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Handbook 2020-2021
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This pack is aimed at informing parents/carers
of useful information about Alcester Academy.
Please take the time to sit down with your child
and read through this together.
Headteacher: Mrs S Mellors
Address: Alcester Academy, Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire. B49 6QQ
Telephone: 01789 762285
Email: admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Website: www.alcesteracademy.org.uk
Twitter: @alcesteracademy
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Welcome to Alcester Academy
This booklet is to help parents/carers and students with the first few weeks of life
at Alcester Academy. Keep it safe.
Who’s Who? Page 4 and 5
Term Dates & Holidays Page 6
The Houses Page 7
Tutor Groups Page 8 and 9
LSU Page 9
Absence & Behaviour Page 10
Rewards Page 11
Behaviour Expectations Page 12
The Academy Day & Assembly Days Page 13
Map of the Academy Page 14
Breakfast Club, Break & Lunchtime Page 15
The Academy Canteen and Could your child… Page 16 and 17
Timetable Page 18
Subjects & Lessons & Super Learning Days Page 19
Homework Page 20
The Student Planner Page 21
Reports & Parents Evening & VLE Information Page 22
Getting to the Academy Page 23
Uniform & PE Kit Pages 24 25 and 26
Mobile Phones, Valuables, Musical Instrument Lessons Page 27
Organising Yourself Page 28
Equipment Page 29
What Goes On Throughout the Year? Page 30
Trips Page 31
Additional Learning Opportunities Page 32
Useful Transition Information Page 33
Don’t Panic - Frequently Asked Questions Page 34 and 35
Maths, English and Extension Activities Page 36
My First Day at Alcester Academy Page 37
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Who’s Who?
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Mrs S Mellors
Headteacher
sarahmellors@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Miss K Buckthorp
Director of Wellbeing
(Designated Safeguarding Lead + LAC)
Oversees pastoral care & welfare of students
including behaviour, attendance & safeguarding,
trips & rewards.
karenbuckthorp@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Mrs W Woodman
Director of Studies
Oversees the curriculum, teaching & learning,
student progress, achievement & data.
wendywoodman@alcesteracademy.org.uk
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Extended Leadership Team
Mr I Hollis Mr N Cooke Kayleigh Elliot
Assessment, Leader of English Leader of Mathematics
Data & Progress
Year 7 Tutors
Mr J Bowater Miss J Heitmuller Miss O Nemeshanyi Miss N Taylor Miss A Wincup
Pastoral Team
Mrs J Quirke Mrs J Bennett Mrs K Jones Mrs J Hodges
LSU Manager Pastoral Support Pastoral Support Attendance
Officer
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Alcester Academy Term Dates & Holidays
AUTUMN TERM 2020
School closed - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Teacher training days
Autumn Term begins
Years 7 and 9 - Thursday 3rd September 2020
Years 8, 10 and 11 - Friday 4th September 2020
School closed - Friday 23rd October 2020 Teacher training day
Half term Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2020
Back to school Monday 2nd November 2020
Autumn Term ends Friday 18th December 2020 at 12.40pm
SPRING TERM 2021
School closed - Monday 4th January 2021 Teacher training day
Spring Term begins Tuesday 5th January 2021
Half Term Monday 15th – Friday 19th February 2021
Back to school Monday 22nd February 2021
Spring Term ends (Easter) Thursday 1st April 2021
SUMMER TERM 2021
Summer Term begins Monday 19th April 2021
May Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2021
Half Term Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2021
Back to school Monday 7th June 2021
Summer Term ends Wednesday 21st July 2021 at 12.40pm
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The Houses
There are four houses at Alcester Academy: Billesley, Greville, Ragley and Oversley.
Your child will be allocated a house upon arrival.
We aim that students will be in the same house for their five years at
Alcester Academy. Throughout the year there will be competitions—
scoring points that go towards houses.
At the end of the year, the House Cup and Sports Cup will be awarded to the winning
houses at the end of the academic year.
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Year 7 Tutor Groups 2020-21
7BW 7HT 7NE
Mr J Bowater Miss J Heitmuller Miss O Nemeshanyi
Email: Email: Email:
jamesbowater@alcesteracademy.org.uk Jasminheitmuller olivianemeshanyi@alcesteracademy.org.uk
@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Teaches: Teaches:
Humanities Teaches: Art
MFL
Mr Bowater teaches a range of subject A former student of this school,
including Geography and Physical Miss Heitmuller teaches German and Miss Nemeshanyi re-joined Alcester Academy
Education. He believes fitness and French, and this will be her sixth year at after being a successful jeweller and
exercise are essential for good physical Alcester Academy. silversmith. She is passionate about art and
and mental health. He is currently Miss Heitmuller grew up in Hanover, photography and loves travelling and
learning to wakeboard and supports Germany and moved to England over nine experiencing outdoor life.
