Dear Family,

As we approach the end of a truly remarkable year 7 journey, we want to highlight some fantastic upcoming opportunities and important updates that will help your child continue to thrive.

A Crucial Date for Your Diary: Parents' Evening – Thursday 19th June!

We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to our Parents' Evening on Thursday 19th June, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a truly invaluable opportunity to connect directly with your child's teachers, celebrate their progress, and discuss their academic journey. Your partnership is vital, and we believe that strong communication between home and school is key to unlocking your child's full potential. Please make every effort to attend – we can't wait to see you there!

Important Dates to Note:

• Thursday 19th June: Parents’ Evening (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) – a fantastic opportunity for all year groups!

• Friday 20th June: INSET Day – School closed to students, staff only attending for important training and development.

• Monday 23rd June: Timetable Rollover – An incredibly exciting day as students begin their Year 8 timetable! Your child will receive a new timetable.

• Friday 18th July: Last day of term and our Academy Culture Day.

A Fresh Start: The Year 8 Timetable Rollover!

Monday 23rd June marks a significant and exciting milestone for your child. It's not just a change of timetable; it's a chance for a true "new beginning" and a "reset" as they embark on their Year 8 journey. This rollover is designed with your child's success and well-being at its heart:

• Knowing Their Teachers: By experiencing their Year 8 timetable now, students will have the invaluable opportunity to meet and get to know their new teachers before September. This familiarity will foster comfort and confidence.

• Reducing Anxiety: We understand that change can sometimes be daunting. This early transition significantly reduces any potential anxiety around changes, allowing students to feel settled and ready for the new academic year.

• Experiencing Year 8 Work: It's a fantastic chance for students to dive into some Year 8 work, preparing them for the challenges and excitement ahead.

• Maintaining Momentum: This seamless transition ensures that academic progress is continuous, avoiding any loss of momentum over the summer break. It's about keeping their learning journey vibrant and engaging!

Our Expectations: Uniform, Attendance, and Equipment

As we move into this new phase and look towards the final half term, we want to gently reinforce 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:

  • A pencil case containing black pens, red pens, pencils, and a ruler.

  • An A4-sized bag to carry their planner.

  • No jewellery is allowed in the academy.

  • These items are available at a discounted price from the academy if needed.

• 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.

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. Together, we are building a strong foundation for your child's bright future.

To access your child’s behaviour log, download the Arbor Parent app using the QR codes. With this, you can see attendance information, praise points, and behaviour points. 

Please note that all communication is now sent through the Parent Arbor App rather than by text message. Downloading the app will ensure you don’t miss any key updates from the Academy.

Best wishes,

Sorina Radu Assistant Headteacher

Year 10 students recently embarked on an exciting geography field trip to the Holderness Coast, where they conducted important fieldwork. At Hornsea, they measured groynes to investigate coastal erosion and protection methods.

Later, at Selwicks Bay, Flamborough Head, they were treated to breathtaking views of a cave and a towering stack, while spotting seals swimming in the waters nearby. The trip provided a fantastic hands-on learning experience, deepening their understanding of coastal processes and marine life.

Dear Parent/Carer,

The School Aged Immunisation Service recently visited your child’s school to deliver the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination. If your child was vaccinated at session, please ignore the information below.

We will be returning to your child’s school for a mop up session on 02.07.25

WHAT TO DO NEXT
• If you did not complete a form in time for the first school visit, the link will reopen after the school session. Please ensure that your form is in place, using the details below.

HPV Vaccination Consent Form
School Code: EE137065
• If your form is already in place, no further action is required.

Yours faithfully
School Aged Immunisation Service

As we reach the end of this halved term, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and determination shown by our Year 11 students during what is undoubtedly a challenging and important period of their school journey. 

Over the last few weeks, students have approached their GCSE exams with maturity. We are incredibly proud of the way they have conducted themselves, and I would like to thank you for the vital support you continue to provide at home. 

Half Term Revision 

Although the half-term break offers a much needed chance to rest and recharge, we strongly encourage all students to maintain a healthy balance between rest and revision. This is a crucial time in the exam seasons, and continued structured preparation will make a significant difference in the final outcomes. Students should revisit topics already assessed, considerate knowledge for upcoming papers and make the use of the revision resources and guidance provided by their teachers. 

