Newsletter 05.03.26

Key dates

Monday 9th March – UKMT Team Challenge at Pates Grammar School

Tuesday 10th March – Preparation for Adulthood Event, Year 9 Careers – Visit from motivational speaker Kamal Hyman, Year 6 parents meet and greet

Wednesday 11th March – Year 10 & 12 Work Experience begins, Year 10 Football Vs Chosen Hill

Thursday 12th March – Sixth Form Trip – Particle Physics Masterclass in Oxford, Year 6 parents meet and greet

Friday 13th March – Preparation for Adulthood event – SkillZone

Tuesday 17th March – Year 7 District Cup Football, Year 9 Netball vs St Edwards, Year 9 Science Trip in Oxford

Wednesday 19th March – Year 10 Football vs Winchcombe, Aladdin Jr. primary performance

Thursday 20th March – Aladdin Jr. evening performance

Friday 21st March – Aladdin Jr. evening performance

Saturday 22nd March – Aladdin Jr. matinee and evening performance

Solar Panel Installation

All Saints’ Academy is pleased to share that it is now running on cleaner energy, thanks to funding for new solar panels from Great British Energy, as part of a scheme with the UK government, which will help save money on energy bills.

All Saints’ Academy is one of up to 250 schools and colleges across England to receive its share of up to £255 million in funding from Great British Energy and government to install new solar panels across school rooftops, alongside other energy efficiency measures.

Once completed, this solar installation will generate clean energy for our school, while savings on energy bills will be reinvested in students’ education.

This is part of the government’s 10-year plan for national renewal, a decade-long effort to transform schools and colleges across the country.

Careers

This is the time of year when apprenticeships start to be advertised for both Year 11 and 13 students who are leaving school in the summer. To help students and their parents/carers learn more about apprenticeships and meet employers who are looking to recruit apprentices, we are hosting a community Apprenticeship Roadshow at All Saints’ Academy. It will take place on Tuesday 24^th March between 5pm – 7pm in the Cotswold Hall. There will be a range of different apprenticeship providers present to talk informally, as well as a panel discussion with the chance to ask questions and get answers. If you would like to attend, please sign up following this link – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestershirecareershub/2006482. Parents of any year group can attend – it’s never too early to start learning more about future options.

On Thursday 26^th March Year 9 will be participating in their careers drop-down morning, themed around apprenticeships. It will include a talk from the NHS on apprenticeships available in a whole range of careers, including healthcare, finance, administration and facilities management. This will be followed by learning about labour market information and our biggest local and national employment options, and end with the chance to speak to and learn from apprentices in classroom talks.

Aladdin

Excitement is building for our upcoming production of Aladdin, and tickets are selling fast! In fact, Saturday evening is already completely sold out, which is a fantastic sign of the buzz surrounding this year’s show.

Our cast, crew and staff have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to bring this much-loved story to life, and we can’t wait to share it with you. From colourful costumes to unforgettable characters, Aladdin is shaping up to be a true highlight of the season.

Don’t miss your chance to join us for a magical adventure — we look forward to seeing you there!

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/allsaintsacademy/aladdin-jr/e-jzrdqe

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