Learning About Protected Characteristics – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our students learn about protected characteristics. (PowerPoint resource and PDF. Watch our video) Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion is essential for both our teachers and students. The aim is to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive together and understand that individual characteristics make people unique and not ‘different’ in a negative way. […]
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NEW Asymptomatic Testing Centre at Buzz Bingo (located in the car park), Gala Way, Top Valley
I wanted to let you know about a new mobile testing unit for people with NO Covid symptoms which is opening on Wednesday 31 March at Buzz Bingo on Gala Way in Top Valley. The centre offers you the chance to have a free, rapid Covid-19 test. Results are available within the hour and you […]
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Year 9 Parents’ Evening [Virtual]- Tues 27th April 2021
Parent Guide to Remote Appointments Please use the link below to login and book appointments with your child’s teachers. https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/ Video Appointments: Parents – How to attend appointments over video call This video shows you how to log in to book, and later attend, video appointments at your school’s Parents Evening. Underneath the video is a […]
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Extra Support For Families – The Winter Grant Scheme
Extra Support for Families The Winter Grant Scheme is now open to Nottingham City residents in receipt of Council Tax Support, with or without children. With rising food costs, we hope this extra support will ease the strain on some families to help them through these difficult times. 10,000 vouchers are currently available as part […]
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Free BT Wi-Fi Vouchers
We have some free BT Wi-Fi vouchers for our pupils to access BT hotspot internet. Please check that you can see a BT Wi-Fi icon on the list of available networks on your device. Complete the form below or contact the academy to register your interest. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=svRAecJqukWVZVvTgdjPcNr4lwmEp_xDuJrreumTmnpURU5OVUtUMjhZS1pOSzA3STc3SEM5R1BQWC4u
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Children’s Mental Health Week
The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself. As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Check out our free resources at https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/parents-and-carers/.
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17 Chromebooks Donated by Arup Nottingham
With schools once again closed due to the pandemic, it was evident that many students do not have access to a computer, laptop or data. The lack of access to digital technology for all students has exacerbated existing inequalities in households. One of the more positive aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic is the way in […]
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Year 8 Parents’ Evening [Virtual]- Weds 17th March 21
Parent Guide to Remote Appointments Please use the link below to login and book appointments with your child’s teachers. https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/ Video Appointments: Parents – How to attend appointments over video call This video shows you how to log in to book, and later attend, video appointments at your school’s Parents Evening. Underneath the video is a […]
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Covid Testing at Schools – Information & Consent Form
Schools may still be asked to test all students prior to any full re-opening of the academy after half-term. Parents should complete the consent form. Further details can be found here.
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National Careers Week 2021
Virtual Work Experience Virtual work experience placements and opportunities for March, check it out here . The Parents’ Guide to Careers The Parents’ Guide to Careers, a free guide outlining vocational options after GCSE and sixth form. It’s a really useful resource for parents giving them more information about their children’s non-academic routes to careers, […]
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Y8 Option Process 2021
Click here to go to our Options page Our Option Process has begun! Please check the website and your emails regularly for updates
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Enrichment Activities – February 2021
Inspire Enrichment Activities Inspire Museums, Art & Galleries Royal Academy Young Artist Summer Show
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021
Access the recoding of the apprenticeship live event – available to students / parents, the link is here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTUxMjVhYzAtZTQ4MS00NzAwLWE2NDAtMTA4MzQzOTg3MTll%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227940f4b2-6ac2-45ba-9565-5bd381d8cf70%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d8ae23d9-98b6-4f0f-b7cf-52aae59f61c8%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d In addition to our normal career activities, this week we are championing the apprenticeship route into careers for young people, with a focus in tutor session on MS Teams for all students. Our careers advisor, Mr McArdle, […]
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