year 6 open evening 2016

WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY 22 September 2016

www.westlakesacademy.org.uk

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING



Providing the best possible education for young people

OUR YEAR 7 CURRICULUM



SUBJECT LESSONS PER WEEK

English, Maths and Science 4 per subject

French, Geography, History, DT, PE and Art 2 per subject

Music, IT, Performing Arts, Personal Development and RE

1 per subject

TOTAL 30 lessons per week

OUR STUDENTS’ SCHOOL DAY



8.30am Registration8.40am - 10.30am Lessons 1 and 2

10.30am -10.50am Break

10.50am – 12.40pm Lessons 3 and 4

12.40pm – 13.10pm Lunch

13.10pm – 13.40pm Assembly

13.40pm – 15.30pm Lessons 5 and 6

15.30pm End of school day




Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources

MODERN £26M BUILDING



ICT AND APPLE MAC FACILITIES



ENGINEERING FACILITY






Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement

GCSE RESULTS 2016



MEASURE 2014 2015 20165+ A*- C including English and maths

62% 61% 64%




Providing the best possible education for young people New £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement Affordable iPad scheme





Much improved attendance rates

Affordable iPad scheme

Attendance



Measure 2014/2015 2015/2016

Attendance Y7 – Y11 93.76% 95.45%





Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever


SIXTH FORM CENTRE More students applying than ever







Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre Bigger than Ever Specialisms in Science and The Arts


SPECIAL STATUS IN SCIENCE AND THE ARTS



Our specialism in Science is supported by our sponsors the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd.

Our specialism in The Arts is delivered in our Performing and Expressive Arts Centre. Pupils are encouraged to express themselves through a variety of ways.

PEXA CENTRE







Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever Specialisms in Science and the Arts


Caring ethos

PASTORAL CARE SYSTEM



Structure

Vice Principal, Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare – Miss S McCabe

Head of Year – Ms S Brown

Attendance and Welfare Officer – Mrs J Stubbings

Form Tutors







Extra curricular activities Caring ethos

YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT



Building your child’s confidence and social skills through extra curricular activities:

School clubs such as music, dance, football and athletics Residential trips and school exchanges National competitions such as Rock Challenge

“Helping your child develop so they leave the academy with the will and the ability to play a successful part in society.”







Smooth transition from primary to secondary

A caring ethos

TRANSITION AT WEST LAKES ACADEMY

Evidence suggests that children who have a positive start to school are likely to engage well and to experience academic and social success. We aim to:• Ensure curriculum continuity and progression. • Strive for excellence and high achievements for all students.• Work in partnership with students and parents.• Alleviate parents’ and students’ anxieties about change and progression.• Provide stability so that the students and parents see learning as a continuous process.• Establish a regular program of joint activities for primary pupils.• Ensure attendance is high and that students are aware of the importance of attending the academy.WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY

22 September 2016www.westlakesacademy.org.uk

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDWe believe that transition planning should start as early as possible and we work closely with our feeder schools:

• Teacher meetings• Group visits• 1:1 visits• Student support visits• Performances• Taster day• Summer School



FIRST EXPERIENCES OF LIFE AT THE ACADEMY



http://www.westlakesacademy.org.uk/welcome-year-7/



PARENT FEEDBACK



• 99% of parents would recommend the academy to friends

• 98% of parents feel that their child is well cared for at the academy

• 98% of parents agree that the academy is achieving high educational standards

• 99% of parents agree that their child is safe at school

year 6 open evening 2016

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