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Huge congratulation to the Year 10 netball teams, who on Thursday, 9th October took part in their annual West Notts Netball tournament at Quarrydale School.

Brunts entered two squads to compete in this competition, going up against 8 other secondary schools across Mansfield. Brunts 1 and Brunts 2 were drawn in separate groups. Brunts 2 went on to secure one win, a draw and two loses in their group finishing 6th overall. Brunts 1, won 3 out of their 4 games to secure a place in the final against Sutton Centre Academy.

Despite triumphant efforts in the final Brunts 1 lost, but secured 2nd place overall which is an excellent achievement.

All of the girls across the year 10 squads should be extremely please with their continued commitment to Thursday Netball Club and their ambition developing their own and each other’s netball skills. Keep up the hard work girls - let’s raise that bar even higher next year!

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Some brilliant Chicken Fajita and Homemade Wrap dishes from our Year 9 food students over the last two weeks. Well done!

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Please click on the image to view this half-term's edition of The Griffin, written by students for students.

It's been a busy half-term and our reporters have been following what's happening around school and in the wider community!

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Dear Parent/Carer,

Our in-school F1 team, DareDevil Racing, are hosting a Year 7 Halloween Disco to raise funds for their upcoming competition.

We hosted a similar event last year and all who attended had a great time, which is why we've decided to do it for our new Year 7's.

Below is some key information about the event, if you have any further questions please contact Mr Lindsay on the following email address: alindsay@bruntsacademy.org

We hope your son/daughter can attend and we look forward to having a spook-tacular evening!

When is it? Thursday 16th October 5:30pm-7:00pm

Who can come? Only year 7 – but tickets are limited!

How much will it cost? £2 a ticket

Will I need to bring some money with me? We will have a tuck shop, raffle, hot food stall so £5 at most will be plenty!

Do I have to wear fancy dress? You don’t have to, but it is encouraged – and there will be a prize for the best costume!

Mr Lindsay

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On Saturday, the girls' XC team battled with the heavy wind and rain and showed resilience and pride to represent the Academy at Berry Hill Park in the Nottinghamshire County Schools Cross Country. The team should be very proud of their achievements and commitment to The Brunts Academy!!

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Congratulations to James, in Year 8, who has just signed a 2-year contract with Mansfield Town FC!

James will be going into the Under-13s and has shown amazing resilience and determination to achieve his place at the club. Well done James - we'll be following your progress!

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Our Year 12 students had a session delivered by Sheffield Hallam University about academic pressure this week.

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Year 11 Lunchtime Intervention Timetable - Updated

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Year 11 Lunchtime Intervention Timetable - Updated

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Please click on the image to view updated information about the Year 11 Interventions in place to help our students during lunch breaks.

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Our Boxing Club got into full "swing" with a demonstration this week! #resilence

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Food Practical reminders for week commencing the 13th October. Please remember to send your child with a container to take their food home in. Thank you.

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Our Creative Media Production students have been diving into the world of print media to spark inspiration for their own product designs. From bold layouts to subtle colour palettes, they've been analysing every detail - fonts, imagery and composition.

It’s been amazing to see their creativity flourish as they share their thoughts and opinions on what works, what doesn’t, and how they plan to adapt what they found for their own work.

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Food Practical reminders for week commencing the 13th October. Please remember to send your child with a container to take their food home in. Thank you.

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Food Practical reminders for week commencing the 13th October. Please remember to send your child with a container to take their food home in. Thank you.

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Year 8 students have made a great start to their Library lessons this year.

Throughout this year, they'll be exploring themes, characters, genre, how to write book reviews and making predictions as well as looking at non-fiction books.

Their target is to keep improving their reading and add more titles to the list of books they've enjoyed. We're also asking students to read independently at home and complete their Reading Log ready for their next Library lesson.

