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The initial payment deadline for Iceland was set for 31st January.  We have extended this for one week at the request of a number of students.  Please ensure the deposit is via Parent Pay to secure your place by Friday 6th Feb if you haven't already done so.

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Dear parents and carers,

We have been incredibly proud of our Year 11 and Year 13 students during the first week of mock examinations. They have managed the pressures of these important assessments alongside the challenges of the cold and wet weather - not helped by the heating issues in the sports hall.

Our brilliant students have worked with us as we sought solutions, and I am genuinely proud of their resilience and determination. I am pleased to let you know that we have now sourced an industrial-strength heating solution, which means pupils should feel much more comfortable for the remainder of the mock exam series.

Thank you for your patience and support while this was resolved.

Brunts pupils are ambitious learners!

You may recall that in September we made the decision to remove a layer of our behaviour system to reduce disruptions to learning. Alongside that we worked together to develop our new Ambitious Learner strategy, designed to support pupils to become excellent learners with a thirst for progress. We anticipated an initial rise in behaviour points as expectations and ambitions increased. Although there was a brief spike at the start of term, I am very pleased to share that, for the past 10 weeks, behaviour points for disruption to learning have been at their lowest level since I joined the Academy two years ago.

It is clear to staff and students alike that we are now very well aligned in our shared ambition and expectations. People are working incredibly hard and showing real commitment to our vision and values, and this is having a positive impact on pupils’ enjoyment of school, the experiences available to them, and the success they are achieving.

Long may that continue!

Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you and yours a fabulous weekend,

Mr Fisher
Executive Principal

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Immunisations are taking place on Monday 2nd February for Year 9 (students for whom we have received parental consent).

The immunisation service is hoping to also ‘mop up’ students from additional year groups for any outstanding vaccinations to which parental consent has previously been given, should they have time to do so.

If you require further information, you can contact the Immunisations Team, via Intrahealth on 03333 583 397 (Option 4, then option 2).

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This week, students had a special assembly to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day , delivered by Mr Irons #Respect

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We are immensely proud to be recognised through the TASS Dual Career Accreditation. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring that talented young athletes at The Brunts Academy are supported to excel both academically and in their sporting pursuits.

Our students work incredibly hard to balance these demands, and this accreditation validates the flexible, personalised and high-quality support our staff provide to help every athlete reach their full potential.

We look forward to continuing to work in partnership with TASS to deliver outstanding dual career opportunities for our students. #ambition

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This we, we completed an amazing two days of mock interviews for Year 11 students - 270 interviews over two days 14 employers each day.

We hope Year 11 gained a valuable insight into the world of interviews. Thank you to all our employers - we couldn't have done it without you! #ambition

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This week, KS4 students had the opportunity to take part in a 2-hour nail art workshop delivered by 'Nails by Chelsey'. Chelsey has 15 years' experience in the industry as is a qualified educator in the industry.

Students were taught five designs and had a great time being creative with the techniques they were taught.

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We have identified students for this half term who should be attending sessions after school for English and Maths to support them in achieving the next grade. Letters were sent home to parents and carers before the Christmas break. Please encourage your child to attend.

We also hold intervention sessions during form time on a Thursday and Friday. For this half term, we have identified students for English, Maths, History and Geography. These sessions are not optional for students as they fall in the school day.

If your child has been identified for this intervention this half term, please check in with them about this. Groups will change next half term.

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These are open sessions where any pupil is welcome to pop along with their lunch for a bit of revision and exam technique practice.

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Year 11 Mock Examinations - Commence 26th Jan

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Year 11 Mock Examinations - Commence 26th Jan

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Year 11 mocks begin on 26th January. Students have been provided with a generic timetable for this and personalised timetables will be issued the Thursday before exams begin. A booklet was sent home to parents and carers containing revision strategies to use and topics that students need to revise for their exams. These documents have also been placed on the Year 11 Teams area for students.

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Please click on the image to view information about next week's food practical session.

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Friday 3rd July 2026 @ John Fretwell Centre, Mansfield

Pupils receive full details of this celebration event and the eligibility criteria required to be eligible for this reward - exciting!!

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Please click on the image to view information about next week's food practical session.

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Please click on the image to view information about next week's food practical session.

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Please click on the image to view the latest Careers Newsletter with advice for all students.

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Here is our third week of 'Rise to Revise: 8 weeks one goal!' for Year 11.

To continue our  'Revision Strategies' teaching in lesson time, we have shared how best to use 'power of retrieval' when revising. Please click on the image to view the information.

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Year 8 have been making board games in DT. They played them before evaluating. We think you will agree they all look fab! #proud

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Well done Erin who has applied to the University of York to study Bio Medical Sciences! #ambition

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Well done Abi who has applied to the University of Chester to study Professional Policing! #ambition

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Here is our second week of 'Rise to Revise: 8 weeks one goal!' for Year 11.