Worcester Wolves basketball team. years ago. In her free time she loves to
read and walk her two dogs.
7TY 7WI
Miss N Taylor Miss A Wincup
Email: Email:
neeshataylor@alcesteracademy.org.uk amywincup@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Teaches: Teaches:
Science Design Technology
Miss Taylor is second in science and has Miss Wincup has successfully run two
taught at Alcester Academy for seven appeals this year: Little Dresses for Africa
years. Miss Taylor organises a number of and Christmas Gifts for a women's
trips abroad. During her spare time she refuge in Birmingham.
enjoys swimming, cooking and Lego. Miss Wincup also runs the
Textiles Club in school which is
very popular.
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Tutor Groups
Students in Year 7 will be in tutor groups consisting of Year 7 students only. You will
remain in the same tutor group for most of your time at the Academy, although your
form tutor may change.
Tutors are the first people students need to see if there are any worries about
anything at school or if they feel ill.
You will be given details of how to contact the tutor by email.
Learning Support Unit (LSU)
LSU is where students need to go when:
They are feeling unwell
They have lost something
They don’t know where their lesson is and they need a copy of their timetable
They have to hand any money in e.g. for trips or books
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Absence & Behaviour
All students are expected to maintain attendance of 100% at the Academy. Low
attendance will not be tolerated. If students are absent from the Academy:
Phone the Academy on the first day of the absence and every day thereafter via
the absence line. 24 hour Student Absence Line 01789 762285 Option 1.
A period of absence 3 days or more will require medical evidence. If no evidence
is provided, this will lead to an unauthorised absence. Students below 90% to
provide this for all absences.
Attendance will be closely monitored by tutors and the Academy Attendance
Officer.
Any students falling below 95% will automatically trigger external agency
intervention and this may lead to legal intervention and prosecution.
All late arrivals will be logged and detentions set to pay back the time.
Any request for absence must be on the ‘Application for Leave of Absence’
document which can be found on the school website. Other than in exceptional
circumstances, these will be declined.
Holidays are not permitted during term time and we do and have prosecuted if these
are taken. Students achieving high attendance will be rewarded with the opportunity
of trips throughout the year.
Behaviour in the Academy
It is really important that students behave well at Alcester Academy. We have the high-
est of expectations with regards to behaviour. If behaviour causes a problem, parents/
carers will be contacted and students may be removed from lessons. There are subject
detentions held at lunchtime or after school. For more serious incidents Academy de-
tentions (Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm) and Senior Leadership Team detentions (SLT)
(Fridays 3.30-5pm) are issued. We do have an isolation facility that is used for more high
level incidents and also fixed term exclusions for serious offences. Parents will be in-
formed of any high level sanction applied. Students receiving no behaviour referrals
within the year will be offered rewards trips throughout the year.
10Rewards
There are lots of opportunities at Alcester Academy to receive awards. Rewards are
given for many different aspects of school life and these include - producing good
work in lessons and for home learning, excellent attendance and behaviour, helping
out with school activities, representing the school and participation in an extra-
curricular activity.
Throughout the year students participate in celebration assemblies where certificates
for progress, effort and achievement are given out for all subjects. In July each year a
whole school celebration evening is held where subject areas nominate students, for
attainment and effort, to receive an award.
We also offer reward trips to students who excel with good behaviour and
attendance. These students also get the opportunity to take part in reward trips such
as ice skating, RUSH UK, Jump In and an end of year trips to places such as Drayton
Manor, London, West Midlands Safari Park, Umberslade Adventure and Alton Towers.
11Behaviour Expectations
12The Academy Day
4:1 Normal School Day
8.48am Warning Bell
8.50am – 9.10am Tutor Time
9.10am – 10.10am Period 1
10.10am – 11.10am Period 2
11.10am – 11.35am Break
11.33am Warning Bell
11.35am – 12.35pm Period 3
12.35pm – 1.35pm Period 4
1.35pm – 2.20pm Lunch
1.55pm Settle Bell
2.23pm Warning Bell
2.25pm Lesson start bell
2.25pm – 3.25pm Period 5
3:2 Exams School Day
8.48am Warning Bell
8.50am – 9.10am Tutor Time
9.10am – 10.10am Period 1
10.10am – 11.10am Period 2
11.10am – 11.30am Break
11.33am Warning Bell
11.35am – 12.35pm Period 3
12.35pm – 1.20pm Lunch
12.55pm Settle Bell
1.23pm Warning Bell
1.25pm – 2.25pm Period 4
2.25pm Lesson start bell
2.25pm – 3.25pm Period 5
Assembly Days
Each week, each year group will have an assembly. Year 7 assembly day is a
Friday.
