Latest News Page Updates | Friday, 17 April 2026

Year 12 students recently took part in a valuable mentoring programme supported by The Stationers’ Company, meeting professionals from a range of careers in journalism, media, and print. Across two events, students engaged in insightful discussions about mentors’ career journeys and were able to ask questions and seek guidance about their own future pathways.

Following these sessions, students will have the opportunity to continue these relationships through ongoing one-to-one mentoring meetings. This continued support will help them with university and apprenticeship applications, interview preparation, and important future decision-making. Mentors were highly impressed by the students, praising them as articulate, enthusiastic, and dynamic. We look forward to seeing these mentoring relationships develop further over the coming months.

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026, Leigh Stationers’ Academy successfully hosted its Year 10 Parents’ Evening, with more than 90% of parents and carers attending the event. In total, over 1,300 appointments were conducted across the evening, providing families with an important opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress and reflect on the next steps in pupils’ learning. 

Mrs Dooley, Deputy Principal said: “It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout from our Year 10 parents and carers. Evenings like this play a vital role in ensuring we are working together to support our young people, particularly as they progress through their GCSE studies. It was great to witness so many positive and purposeful conversations, and we are very grateful for the ongoing support of our families and staff in helping every pupil succeed.”

The final Parents’ Evening of the academic year is our Year 7 Parents’ Evening, which takes place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Bookings go live on Friday, 26 June 2026. Further information about booking appointments will be shared in future latest news page updates.

The mountains were calling, and our students certainly answered! This April, a group of 39 intrepid students swapped their school shoes for ski boots and headed to the stunning resort of Val Cenis, France. From the moment we landed and made our way through the mountains, it was clear this would be a trip to remember—starting with an impromptu snowball fight as soon as the bags were dropped!

The week was defined by resilience and skill. Our beginner groups showed remarkable tenacity, quickly mastering the basics before confidently conquering red runs. The intermediates excelled at parallel skiing, while our advanced group flew down black runs and tackled complex slalom courses with professional flair.

A huge congratulations to Archie G, who earned a gold medal for completing the slalom in a blistering sub-30-second time!

The fun didn’t stop when the lifts closed. The evenings were packed with laughter and friendly competition, particularly during our two nights at the bowling alley:

• Bowling Night One: Winners included Darcie R, Elliot C, James B, Finley S, Killan C, and Harry B. Harry was the first “King of the Alley” with a 114.
• Bowling Night Two: The competition heated up! Game winners were James B, Ben W, Milo N, and Harry B. However, the ultimate crown went to Killian C, who became the “King of the Bowling Alley” on night two with an impressive score of 121.
• Karaoke Superstars: Florence wowed us with her solos, and the Year 12 boys provided a heart-warming rendition of Happy Birthday for James. However, the undisputed highlight of the night was the finale: every single person in the group joined in for a legendary, roof-raising performance of Wonderwall.
• Mountain Birthdays: We also celebrated Ben, James M and Frankie’s birthdays with pub quizzes, cake, and plenty of Alpine cheer.

As the trip concluded with hot chocolates, diplomas, and the awarding of badges, the staff team reflected on what a pleasure the group had been. Reflecting on the success of the trip, Mr. Smith, Vice Principal, shared: “It has been an absolute pleasure to take your children away and watch them grow and develop into more confident skiers. Seeing their progress and character on the slopes has truly been one of the highlights of my career—I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat! They were a credit to LSA, returning with memories and skills that will last a lifetime.”

Last week, 68 students took part in an exciting sports tour to Malaga, where they benefited from high-quality training sessions delivered by expert professional coaches. The teams achieved excellent results across the tournament, with the boys finishing as runners-up and third place in football, and the girls becoming champions in netball.

Alongside the competitive fixtures, students enjoyed a fantastic balance of sport and culture, including time at the beach, rounders in the sunshine, and a final shopping trip before returning home. The tour was a great success, with students representing the school with pride, teamwork, and enthusiasm, while also showing clear sporting development throughout the week.

