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Scott Barlow

Principal

Sarah Sprack

CEO of Isle Education Trust

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As we bring this academic year to a close, I want to reflect on the incredible achievements and progress we have made together.

This has truly been a remarkable year at South Axholme Academy, filled with numerous milestones, inspiring moments, and outstanding accomplishments. Each of you have contributed to making our academy a vibrant and dynamic place of learning and growth.

I am immensely proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and resilience. Their enthusiasm for learning and commitment to excellence have been truly inspiring.

To our dedicated staff, your unwavering support and passion for education have made a profound impact on our students' lives. I thank you for your tireless efforts and for fostering a nurturing and challenging environment.

To our families, your partnership and encouragement have been invaluable. Your support has helped us create a strong, cohesive community that prioritises the wellbeing and success of our students.

As we head into the summer break, I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday. Take this time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. I look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic year at South Axholme Academy.

Warm regards,

Scott Barlow

Principal

At the end of this summer term and the 2023/2024 school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who makes up our Trust community and for the part you play in ensuring we are successful in all that we do. Over the last year, trustees and senior leaders have completed a piece of work revisiting our vision and values as they are now 10 years old (how time flies!). We will continue to develop, share and promote these in the new academic year but are confident that our new ethos

"Inspiring Excellence Together - A place where communities matter and individuals thrive"

now really reflects who we have grown to become.

South Axholme Academy is an integral part of Isle Education Trust and it has been a pleasure to see the amazing work that has taken place over this year. The energy, enthusiasm and motivation of the entire staff team, students and governors has been unerring and with the support of parents, has ensured that students have thrived and the academy as a whole continues to go from strength to strength.

With the recent change of government and associated new Education secretary, we do not know what awaits us over the summer and next year, but I can guarantee that whatever it is, we will continue to work tirelessly to make the experience for all involved positive, enjoyable and successful.

I hope you have a wonderful summer.

Sarah Sprack

CEO Isle Education Trust

Senior Student Leadership Team

Congratulations to our newly appointed Senior Student Leaders for 2024-25.

(From left to right, Robyn Leatherland, Tom Lisle and Olivia Chadwick)

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PE Achievements - SUMMER TERM 2024

We are delighted to once again share some of the successes our talented students have achieved in the PE department at South Axholme Academy during the summer term.

We have seen outstanding performances from students, who have shown great dedication and skill on the field. Their hard work and commitment shows the South Axholme Mindset of Excellence and Resilience. We are proud to celebrate their achievements.

A few of the key moments this term include:

Athletics

On 2 July 2024, students took part in the North Lincolnshire District Athletics Competition. All the students represented the Academy with such pride and resilience! Well done to each one of you!

Outstanding results from our students include:

Year 7

Year 7 boys placed 2nd in their relay
Imogen Sheehan placed 2nd in the Year 7 girls 1500m
CJay Morley who placed 1st in the Year 7 boys 1500m

Year 8

Lilybeth Metson placed 2nd in the Year 8 1500m
Eden Round placed 1st in both the Year 8 300m and 800m
Lucie Lou Webster-Henwood placed 2nd in the Year 8 girls javelin
Abi Potts placed 1st in the Year 8 girls high jump

Year 9

Year 9 girls placed 2nd in their relay
Ava Cooper placed 1st in the Year 9 girls 100m
Sam Morris placed 2nd in the Year 9 boys 100m
Ava Cooper placed 1st in the Year 9 girls 100m
Beth Lewis placed 1st in the Year 9 girls 1500m and 2nd in the Year 9 girls 300m
Freya Mills placed 2nd in the Year 9 200m

Year 10

Year 10 boys placed 2nd in their relay
Year 10 girls placed 2nd in their relay
Holly Bytheway placed 1st in the Year 10 girls 800m
Harrison Clough placed 1st in the Year 10 boys triple jump
Phoebe Reeves placed 2nd in the Year 10 800m
Alex Hunter placed 1st in the Year 10 boys Discus
Molly Durning placed 1st in the Y10 girls triple jump
Imogen Spouncer placed 1st in the Year 10 girls high jump and 2nd in both long jump and shot put
Reuben Selby placed 2nd in both the Year 10 boys 100m and 200m race
Alex Hannam placed 1st in the Year 10 boys 400m race

(Pictures: - Athletics participants)

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Netball

We were thrilled that the Year 7 Netball Team won the North Lincolnshire Cup. The team displayed exceptional sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the tournament.