To continue our  'Revision Strategies' teaching in lesson time, the English department have shared how best to use 'chunking' when revising. Please click on the image to see a summary of how they can best use 'chunking' as shared in English lessons this week.

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The initial payment deadline for Iceland was set for 31st January.  We have extended this for one week at the request of a number of students.  Please ensure the deposit is via Parent Pay to secure your place by Friday 6th Feb if you haven't already done so.

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To launch our 'Revision Strategies' teaching in lesson time, the maths department have shared how best to use Question Level Analysis documents  (QLA) that students will receive post mocks. Please click on the image to view a summary of how they can best use them in maths and ideas of how to use them in other subjects.

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League leaders this week:

7-4 98.8% Ms Saunders 🙂

8-6 97.8% Miss Ward 🙂

9-8 99.6% Miss Mutimer 🙂

10-3 97.7% Miss O'Sullivan ☺️

11-3 97.7% Mr Gillott😁

12-3 98.9% Miss Grimmer 😃

13-1 93.3% Mr Barratt 😊

#AttendanceIsEveryone

#AmbitiousAttendance

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Our Rewards Shop is now open every break for students to buy items using their reward points. We now have in stock:

Footballs

Tennis Balls

Fidgets

Selection Boxes

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We have now launched Revise to Rise, a whole-school push to give every student the tools, confidence, and strategies they need to succeed. This is about building momentum to ensure students are plugging those gaps highlighted by the previous round of mocks and ultimately improving in their in their next mocks.

Each week, different subjects will spotlight a revision strategy in lessons as follows:

§  Week 3 - Getting the most out of Question level analysis

§  Week 4 - "Chunking", Timetabling of revision

§  Week 5 - The Power of retrieval

§  Week 6 - Quick recall - Mind maps

§  Week 7 - Memory Mastery - Flash cards

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In addition, attached is a Exam Support booklet. This booklet offers hints and tips on how to be successful during the exam season, along with a page for every subject, highlighting the content to revise. The subject specific pages also signposts resources that will support students revision.

Thank you for you continued support in our journey to ensure our students to achieve the best they can.

Kind regards,

Mr J Robinson

Raising Standards Lead

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Timetable info: 2nd February - 6th February WEEK 1

26th Jan - 6th Feb: Year 11 and 13 mock exam period

3rd February: Years 7 & 8 Wellbeing Workshop

13th February: Students break up for half-term at 3.00pm

23rd February: Students return to the academy

24th February: GAT Sports Festival (Yrs 7 & 9

5th March: World Book Day

9th March: Year 9 Options Meetings

13th March: INSET day - academy closed to students

16th March: Year 9 Options Meetings

19th March: Year 12 Parents' Evening

Don't forget the full calendar is on our academy website which you can subscribe to and link with your own.

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We are hosting a Parents Careers Coffee Morning on Tuesday 10th February, via Teams at 10.00 - 10.45am.  If parents would like to join, please scan the QR code above or email the Careers Adviser directly at cgoodwin@bruntsacademy.org  by Thursday 5th February so that we can add you to the meeting.

The first Parents Careers Coffee Morning is aimed at all parents/carers.  The aim of this initial meeting is to introduce parents to the Schools Careers Advisor and explain the role.  We will also provide some information on signposting to careers information.  We have a special guest, Tracey Swift, from employer MillerKnight,  who will be sharing information about apprenticeships supporting National Apprenticeship week.

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Immunisations are taking place on Monday 2nd February for Year 9 (students for whom we have received parental consent).

The immunisation service is hoping to also ‘mop up’ students from additional year groups for any outstanding vaccinations to which parental consent has previously been given, should they have time to do so.

If you require further information, you can contact the Immunisations Team, via Intrahealth on 03333 583 397 (Option 4, then option 2).

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The initial payment deadline for the Iceland trip was set for 31st January.  We have extended this for one week at the request of a number of students.  Please ensure the deposit is via Parent Pay to secure your place by Friday 6th Feb if you haven't already done so.

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Mansfield Rotary Club's annual 'Junior Showtime' talent competition is now open for entries!

Heats will take place in two categories for children aged 7-11 and 12-18. The rules and entry form can be viewed by clicking the image above.

Brunts has an amazing variety of talented students and we'll be supporting all those who enter!

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Please click on the document to view this half-term's enrichment opportunities for students.

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Please click on the image to view information about our new Rowing Club!

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Please click on the image to view information about Netball Club.

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GCSEpod is now active for KS4 Geography students. This on line platform will help students learn, retain and recall information needed to achieve their GCSE goals. To access GCSEpod for Geography:

1. Go to www.gcsepod.com

2. Click login as student

3. Click sign in with Office 365

4. Click sign in with Office 365 again

5. Use your school email and password to sign in

6. Click Geography

7. Find the topic you want to revise

8. Enjoy 🙂

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Please click on the image for information on how to access GCSEpod for History.

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Food Practical Reminder: Fajiatas & Wraps

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Food Practical Reminder: Fajiatas & Wraps

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Please click on the image to view information about next week's food practical session.