The timetable for the revision sessions is attached to this letter. We encourage all students to attend the sessions relevant to their subjects to make the most of this valuable opportunity.

Punctuality is critical. 

Arriving late can cause significant stress for students and may, in some cases, prevent them from being allowed to sit the exam. It also disrupts other candidates and undermines the calm and focused environment necessary for exam success. We kindly ask that all students arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure they are fully prepared and settled. Students need to sign in with Miss Young at 8:15am 

Uniform

Wearing the correct school uniform during exams is equally important. It maintains a sense of normality and school identity, reinforces expectations, and helps staff quickly identify students on the premises. Full uniform is a requirement throughout the exam season, and any issues with this should be addressed in advance with the school.

Eid

We are aware that some GCSE exams may fall on or near the dates of Eid celebrations this year, and we want to acknowledge the significance of this important religious occasion for many of our students and families.

However, we must also stress that GCSE exams are nationally timetabled and cannot be rescheduled for individual students. These exams are a vital part of a young person's academic journey and can significantly influence their future education and career opportunities. Missing an exam will result in a mark of zero for that paper.

We understand the desire to celebrate with family, and we are committed to supporting students in balancing their religious and academic commitments. When Eid falls on an exam day, we kindly ask that students attend their scheduled exam in full uniform. Once the exams are complete we will allow students to leave the school site to celebrate Eid. 

Attendance

Year 11 attendance has been really good so far this exam season. Particularly on days where Core Subject exams have been at 9am, we have been really proud to see Year 11 students arriving bright and early. We would like to remind parents that students should be arriving before 8.25am to make the most of morning Booster sessions. 

First Week Back: Key Information 

When we return to the Academy on Monday 2nd June, students will go straight back into exams. Please ensure they arrive on time each day, in full school uniform, equipped with all the necessary equipment. 

A full timetable has already been issued to students, and copies are available on the school website. We have made some changes to the Academy timetable the first week back, please see them outlined below. 

Thank you for all of your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. emma.pearson@coopacademies.co.uk. 

Yours sincerely,

Miss Pearson 

Assistant Headteacher 

Dear Parent / Guardian

GCSEs Communications 

I hope this letter finds you well. As we reach the midpoint of the GCSE examination period, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support during this important time for our Year 11 students. 

Our students have shown maturity and commitment in approaching their exams, and we are incredibly porous of their efforts so far. 

I would like to inform you of an important arrangement for Friday 23rd May. On this day, Year 11 students will sit their English Literature Paper 1 in the morning. Following the exam, there will be a brief assembly to share some key messages.

After the assembly, students will be dismissed from the Academy at approximately 12:00pm. 

As always, if you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Yours sincerely,

Miss Pearson 

Assistant Headteacher 

Dear Parent/Carer

We are coming to your child’s school in 10th June 2025 to vaccinate the YEAR 8 pupils against HPV.

HPV, or the ‘Human Papillomavirus’ is a common virus that is spread through skin contact. The virus increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life, such as cervical cancer and some cancers of the mouth, throat, anal and genital areas. The evidence is clear that the HPV vaccine protects girls and boys from these HPV-related cancers. 

How to give consent. 

• To go to the website, click on the following link, this will take you to the online HPV vaccination Intent form https://bit.ly/3cmRlkr

• Or access the online consent form by typing the following address into your internet browser: https://www.leedsimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/HPV_p1

• Enter the unique school code for your child’s school. The code for Co-op Academy Leeds is EE137065 (please ensure you enter all letters and numbers).

Important: If you do not wish your child to receive the vaccinations, you are still required to complete the “refusal section” on the form so that we understand your wishes. If we do not receive a consent or refusal form, your child will be given an opportunity to consent for themselves on the day after being assessed by a nurse as Gillick competent to do so.

Providing you enter a correct email address, you will receive an email confirmation when your child has received their vaccination, which will include information and advice about common reactions your child may experience.

For further information about the HPV vaccination including side effects, go to the www.gov.uk website and search “immunisations for young people” or click here

Yours faithfully

School Aged Immunisation Service