It's a moment of immense pride for teammates and their coach Mrs Smith.

Once again, congratulations to the Year 7 netball team for this incredible feat!

Mrs Smith, Teacher of PE

Pictures: Year 7 Netball Team at the competition and back at the academy holding the trophy.

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Year 7 Rounders Team Success

The Year 7 sporting success continued with the Year 7 rounders team being crowned champions at the Scunthorpe Schools Rounders tournament on 4th July 2024. The team played seven games in a round-robin format, winning ALL SEVEN becoming the overall champions.

All the girls played exceptionally well - a remarkable performance by the team.

Miss Pearce, Teacher of PE

Pictures: Year 7 students at the rounders tournament at Fredrick Gough School

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Cricket

To end the year, our keen cricketers joined forces and recently participated in friendly matches. The teams displayed remarkable sportsmanship and skill, making the matches an exciting experience for all involved.

The Year 10 students won against Year 9 and Year 8 won against Year 7.

Mr Spouncer, Subject Leader PE

Pictures: Top - Year 9 and 10 students and Bottom - Year 7 and 8 students

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Sports Day

Congratulations to 10T and 10F on drawing 1st place in the upper school sports day!

Congratulations also go out to 9G who finished in 1st place in their year group!

A fantastic day when all students took part in a variety of activities including rounders, dodgeball, tug of war as well as the many track and field events.

Pictures: Upper school sports day, tug of war and track events

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NEWSFLASH

English Schools Championship Success...

Beth Lewis competed on Friday 12 July 2024 in the 1500m at the English Schools' championships. The event was held at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. There were 42 qualifiers in her event. She came 6th in her heat and 19th overall in 4 minutes 45 seconds.

It was a great experience for her to compete in a Championship event.

Massive congratulations!

Picture: Beth Lewis at the championships (right and below)

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Music Concert

Music Performances

The Summer Showcase was well attended on the 19 June 2024.

The Rock Band was in attendance alongside the Wind Band, playing many classics.

Great performances by all.

In other music news:

William and Niamh Scullion and Molly Irwin visited Germany with Doncaster Youth Jazz Orchestra.

The three students have not yet been in the orchestra a year, but have established themselves as very competent players. They played beautifully to hundreds of people around the Herten area, Germany, making great friendships with their exchange families too.

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Trips and Visits

We have seen more trips and visits this term, including college visits, a trip to Naples (which was a first time venture), the Year 8 Low Mill outward bounds visit and more! It is great to see the enthusiasm and excitement of our students on these trips, which play an important part of their learning and development.

Thank you for your continued support to the staff and for parent/carer commitment in allowing students to attend these trips, where they gain such enriching educational opportunities and experiences.

In the autumn term we have further theatre trips planned and various overseas visits.

Bay of Naples

We were excited to take a group of Year 10 students on an educational trip to Southern Italy. The trip aimed to provide a fantastic experience, offering opportunities for cultural and academic development, and a chance to immerse in the Italian way of life.

During the trip, students had the chance to make excursions that involved sightseeing of both human and physical geography. Highlights included visits to Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the idyllic island of Capri. These experiences not only enhanced their geographical knowledge but also created lasting memories.

The trip was based around the enchanting cities of Naples and Sorrento, providing a rich and diverse backdrop for learning and discovery.

The trip was an invaluable experience for our students, broadening their horizons and fostering a deeper appreciation for different cultures and histories.

