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BRITISH ARMY VISIT This week, we had an exciting visit from the British Army. Our Year 9 students attended a presentation about careers in the Army and then took part in a series of engaging workshops which focused on teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to challenge themselves, develop their soft skills and gain an insight into what it's like to work in the military. A huge thank you to the British Army for an inspiring and educational experience!

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CHATEAU DE WARSY TRIP Last week, our Year 10, 11 and 13 students had an unforgettable experience on their French immersion trip to Château de Warsy! The students were fantastic, showing great behaviour throughout the week. Highlights included making delicious crêpes and mayonnaise, playing pétanque, and visiting an organic goat farm. We also explored the historic city of Amiens and had a magical day at Disneyland! It was an incredible opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in French culture, language, and adventure!

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QUADCOPTER BUILD AND FLY DAY A great day was had yesterday by Harry, Alfie and Michael at the 'Quadcopter build and fly day' hosted by KSHS. Quadcopter is a national competition sponsored by Ratheon and RTX. The boys had to get through an interview/presentation process in Stage 1 to be able to attend yesterday's event. They built their quadcopter and completed a test flight yesterday very well. We now move into Stage 3, modifying and practice flights, ready for the regional final in the beginning of November.

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD IN LEARNING STRATEGIES EVENING As a setting we have endeavoured to follow best practice and research in all aspects of education and have been a WalkThrus setting since 2020. WalkThrus have recently published a book specifically for students and parents on understanding how we learn as well as strategies for effective learning / revision. We will be holding two evenings where we will go through strategies for supporting your child in their learning, revision techniques and preparation for exams. The dates for your diaries are: Wednesday 2nd October 6-7pm for parents of pupils in Key Stage 3. This session will focus on how to support your child in their learning. Wednesday 9th October 6-7pm for parents of pupils in Key Stage 4 and 5. This session will focus on revision techniques and preparation for examinations. Please sign up using the link below https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=An1hFnkMzEqjOwcLa2YXdYpkU9Ub3v1JsEjI1IzUtdBURTIwQVBJTUI3M1lTWjFESEpNNlZMQUMzMS4u As a WalkThrus setting we can also offer the book for parents to purchase at £6, please indicate on the sign up link whether you would like to pre order a copy. A limited number of books will be available on each evening to purchase. For pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium, these books will be provided free of charge.

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YEAR 9 COUNTY CUP CHAMPIONS A fantastic result for the Year 9 boys winning 2-1 in extra time against a tough Branston Community Academy team! Outstanding performances throughout the team and first time winning the Boys County Cup since Mr Andersen was a student here!

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EMOTIONAL LITERACY SUPPORT ASSISTANT Provides support for individuals and small groups experiencing anxiety, anger and low self esteem, confidence and resilience. ELSA is aimed at enabling students to develop their emotional regulation and coping strategies. If you feel your child would benefit from this support, please contact your childs Head of Year for a referral.

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REMINDER OF OUR SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK

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FIRST DAY BACK SEPTEMBER 2024 Everyone here at Sir William Robertson Academy is so excited for our new school year and cannot wait to welcome our Year 7s on Wednesday 4th September and all other years on Thursday 5th September. This is going to be a wonderful year here at the school with so much planned to enrich and educate our students. A final reminder of the changes to our Uniform Policy, this week, with the expectation that students should have a waterproof, outside coat if necessary and that hoodies are no longer allowed onsite at all. Skirts must be worn at knee length and must be fully pleated – tailored trousers are absolutely fine provided they are loose around the ankle. All socks must be black. Any additional piercings to the stud allowed in each lobe must have silicone / plastic retainers. Please contact your child's Head of Year, today, if any financial barriers still exist to these changes. We can't wait to greet your children this week. It's going to be a fantastic term!

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PC COACHES TRANSPORT UPDATE

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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2025? If so, come and join us during our September Open Week! Register your interest on our website www.swracademy.org

