Dear Leigh Stationers’ Academy Community,
The second round of mock examinations for Year 11 and Year 13 began today, Friday 6 February 2026, and pupils have approached the start of this important period with real focus. Warm-up sessions are running across GCSE and A Level subjects to help students feel confident and prepared in the days ahead. It has also been a busy week beyond the exam hall, with Year 9 enjoying the Tetrahedron Challenge workshop and strong participation across sport, including the intra-college basketball competition and the LAT Swimming Gala.
Looking ahead, there is a packed programme of careers-related opportunities for students and families, including the Greenwich Apprenticeship Summit and a range of virtual insight events and apprenticeship fairs shared through the Careers Newsletter. Parents and carers are also encouraged to note key dates for Module 4, including parents’ evenings, trip briefings and enrichment events. Module 3 ends on Thursday, 12 February 2026 (with INSET on Friday, 13 February 2026), and pupils return for the start of Module 4 on Monday, 23 February 2026 at 08:30.
Best wishes,
Mr Joseph Sparks | Principal, Leigh Stationers’ Academy
End-of-Module 3 Arrangements
As the final week of Module 3 approaches, parents and carers are reminded that Thursday 12 February 2026 is the last day of the module for pupils, as Friday 13 February 2026 is an INSET day. Module 4 will begin on Monday, 23 February 2026, at 08:30 for all pupils. A complete list of term dates is available here.
Key Dates for Module 4
A number of events are scheduled to take place during Module 4 at Leigh Stationers’ Academy. Further details about each event will be shared in upcoming Latest News page updates.
Key dates for Module 4 are as follows:
- Monday 23 February 2026 – USA Trip Parent/Carer Briefing (18:15–19:00)
- Tuesday 10 March 2026 – Sports Tour Trip Information Evening (16:00–17:00)
- Wednesday 18 March 2026 – Year 9 Parents’ Evening (16:00–19:00)
- Thursday 19 March 2026 – Year 11 and Year 13 Mock Exam Results Evening
- Friday 20 March 2026 – Vaccinations: Year 9 DTP/MenACWY
- Thursday 26 March 2026 – Dance Extravaganza (18:00–19:30)
- Saturday 28 March to Saturday 4 April 2026 – Residential Ski Trip, Val Cenis, France
- Monday 30 March 2026 – End of Term (Easter Break)
- Sunday 5 April to Thursday 9 April 2026 – Residential Sports Trip, Spain
Senior Team Appointments Confirmed
Following internal interviews for Head of Angelou College (Vice Principal) and Assistant Principal, Leigh Stationers’ Academy is pleased to confirm the following appointments:
- Mr Joe Spark – Head of Angelou College (Vice Principal)
- Ms Androniki Ntouni – Assistant Principal
Mr Spark currently serves as an Assistant Principal and the academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. Ms Ntouni currently serves as Director of Learning for Mathematics. Both appointments will begin after half-term.
Mr Sparks, Principal, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we have appointed two internal candidates to Senior Team roles. Both Mr Spark and Ms Ntouni have already made a significant impact across the academy, and these appointments recognise the quality of their leadership and the confidence we have in them to take the next step. Mr Spark brings strong pastoral leadership and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and student welfare, while Ms Ntouni has a proven track record of driving high standards in teaching and learning. Internal appointments of this calibre are a real sign of strength; they reflect the depth of talent within our staff team and our commitment to developing leaders from within the academy.”
The academy will now begin the process of backfilling both posts, and given the strength of internal candidates, it is anticipated that these roles will also be filled from within the existing staff team. Further announcements will be shared in due course.
Year 11 & 13 Mock Examinations Begin
Today, Friday 6 February 2026, the Year 11 and Year 13 mock examinations began. Below are the examination timetables and warm-up session schedules for both year groups.
To support pupils to feel fully prepared, the academy is running subject-specific warm-up sessions for all GCSE and A Level subjects. These sessions provide focused support, helping pupils recap key knowledge and exam techniques, build confidence, and avoid common pitfalls. Room locations for all warm-ups and exams can be found on the bespoke tables previously shared with pupils and parents/carers. Pupils are encouraged to check them over the weekend so they know exactly where to go.
