Latest News Page Updates | Friday, 23 May 2025

Module 6 begins on Monday, 2 June 2025, with all pupils in all year groups expected to arrive by 08:30 for the start of the new module. As we move into the final part of the academic year, a number of key events and activities are scheduled across the coming weeks. Parents and carers are encouraged to take note of the following dates:

Key Dates – Summer 2025

• Wednesday, 11 June – Year 6 Transition Webinar (17:30–18:00)
• Thursday, 12 June – Year 8 Vaccinations
• Tuesday, 17 June – Parents’ Information Meeting: Disneyland Paris Trip (18:00–19:00)
• Monday, 23 June – Woolf College Taster Day
• Tuesday, 1 July – Summer Concert: Classics to Pop 2025 (18:30–20:30)
• Wednesday, 2 July – Year 6 Transition Day
• Wednesday, 2 July – Year 6 Transition Parents’ Evening (15:00–18:00)
• Monday, 7 July – Year 6 SEND Coffee Morning (08:45–09:45)
• Wednesday, 9 July – Year 12 Parents’ Evening (16:00–19:00)
• Wednesday, 9 July – Year 6 Transition Day
• Wednesday, 16 July – Year 10 Parents’ Evening (16:00–19:00)
• Monday, 21 July – Pupil Rewards Trip
• Tuesday, 22 July – Pupil Rewards Trip

Further details about each event will be shared in due course via the Latest News page and parent communications.

Students in Year 11 and Year 13 at Leigh Stationers’ Academy have now reached the midway point in their summer examinations. Over the past few weeks, pupils have approached this important period with focus and determination. To support students during the break, a number of May half-term revision sessions have been arranged. These targeted sessions are designed to help students consolidate their learning and prepare with confidence for the weeks ahead.

Regular morning warm-up sessions, afternoon revision, and after-school interventions will continue after the break. The full schedule of warm-up sessions and examinations for the first week back is available via the link below:

At the end of each module, every college at Leigh Stationers’ Academy holds a celebration assembly to recognise the achievements of its pupils across a variety of areas. These assemblies highlight accomplishments in attendance, behaviour, homework completion, and other successes from the module.

This module, each Head of College has provided a detailed summary of their college’s achievements. To read the full summaries, please visit the pages below:

Throughout this module, Leigh Stationers’ Academy has run a themed attendance competition inspired by the high-speed world of Formula One at Silverstone. Each week, the class with the highest attendance in their year group earned the top spot on the track and recognition for their consistency and commitment.

Congratulations to this module’s leading classes:

7ANG1, 9ANG2, 7CAX1, 9CAX1, 7HAN2, 10HAN2, and 10EQU1.

Mr Kay, Assistant Principal, said: “These groups demonstrated excellent attendance throughout and have each been awarded a class trophy, which will remain with them until the end of the module. Well done to all students involved for showing that high attendance and reliability help keep you on track for success.”

On Tuesday, 20 May 2025, a team of Year 7 students from Leigh Stationers’ Academy took part in the LAT Handball Competition at Leigh Academy Bexley, competing against 13 other schools from across the trust. After finishing second in the pool stage, the team progressed to the third-place play-off. With the match tied at the end of normal time, a decisive goal from Buster secured a well-earned third place for the team.

Mr Judd, Director of Learning for PE, said: “I was really proud of how the team played on the day. Their teamwork, effort, and attitude throughout the tournament were excellent. They represented the academy brilliantly and fully deserved their third-place finish.”

Leigh Stationers’ Academy is pleased to invite students to take part in this year’s LAT Geography Photography Competition, a creative opportunity to explore the physical geography of their local area. The theme for 2025 is ‘Physical Geography Around Where I Live’. Students are encouraged to capture photographs of natural features such as landscapes, rivers, coasts, or rock formations that showcase the physical environment in their community.

Deadline for entries: Friday, 6 June 2025

Email submissions to: adrian.juscik@stationers.latrust.org.uk

We strongly encourage all students to take part. This is a great opportunity to combine creativity with geographical awareness—and there are prizes to be won.