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Great first session with Year 12 Reading Pairs mentors supporting our younger students! #ambition

#NationalYearOfReading2026

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League Leaders last week - sweet treats have been delivered!

7-10: Ms Conley 100% Different Gravy

7-6 99.2%: Miss Lee -Well done Miss!

8-4 98.1%: Miss Burrows - Great effort Miss!

9-8 100%: Mrs Mutimer - Different Gravy Miss!

10-3 98.7%: Miss O'Sullivan - Super Effort Miss!

11-8/9 BOTH 100%: Mr Felfoldi and Ms Reed - Top of the Class #AmbitionPersonified

12-3 98.9%: Miss Grimmer - Excellence Miss

13-2 95.6%: Ms Clapham - consistently GREAT Miss

#AttendanceIsEveryone

#AmbitiousAttendance

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Year 11 After School Intervention Timetable

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Year 11 After School Intervention Timetable

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Please click on the image to view information about the Year 11 Interventions in place to help our students after school.

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Please click on the image to view our latest Careers Newsletter, packed with information for all students and parents regarding future ambitions and the next steps.

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

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Timetable info: 13th October - 17th October WEEK 1

16th October: Year 7 Halloween Disco

17th October: Students break up for Half Term at 3pm and return on Monday, 3rd November

17th November: INSET day (Academy closed to all students)

4th December: Year 7 Settling In Evening

5th December: INSET day (Academy closed to all students)

11th December: Year 9 Parents' Evening

19th December: Students break up for Christmas holiday at 3pm

5th January: All students return to the Academy

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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NEC School and College Leavers' Festival

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NEC School and College Leavers' Festival

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Please click on the image or the link below to view information about the National School and College Leaver festival on 25th November:

The National School & College Leaver Festival | NEC

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Applications are now open for National Grid’s 2025–2026 Youth Insights Panel for young people aged 14–19. This is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas directly with National Grid leaders, explore STEM careers, and shape the UK’s journey to Net Zero. Apply by 11 November.

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The Library is in full 'spooky season' swing until half term, with dozens of creepy, ghostly and ghastly new books available to borrow.

Next Thursday and Friday, there will be a special treat for any student borrowing a book from the Library at break or lunchtime - as long as they can answer a spooky book-themed question from Mrs Sales!

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I’m delighted to share details of Framework’s Christmas Art Competition 2025 – and we’d love your students to get involved!

The competition is open to children and young people aged 16 and under, with winners in each age category receiving a £30 art voucher. The overall winner’s design will become Framework’s official Christmas card, sent to our supporters this festive season.

📅 Deadline for entries: Monday 3rd November (This is just after half term, so it could also work as a fun half-term task to set your pupils.)

I’ve attached a flyer/poster with full details, but here are the key links for ease:

Submit artwork online: Art Competition 25 - Framework Housing Association

Facebook event (for sharing with staff or parents): https://fb.me/e/6vcBRTB4q

Thank you so much for your support – we can’t wait to see the creativity from students! And of course, if you have any questions please just ask - I'm always here to help.

Loren

Supporter Engagement & Income Generation Officer

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Over the last two weeks, your child will have been reminded of how to access KayScience for their Science homework. All year groups are set new Science homework every week on a Monday on KayScience.

If your child is still having issues accessing KayScience please ask them to come and see Miss Dickinson in Lab 2 as soon as possible. If your child struggles to find time to complete their homework at home, they can also come along to Lab 13 on Wednesday lunchtime to Mr Davison at the KayScience homework club to complete it.

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Please click on the image to view information about an Emotion Coaching session - specifically for families of children who are adopted, in kinship care and/or were previously in care.

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Please click on the image to view information about our Enrichment Activities for Half Term 1.

We are delighted to offer such a wide variety of clubs during out-of-lesson periods, and hope that every students finds an activity to enhance their enjoyment of school life.

Should any activities have to be cancelled, you will be notified immediately on this platform and also via Arbor if the cancellation is at short notice.

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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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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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