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Sir William Robertson Academy is a highly successful 11 – 18 co-educational non-selective school. Our school is proud to be one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school set in a peaceful and rural location.

Mark Guest - Headteacher

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CHRISTMAS DINNER REMINDER Please note that the deadline for payment is 12pm on Friday 6th December. No payments can be made on ParentPay after this deadline.

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EMOTIONAL LITERACY SUPPORT ASSISTANT VACANCY Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional well-being and personal growth? Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in helping students navigate their emotions, build resilience, and thrive in their academic and social lives. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please click on the link below

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CHANGE OF PC COACHES BUS TIMETABLE There have been timetable amendments to some of the home to school transport routes. Following parental concerns initially linked to availability of seats and latterly regarding the length of some of the routing, PC Coaches have reviewed the affected routes and made further amendments. PC Coaches are hopeful that the new timetables will provide a suitable solution in terms of travel time, which is comparable to previous timetables operating along the routes. The below timetables have been submitted to the DfT and come into force following the Christmas break on the 6th January 2025.

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EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES The long-awaited examination certificates for our Year 11 Leavers of 2024 are now available for collection from School Reception during working hours (08.00 and 16.00) between Monday 2nd and Thursday 19th December. PLEASE NOTE - Anyone collecting certificates on a student's behalf (including siblings currently attending the school) will need a copy of their written authorisation, we are unable to release certificates without this. Collections after the above window can be requested by emailing exams@swracademy.org. Postage can be arranged on payment of charges - to provide adequate replacement certificate cover, these are approx. £8. Please email exams@swracademy.org if you'd like to use this option. In line with statutory guidance we will only retain certificates for 1 year, after which time they will be destroyed. Replacements are available direct from the exam boards at costs of approx. £50 per certificate.

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SWRA SIXTH FORM CELEBRATION Did you complete your SWRA Sixth Form Studies this year? If so, you should have received an email inviting you to a Celebration of Achievement on Tuesday 7th January. We would love you to join us to celebrate your achievements here and catch up about how you are getting on. We really hope you can make it!

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CAREER TALK OPPORTUNITY Do you have an interesting job? Would you like to inspire young people by sharing your career story with them? Sir William Robertson Academy are looking for people to come and speak to our students in assemblies to widen their horizons and help them to learn more about the wide variety of careers available to them. We would love to hear from people in all career sectors - medicine, health/social care, agriculture, retail, military, business, finance, IT... If you're interested, please contact Mrs Dowding: sarai.dowding@swracademy.org

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HATRICK OF WINS FOR PROJECT X Another year another win! An amazing competition at RAF Waddington for Project X today. Dumbo flew like a dream and dropped the care packages perfectly, this was followed up by a superb presentation to the 'dragon's' by all members of the team! Well done Molly, Maisie, Lily, Isla, Evelyn, Ray, Jacob, Harry and Lawrence!

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CHRISTMAS FOODBANK DONATIONS After the incredible generosity that our community has provided over the last four years and as it will soon be Christmas, a time of giving, here at SWRA we would like to give something back to those who truly need it. We are asking families who can afford to give a small something this Christmas to join us in making a donation to help those in need. This year, we have decided to collect donations from staff and pupils in Years 7-11 for the Newark Foodbank (Seeded by the Trussell Trust). This particular charity was chosen due to a large proportion of our pupils residing from the Newark area. The current economic climate has affected all and by donating you may well be contributing to help one of our own pupils this Christmas. Each base group has been assigned one particular item of which the foodbank is in short supply of. The last day for donation in school will be Friday 13th December, so that it can be collected and distributed by the Foodbank in time for Christmas.

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OUTDOOR PE KIT REMINDER Just a reminder from the PE department, PE lessons are still going ahead outdoors this week. Please ensure your child is bringing appropriate outdoor PE kit (thermals, rugby top etc.) for their scheduled PE lessons.

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SEACOLE DAY Students at SWRA are excited, preparing for their very first Mary Seacole Day! The day will consist of a Bake Sale at Breaktime and a Talent Showcase, Obstacle Course and competitions in the Library at lunch! Most importantly, can you remind students of the following: Bring cash for the Bake Sale - all proceeds go to charity! ALL students from ALL HOUSES are welcome to be part of any of the activities! Only students in Seacole are in non-uniform (wearing an item of yellow) We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at SWRA's very first Mary Seacole Day!

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4435 BUS We have been made aware that the 4435 bus service will not be running today due to the weather conditions. If parents can arrange alternative transport to get their children to school, this would be greatly appreciated.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE School will be closed today due to the heavy overnight snowfall. Many routes to the school are unsafe to travel this morning and our first priority has to be the safety of pupils and staff.

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DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to everyone that raced at the District Cross Country last week! All 56 students gave it their all, and our six superb BTEC Sport students were top class marshals. The level of competition was tough, but having the perfect environment at school to practice certainly prepared the students well, with fantastic effort and resilience from everyone! 16 of our students finished in the top 20, and so will progress through to the next round, where they will represent Kesteven in the Lincolnshire County Championships. Junior Girls, Inter Girls and Inter Boys all finished 3rd in the team results! Special shout out to Maisie Mullett who won the Junior Girls race, well done!

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CAREERS WEEK What an incredible Careers Week we had last week here at Sir William Robertson Academy! Our students explored a world of opportunities and gained hands-on experience to help them think about their futures. Here's a recap: Rand Farm Park Visit – Students learned about a wide range of careers at the farm park discovering everything from animal care and catering to marketing and hospitality. Bishop Grosseteste University – An exciting campus tour and Q&A with current students which got students inspired about life at university and future studies. Future First Careers Expo – A chance to meet professionals across various fields, ask questions, and explore potential career paths. Take Your Child to Work Day – Our students got a firsthand look at careers by shadowing their parents for the day. It was eye-opening to see where our families work! University & Employer Visits – Representatives from universities, employers and the Army came to school to share their journeys, insights, and advice. Students attended talks an and participated in hands-on workshops which built valuable skills. Careers-Themed Lessons – Teachers infused 18 subjects with career connections, showing how classroom learning applies to real-world jobs. It's been amazing to see students energised about their futures and open to new possibilities.

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SCHOOL PRODUCTION - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Our annual school production is well on the way to becoming a fantastic show! The performance dates for the show will be: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 7pm Thursday 12th December 2024 at 7pm Friday 13th December 2024 at 7pm Ticket costs are £6 each and are available to purchase on ParentPay or alternatively cash can be given to Mrs Jex in the Head of Year Office in a sealed and named envelope. We advise to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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