As Year 11 students continue their summer examinations, careers support at Leigh Stationers’ Academy remains in place to guide students with their next steps beyond Year 11. While weekly tutor-time sessions have now concluded, a wide range of career information, advice, and opportunities continues to be shared via the Year 11 Google Classroom.

Students are encouraged to explore the latest updates, including:

• Careers Newsletter – Edition 31: This edition features information on opportunities with JD Sports, a creative design competition, and AI training courses from OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. It also includes updates on careers with Sky, British Airways, and a range of STEM-related roles.
• Job of the Week – Audiologist: A spotlight on the skills and qualifications needed to pursue a career in audiology.
• National Youth Dance Company (NYDC): Sadler’s Wells is inviting young people to audition for the NYDC, offering the chance to work with leading choreographers and develop their skills in a professional environment.
• Lloyds Banking Group – Virtual Employability Skills Day: A free virtual event taking place on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00, focusing on core employability skills. Details are available via the Google Classroom.

Students who would like personalised careers advice are encouraged to book a one-to-one appointment with Ms Saif, Careers Advisor, by emailing: shaina.saif@stationers.latrust.org.uk.

Students in Years 10 and 12 at Leigh Stationers’ Academy will take part in two weeks of external work experience from Monday, 7 July to Friday, 18 July 2025. This important aspect of the academy’s personal development and careers programme helps students connect their learning to the world of work and explore potential future pathways.

We would like to congratulate the many students who have already secured placements and uploaded their details to Unifrog, and thank the parents and carers who continue to support the process by helping with arrangements and communicating with the academy team.

To allow more time for the remaining students to finalise arrangements, the submission deadline for placement details has been extended to Friday, 13 June 2025.

• Information Evening Recording: A recording of the recent Work Experience Information Evening is available to watch. It provides detailed advice on sourcing placements and preparing effectively.
• Unifrog Submission Deadline: Placement details must now be submitted via Unifrog by Friday, 13 June 2025. A video guide is available in Google Classroom to support students with this process.
• Need Help? Students still seeking a placement can book a one-to-one meeting with the Careers Advisor via the link in their Google Classroom.

Students who do not secure a full ten-day placement will be expected to attend school on the days they are not at a placement, where they will follow a structured in-school work experience programme. Further details will be shared in due course.

For any queries, please contact:

• Ms Collier, Head of Woolf College, eve.collier@stationers.latrust.org.uk
• Ms Saif, Careers Advisor, shaina.saif@stationers.latrust.org.uk

This week saw a series of competitive cricket fixtures across Year 7 and Year 8 at Leigh Stationers’ Academy. In the Year 7 intra-college match, Caxton secured a win against Hansard in a well-contested pairs format. Year 8 played multiple fixtures, with Hansard College achieving two solid victories over Caxton and Angelou. The matches were marked by strong batting and fielding performances across all teams.

In an external fixture, Year 8 students, including two from Year 7, faced Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School. Despite the loss, the team played with determination, and L. Eastwood was named Player of the Match after taking four wickets.

Year 7 Intra-College Cricket

• Hansard 36 vs Caxton 61

Year 8 Intra-College Cricket

• Hansard 67-1 vs Caxton 41-2
• Caxton 41-2 vs Angelou 74-0
• Angelou 24-1 vs Hansard 32-0

Year 8 vs Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar

• Result: Loss
• Player of the Match: L. Eastwood (4 wickets)
• Squad: O. Collett, L. Burness, L. Eastwood, I. Land, D. Martin, J. Patel, H. Carmody, F. Rooney, T. King, N. White, A. McQueen

Parents and carers are asked to complete a short travel survey to let us know how their child travels to and from the academy each day.  This information is important in helping us support student safety, accessibility, and the sustainability of our transport arrangements. The results will also help inform future planning for the wider academy community. Thank you in advance for your time and continued support. A link to the survey can be found here.