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Year 11 Mock Exam Letter 2024

16th January 2024Callum Watson

Dear Parent/Carer   

Year 11 Mock Exams – January 2024

I am writing to you in advance of our forthcoming mock examinations for all of our Year 11 students. These examinations will take place over three weeks, from Monday 29th January to Friday 23rd February 2024. These exams will be a very important opportunity for our Year 11 students to sit exams in a formal environment and are a good rehearsal for their final GCSE exams this summer.

The mock exams will enable students to practise their revision techniques, and to better understand how to work effectively in timed exam conditions. These exams will also provide your child’s teachers with a clear indication of where they may need additional support to be able to achieve their full potential during the summer 2024 exam period. 

You can find the mock exam timetable below:

Art and 3D Design

Year 11 students that have Art and Design or 3D Design should have completed and handed in their portfolio section of the course equating to 60% of their mark. Students will be focusing on their externally set task 40% of their GCSE grade between now and Monday 29th April.

The externally set task is a project created in the same format as the portfolio and will be completed with a final piece created in a 10 hour exam during the week commencing 29th of April. 

Preparation

As well as revision it is important that students:

  • Have enough sleep the night before their exams
  • Arrive for the examination on time
  • Are hydrated and have a good breakfast before coming to school. This will help with their concentration.

All Year 11 students will be able to access Breakfast Club at the academy during the mock exam period. Students will be able to access the academy from 8am every morning when there is an exam and speak to subject staff for last minute advice. Toast and juice will be provided free of charge for all Year 11 students.

Attendance

During the mock examination period it is critical that Year 11 students attend school on time each day.

Y11 Final Push – Advanced Notice

A reminder of a date for your diary at this stage, Thursday 7th March will be the Year 11 Final Push Evening, more details to follow.

Thank you for your support. It is important that students experience the full formal exam conditions during these mock examinations, in order to develop their confidence and resilience so that they are fully prepared for their final exams in Summer 2024. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks in advance for your support.

Sally Walker

Year 11 Achievement Team Leader

Dan Ellerby 

Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education

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Y8 Consultation Evening Letter 23/24

10th January 2024Callum Watson

Dear Parent/Carer 

Year 8 Consultation Evening – Thursday 18th January 2023 4.00pm-6:30pm

On Thursday 18th January at 4pm you and your child are invited to our Year 8 Consultation Evening, to meet all their subject teachers. This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in Year 8. It will also allow you to identify what needs to be done to maximise their potential for achieving success in the future. We would appreciate your support and attendance for the evening.  Please confirm your attendance using the attached link.

Please sign in on arrival in the Westaby Hall  and then proceed directly to the classrooms of the subjects studied by your child, to meet with your child’s teachers.  There is no individual subject appointment system so you are able to arrive at a time to suit you between 4.00pm to 6.20pm, please ensure you arrive in time to see the teachers you need to.   Prefects will be outside classrooms to facilitate your time with the teacher. The evening will finish at 6.30pm.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Yours sincerely

 A Murray 

Mr A Murray

Achievement Team Leader

D Ellerby

Mr D Ellerby 

Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education 

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Introduction of our new catering company – Aspens

9th January 2024Callum Watson

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Christmas Letter 2023

11th December 2023Callum Watson

8th December 2023

Dear Parent / Carer,

As we approach the end of term, we would like to inform you of a number of events taking place in the next fortnight. 

Christmas Services

As Christmas approaches each year group will be escorted to St Lawrence’s Church on Church Lane and the students will be dismissed directly from there.  If you would like to attend any of the Carol Services at St Lawrence’s Church with your child’s year group, you would be made very welcome. 

 

Friday 15th December – Year 11 Christmas Service  –  12.15pm – 1.15pm
Monday 18th December  – Year 10 Christmas Service – 2.45pm – 3.45pm
Tuesday 19th December – Year 8 Christmas Service  –  1.45pm – 2.45pm
Wednesday 20th December –  Year 9 Christmas Service  –  1.45pm – 2.45pm
Thursday 21st   December – Year 7 Christmas Service  –  11.15pm – 12.15pm

 

In addition there will be a community & CCF carol service at the church on Wednesday 20th December at 4pm. We would welcome as many parents/carers and families to join us at St Lawrence’s Church for this special occasion and celebration in the build up to Christmas. Refreshments will be available afterwards

Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch

 

Last Day of Term

Thursday 21st   December

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On Tuesday 19th December students will be able to wear Christmas jumpers. Christmas jumpers must be worn along with normal Academy uniform. If you are wearing a Christmas jumper, you do not need to wear your blazer.  We will also be serving Christmas dinner on this day. 

The academy closes for the Christmas Holidays at 12.15pm on  Thursday 21st December and all students will be dismissed at 12.15pm, lunch will be available for students at break time.

It has been an incredibly busy term with lots of exciting developments taking place across the Academy. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first term as Headteacher at The St Lawrence Academy and wanted to thank staff, students and parents for making me feel so welcome. May I take this opportunity to wish those of you celebrating Christmas a wonderful festive break. We look forward to welcoming all of our students back on Monday 8th January at 8.25am. 

Warm Regards,

Mr M Hire

Headteacher

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Community Carol Service

6th December 2023Callum Watson

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Early Closure 11th December 2023

5th December 2023Callum Watson

5th December 2023

Dear Parent/Carer

I am writing to inform you that the academy will be closed to all students from 12.15pm on Monday 11th December 2023.  This is due to some essential staff training which is only able to be facilitated on this date.

Students will be able to purchase lunch at break times or receive their free school meal, or alternatively order a grab bag to take home.

All students will therefore be dismissed to home at 12.15pm. 

