Family bulletins
Autumn 2025
Issue 12
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Making sense of HW and target grades, more on the Brutal Climb (and the Big Give Christmas Challenge link) and invites to Bugsy Malone and the Winter Concert.
Issue 11
In this issue of the Families bulletin: key events this term, end of and start of term arrangements, raising an easy £2k and student fundraising.
Issue 10
In this issue of the Families bulletin: new attendance categories, your child’s next PD lessons, a Cross Country update and Y8 Parents’ Evening information.
Issue 9
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Real Friendship, Equality and Kindness, Supporting Attendance and LaSWAP Open Evening
Issue 8
In this issue of the Families bulletin: making the most of LaSWAP Open Evening, platforms and apps used at school, new Myth club and new SEND event.
Issue 7
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Building literacy and knowledge through stories, lost property news, breakfast club new home and flu vaccines.
Issue 6
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Supporting your child's attendance, new Parent Governors, Y9 and Y10 reading age tests and Winter Concert auditions.
Issue 5
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Rights Respecting Bronze status, Parent Governor voting closing soon, Return to Learn sessions and key dates.
Issue 4
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Drop Down Day details, new SENDCo appointment, new Debate club and Y9 Information Evening details.
Issue 3
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Supporting learning at home, early closure on Wednesday, Parent Governor vacancies, new clubs and the OAE Y7 introduction.
Issue 2
In this issue of the Families bulletin: A day in the life of an Acland Burghley student, details of upcoming Personal Development lessons and new clubs.
Issue 1
In this issue of the Families bulletin: A warm welcome back, how we communicate with parents, updated clubs, school photos and other dates for your diary.
Summer 2025
Issue 11
In this issue of the Families bulletin: End and start of term plans, amazing A Hall for All news, Tuesday Enrichment and free local Summer activities.
Issue 10
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Celebration Event and BBQ – you’re invited, Sports Day reminder and clubs and after school opportunities.
Issue 9
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Drop Down Day details, becoming a Rights Respecting School and key end of term events for your diaries.
Issue 8
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Languages exams details, Sports Day, Celebration Events and other key Summer events.
Issue 7
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Top tips to support your child with revision, Drop Down Day details, new karate club and key Summer events.
Issue 6
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Making the most of the final term, key dates for your diary, a PD update, club highlights and prom donations.
Issue 5
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Changes and events in Summer term 2, revision opportunities and free or low-cost half term activities.
Issue 4
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Celebrating Diversity, an update on our Rights Respecting School Status, plus more clubs and events.
Issue 3
In this issue of the Families bulletin: plans for Summer Term 2 – what parents need to know, plus details of an attendance support group and new clubs.
Issue 2
In this issue of the Families bulletin: how to help teenagers succeed: the power of grit, hardy personality, and self-efficacy, plus new dates to note.
Issue 1
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Exams and key milestones, the Y9 to Y10 transition, the Community Fair and more upcoming dates for your diary.
Spring 2025
Issue 12
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Balancing fun and study – Easter holiday tips and activities available, plus new clubs for Summer term.
Issue 11
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Supporting your child's attendance, next week’s celebration events, free Easter activities and revision menu.
Issue 10
In this issue of the Families bulletin: celebrating our extended curriculum, end of term arrangements and key notices for all year groups.
Issue 9
In the latest issue of the Families bulletin: our careers education, new Parent Governor, Dance Show tickets and Y10 Parents' Evening information.
Issue 8
In this issue of the Families bulletin: how we support students with literacy, Monday’s PD lessons, a Hall for All film and new dates for your diary.
Issue 7
In this issue of the Families bulletin: the rule on phones reminder, new club dates, World Book Day programme and info on the upcoming abPTA Quiz Night.
Issue 6
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Online safety, supermarket vouchers update, Parent Governor vacancy, World Book Day and other key dates.
Issue 5
In this issue of the Families bulletin: STEAM Day, abPTA quiz night, the Sparx Reader offer, Y8 Parents' Evening, half term revision and LaSWAP applications.
Issue 4
In this issue of the Families bulletin: how we are marking Safer Internet Season, STEAM Day plans and Movie Night details and other Library updates.
Issue 3
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Attendance focus plus Attendance Support Group info, Y10 Information Evening video and key dates for all year groups.
Issue 2
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Learning opportunities through clubs, Personal Development update and important dates for each key stage.
Issue 1
In this issue of the Families bulletin: A Happy New Year, welcoming parent feedback and key dates for Y10 and Y11.
Autumn 2024
Issue 14
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Next week’s festive events, end of and start of term plans and Camden's Holiday Activities and Food programme link.
Issue 13
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Supporting learning at home, 3 days left of the Big Give, end of term arrangements and the Winter Concert invite.
Issue 12
In this issue of the Families bulletin: support services available, doubling your Hall for All donation next week, new clubs and the KS5 Musical.
Issue 11
In this issue of the Families bulletin: LaSWAP Open Evening, Message from the Headteacher, KS3 Cross Country and the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Issue 10
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Drop Down Day on Monday, the new band club, SEND Information Evening and the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Issue 9
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Anti-Bullying Season including Odd Socks Day on Tuesday, new clubs in STEM, rugby and defence and the latest information from the SEND Faculty.
Issue 8
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Later start on Monday 4 November, our Teaching and Learning strategies and the half term activities available externally and in school.
Issue 7
In this issue of the Families bulletin: supporting your child’s wellbeing, Saturday library opening, abPTA Chilli night and half term activities.
Issue 6
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Y9 Pathways event, upcoming PD sessions, cinema at school for charity, Y11 key dates and new clubs available.
Issue 5
In this issue of the Families bulletin: important changes to the law regarding attendance, new sixth form notices and upcoming clubs.
Issue 4
In this issue of the Families bulletin: good homework practices, upcoming PD topics, the new Opportunities Centre, extended library hours and more clubs.
Issue 3
In this issue of the Families bulletin: next week’s early closure reminder for Wednesday 25 September, Black History Season plan, key dates for Y7, Y8 and Y9 and more new clubs.
Issue 2
In this issue of the Families bulletin: our new Student Services, library and media suite areas, more clubs and the Artsmark Platinum Award.
Issue 1
In this issue of the Families bulletin: a warm welcome back, the photography schedule for Monday and the new clubs timetable for the Autumn term.
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