13Map of the Academy
14Breakfast Club, Break & Lunchtime
The canteen is open for breakfast club from 8.15 - 8.40am. Students have one break
in the morning; during break students can buy snacks such as bacon
baguettes, bagels, toast and drinks. At lunchtime the canteen is open serving hot
meals and snacks. If students bring a packed lunch they can eat this in the hall or
outside.
No students are allowed off academy premises at lunchtime.
What can students do at break and lunchtime?
At break and lunchtime students can go to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC),
Hall or join in with Art, Music and sport activities. Students are not permitted to eat
in corridors or classrooms.
During the summer months the field is open for use at breaks and lunchtime.
All lunchtime clubs and afterschool activities (Additional Learning Opportunities)
are published on our website each term.
LSU is also open to students at break and lunch times.
There is a Friendship Club that runs every lunch time and Homework Club runs
every day in the ICT rooms. These are supported by TAs.
15The Academy Canteen
We operate a cashless system for purchasing your food, using a fingerprint recognition
system at the till. Students will be given more details about this in September.
Depositing money into a validating machine tops up your credit. It is important to
keep your account in credit to ensure that students can buy the food they want.
Alcester Academy is subscribed to School Gateway, an online payment system linked
to your School Gateway account. The system enables parents/carers to top up dinner
money online by credit or debit card. Students can also bring in money (coins) and put
them in the top up machine in the canteen or parents can write a cheque, payable to
Educaterers, which students post into a box, also in the canteen. If students are bring-
ing a cheque, parents/carers will need to put it in an envelope clearly marked with the
students name and tutor group.
The canteen is open for a breakfast club, from 8.15 - 8.40am, during morning break
and at lunchtime. Print outs of students purchases can be requested or, if registered,
viewed on School Gateway.
16Could your child be eligible for extra help?
Families who receive the following are eligible for Free School Meals:
Income support
Income-based job seeker’s allowance (JSA)
Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA)
Guarantee element of state pension credit
Universal credit (with an annual income of less than £7,400)
Both income-cased and contribution-based JSA/ESA if you receive the same amount for both. You should
also qualify if you receive both but the Income-based amount is greater, but not if the contribution-based
amount is greater
Families who are awarded Child Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by HMRC, not in excess
of £16,190 are also eligible to claim free school meals providing there is no entitlement to Working Tax Cred-
it (unless in respect of a 4-week ‘run-on’).
The online checking system only confirms or denies your eligibility to claim free school meals: it does not give us
any other information. If you are currently in receipt of either Universal Credit or the 4-week run on of Working Tax
Credit the system will not automatically be able to determine your eligibility, therefore you will need to send proof
that you are in receipt of these benefits to the Free School Meals office once you have completed and saved your
application. When your eligibility has been confirmed and your application processed, you will be sent an email
confirming eligibility. The school will also receive notification of your child’s application.
What is Pupil Premium?
The government pays extra money to schools for every child whose parents receive the support payments above.
This money can then be spent on increasing their achievement.
How will it benefit my child?
As well as there being more money to help your child learn, they will also be eligible for a free school meal, which
can save you up to £380 per year.
Does my child have to eat the school meal?
No, but even if they don’t the school will get the Pupil Premium to use to boost achievement.
How do I apply?
The application process could not be simpler!
You can apply through the website:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
OR
Make a telephone call Tel:- 01926 359189
If you would like assistance in making your application the please do not
hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to have you come in to the
Academy and be assisted in making the online application.
17Timetable
Students will be given an individual timetable on the first day of term. Students will
copy this into their Student Planner. They will also bring a copy home to ‘stick on the
fridge’.
The subject
The room
The teachers code
(a list of teacher codes
will be available in the
student planner)
18Subjects & Lessons
Students will be studying the following subjects during Year 7. Students will have a
different teacher for each subject which will be taught in different classrooms.
Maths
English
Science
Music
PE
History
Geography
Philosophy
Modern Foreign Languages
Art
Performing Arts
IT
Design Technology (Resistant Materials, Textiles & Food Technology).
