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With the resumption of the new academic year, to help members of the PE team, if your child is unable to participate in PE, please can the note/hospital letter be sent directly to the student’s teacher not the reception team or head of year. If students are unable to participate due to injury a note from the GP/Hospital will need to be provided. If students are unwell then please notify the member of staff who is the teacher of the group directly.

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Congratulations to our Half Term and Year-to-Date attendance winners (above). We all - students, staff and parents - really stepped up in 2024/25 to improve our attendance and keep consistently above the national average.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, along with our new students, to begin another fantastic year at The Brunts Academy.

#Resilience

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What a fantastic Sports Day we had on Wednesday! Our students showed ambition and energy across the field — from the sprint tracks to the football pitch.

Special thanks to our amazing returning students and Sixth Formers, who are stepping up as leaders and role models. Their support in helping run events shows what it means to Be Proud of our community.

A big shoutout to our brilliant PE staff for making this day possible — let's keep the energy going!

And congratulations to 8:2 (Mr Sales) who won the 2025 Trophy!

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Out Year 10 students loved being part of the Inspire Virtual Reality Libraries as part of their work experience!

Get ready to be amazed by the new collection of thrilling VR experiences at your local library. With 7 experiences including Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway, and Laika, the graphic novel adaptation following the true story of earth’s first space traveller – Laika the dog!

Plus, step into immersive films with Nottinghamshire film makers, filmed and created with students from The Brunts Academy!

Arriving at Beeston Library, Worksop Library, Mansfield Central Library later this autumn. Find out more in the new What’s On guide: inspireculture.org.uk/whatsonaugnov

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The Geography team need your help. We have spruced up our classrooms all ready to welcome you back in September, but the world maps need smartening up. We would love it if you could bring us a postcard back from your travels to help complete our displays.

We want postcards from everywhere, from Ingoldmells to India, Mansfield to Morocco. Wherever your travels take you over the next few weeks, whether that be local or further away, please pick up a postcard and give to the Geography department in September. Help us fill our maps!

Thank you.

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34 students enjoyed a Film 'n' Food Afternoon in the Library this week as a reward for outstanding contribution to our reading culture at Brunts.

These students regularly visit the Library, borrow books and help with reading events and interventions. Well done to Niamh who won the '50/50 Book Trivia Quiz' and Sophie who won the runner-up prize! After their buffet, students watched Catching Fire, the second instalment of The Hunger Games series.

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What a fantastic experience Culture Day 2 was for all of our students! With a cultural link in every lesson, students studied the art of origami, international poetry, the influence of French cuisine, Indian music and much more. Even McBrunts joined in the spirit of the day!

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Our year 12 students spent a fabulous day at Alton Towers as a reward for their outstanding attendance this year. #attendancematters

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The Inaugural MSP Wellbeing Exhibition was held at Brunts Academy on Tuesday 15th July, with Becky Adlington OBE opening the event with an insightful Q&A session, covered live by Mansfield Radio 103.2FM.

The partnership were honoured to welcome former student Becky back to Brunts after a 20 year period.

The event was very well received by students and parents and will hopefully be the first of many in the future to support young people and families in their health, welfare and safety.

The way in which many organisations worked together to make it happen was remarkable and testament to the power of 'teamwork'. Thank you!

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On Wednesday 16th July we took 69 students to Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The students and staff had an amazing time seeing all the animals; they saw Polar Bears, Giraffes, Leopards, Monkeys and even Dinosaurs!

The students were exceptionally well behaved and were a credit to Brunts Academy.

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Please click on the image to view this half-term's edition of our Academy Newspaper, The Griffin.

It's been a long half-term, jam-packed with events culminating in three exciting trips last week and celebration evenings and assemblies to recognise the amazing work our students are doing.

Let's not forget our incredible staff members, though - they're here every day supporting students and making a real difference. In this edition, Mateen turns the spotlight on five members of staff in a bid to find out what makes them tick - and what inspired them to teach. Sadly (for us, anyway), Mr Vinson will soon be retiring from 28 years at Brunts - don't miss the Science department's send-off to him in this issue!

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The winners of our Year 8 sustainability project have spent a fantastic day at Blackburn Meadows Biomass Power Station learning about green careers and how e.on are creating sustainable energy.

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This week, Year 8 Geography students presented their sustainability projects to e.on representatives.

The winners will be off to Blackburn Meadows biomass power station later this month. Well done to all the presenters, you have made some brilliant recommendations to make Brunts more sustainable.

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On Monday 14th July, 332 students and 26 members of staff had an early start as they set off for the summer rewards trip to Skegness.

The students behaved brilliantly and had a fantastic time in the sunshine with their friends. There may have been a few green faces after riding one too many spinning rides but all in all a good day was had by all.

Huge thank you to the staff for their support with this trip.

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A great day was had by 242 of our students who travelled to Alton Towers for their rewards trip this week.

Our students were amazing and represented the Academy beautifully. The sun came out and the switch of days proved to be a great idea. Lots of happy faces all day but a few tired ones on the buses home! Thank you to all the staff who supported and made the day possible.

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Year 7 have been learning about forces in Science and have designed their own bottle rockets ready for launch!

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This week, Year 12 Psychology students have been studying the localisation of brain function. So this week they have been painting their very own revision brain models!

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A massive well done to Malachi Davis on receiving the Community Champion Award 2025 for his hard work in supporting and promoting The Mansfield MS Group.

Well deserved!