I absolutely appreciate this is far from ideal and I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this causes you as families. Without doubt at times like these I genuinely value your support, patience and understanding.

I apologise for the inconvenience

Yours sincerely

Matt Hire

Headteacher

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Consultation Evening Letter Year 10

23rd November 2023Callum Watson

Dear Parent/Carer 

Year 10 Consultation Evening – Thursday 7th December 2023 – 4.00pm-6:30pm

On Thursday 7th December 2023 at 4pm you and your child are invited to our Year 10 Consultation Evening, firstly to collect their report and secondly to meet all their subject teachers. This is your opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in key stage 4. It will also allow you to identify what needs to be done to maximise their potential for achieving success in the future. We would appreciate your support and attendance for the evening.  Please confirm your attendance using the attached link.

Please sign in on arrival  and then proceed directly to the classrooms of the subjects studied by your child, to meet with your child’s teachers.  There is no individual subject appointment system so you are able to arrive at a time to suit you between 4.00pm to 6.00pm.  Prefects will be outside classrooms to facilitate your time with the teacher. The evening will finish at 6.30pm.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Yours sincerely 

J Stainton 

Mr James Stainton

Achievement Team Leader

D Ellerby

Mr D Ellerby 

Deputy Headteacher for Learning and Progress

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Y7 Consultation Evening Letter

22nd November 2023Callum Watson

Dear Parent/Carer 

Year 7 Consultation Evening – Thursday 14th December 2023 4.00pm-6:30pm

On Thursday 14th December at 4pm you and your child are invited to our
Year 7 Consultation Evening, to meet all their subject teachers. This is your first opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in key stage 3. It will also allow you to identify what needs to be done to maximise their potential for achieving success in the future. We would appreciate your support and attendance for the evening.  Please confirm your attendance using the attached link

Please sign in on arrival in the Westaby Hall where you will be issued your child’s progress report and then proceed directly to the classrooms of the subjects studied by your child, to meet with your child’s teachers.  There is no individual subject appointment system so you are able to arrive at a time to suit you between 4.00pm to 6.00pm.  Prefects will be outside classrooms to facilitate your time with the teacher. The evening will finish at 6.30pm.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Yours sincerely 

Mr M Cretney

Achievement Team Leader

D Ellerby

Mr D Ellerby 

Deputy Headteacher for Teaching and Learning

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Uniform letter: Coats and Hoodies

14th November 2023Callum Watson

Dear Parent / Carer

Thank you for supporting us with raising our standards in reference to uniform.  It has been noticeably improved since returning from the half term break.

I would like to draw your attention once again to our uniform policy as it has recently been updated.

Previously the policy stated that students have been unable to wear a coat inside the building unless it has been extremely cold temperatures. Students were asked to put their coats in the cloakroom or in their bag. We have updated the policy with the following wording: 

Coats :. Students may wear coats in the academy, but they must be removed before entering classrooms. They should carry them or place them in their bag as there is no cloakroom facilities, 

Hoodies/Non academy jumpers are NOT academy uniform and should not be worn under or over blazers inside/outside the building,

The cloakroom will no longer be open. We currently have a large amount of coats that have been left in the cloakroom. Students have until the end of this week to collect any items they have left in there. Following this the items will be collected up and held for another two weeks as lost property. Any items not collected after this time will be disposed/donated to charity.

Yours sincerely

Helen West

Deputy Headteacher

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Evening of Ingredients 21st November

8th November 2023Callum Watson

October 2023

Dear Family,

We hope this letter finds you well and full of enthusiasm for the final 6 months of your educational journey with us here at The St Lawrence Academy. The reason for this letter is to invite you to:

 “An Evening of Ingredients” on Tuesday 21st November 2023 – 4:00pm – 6:30pm

This evening has been hugely successful in the past, and is an opportunity for Year 11 students to receive their academy mock exam results, and for you as a family to speak to staff and receive all the information you will need in order to prepare for their final months at the academy. 

At 4:00pm prompt there will be a talk in the hall and all students will receive the exam results which they have achieved in their Year 11 academy exams.

Following this, the East Wing, West Wing and Central Atrium will be open for you to walk around at your own pace, and speak to a whole host of people that includes; 

  • Careers & Aspirations
  • Effective Revision
  • Exam Day Ready 
  • Academic Apps (how to use them)
  • WellBeing
  • Attendance
  • Managing Device Time
  • Parental Feedback
  • Further Education Colleges
  • University Representatives
  • Apprenticeship Providers
  • Local Businesses
  • All Subject staff
  • The year group ATL
  • SENDCo

We very much hope that you will join us in order to understand what we are doing to support our wonderful Year 11 students and what you can do too as they enter the final few months of their TSLA learning Journey. There will be some light refreshments available throughout the evening. 

In addition to this we would like you to tell us where we can do better and where you think we could improve. This can be done during the evening with questionnaires and discussions with the Senior Leadership Team. We value this tremendously.

Dates for your diary moving forwards are,

  • Tuesday 21st November 2023 – “An Evening of Ingredients”
  • Thursday 7th March 2024 – “Year 11 Final Push Evening”

We hope that everyone can attend this evening and all those attending will be entered into a prize draw.  In order for us to understand the numbers joining us that night so we can plan ahead with regards to light refreshments. 

Please confirm your attendance on the attached google form.

We are going to spend time reminding the students about the importance of attending this event .  We are passionate about success and above all providing help, so please help us by sending your confirmation that you will be attending as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely

Mr Dan Ellerby [email protected]                         Mrs Sally Walker [email protected]

Deputy Headteacher for Learning & Progress         Year 11 Achievement Team Leader

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