Students will study these subjects during Year 7 and 8. During Year 8, students will
be able to choose a range of subjects to study in Year 9 along with the core subjects
of Maths, English, Science and PE.
Super Learning Days
The Academy also operates Super Learning Days (SLDs) throughout the academic
year that are designed to support learning in key Personal Social Health Education
(PSHE) areas. SLDs involve students spending the day working on themes such as
bullying, puberty, well-being, friendships and transition. We work with a theatre in
education company called Loudmouth to deliver these days.
19Homework
Students will be set an appropriate amount of homework each week. There is a
published homework timetable for students parents/carers.
Students will usually be given at least 2 days to complete the homework.
Role of the Student
To record homework in their planners.
To ensure they understand the task set and ask for any help well in advance
of the due date.
To inform their parents/carers if they cannot complete their homework so
this can be passed on to the subject teacher.
To ensure they stay up to date with their homework.
To understand that there will be times when they will need to undertake per-
sonal study beyond that set by the teacher. For example: revising for exams,
coursework and catching up on work missed due to absence from lessons.
Key policies are on our website (www.alcesteracademy.org.uk) for
parents/carers to view as required. The expected homework load each week
should be:
Expected amount may vary from time to time
There are homework clubs available for students to attend each week.
These are supported by TAs.
20The Student Planner
Students will be given a Student Planner on the first day of term. This is a very
important item. Each week tutors will check that it is signed by parents/carers.
Students must make sure they…...
Always have it with them in school and at home.
Record homework in it, messages from parents and targets etc.
Record reading for pleasure activities.
Parents need to sign the Student Planner at the end of each week to show
they have checked the homework.
If no homework has been set, students write “none set” against that sub-
ject in the Student Planner. This will happen from time to time as a result
of teachers changing their plans based on how quickly students progress
through their learning activities.
There is a Conduct Log page within the Student Planner. This page will be used
to record detentions and behaviour issues.
Communication between Home / School
The form tutor should be the first point of contact for most issues.
All parent/carer email addresses are available to tutors.
Staff email addresses are available to parents.
Parents/carers can visit the school for a drop-in session with the Senior
Leadership Team every Wednesday afternoon from 3.30—4.30pm.
Parents/carers can use the Student Planner.
Please also use: lsusupport@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Parents are encouraged to contact the school if they have any concerns. We
really want to support our students and parents as much as we can.
21Reports & Parents Evening
Students will have three reports issued per year.
There will be a Parents’ Evening with tutors early in the autumn term to check how
students are progressing and a further Parents’ Evening later in the year with subject
teachers.
22Getting to the Academy
Students need to have their bus pass with them every day. It is very important to
behave sensibly on the bus as poor behaviour could result in individuals being banned
from travelling on the school buses.
Yearly Bus Passes
You will need to apply through Warwickshire County Council, details shown below.
Passes will be automatically be posted from WCC each year during the summer
holidays to a student’s home address.
Replacement Bus Passes
If a pass has been lost or damaged it needs to be replaced. Students will need to collect
a temporary pass from Mrs Bennett in the LSU together with an application for re-
placement pass. A new pass will only be issued upon payment of an administration fee
of £10. Students will not be able to travel without a valid pass.
Cheques or Postal Orders are to be made payable to Warwickshire County Council.
Passes are issued as quickly as possible and sent to the home address, only after the
payment has been received.
Moving house
Your pass should be returned to us and a new application form
will normally be
needed. Proof of your new address may also be required.
Contact addresses:
Education Transport, Saltisford Office Park, Ansell Way
Warwick. CV34 4UL
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schooltransport
www. educationtransport@warwickshire.gov.uk
www.busservices@warwickshire.gov.uk
Queries about routes & services:
01926 412929 Option 1 and then option 2
Find Transport Operations on Twitter - @WccBusServices
Note: Year 6’s will not be permitted to travel on buses for Transition Day.
23Uniform & PE Kit
Standards of dress are important and we believe that a distinctive school uniform is of
great benefit to the pupils and to the reputation of the Academy.
It is practical and economical. We insist that parents support our uniform policy and
children wear Alcester Academy school uniform with pride.
UNIFORM
Black blazer with silver/grey piping displaying school badge and logo
Optional Black v-neck jumper (to be worn under the blazer) with silver/grey
piping displaying school badge and logo
Mid grey skirt (drop pleats) displaying school badge
Mid grey tailored trousers (boys and girls). Black trousers are NOT allowed.
Mid grey tailored shorts (boys and girls) can be worn as an alternative to trousers/
skirts for the summer term.
