Year 10 Communications
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we approach the end of another busy academic year, we want to share some important updates and exciting opportunities that will help your child continue to thrive as they move into Year 11.
A Crucial Date for Your Diary: Parents' Evening – Thursday, June 19th!
We're really looking forward to seeing you at our Parents' Evening on Thursday, June 19th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a fantastic chance to chat directly with your child's teachers, celebrate how far they've come, and discuss their academic journey, especially with GCSEs on the horizon. Your support is incredibly important to us, and we truly believe that strong communication between home and school is key to helping your child reach their full potential. Please do your best to attend.
Important Dates to Note:
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Thursday, June 19th: Parents’ Evening (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) – a fantastic opportunity for all year groups!
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Friday, June 20th: INSET Day – School closed to students; staff only will be attending for important training and development.
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Monday, June 23rd: Timetable Rollover – An incredibly exciting day as students begin their Year 11 timetable! Your child will receive a new timetable.
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Friday, July 18th: Last day of term and our Academy Culture Day.
Getting Ready for Year 11: The Timetable Rollover!
Monday, June 23rd marks a really significant and exciting moment for your child. It's not just a new timetable; it's a chance for a true "new beginning" and a "reset" as they embark on their crucial Year 11 journey. This rollover is designed with your child's success and well-being at its heart:
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Knowing Their Teachers: By experiencing their Year 11 timetable now, students will have the invaluable opportunity to meet and get to know their new teachers before September. This familiarity will help them feel comfortable and confident.
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Reducing Anxiety: We understand that big changes can sometimes feel a bit daunting. This early transition significantly reduces any potential worries about the changes, allowing students to feel settled and ready for the new academic year.
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Experiencing Year 11 Work: This is a fantastic chance for students to dive into some Year 11 work, preparing them for the challenges and excitement of their final year before GCSEs.
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Maintaining Momentum: This seamless transition ensures that academic progress is continuous, avoiding any loss of momentum over the summer break.
Our Expectations: Uniform, Attendance, and Equipment
As we move into this new phase and look towards the final half term, we want to gently remind everyone about our core expectations regarding uniform, attendance, and equipment. These elements are fundamental to creating a positive and productive learning environment:
Uniform: Students must continue to wear a Co-op Academy Leeds blazer or v-neck jumper. On PE days, please ensure they wear the academy’s branded PE kit – plain black kit is not permitted. Uniform items are available from Jo Brand Uniform shop.
Equipment: Please help your child to be fully equipped every day with:
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A pencil case containing black pens, red pens, pencils, and a ruler.
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An A4-sized bag to carry their planner.
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No jewellery is allowed in the academy.
Attendance: Excellent attendance remains paramount. Every day in school is a day of learning and growth, and consistent attendance ensures your child doesn't miss out on vital lessons and experiences, especially as they approach their final exams.
Stay Connected with the Arbor App!
To ensure you stay fully informed about your child’s progress, attendance, praise points, and behaviour logs, please download the Arbor Parent App. All communication from the Academy is now sent exclusively through the app, ensuring you receive important updates directly and promptly. If you haven't already, please use the QR codes provided by the school to download it.
Thank you for your continued incredible support and partnership. Best wishes,
Miss Pearson
Assistant Headteacher