Please be reminded that after school intervention sessions for Year 11 and Year 13 resume this week. The Year 11 schedule can be found below:

Below you will see the various Saturday school sessions we have running this module which your child will receive a bespoke schedule for if they are targeted for sessions the week before they are due to run. This coming Saturday all Spanish and French students are expected to attend their revision session in Woolf between 08:30 and 10:30am. We will share the May half term bespoke schedules once finalised.

We are in the process of creating bespoke warm up sessions surrounding the year 11 and year 13 examinations and will provide these timetables for your child via email as soon as they are finalised. All warm up sessions will run from 07:30-08:30 the morning of an AM exam and the afternoon before between 15:15-15:15 if the exam is due to be sat in the afternoon the next day. On Wednesday the afternoon session will run from 14:15-15:15.  We appreciate your support with ensuring that your child attends these sessions.

PSHE Update: Supporting Personal Development Across Years 7-13

In Module 5, 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.

Careers Education: Weekly Information, Advice & Guidance

This week’s Careers Newsletter highlights a range of opportunities focused on university preparation, competitive work experience placements, and STEM-related careers.

• University Guidance & Academic Programmes: Students can access support through medicine and dentistry conferences, the UK University Search event, and the Keystone Pro Bono Programme for academically talented Year 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds aiming for top UK universities.
• Exclusive Work Experience & Insight Events: Highly sought-after opportunities include the House of Lords Social Mobility Work Experience Programme, Arm’s hands-on technology event, STEM placements in research and laboratory settings, and industry insight programmes with CityFibre and Springpod Publishing.
• Apprenticeships, Careers & Future Skills: Students can explore green-sector apprenticeships through a specialist webinar, learn about how AI may impact future job searching, and access careers guidance linked to Geography-related pathways.
• Competitions & Student Voice: Creative students can enter national competitions such as Young Songwriter 2026 and Write on Art, while all young people are encouraged to complete the Youth Voice Census to help shape future support and opportunities.

Parents and carers are encouraged to read the newsletter with their child. Further support is available via careers@stationers.latrust.org.uk

Year 10 and 12 Work Experience Update

With our work experience week (6–10 July 2026) fast approaching, we would like to ensure every student has a confirmed placement.

If your child is still searching, we recommend a proactive approach. While digital applications are a good starting point, visiting local businesses in person—ideally with a parent or carer for support—often leaves the strongest impression. Please encourage them to remain persistent; a follow-up phone call or a polite visit can often be the deciding factor in securing an opportunity. You can also use the Unifrog Apprenticeships tool to identify local employers who are already experienced in hosting students.

Once a placement is verbally confirmed, it must be officially organised through the Unifrog system. Students should log into Unifrog, select ‘Add a new placement’ under the Placements tool, and complete the Student Initial Form. A placement is only considered complete once the employer and parent have both finished their respective digital sections. We recommend that students follow up with their employer to ensure these forms have been received—it is often worth reminding them to check their spam or junk folders for the Unifrog notification.

For any further queries, please reach out to Mrs Saif at careers@stationers.latrust.org.uk.

Leigh Stationers’ Academy is working with the Greenwich Immunisation Team to offer HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccinations to all Year 8 pupils, with an additional MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) catch-up available for those who may have missed it.

The vaccination sessions will take place in school on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 and Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Parents and carers are asked to complete the consent form as soon as possible using the link provided in the letter sent home. The form can be used to give or decline consent. Families who need support with completing the form, or who have any questions, can contact the immunisation team directly using the details provided in the letter and on their webpage.

Parents and carers of pupils in Years 9 to 11 who may have missed vaccinations in previous years can also contact the team directly. Further information is available in the flyer already shared.

SOCS (our after-school provision website) will open on Monday, 13 May 2026 at 17:00 allowing parents to register their child for after-school activities and clubs. If you have any questions, please contact the school via email and ask for Mrs Eleanor Barnes.

We are pleased to share that Charlton Athletic Community Trust will be launching a new tutoring programme starting on 20th April at their Avery Hill hub.

This programme offers additional academic support for pupils, helping to build confidence, strengthen key skills, and support progress in learning outside of the classroom. Further details about the sessions, including how to take part, are included in the flyer here.