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Sir William Robertson Academy is a highly successful 11 – 18 co-educational non-selective school. Our school is proud to be one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school set in a peaceful and rural location.

Mark Guest - Headteacher

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4435 BUS We have been made aware that the 4435 bus service will not be running today due to the weather conditions. If parents can arrange alternative transport to get their children to school, this would be greatly appreciated.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE School will be closed today due to the heavy overnight snowfall. Many routes to the school are unsafe to travel this morning and our first priority has to be the safety of pupils and staff.

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DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to everyone that raced at the District Cross Country last week! All 56 students gave it their all, and our six superb BTEC Sport students were top class marshals. The level of competition was tough, but having the perfect environment at school to practice certainly prepared the students well, with fantastic effort and resilience from everyone! 16 of our students finished in the top 20, and so will progress through to the next round, where they will represent Kesteven in the Lincolnshire County Championships. Junior Girls, Inter Girls and Inter Boys all finished 3rd in the team results! Special shout out to Maisie Mullett who won the Junior Girls race, well done!

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CAREERS WEEK What an incredible Careers Week we had last week here at Sir William Robertson Academy! Our students explored a world of opportunities and gained hands-on experience to help them think about their futures. Here's a recap: Rand Farm Park Visit – Students learned about a wide range of careers at the farm park discovering everything from animal care and catering to marketing and hospitality. Bishop Grosseteste University – An exciting campus tour and Q&A with current students which got students inspired about life at university and future studies. Future First Careers Expo – A chance to meet professionals across various fields, ask questions, and explore potential career paths. Take Your Child to Work Day – Our students got a firsthand look at careers by shadowing their parents for the day. It was eye-opening to see where our families work! University & Employer Visits – Representatives from universities, employers and the Army came to school to share their journeys, insights, and advice. Students attended talks an and participated in hands-on workshops which built valuable skills. Careers-Themed Lessons – Teachers infused 18 subjects with career connections, showing how classroom learning applies to real-world jobs. It's been amazing to see students energised about their futures and open to new possibilities.

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SCHOOL PRODUCTION - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Our annual school production is well on the way to becoming a fantastic show! The performance dates for the show will be: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 7pm Thursday 12th December 2024 at 7pm Friday 13th December 2024 at 7pm Ticket costs are £6 each and are available to purchase on ParentPay or alternatively cash can be given to Mrs Jex in the Head of Year Office in a sealed and named envelope. We advise to purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT 2024 Click on the link below to view our recent OFSTED Inspection Report

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CHRISTMAS DINNER REMINDER Just a reminder that this years Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday 19th December 2024. Payment can be made on ParentPay where you can choose one of four options. Please note that the deadline for payment is Friday 6th December.

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GIRLS FIXTURES Our Year 8 and 9 netballers were all set to play a Halloween fixture, but the opposition struggled to field two teams. This was no problem for our students though! They showed lots of respect and kindness, and split into four random teams so that everyone could play an evening of netball. We are really impressed by your maturity and adaptability, well done! Newark Rugby Club held a festival for Year 8 and 9 girls, who wanted to try some rugby. We had so many interested, we ended up doing shuttle runs in the minibus to get all 27 players there! Each and every one got stuck into the matches, showing fantastic teamwork, confidence and resilience. It was brilliant to see so many girls having a go, and there is some serious talent there! We hope you will go along to the taster sessions at Newark!

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PE CLUB TIMETABLE Our PE department have a variety of extra-curricular clubs on this term! See the timetable below

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CHRISTMAS PRESENT DONATION One of the high points in our school year is when we welcome OAP residents from the local community into SWRA to share Christmas celebrations with our pupils and staff. This is a tradition we have tried to maintain since our opening in 1961 and we are delighted to be able to hold our Christmas party once again this year. In order to be able to provide Christmas presents for our local residents, we are asking for donations of small gifts from staff and pupils. Suggestions for suitable items include gloves, scarves, slipper socks, festive food items, crossword/puzzle books, toiletries etc. These can be handed in at school reception and will then be wrapped in readiness for the festivities on Monday 2nd December 2024. We appreciate that everyone's finances are being squeezed at the moment but would be very grateful for anything you are able to contribute. Thank you, as always, for your generosity.

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SIXTH FORM MEDIA TRIP Yesterday, we took our Y12 & Y13 Media Studies students to the University of Lincoln for their Film, Sound & Media Be Inspired Day. They covered Media production and had a go at developing their own game and trying out VR headsets. They also covered Film & TV Studies where they analysed film trailers and Sound and Music Production where they mixed a track using top industry programmes. Everyone had a great time and got a taster experience of what it would be like to be a Media student at Lincoln University!

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SEACOLE DAY We are delighted to inform you that on Friday 22nd November 2024, we will be holding a non-uniform day for students in Seacole House to celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Seacole. This event offers an opportunity for students to come together, learn about her incredible contributions, and participate in activities that honour her memory. On this day, students in Seacole House are encouraged to wear non-uniform attire, with one garment that is yellow (the house color), in recognition of their house identity and Mary Seacole's vibrant spirit. Please note that the rest of the school will be in regular uniform. There will also be a range of engaging activities held during breaktime and lunchtime to celebrate and explore the life and achievements of Mary Seacole. We hope that this event will inspire our students and deepen their appreciation for her resilience and dedication to caring for others.

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REMINDER Sixth Form Open Evening is 2 days away! If your child is interested in starting Sixth Form with us in September 2025, please register your interest!

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TUG OF WAR This lunchtime, the Sixth Formers organised a Tug of War House Competition for the Staff and Sixth Formers to compete for House Points. As you can see from the photo, the Sixth Formers came out on top in the Staff vs Sixth form round! The results were as follows – Attenborough Windrush Seacole Robertson Well done to all involved, it was a great team building activity and a great bit of Friday fun!

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I couldn't have asked to be part of a better community or learning environment.

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