Half term update

Dear Parents & Carers,

The first half of the Summer term has been a particularly short one, but exceptionally busy. I would like to say thank you to our whole school community for supporting our Year 11 students as they have started their final examinations - everyone has been so calm, respectful and supportive, allowing these students to flourish in the examinations. We are exceptionally proud of how the Year 11s have started this process.

Year 11 Exams & Half Term Revision Sessions

On their return after half term, our Year 11 students have 13 days until they complete their exams and their time with us at SPA. We hope they can rest over the half term break, continue their steady, bite-sized revision sessions ready for their return. Some departments are putting on some additional sessions over the holiday which students are invited to attend:

Tuesday 27th May 9am to 12pm Maths

Wednesday 28th May 9am to 11am Health & Social Care

Thursday 29th May 9am to 12pm Food & Nutrition

Summer Uniform

As always, our students look smart and professional attending Sewell Park Academy, as we know it helps prepare them for their futures. However, with the weather getting warmer, we will be reverting to our summer uniform rules on our return. Mr Merry has created a handy graphic, below, to be able to clearly identify the changes for the students.

Parking and collection from SPA

Recently, we have seen an increase in parents waiting outside the main reception in the car park to collect students at the end of the day. Unfortunately, due to the increasing size of the school and numbers of students, this has created a number of problems. Alongside, the ‘blocking in’ of staff and academy trust staff, it has also become dangerous for students leaving though our front gate onto St Clements Hill opposite Millcroft.

Due to this we would ask that parents and carers do not drive into the main school carpark at the end of the day to collect students, unless a specific arrangement has been put in place. We will also be closing the gates prior to the end of the school day to prevent access in order to maintain the safety of students. Our front entrance onto St Clements Hill will also be made into no vehicle access as this is the front exit for our students at the front of school

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Anguish’s Educational Foundation - Help with the cost of school uniforms

If you live in the City of Norwich, Catton, Corpusty, Costessey, Hellesdon, Sprowston or Thorpe St Andrew and need some help with the cost of school uniform for the new school year, starting in September, you may be able to apply for help from Anguish’s Educational Foundation. NB: Applications received after July 31st may not be processed before the new academic year starts. Please find attached a flyer from our uniform provider Stevensons regarding summer appointment bookings.

Free School Meals

Is your child eligible for Free School Meals? If you’re in receipt of one of the following benefits, you can apply - https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals/norfolk

• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400.

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• The guarantee element of Pension Credit

• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190

The daily FSM allowance has increased to £2.58 per day. Parents & carers may also have noticed that prices have increased slightly in the canteen, this is to cover increasing operating costs. Our providers Aspens, continue to try to deliver the best value possible whilst keeping the menu varied and interesting. Click here to see the new menu for the summer term.

As always, thank you all for your continued support of our students and enabling Sewell Park Academy to continue to serve our local community. We are very proud of the local area and the students who attend. I hope you have a restful half term and we will welcome back the students on Monday 2nd June.

Best wishes,

  David Day

Headteacher

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