Skinners' Academy

As Numbers Day comes to an end we'd like to thank everyone who has been involved (including our Maths Department for co-ordinating the event). We'll update this story on our website once we confirm what was raised for the NSPCC - http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/get-inv olved-number-day-…/

It's tomorrow! If you're in Y11 (or are the parent / carer of a Y11) and are considering your post-16 options, you won't want to miss this. The Skinners' Academy sixth form open evening is on Wednesday 21 November at 5pm (until 7pm... - please aim to arrive by 6pm to make the most of the evening).
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/skinner s-academy-sixth-f…/

We had a great time in mid-August.... celebrating the achievements and subsequent confirmed destinations of our outgoing Year 13 students.
At the time, our principal Tim Clark said “Our new sixth form is going from strength to strength and we are pleased that the hard work and persistence of our Year 13s has resulted in progression onto some excellent UK universities, with some students having started quality apprenticeships. We wish them all the best for the future and encou...rage them to keep in touch. Some are already lined up to attend our careers fair in the autumn, to encourage current students to continue to ‘be the best they can’.”
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/skinner s-academy-sixth-f…/
If you are or if you know any Year 11 pupils who are considering their post-16 options, do diarise Wednesday 21 November at 5pm for our sixth form open evening...
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Don't forget, the Year 7 Parents' Evening is taking place tonight. Do be sure to come along for your opportunity to speak to your child's teachers and connect with the pastoral team.

In recent times, we have had a number of our students progress from Skinners' Academy and onto apprenticeships. In an article in Spring 2018, Pete Henshaw of SecEd magazine talks about how some students are missing out on apprenticeships due to negative stereotypes. Don't let that be you. Always do solid research into any potential apprenticeships and where they may lead - and remember they can be an excellent option (and university can happen before, at the same time or after, dependent on what sort of apprenticeship you are applying for)
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/dont-mi ss-out-due-negati…/

Let's reconnect! It's been awhile since we've posted here on Facebook so we'll share some highlights that you may have missed but should also take this opportunity to remind you that you can also download the Academy app.
The way to access the app may be changing before the end of 2018 but more information about that will follow. For now, you can find information about how to download it here - http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/skinner s-academy-app/

In June last year, Skinners’ Academy was proud to announce, for the second time, that a group of our Year 10 pupils won the Grand Final of the prestigious ‘Enterprise Challenge’ competition run by Mosaic, an initiative of The Prince’s Trust.
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/we-are- the-champions-aga…/

Did you know that we launched an APP for Skinners' Academy a few months ago? Search for Skinners' Academy on the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android). It's another way for us to stay connected with you.
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/skinner s-academy-app/

Happy New Year! Hope you had a brilliant festive season. We have a few posts to catch up on since the autumn so stay tuned for some updates here.

As universities around the UK embark on their Freshers Weeks, we continue to celebrate the exciting destinations of the Year 13s who graduated from Skinners' Academy over the summer.
Our students are off to Oxford University, UCL, Portsmouth, Brunel, Sussex, Queen Mary University of London and beyond. Wishing them all the best with their next adventure...
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/a-level -success/

As we work towards another year of exciting work experience opportunities, it's lovely to look back on the achievements and evolution of our pupils in the last academic year.
Congratulations to all pupils for their participation last year and here's to an exciting year ahead...
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/reflect ion-work-experien…/

Find out more about the experience of gaining a Duke of Edinburgh Award from some of our Year 12 students... (Congratulations to all pupils involved in the DofE)
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/duke-ed inburgh-st-jamess…/

Did you know that Skinners' Academy did some work with Fashion Awareness Direct?
http://www.skinnersacademy.org.uk/catwalk -fashion-awarenes…/

Here's a great article courtesy of The Telegraph where Tinie Tempah talks about his career ambition to be an accountant, not a rapper. An interesting read! What useful information / advice have you picked up from reading this article? http://bit.ly/tinieaccountant

Are you an ex-Year 11 from Skinners' Academy? (Having left in summer 2015?). Please see below for a message from our exams officer Mr Maloney...
" #GCSE Certificates from summer 2015 are available for past Skinners' pupils to collect this Tuesday (15th) & Wednesday (16th) December, 3.30–4.30. Photo ID needed!"
If you're an ex-Year 11 or know any... please do spread the word.

Winners of the Mosaic Enterprise Challenge 2015, Skinners' Academy's team iRound Up were thrilled to help to launch the 2016 competition...

Skinners' Academy has been recognising Movember Foundation UK all day today with a series of activities including balloon shaving and name the famous mo competitions... as well as fundraising bake sales.
Led by Mr Tuton, the Academy has really supported this cause this year and we'll share a link to an article on our website with more information when published. #Movember #menshealth

We came across an interesting article via icould from last year about the founder of Whatsapp and shared it with the Year 10s to Year 12s as they may also find his tale of resilience interesting. Feel free to have a look at the article here- and let us know if it had some useful lessons about resilience for you. http://icould…/article/inspiring-storie s-whatsapps-jan-koum/