Light blue shirt
School tie
Socks - black, dark grey or white
Tights - plain (not patterned) in black 60 denier+
Hoodies and outdoor coats may NOT be worn in school
Black shoes that can be polished. Footwear must to be leather or leather-like
material. (Canvas shoes, suede shoes, boots, dollies, coloured logo trainers or high
heels may NOT be worn in school.)
SKIRTS
Alcester Academy has a standard academy skirt. It is mid-grey with drop
pleats and a school badge.
The ruling is that the skirts should be no shorter than half way between
the top of the legs and their knees. If girls have skirts that are considered
inappropriate, then we will expect them to purchase a new standard
academy skirt or wear acceptable trousers.
Uniform Suppliers
National School Wear Centre, 3-4 Bulls Head Yard, Alcester Tel: 01789 400344
Website: www.alcesternsc.co.uk 24PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT LIST
GIRLS BOYS
COMPULSORY COMPULSORY
Black/Blue and Silver Hoody Blue/Black and Silver Polo Shirt
Blue/Black and Silver Polo Shirt Black/Blue and Silver Rugby Shirt
Skort/Shorts Shorts or Tracksuit Bottoms
Games Socks Games Socks
Trainers (suitable for indoor/outdoor use) Trainers (suitable for indoor/outdoor use)
Shin pads/gum shield Football boots
OPTIONAL Shin pads/gum shield
Black/Blue and Silver Splash Top OPTIONAL
Football boots Black/Blue and Silver Hoody
AA Leggings (Winter use only) Black/Blue and Silver Splash Top
AA Tracksuit Bottoms
NOTE ALL ITEMS OF KIT MUST BE NAMED
All jewellery (including earrings) must be removed for PE lessons.
Ties
The tie should be worn correctly at all times.
Jewellery
One pair of small plain gold or plain silver studs (one in each ear) and a small wrist
watch are allowed. Nose studs, body piercings and related jewellery are not allowed.
Rings, bracelets and necklaces are not to be worn whilst at the Academy for Health
and Safety reasons.
Make Up
A moderate amount of make-up is permitted at the Academy. This is permitted to
support self-confidence and must be as natural as possible. Nail varnish and false eye
lashes are not permitted. Nails must be natural and short in length.
Hair
Hair must be natural in colour and not of extreme style; dip dyeing, extreme bleaching
are not permitted. Shaved or semi shaved patterns are not allowed. Hair accessories
must be of school colour. No holiday hair braids to be worn.
Lost Property
Go to Student Services if you have lost any items at the Academy.
Make sure everything is named!
25Physical Education Kit
26Mobile Phones / Electronic Devices / Headphones / Smart Phones
Students are not allowed to use a mobile phone in the Academy.
Emergency telephone calls can be made from the LSU if required.
If students choose to bring a phone into the Academy, this is at their own risk and
should remain switched off at all times during the school day. If a phone is used it will
be removed and an Academy detention will be issued.
Money & Valuables
Students should avoid bringing anything valuable into the Academy but if they have to,
make sure they do not leave items in unattended bags or in the changing rooms. The PE
staff will collect valuables and lock them away for students during PE lessons. Students
will not be allowed to take bags into technology lessons or the LRC but students can
take their valuables in with them.
Musical Instrument Lessons
If students are having music lessons in Academy time, they will be out of a lesson for
about 20 minutes and will be expected to find out what they have missed to catch up.
The time of the lesson will change each week (so students do not always miss the same
lesson.) Students will need to check what time the lesson is on the notice boards in the
music department.
For more information on private music lessons, payment enquires and cancellations
please contact Mrs Karen Savery in the main school office.
27Student Page - Organising Yourself
Here is some good advice:
Pack your bag and get all the books/equipment you need ready the
night before.
Always remember your Student Planner.
Go to your locker before the end of break or lunchtime if you need to get your
books/equipment.
Do your home learning as soon as possible; don’t leave it to the last
minute!
Wear a watch to keep track of the time!
Have the phone numbers of a couple of friends in your teaching group so you
can contact them if you are not sure about some homework that has been
set.
28Students will need:
Correct Uniform - correctly labelled
PE kit - correctly labelled
Strong bag e.g. rucksack type to keep everything in
Pen (and a spare one)
Pencil (and a spare one)
Ruler
Coloured pencils
Felt tips
Rubber
Pencil case to keep everything in
Plastic wallets for files
Compass
Calculator - Logic LK183 (Available from school for £5) or a Casio FX85GT available
from most good stationers
Protractor
English dictionary
French or German dictionary
29What Goes on Throughout the Year?
