📣 Mides Academy Weekly Newsletter

Week of November 17th – 21st
“Building Excellence Together.”

This week at Mides Academy has been filled with strong academic focus, excellent behaviour, and meaningful progress across all departments. Students demonstrated maturity, enthusiasm, and impressive commitment as they continued their journey toward the end of term.

🏫 Whole-School Overview

The week began with a motivating assembly led by Principal Mr. Gabriel Omolayomi, who reminded students of the importance of discipline, organisation, and consistent effort as we approach the final stretch of the term. Students responded with positivity and focus, setting a strong tone for the days ahead. Teachers across all subjects reported excellent engagement and participation, with many classes showing noticeable improvement in behaviour, teamwork, and independent learning.

Throughout the week, form tutors emphasised the importance of planners, homework organisation, and time management. Students were also updated on upcoming events, house competitions, and club schedules.

📘 Academic Highlights

English

Students developed their analytical and writing skills through narrative work, persuasive writing, and text analysis. Many groups produced outstanding paragraphs, showing improved vocabulary and structure.

Mathematics

Learners worked through decimals, inequalities, algebraic reasoning, and graph interpretation. Teachers noted stronger confidence in problem-solving, especially in Years 8 and 9.

Science

All three sciences made excellent progress:

• Biology: specialised cells and biological systems
  
  

• Chemistry: elements, atoms, and mixtures
  
  

• Physics: measuring resistance and investigating circuits
  
  

Practical demonstrations helped reinforce key concepts.

Humanities

History classes analysed primary sources and key historical events, while Geography explored climate zones, ecosystems, and environmental change.

ICT & Computing

Students strengthened their digital literacy, focusing on responsible online behaviour, file organisation, and basic document design.

🎨 Creative & Practical Learning

The Creative Arts Department kept the academy vibrant throughout the week:

• Art: shading, gradients, and observational drawing
  
  

• Drama: character development, expression, and group improvisation
  
  

• Music: rhythm work, melody practice, and small ensemble performance
  
  

In Design & Technology, students produced impressive sketches and model plans, while Food Technology focused on safe techniques and simple recipes.

🎽 Sports & PE

PE lessons this week included fitness circuits, team games, dribbling drills, coordination tasks, and indoor athletic activities. Teachers praised students for their enthusiasm, teamwork, and resilience. Many students demonstrated improvement in stamina and confidence.

⭐ Student Achievements

• Multiple students received Student of the Week certificates for outstanding behaviour, leadership, and effort in lessons.
  
  

• House leaders announced strong progress in weekly standings, encouraging all houses to keep pushing forward as the term nears its final weeks.
  
  

• Teachers reported several classes showing exceptional behaviour and high-quality work across English, Science, ICT, and Humanities.
  
  

📅 Clubs & Enrichment

All clubs ran successfully:

• Reading Club
  
  

• ICT Coding Club
  
  

• Science Explorers
  
  

• Creative Arts Sessions
  
  

• Sports Club
  
  

Attendance was strong all week, with many students joining new clubs for the first time. Staff were impressed by students’ commitment to broadening their skills beyond the classroom.

💼 Reminders for Next Week

• Students should maintain full uniform daily.
  
  

• Phones must remain switched off and out of sight until dismissal.
  
  

• Homework should be completed on time and brought to lessons.
  
  

• Families are encouraged to support morning punctuality and revision routines.
  
  

💬 Closing Message

This has been a productive and uplifting week at Mides Academy. We are proud of our students’ behaviour, effort, and dedication. As we move into the final part of the term, let’s continue working together to ensure every student finishes strong, confident, and prepared for what’s ahead.