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Thank you to our parents for supporting this week's Celebrate Success evening - we hope you enjoyed the theme, the music and the awards ceremony!

We are very proud of our amazing pupils and the ambition they show and it was fantastic to be able to celebrate those achievements together.

We look forward to this evening's Sports Awards where we will celebrate many more successful and talented pupils.

Thank you for your support.

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Please click on the image to view information about School Meals from September 2025.

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We are incredibly proud of our amazing Year 10 Hospitality & Catering students, who showcased their talent and ambition at this year’s prestigious Celebrate Success black-tie awards evening.

For their first official catering event, they prepared and beautifully presented over 400 brownies for students, families, and guests – an incredible achievement that was met with praise and appreciation from all in attendance.

Twelve students also volunteered their time to serve beverages and brownies during the event, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to our core value of ambition.

Well done, Year 10 — you've made us very proud!

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It was fantastic to welcome parents and pupils to our second awards evening of the week. We are incredibly proud of our pupils and the talents they are developing. A huge congratulations to each of our award nominees and to each of our award winners - well done!

Thank you to Becky Downie MBE for sharing your experiences with our pupils and for supporting us with celebrating each award with them.

We look forward to even more sporting success next year!

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Year 8’s have been showing off their skills in pastry making this week. They have done a brilliant job with their fruit tarts. Well done!

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14th August 2025

Further details will be sent directly to parents/carers of Year 13 students.

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21st August 2025

Further details will be sent directly to parents/carers of Year 11 students.

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A year group letter to parents/carers has been sent with specifics around timings and activities. The following is intended to share the key dates to support preparations.

September Return - overview:

1st and 2nd of September are inset days

3rd September - year 7, 11, 12 and 13 only (staggered return to support new year 7 induction and preparing year 11, 12 and 13 for examination success)

4th September - all pupils return

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As part of Sixth Form transition, we have the Elite Skills Academy working with students to develop problem solving skills, communication and teamwork skills. #Resilience

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WOW! Some absolutely amazing Afternoon Teas created by some of our Year 7’s on their Food Technology rotation this term.

Well done, they look fantastic and good enough to serve in a restaurant!

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End of Academic Year: 25th July at 12.20pm - all students to be off site by 1.00pm

Timetable info: 3rd September - 5th September WEEK 1

1st-2nd of September: INSET days (school closed to students)

3rd September - Year 7, 11, 12 and 13 only (staggered return to support new Year 7 induction and preparing Year 11, 12 and 13 for examination success)

4th September - all pupils return

10th September: School Photographs for Years 7, 9 and 11

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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Please click on the image to view information about the Switch-Up Community Summer Holidays Programme.

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Parents across the UK are being urged by the government to read more - by themselves and with their children - in a bid to reverse a national decline in reading for pleasure (please click on the image to read the full report).

At Brunts, we prioritise reading and recognise how vital it is to encourage children to read to improve their outcomes. Still, there is plenty of work to be done together to ensure our children are getting the most from our reading opportunities.

From September 2025, we'll be involving parents of Year 7 students in their weekly Library lessons and asking them to communicate with their child about reading, along with completing a reading log.

We've got plenty of other reading events, competitions and rewards coming up to give all students the confidence to enjoy reading, regardless of their ability. Watch this space!

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Education Secretary urges parents to swap scrolling with reading as she launches a National Year of Reading for 2026 to boost kids’ literacy and life chances.

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We are delighted to announce we now offer a service to support our local community where pre-loved, good condition items of the Brunts Academy uniform can be donated, exchanged and acquired free of charge, by both existing students and students new to The Brunts Academy.

Please click on the image to view information about how to access The Exchange service.

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Dear Parents

It’s that time of year again – as we come to the end of this academic year we will be in back-to-school season before we know it!

Our current school uniform provider, Schoolwear Solutions, understand that getting your child ready for the new academic year can be a daunting task. But don't worry – they are here to make it as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Why choose Schoolwear Solutions?

Local Stores with Expert Staff: With six conveniently located shops, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you find everything you need.

Measuring Service: Pop into your local store for a professional measuring service to ensure a perfect fit.

Easy Appointments: Book an appointment online to skip the queue and be in and out in no time.

Online Shopping: Prefer to shop from home? Order online and have uniforms delivered straight to your door.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Beat the rush and get everything sorted early. Place your order by July 26th to ensure your uniforms arrive in time for the new school year.

Visit the website or drop by your nearest Schoolwear Solutions store - schoolwearsolutions.com.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the team:

Oliver:
📞 07872 456 251
📧 oliver.buchanan@newplansolutions.co.uk

Scott:
📞 07917 465 033
📧 scott.glover@newplansolutions.co.uk

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Today in class Year 9 students used Photoshop and a graphics tablet to create digital art!

Students developed the skills they have recently learned: layers, brushes, shapes and text, to create their own chocolate bar wrapper.

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This week, Year 10 students became sixth formers for the day. They tried subjects offered in our sixth form and started planning their Post-16 pathway. Well done year 10! #ambition

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Please click on the image to view information about the forthcoming Mansfield Town Armed Forces Show on 26th and 27th July.

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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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It's been a busy few weeks in the food technology department. Take a look at some of the delicious dishes our students have been making. Year 8’s made curry and sweet and sour dishes, and Year 9 made bruschetta. We think you’ll agree they have done a brilliant job.

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Please click on the image to access our latest safeguarding Newsletter for parents at the end of Half Term 6.