Warm-Up Sessions
| Date | Morning Sessions (08:00–08:30) | Afternoon Sessions (15:15–16:00) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 February | English Language | Business, Retail Business |
| Tuesday, 10 February | Mathematics | Business, Computer Science |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Biology | Food Preparation |
| Thursday, 12 February | English Language | Design & Technology, Religious Education |
Examinations
| Date | Morning (08:40) | Afternoon (13:30) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 February | English Language (Paper 1) | Computer Science (Paper 1), Digital Information (Component 3), Music (Paper 1) |
| Tuesday, 10 February | Mathematics (Paper 1) (Non-Calculator) | Business (Paper 1), Retail Business |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Biology (Combined & Triple) | Business (Paper 2) |
| Thursday, 12 February | English Language (Paper 2) | Design & Technology (Paper 1), Food (Paper 1) |
Warm-up Sessions
| Date | Morning Sessions (08:00–08:30) | Afternoon Sessions (15:15–16:00) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 February | Geography, Maths, Media, Politics | History |
| Tuesday, 10 February | English Language, Physics, RE, Chemistry | Biology, Sociology |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Business, English Literature | Psychology, Further Maths, Sociology |
| Thursday, 12 February | Law, Computer Science | Biology |
Examinations
| Date | Morning (08:40) | Afternoon (13:30) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 February | Geography (Paper 1), Maths (Paper 1), Media Studies (Component 1), Politics (Paper 2) | Economics (Paper 2) |
| Tuesday, 10 February | English Language (Paper 1), Physics (Paper 2), Chemistry (Paper 2), Religious Education (Paper 2) | History (Paper 3) |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Business (Paper 2), English Literature (Paper 2) | Biology (Paper 1), Further Maths (Paper 1), Sociology (Paper 1) |
| Thursday, 12 February | Law (Paper 1), Computer Science (Paper 1) | Psychology (Paper 2) |
GMHST Parent Webinars to Support Exam Stress
To support families during the exam season, the Greenwich Mental Health in Schools Team (GMHST) is running a parent webinar titled “Supporting your child with exam stress”. The session will explore how academic pressure can affect young people and share practical strategies to help pupils manage stress, build resilience and maintain wellbeing.
Two webinar times are available:
- Monday 2 March 2026 (10:00–11:00)
- Monday 9 March 2026 (18:00–19:00)
Full details are available here.
Weekly Sports Update
Intra-College Boys’ Basketball Competition
A boys’ intra-college basketball competition took place on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with a strong turnout across year groups and competitive fixtures throughout. Final college placings were:
| Year Group | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Angelou College | Caxton College | Hansard College |
| Year 8 | Hansard | Angelou | Caxton |
| Year 9 | Caxton | Hansard | Angelou |
LAT Swimming Gala
On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, Bradley, Neve, Freya, George and Oscar represented Leigh Stationers’ Academy at the LAT Swimming Gala. The team recorded strong results in the freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke heats, and the relay squad also won its heat. In the finals, the team finished 1st in the freestyle final and 4th in the other final heats, placing 3rd overall out of 15 Leigh Academies Trust schools.
Personal Development Updates
PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13
In Module 3, Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education at Leigh Stationers’ Academy will focus on age-appropriate themes that support students’ well-being, personal growth, and preparation for life beyond the classroom. Each session is designed to encourage collaboration, critical thinking and skill development.
| Year Group | This Week | Next Week |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | How does bullying impact others? | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Year 8 | How do families affect our views/actions? | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Year 9 | Why is violence never acceptable? | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Year 10 | What is consent? | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Year 11 | Effective Revision Strategies | MOCKS |
| Year 12 | Online Safety & Personal Information | National Apprenticeship Week |
| Year 13 | Effective Revision Strategies | MOCKS |
Careers Education: Weekly Information, Advice & Guidance
This week’s Careers Newsletter provides a focus on architecture, the built environment, and virtual work experience opportunities, alongside ways to engage with National Apprenticeship Week.
- Architecture & the Built Environment: Students can enter a national creative competition about their favourite building, explore pathways into architecture through RIBA and Go Construct resources, learn about the role of an architect as Job of the Week, and discover careers with leading practice Foster + Partners.
- Virtual Events & Work Experience: Opportunities include a Capgemini insight session for Year 9+, a Schroders asset management work experience day, a National Apprenticeship Week online careers fair, and a curated list of virtual work experience placements through Get Career Confident.
- University Guidance & Skill Development: Students can access guidance on which degrees require work experience, learn how language skills support employability, use a jargon buster for careers terminology, and explore the University of Edinburgh as this week’s university spotlight.
Parents and carers are encouraged to read the newsletter with their child. Further support is available via careers@stationers.latrust.org.uk
Click HERE to read this week’s Careers Newsletter
Teamwork in Action: Year 9 Build Giant Tetrahedrons
On Friday 30 January 2026, Year 9 pupils at Leigh Stationers’ Academy took part in a Tetrahedron Challenge workshop delivered by Riona Woodman from Helix Construct Ltd.
During the session, pupils worked in teams to build large tetrahedron structures, testing and strengthening their designs as they went. The activity included a structured, team-based challenge focused on producing the biggest and strongest build.
“This was a fantastic session for our Year 9 pupils. They showed real teamwork, creativity and problem-solving as they supported one another and refined their designs throughout. It was also a brilliant opportunity to build the wider skills that matter for the future — collaboration, resilience and clear communication. We are very grateful to Helix Construct Ltd for their time and expertise in delivering such an engaging and memorable workshop,” said Ms Saif, Careers Advisor.
Spaces Available for Disneyland Paris Trips in June and September 2026
Leigh Stationers’ Academy has a limited number of spaces remaining for upcoming trips to Disneyland Paris in June 2026 and September 2026. The trips are open to Year 7 to Year 9 pupils, with a cost of £595.
