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In the Know November – December

Welcome to this first parent and carer newsletter for the Autumn Term. We want to keep you updated with some important events in school each half term which will support your child’s education and celebrate wider school life. Please give any feedback on what you would like including in the newsletter to j.thom@erdington.fmat.co.uk 

I would like to incorporate a ‘YOU SAID – WE DID’ article in our half termly newsletters. Perhaps you would like to contribute an article about work you are doing in the community or any events you would like to highlight. 

Each Friday morning you will receive an e-mail with information about your child’s week at school including behaviour and attendance data, as well as achievements points. Please support school in going through this with your child, celebrating their achievements and discussing any issues surrounding punctuality and behaviour. If you want further feedback, then please contact the Heads of Year. 

You will soon be receiving a Parent Curriculum Guide with details of what your child will be studying over the next half term in their subjects.

We would like to thank you for your support as parents/carers in the fantastic attendance data we have at Erdington Academy, which is above the national average. Last year our attendance figure was 95%, and we achieved the same last half term. 

If you visit the school website, you will also find lots of up to date information on what’s happening in school beneath the tab Academy Life – Parent and Carer information. Don’t forget to also sign up for the MyEd app and follow our TWITTER social media account.  

 KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 

 LPPA Focus group meeting – Tuesday 9th November 4pm 

Are you interested in helping the school improve parental engagement? If so, please come along to the first focus group meeting which will be working towards achieving a Leading Parent Partnership Award. RSVP to j.thom@erdington.fmat.co.uk  

Year 8 Parent’s Evening Tuesday 16th November 4-7pm 

An opportunity for parents and carers to meet curriculum and pastoral staff face to face in school to discuss your child’s progress.  

Enrichment Day 1: Thursday 18th November 

An exciting day off timetable when students participate in workshops and activities  

Parents Forum Wednesday 24th November (times to follow) 

An opportunity for parents and carers to meet the leadership team in school and find out about what is going on in school and to give your feedback. 

Year 11 Mock Exams start 22nd November until 3rd December 

Students in Year 11 will have two weeks of mock exams testing them on their current subject knowledge and skills. Supporting you child in their revision is recommended.

Christmas Jumper competition Friday 10th December 

Students can come to school in their favourite Christmas jumper getting them in the festive mood.

Culture Fest – Tuesday 14th December 7pm 

An evening of performances by students celebrating the rich variety of cultural backgrounds our students come from.

Would you like to get involved in adult activities after school at Erdington Academy? If so, see the list of what is on offer: 

GKR Karate Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 6 – 8pm (F) 

Central All Styles Karate Tues 6 – 7pm (F) 

Silversmithing Tue & Wed 7 – 9pm Adults Only 

Advance Line Dancing Wed 7.30 – 9.30 Adults Only 

Sutton Town Netball Club Wed 8 – 9pm Adult Ladies Only 

Zumba Wed 6.45 – 7.45 over 15’s only 

Aikido Thu 7 – 9pm (F) 

Useful Links: 

Show my homework: https://erdingtonfmat.wpengine.com/academy-life/show-my-homework-guides/  

Parent/Carer information: https://erdingtonfmat.wpengine.com/academy-life/parent-information/ 

Parents Evening Appointment System: https://erdington.schoolcloud.co.uk/  

MyEd School App: https://www.myedschoolapp.com/ 

Logging onto Office 365: https://erdingtonfmat.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Logging-into-Office-365.pdf  

 

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