Family bulletins

Spring 2026

Issue 7 (for week beginning 2 March)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Why reading beyond primary matters more than ever, '5–a–day for 5 weeks attendance, and WBD and Science Week.

Issue 6 (for week beginning 23 February)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Looking ahead, updates to Exam Access Arrangements, new key dates and half term activities.

Issue 5 (for week beginning 9 February)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: The Child’s Rights Box, LaSWAP applications next steps, and free activities available to young people locally. 

Issue 4 (for week beginning 2 February)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: how to support students with the different components of reading, upcoming Personal Development lessons, and new dates.

Issue 3 (for week beginning 26 January)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Online Safety Season, 2026-27 term dates, Y7 and Y8 Cross Country details and other key dates.

Issue 2 (for week beginning 19 January)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: the value of being a Student Ambassador, supporting your child on online gaming platforms and new dates and clubs.

Issue 1 (for week beginning 12 January)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Seizing the opportunity of the New Year, new clubs, Parents’ Evenings and other key dates.

Autumn 2025

Issue 14 (for week beginning 15 December 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: How to stay safe over the winter break, an update on next week’s Winter Concert and new clubs and events.

Issue 13 (for week beginning 8 December 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Learning through reading, sponsoring the Brutal Climb and the Camden Food and Activities Holiday Programme.

Issue 12 (for week beginning 1 December 2025)
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 (for week beginning 24 November 2025)
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 (for week beginning 17 November 2025)
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 (for week beginning 10 November 2025)

In this issue of the Families bulletin: Real Friendship, Equality and Kindness, Supporting Attendance and LaSWAP Open Evening

Issue 8 (for week beginning 3 November 2025)
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 (for week beginning 20 October 2025)
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 (for week beginning 13 October 2025)
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 (for week beginning 6 October 2025)
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 (for week beginning 29 September 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Drop Down Day details, new SENDCo appointment, new Debate club and Y9 Information Evening details.

Issue 3 (for week beginning 22 September 2025)
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 (for week beginning 15 September 2025)
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 (for week beginning 8 September 2025)
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 (for week beginning 14 July 2025)
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 (for week beginning 7 July 2025)
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 (for week beginning 30 June 2025)
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 (for week beginning 23 June 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Languages exams details, Sports Day, Celebration Events and other key Summer events.

Issue 7 (for week beginning 16 June 2025)
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 (for week beginning 9 June 2025)
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 (for week beginning 2 June 2025)
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 (for week beginning 19 May 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Celebrating Diversity, an update on our Rights Respecting School Status, plus more clubs and events.

Issue 3 (for week beginning 12 May 2025)
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 (for week beginning 5 May 2025)
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 (for week beginning 28 April 2025)
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 (for week beginning 22 April 2025)
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 (for week beginning 31 March 2025)
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 (for week beginning 24 March 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: celebrating our extended curriculum, end of term arrangements and key notices for all year groups.

Issue 9 (for week beginning 17 March 2025)
In the latest issue of the Families bulletin: our careers education, new Parent Governor, Dance Show tickets and Y10 Parents' Evening information.

Issue 8 (for week beginning 10 March 2025)
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 (for week beginning 3 March 2025)
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 (for week beginning 24 February 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Online safety, supermarket vouchers update, Parent Governor vacancy, World Book Day and other key dates.

Issue 5 (for week beginning 10 February 2025)
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 (for week beginning 3 February 2025)
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 (for week beginning 27 January 2025)
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 (for week beginning 20 January 2025)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: Learning opportunities through clubs, Personal Development update and important dates for each key stage.

Issue 1 (for week beginning 13 January 2025)
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 (for week beginning 16 December 2024)
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 (for week beginning 9 December 2024)
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 (for week beginning 2 December 2024)
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 (for week beginning 25 November 2024)

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 (for week beginning 18 November 2024)
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 (for week beginning 11 November 2024)
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 (for week beginning 4 November 2024)
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 (for week beginning 21 October 2024)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: supporting your child’s wellbeing, Saturday library opening, abPTA Chilli night and half term activities.

Issue 6 (for week beginning 14 October 2024)
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 (for week beginning 7 October 2024)
In this issue of the Families bulletin: important changes to the law regarding attendance, new sixth form notices and upcoming clubs.

Issue 4 (for week beginning 30 September 2024)
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 (for week beginning 23 September 2024)
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 (for week beginning 16 September 2024)
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 (for week beginning 9 September 2024)
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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