Families who would like their child to be considered should collect a letter from Ms Blayney (Room 2012). Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, and pupils will be considered in line with the academy’s expectations for positive behaviour and conduct.
Reminder: Year 10 & 12 Work Experience
Work Experience Week for Year 10 and Year 12 will take place from Monday, 6 July to Friday, 10 July 2026. Students are expected to have secured a placement, and the deadline to log placement details on Unifrog is Monday, 2 March 2026.
How to Log a Placement on Unifrog: Once an employer has confirmed a placement verbally or by email, students should log this on Unifrog by:
- Launch Unifrog and scroll down to the Placements tool.
- Click “Add a new placement.”
- Complete the Student Initial Form with the employer’s contact details.
Helpful Resources:
- Unifrog’s Placements tool FAQs – A short animation to get you started.
- How to Help Your Child Find a Placement – Tips for the search.
- Mr Smith’s Webinar – A full walkthrough of the school’s expectations.
For queries, families should contact Ms Saif via careers@stationers.latrust.org.uk
Greenwich Apprenticeship Summit Event for Students and Families
Students and families are invited to attend the Greenwich Apprenticeship Summit on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00.
The event provides an opportunity to explore apprenticeship and careers pathways, meet local employers and training providers, and find out more about post-16 and post-18 options. Exhibitors are expected to include organisations such as the Royal Borough of Greenwich, University of Greenwich and Transport for London, alongside representatives from construction, engineering and public services.
Students are encouraged to attend and make use of the advice available. Booking details can be found via the event link, here.
Students, parents, and carers are invited to the Unifrog Virtual Apprenticeship Fair. Attendees can meet with 30 top employers in just two hours, explore current vacancies, and attend live sessions. This event is a great opportunity for students to speak directly with industry experts and receive advice on how to secure an apprenticeship with organisations such as the BBC, British Airways, Aldi, and Unilever.
- Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- Time: 16:00 – 18:00
- Location: Online via Unifrog
- Featured Employers: BBC, British Airways, Aldi, EDF, KPMG, Metropolitan Police, and Unilever.
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, students in Years 11, 12, and 13 are invited to a virtual insight event focused on careers in business, finance, and accounting. The session features top global employers and includes industry presentations, workshop rooms, and guidance on how to secure “earn while you learn” opportunities.
- Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
- Time: 17:00 – 18:30
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Employers include: KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, CIMA, and Fidelity.
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 are invited to a virtual work experience day with Clifford Chance, one of the world’s leading international law firms. The session provides an insight into the legal profession, a look at the firm’s inclusive culture, and information on career pathways such as their SPARK programme and training contracts.
- Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
- Time: 10:00 – 15:00
- Location: Online (including networking breakout rooms)
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
Students in Years 12 and 13 are invited to a “Get Into Law” workshop evening to explore various pathways into the legal profession. The session features interactive workshops with prestigious firms, covering legal apprenticeships, solicitor training contracts, and university routes. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with early careers teams and hear first-hand experiences from current legal apprentices.
- Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
- Time: 17:00 – 18:30
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Featured Employers: Slaughter & May, Browne Jacobson, Charles Russell Speechlys, and Farrer & Co.
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM) are invited to a virtual insight event. This session offers a chance to explore career pathways in engineering, technology, and data science with leading employers such as the RAF and NESO. Attendees will hear from industry professionals and receive application tips for securing STEM apprenticeship roles.
- Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Time: 17:00 – 18:30
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Featured Employers: NESO and the RAF
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
Students are invited to a virtual work experience day with the National Energy System Operator (NESO). This session offers an insight into the engineering and energy sectors, specifically focusing on how NESO manages the UK’s electricity and gas supply. Participants will meet industry experts, explore career pathways for school-leavers, and learn about the role of engineering in sustainable energy.
- Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Time: 10:00 – 14:30
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Register: Students can find out more information and register here
Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. At Leigh Stationers’ Academy, the academy will use this opportunity to reinforce safe choices when using smart technology and the internet, and to share key information to support families at home.
Top tips for parents and carers
This year, the focus includes starting a conversation about using AI safely and responsibly. Families are encouraged to:
- Go online together and talk regularly about children’s online lives, including the positives and risks, and ensure pupils know they can speak to a trusted adult if something concerns them.
- Understand where AI technology is being used, such as search summaries, voice assistants and photo editing tools, and help pupils recognise when content may have been created using AI.
- Discuss what safe and responsible use looks like, including the impact technology can have on wellbeing and how to use technology with kindness and respect for others.
- Stay informed using free resources produced for Safer Internet Day and talk with children about any worries they may have about new technology.
- Know where to go for help if something goes wrong, using reporting features within AI tools and social media platforms where appropriate.
Families are also reminded that some AI-generated content can be illegal and should be reported through the relevant channels, including the platform where it is being shared.
Community Catch-Up Clinics for Teenage Vaccinations
The Greenwich immunisation team will be running community catch-up clinics in February and March 2026 to support teenage vaccinations. Families who would like to access a clinic can find full details, including dates, locations and how to attend, here.