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GCSE RESULTS 2024 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, is celebrating this year's GCSE results and the achievements of its Year 11 students. These results reflect the hard work, determination and commitment of SWRA's pupils and staff. Many students were awarded the highest grades across a wide range of subjects. Maisie Rasen achieved an outstanding set of results including grade 9s in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Geography and History; grade 8s in French, Physics and Mathematics and a Level 2 Distinction in Business. Eleanor Winter did exceptionally well, achieving the top grade 9 in Chemistry and History; grade 8 in Biology, French, English Language, Drama and Mathematics; grade 7 in Physics and Physical Education and grade 6 in Further Mathematics and English Literature. Abigail Radcliffe has received fantastic results, with grade 9s in Chemistry, French and Geography; grade 8s in Biology, Physics, Drama and Mathematics; grade 7 in English Literature; grade 6s in Dance and Further Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language. Isabelle Gibson achieved grades 6-9 across the board. Elliott Buckley was awarded grade 9s in English Literature and Media; grade 8s in French and Mathematics; grade 7s in Geography and Physical Education and a grade 6 in English Language as well as an 8-7 in Combined Science. Kian Buckley also had some fantastic results including grade 8s in English Literature and History; grade 7s in Mathematics and Media; grade 6 in English Language; Level 2 Distinction in Business; Level 2 Merit in Sport and a 7-7 in Combined Science. Grace Costello achieved grade 9s in Drama and Media; grade 8s in French and History; grade 7s in Chemistry and English Literature; grade 6s in Biology, Physics and English Language and a grade 5 in Mathematics. GCSE Triple Science results were excellent: 100% of candidates achieved grades 9-4 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. GCSE PE and GCSE French results were similarly strong, with students achieving 100% and 84% grades 9-4 respectively. The breadth of talent and range of interests of SWRA's students is reflected in the results achieved across vocational as well as academic subjects. 71% of BTEC Sport students and 62% of NCFE Business students were awarded Level 2 Distinction*- Level 2 Pass (equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4) and 96% of CACHE Childcare students achieved Distinction-Pass grades. Alice Pellett and Evie Hughes both achieved Distinction grades in Sport and Tessa Beaumont was awarded Level 2 Distinctions in Sport and Childcare. Mark Guest, Headteacher, commented, 'We are immensely proud of all our students. This cohort of students were in Year 7 when the Covid pandemic struck, but they have shown great resilience and a passion to succeed. These results are a fitting testament to their hard work, commitment and the excellent teaching they have received throughout their time at Sir William Robertson. I am delighted that we are welcoming so many of this year group back into our Sixth Form – great things lay ahead for them.' Our students have overwhelmingly secured the grades required to pursue their chosen next steps, with many choosing to continue their education at SWRA's flourishing Sixth Form. The school is driven by the aim to ASPIRE, and this ethos directs the work of all staff and pupils. In recent years it has become one of the most sought-after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school with superb pastoral care in a safe, rural setting. The continued growth and success of the Sixth Form means that parents are confident that their children will achieve well as they embark upon their post-16 education.

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A LEVEL RESULTS DAY 2024 Sir William Robertson Academy is celebrating outstanding A Level and vocational results this summer, with the Year 13 cohort securing excellent destinations at universities or embarking on their chosen careers. These results reflect the hard work and commitment of SWRA's students and staff and demonstrate the continued success of its Sixth Form. Edward Anderson, from Carlton Le Moorland, achieved A* grades in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, a grade A in Chemistry and a Distinction* in Computing and has secured a place at university to study Mathematics. Matthew Richardson, also from Carlton Le Moorland, achieved grade As in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and a grade B in Further Mathematics and is heading to the University of Nottingham to study Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics. Evie Pearson, from Newark, achieved an A* in Graphics, a grade A in English Literature and grade B in French and has been offered a place at Leeds Arts University to do Film Making. Henry Wilkinson, also from Newark, is planning to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds having gained A grades in Mathematics and Physics and a grade B in Geography. Madeline Summerton, from Navenby, achieved A grades in Geography and Media and a grade B in English Language and is planning to study Geography at the University of Sheffield. Our Level 3 BTEC students also performed strongly, with the majority achieving top Distinction* and Distinction grades. Samuel Clipsham was delighted to achieve Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction in the Extended Diploma in Sport, equivalent to 3 A levels, and is planning on continuing his current job as a Junior Chef at Cox Catering. George Grevatt achieved Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in the Extended Diploma in Sport and is heading to study Sport and Physical Education at the University of Lincoln. Erin Baggaley achieved a Distinction in Business and is pursuing an apprenticeship at Bakkavor in Business and Product Development. The broad range of interests of SWRA's students is reflected in their choice of university courses and careers. Aimee Billett is heading to the University of Hull to study Marketing; Freddie Streeter has taken an apprenticeship with Inspire+; Nehiemie Johnson is pursuing a career in the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer and Lily Clifton is heading to the University of Lincoln to study Health and Social Care. Mark Guest, headteacher, commented: 'These tremendous outcomes are a fitting tribute to the hard work of our wonderful Year 13 cohort of students and the outstanding teaching they have received during their Sixth Form courses. We are extremely proud of all of our students and these outcomes provide a fantastic platform from which to fly as they move on to embark on the next stages in their learning or employment. We encourage all of our students to aspire to great things, and these results echo our key message that there are no borders, just horizons as a Sir William Robertson Academy student'. Miss Charlotte Wilson, Head of Sixth Form added: 'I am absolutely delighted for our Year 13 students who have worked incredibly hard over their two years of Sixth Form. These results are a testament to their determination to succeed, and I am thrilled that their efforts have paid off with such great outcomes! SWRA Sixth Form is above all else a family, and I'm so very proud of each and every one of them – I wish this fantastic group of young people the very best for the future.'

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SWRA FANTASY FOOTBALL There is still time to sign up to our Fantasy Football League!

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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2025? If so, come and join us during our September Open Week! Register your interest on our website www.swracademy.org