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Governor Vacancy – February 21
A vacancy exists on our school’s governing body for a parent governor. Please find the details below.
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COVID-19 Update 24-09-2020
Please find attached an update regarding the current COVID-19 status.
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COVID-19 Update 19-09-2020
Please find attached an update to yesterday’s (16/09/2020) communication regarding the current COVID-19 status.
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Feel Good Friday!
For the final Feel Good Friday of this academic year, Miss Devereux met with students who recently took part in the Burntwood Rotary Art & Photography Competition.
We are incredibly proud of each student for submitting their wonderful entries and having the confidence to put themselves out there. Well done to all involved!
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Year 10 work experience
We are incredibly proud of our Year 10 students who recently completed a week of work experience!
This valuable opportunity has given our pupils a real insight into the world of work, helping them to raise their aspirations, explore potential career pathways and develop key employability skills for the future. It has also provided an excellent foundation for building their CVs and preparing for life beyond school.
We’ve loved hearing about their experiences, achievements and the new skills they’ve gained throughout the week. Well done, Year 10 – you represented our school brilliantly, and we are so proud of you all!
#RespecttheCTAWay #Community #Tenacity #Aspiration
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Support for families over the Summer Break
We understand that the summer holidays may not always be a happy time for everyone, and some families may need support over the break. Below, you’ll find a list of national and local support agencies who are available to help with a variety of needs.
Many restaurants and supermarkets are also offering helpful deals to support families with meals over the holidays. You can find a regularly updated list of kids‑eat‑free offers here: https://familysaveuk.co.uk/kids-eat-free
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out – help is available.
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Recognising outstanding interview performance
During our Year 10 Employability Day, we invited employers to ‘star’ any students who particularly impressed them during their mock interviews. We are incredibly proud to celebrate 60 students who were recognised by employers for excelling in their interviews, demonstrating outstanding confidence and professionalism. To acknowledge their achievement, each student received a certificate in recognition of their success.
A huge well done to all of our Year 10 students for embracing this valuable opportunity, and thank you to our employer partners for supporting the day and inspiring the next generation.
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Year 9 students complete 8-Week engineering programme
Our Year 9 students had a fantastic day at Coffey Construction in Burntwood as part of their pilot 8-week work experience programme. They took on the Water Supply Challenge, designing, building and testing a working water network while developing their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills and learning about careers in engineering.
Following this trip, they then had the opportunity to Carsington Water reservoir, where the overall winners were announced and received their prizes.
A huge thank you to everyone at Coffey Construction for providing such an inspiring hands-on experience and helping our students see how the skills they learn in school can be applied in the workplace.
#RespecttheCTAWay #Community #Tenacity #Aspiration
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Year 10 Employability Day
We are incredibly proud of our Year 10 students who successfully completed their Employability Day this week.
As part of the day, students created their own CVs and took part in mock interviews with local employers and entrepreneurs. This valuable hands-on experience helped them develop essential interview and employability skills to support their future career journeys.
Our students embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, confidence and respect. The employers were full of praise for their professionalism, work ethic and the excellent way they conducted themselves throughout the interviews.
A huge thank you to all the fantastic employers and entrepreneurs who generously gave their time to support, encourage and inspire our students. Your contribution made the day a great success and provided our students with an invaluable real-world experience.
#RespecttheCTAWay #Community #Tenacity #Aspiration
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Germany Trip Update!
We’ve received an exciting update from our staff in Germany, and it’s safe to say our students are having a fantastic time!
Day one began with a scenic boat tour along the Rhine between the beautiful towns of Boppard and St Goar. Students enjoyed exploring the local area before travelling to Rüdesheim to visit Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, home to one of Europe’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments. After more time discovering the town, the group headed back for dinner. With glorious weather throughout the day, students were even putting their German language skills into practice while ordering ice creams!
On day two, students climbed to the impressive Rheinfels Castle, where the stunning panoramic views made the journey worthwhile. The day continued with time exploring the picturesque town of Cochem before cooling off at the Cochem wave pool.
Students also had the opportunity to explore Koblenz before later returning to Boppard to travel by chairlift to Gedeons Corner. They enjoyed ice creams in the panorama cafe from where you have a breathtaking view onto the largest bend on the Rhine. Special mention must be made to Mr Johnson who conquered his fear of heights to take the ride by chairlift to a height of 240 metres. Finally, students gathered to watch the football! Another wonderful day enjoyed by all in glorious sunshine.
It has been wonderful to see our students embracing new experiences, practising their language skills and enjoying German culture. We hope they continue to have an amazing rest of their trip!
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Celebrating our students!
We have so much to celebrate this week! Ms Mason, Headteacher, met with Josh, Hollie and Nieve to recognise their incredible achievements.
Nieve was nominated for her incredible act of kindness. She recently made the brave decision to have her hair cut and donated it to the Little Princess Trust, helping to provide wigs for children who have lost their hair through illness or treatment. Alongside her donation, Nieve raised over £170 for this fantastic cause. This was an incredibly selfless thing to do, and she should be extremely proud of the positive difference she is making to the lives of others.
Josh was nominated for travelling to Barcelona to work with and be trained by RCD Espanyol’s Goalkeeper Coach, gaining valuable experience and insight at an elite level of the game. His team also performed exceptionally well against highly competitive Spanish opposition, securing a 5-3 victory in the first match and a 4-4 draw in the second. Josh represented himself brilliantly and demonstrated great commitment to developing his skills.
Hollie was nominated for officially signing with the Manchester United Girls U13 Academy. Although Hollie has only been playing football for around three years, from the moment she kicked a ball she fell in love with the game and has never looked back. Beginning her journey with Burntwood Dragons, before moving on to Hednesford Town whilst also playing for Derby County and Leicester, Hollie has worked tirelessly to achieve her goal. Training and playing seven days a week through her own determination, she has consistently pushed herself to reach academy level. Football is at the centre of everything she does, from her training and match preparation to her diet and recovery, all driven by her dream of becoming a professional footballer.
These are truly inspiring examples of commitment, resilience and generosity. We are so proud of Nieve, Josh and Hollie and all that they have achieved. Well done!
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Art workshop with Holly Grove Primary Academy!
Recently, our Subject Leader for Art, Mrs Van Daalen, visited Holly Grove Primary Academy to lead an exciting art workshop with their Year 5 and 6 students.
The students created their own summer postcards using watercolour paints and produced some fantastic pieces of work.
We hope all the students had a fantastic time, and we look forward to working with them again in the future!
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Food parcel collection days
A reminder that we will be holding food parcel collection days on Thursday 16th July from 9am–3.30pm and Friday 17th July from 9am -12.30pm to lend a helping hand over the summer break. No appointment is needed – parcels can be collected directly from our school reception.