Clubs & House Competitions
There are lots of clubs and activities students can join in with at the academy at
lunchtimes and after school. Currently, there are sports clubs such as football, tennis,
rugby, basketball, netball, rounders, athletics, cricket and archery. We have
inter-school fixtures and tournaments in some of these sports and house matches run
both at lunchtime and after school. There are also other activities to take part in such
as music, orchestra, art, textiles club and more, which you will find out about in
September.
30Trips
Previous trips that students have taken part in include:
Bear Grylls Adventure
Theatre Trips
Geography Field Trips
Warwickshire Book Award
Space Centre, Leicester
Worcester Wolves Basketball
Severn Stars Netball, Worcester
International Tennis, Nottingham
Jump-In / RUSH UK
Ice Skating
Alton Towers
Drayton Manor
Harry Potter World
Cadbury World
West Midland Safari Park
Ski trips to USA / Canada
Marle Hall Outdoor Centre
31Additional Learning Opportunities
During your time at the Academy students will have the opportunity
to do lots of exciting activities.
Past activities have included:
Drama Performances
Sports Day
Museum Trips
Theatre Trips
32Useful Transition Information
Alcester Academy website: www.alcesteracademy.org.uk
For Parents/Carers:
www.mumsnet.com/education/secondary/starting-secondary-school
For Students:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/uk/back_2_skool/
newsid_2188000/2188695.stm
33Students — Don’t panic!
These are some worries you may have:
I haven’t done my homework or left it at home
Tell your teacher in the lesson if you have got the subject that day or find your teacher
at break or lunchtime. You should not get a detention unless you have done this several
times.
I don’t understand the homework or class work
Go and speak to your teacher as soon as possible. Don’t be embarrassed to do this as
you are probably not the only one! You could also check with someone in your teaching
group.
I’m lost in the Academy
Remember you have a map in this booklet. There will be lots of staff and students to
help you during your first few weeks. You can also go to LSU and they will help you.
I’m late for school
Come into school as soon as possible and staff will guide you. If you are late, after
8.50am, please sign in at the Attendance Officer’s office.
I’ve got a doctors or dentist appointment in school time
Ask your parents to write a letter to your tutor. When you arrive at the Academy
students must sign in at the LSU and then go to your lesson.
I need to speak to a teacher
Go to their teaching room or speak to your tutor first thing in the morning about how
to find them.
34I need to phone home
Go to LSU and ask them if you can phone home.
(e.g. to say that a football/netball practice has been cancelled.)
I’ve left my Student Planner at home
Write your home learning down on a piece of paper, when you get home write it in your
Student Planner as soon as possible.
I’ve been absent and missed work
Ask your teacher what you have missed. Remember a friend in your teaching group may
be able to help you catch up too.
I feel ill in a lesson
Tell your teacher and they will send you to LSU. If possible try and see your tutor during
break or lunchtime to tell them.
I feel ill or hurt myself at break/lunchtime
Either go and find you tutor or go to LSU and they will get you a First Aider if needed.
I’ve missed my bus home
Go to LSU and they will phone your parents. Wait there for your parents to collect you -
DO NOT wait outside.
35English and Maths extension activities over the summer:
Maths
In order to aid the transition from primary to secondary Mathematics we
strongly suggest pupils develop their times tables. To know up to and includ-
ing the 12 times tables fluently significantly supports the learning over Key
Stages 3 and 4. To be able to recall solutions to multiplications at ease ensures
the pupil can access the developed parts of questions much more quickly and
more comfortably - particularly under controlled conditions. There are many
websites that support times tables and the other crucial basic skills with BBC
Bitesize being a popular choice.
English
Included in your pack is a Suggested
Reading for Year 7 leaflet.
It includes several categories including:
Humour, Adventure, Crime, Thriller,
Fantasy, Current Affairs and Classics.
36My First Day at Alcester Academy
Thursday 3rd September 2020
This start date is provisional at this time. We will be in touch to confirm when we know more.
Arrive by 8.45am at the latest and go straight to the hall.
You will then do some activities and get your timetable.
You will have your fingerprint taken for your lunch account.
You will have some lessons.
You will have your lunch a bit earlier for your first week at Alcester Academy.
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39Headteacher: Mrs S Mellors
Address: Alcester Academy, Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire. B49 6QQ
Telephone: 01789 762285
Email: admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Website: www.alcesteracademy.org.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlcesterAcademy
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