best possible start.

Could we also make a plea that if you have any suitable school shoes and Cornwallis Academy school blazers, which are no longer in use, please could you donate them to the Year 8 Team so that we can support those students who forget theirs.

Have a fantastic Half-Term, stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all return on Monday 1st June 2026.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Mr G Robinson – Head of Year 8 and Teacher of Science – grobinson@cornwallisacademy.com

Miss G Edwards – Year 8 Student Support Manager – gedwards@cornwallisacademy.com

Dear Year 9 Parents/Carers,

As we approach the end of this half term, I would like to take the opportunity to share some highlights and important updates for Year 9.

Earlier this term, students took part in their scheduled immunisations. As always, this can be a tricky event, but I am very pleased to share that the nursing team were extremely complimentary about the behaviour and cooperation of the year group.

A group of 15 students also represented the school on a Religious Education visit to Friars and Tudeley. Their conduct throughout the trip was excellent, and they were a real credit to the school. I am very proud of how well they represented the year group and the Academy.

Students are working hard in lessons preparing for their end of year exams. I am still astonished about how fast this year has passed, only 7 weeks more learning in this academic year before your children begin year 10 and their GCSE courses. Options choices are finalised for all students but If you do have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s allocated subjects, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This term we also had a number of students contributing positively to student voice through their involvement in the Student Council. My thanks go to Matilda M, Ava W, Elliot A, Arafat K and Maja C for their thoughtful input and commitment, this helps shape new ideas for the school but also for our year group.

I am also delighted to share that Scarlett L has been selected as our school finalist in the National Art Bytes competition and has been invited to attend a celebration event in London. This is a fantastic achievement, her work was amazing and we wish her every success.

I just want to take time to remind you all that Year 9 end-of-year examinations will begin in the week commencing 8th June, taking place during normal lesson time. Students should continue their revision over the coming weeks. I have written to you all and shared a timetable. The timetable can also be found on Microsoft teams.

Finally, I would like to thank you for your continued support, without such supportive parents your children wouldn’t be progressing and achieving in the way they are. Please do continue to contact us with any concerns; I wish you and your families a restful and enjoyable half term break.

Mrs Clark-Keen
Head of Year 9

Dear Year 10 Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of Term 5, I would first like to thank all students, parents, and carers for attending our recent Parents’ Evening. It was wonderful to see so many families engaging positively with teachers and discussing the progress and next steps for Year 10 students as they prepare for the important year ahead. Your continued support and partnership with the school are greatly appreciated.

I would also like to congratulate our Year 10 students on completing their first full set of Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs). These examinations provide an important benchmark of students’ current GCSE attainment at the end of Year 10 and help identify areas of strength as well as opportunities for further development ahead of Year 11.

As students move into Year 11, there will be two further sets of PPEs: one at the end of Term 2 and another in the new year, as preparation continues towards the final GCSE examinations next summer. Following each set of PPEs, there will also be a Parents’ Evening, providing families with further opportunities to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and support students through this crucial stage of their education.

We are proud of the maturity, resilience, and effort students have shown throughout this examination period.

Looking ahead to Term 6, Year 10 students will be undertaking their Work Experience placements from Monday 6th July to Friday 17th July. Students are responsible for organising their own placements and may choose to shadow a parent/carer, family member, or family friend to gain valuable insight into the world of work and develop important employability skills.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Work Experience, please do not hesitate to contact the school so that we can offer support where needed.

Finally, I would like to wish all Year 10 students and their families a restful and enjoyable half-term break. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday 1st June.

Kind regards

Year 10 Team 

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the half-term break, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our Year 11 students during this important stage of their education. The manner in which students have conducted themselves in recent weeks has been extremely positive, and we are proud of the maturity, resilience and commitment they have shown as they prepare for their upcoming GCSE examinations.

The half-term period provides a valuable opportunity for students to consolidate their learning and continue their revision in preparation for the examinations ahead. Consistent and purposeful revision over the break can make a significant difference to students’ confidence, knowledge retention and overall performance. We encourage all students to follow their revision timetables, make use of the revision resources provided by staff and ensure they are balancing study with appropriate exercise, rest and wellbeing.

Following half term, students will continue with the collapsed timetable. This structure has been carefully designed to maximise focused teaching time, targeted intervention and subject-specific support in the lead up to examinations.

Attendance to school remains critically important during this time. Every lesson, intervention session and revision opportunity contributes towards students’ final preparation. We therefore ask for your support in ensuring that students attend school every day, arrive punctually and are fully equipped for learning.

We would also like to remind students and families of the importance of maintaining high standards regarding school uniform. Although the examination season can feel different from the normal school routine, expectations around appropriate uniform remain in place and help maintain a positive and focused learning environment for all students.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support and encouragement. By working together, we can ensure that all students are given the very best opportunity to succeed in their examinations and move confidently onto their next steps.

Year 11 End of Year Prom: 

We are holding a Year 11 prom on Friday 19th June 2026, to celebrate your son/daughter completing their GCSE examinations and the start of a new chapter. You will have now received a letter outlining the details of the event and you will also see them listed below.

Details of the Year 11 Prom:

Theme:           Hollywood Red Carpet

Date:                Friday 19th June 2026

Location:       Tudor Park Country Club, Ashford Road, Maidstone, ME14 4NQ

Time:                6.30pm-10:45pm

Cost:                £45 per person (Paid in 3 instalments)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Harding (bharding@cornwallisacademy.com).

Thank you for your continued support during this important time.

We hope you all have a great May half term.

Yours Sincerely

The Year 11 team

Dear families, 

An important term for our sixth form community; Year 12 have completed their mock examinations and some have sat their AS Level exams too. We begin to consider our senior team for next year from our current year 12 and look forward to students putting themselves forward for leadership roles. Our Year 13s have begun their final exams and are moving speedily towards finishing their journey with us. The Year 13 cohort came together this term for one last year group photo and we are looking forward to their prom this Friday evening. On Tuesday we held a fun and nostalgic leavers' assembly where photos and memories were shared by form tutors and students, ending with a fabulous performance from one of Year 13s favourite peers. We also had shirt signing and many cakes and treats to celebrate this important milestone for them all – we wish them good luck moving forward into their next exciting adventures. We are also very proud to have raised over £800 from our RAG week which is being donated to MIND charity!

Sixth Form Team