Mr Brookes, Geography Teacher and Trip Leader

Pictures: Year 10 students enjoying their visits - Bay of Naples

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Low Mill

As you may be aware, each June for a number of years, we have organised an outdoor activities visit to Low Mill Young People’s Centre, Askrigg in Wensleydale. This is a residential outdoor pursuit centre and the visit has proved to be very popular with our students over the years.

The students were involved in a wide range of activities including abseiling, caving, orienteering, canoeing and gorge walking. Qualified outdoor pursuits instructors conduct all the courses with South Axholme staff in a supporting role.

(Pictures: Year 8 students participating in activities at Low Mill, including abseiling, gorge walking and kayaking)

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Careers and Guidance

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Care Into The Future

We were delighted to offer students a chance to visit Doncaster Dome on 5 July 2024, where the Year 8 students had the opportunity to attend the 'We Care Into the Future' event. This visit provided them with an insightful look into careers within the health and care sector.

The students learnt about various career paths, from nursing and midwifery to physiotherapy and social care. They were able to engage with professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the skills and qualifications required for these roles.

This interactive experience enabled students to try their hand at keyhole surgery and perform an autopsy on a digital cadaver. This visit has enriched their understanding of potential career opportunities and has broadened their horizons. We believe that this visit has been truly beneficial for their personal and professional development.

We look forward to continuing to support and guide students as they progress through their educational journey.

(Pictures: Students taking part in activities at the Care Into The Future Event)

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Further Education Visit

Year 10 students have had a great time exploring further education opportunities and their next steps, which have included taster visits to: North Lindsey College on 27 June, John Leggot College on 21 June and New College on 5 July 2024. The students had fantastic days. Well done Year 10!

Pictures: College experience days - Year 10 students

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Student Excellence - Individual Achievements

We would like to share some inspiring news with you about some of our students recent achievements outside of school. Each of our talented young individuals has been making waves in their chosen pursuits, and it is with great pride that we commend their efforts.

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Writing Competition

Molly Evans Year 8 was entered into a writing competition by Mrs Dyer and has won the brilliant opportunity to have her work published in an anthology. Her task was to create a thrilling mini-saga and she was limited to 100 words!

Molly wrote "The Labyrinth", which you can read below:

Dust engulfed the scene, devouring structures relentlessly, leaving devastation in its wake. It was a labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize; each moment a painful reminder of what once was.

As I stumbled through the ruins, despair threatened to consume me without mercy. Then, a glimmer of hope: a distant beeping.

Racing toward it, exhaustion giving way to determination, I found myself in a hospital room, greeted by the miraculous sight of my mother. Relief flooded me, mingled with disbelief at my survival. "We thought the Earthquake got you," she whispered, shattering the silence with her words.

Well done Molly!

Picture: Molly Evans

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Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the participants of the KS3 SAX Spelling Bee! Well done for getting up during assembly, representing your form and tackling some really challenging words. The competition was so tough, all three year groups had to go to tiebreaker spellings

Pictures: Year 7, 8 and 9 students completing the Spelling Bee during assemblies

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Y7 Finalists: Savannah Conway (7E), Noah Whittingham (7F), Isla Cane (7G), Gracie Ruddick (7H), Macy Brooks (7N), Max Davies (7W).

Y7 Winner: Alexander Joachimiak (7T).

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Y8 Finalists: Molly Evans (8E), Olivia Brough (8F), Ava Jones (8G), Evie Fairbank (8H), Kelton Wilson (8N), Katelyn Featherstone (8T).

Y8 Winner: Brooke Drake (8W)

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Y9 Finalists: Sophia Peck (9E), Lukas Butcher (9G), Sian Talbot (9H), Tommy-Aaron Brady (9N), Tillie Pitcher (9T), Lucia Verrico (9W).

Y9 Winner: Chester Codd (9F)

Academy Update - Teaching and Learning

Home Learning - Satchel One

At South Axholme Academy, home learning is an essential part of school life as it supports the curriculum, subject interests and develops core skills such as organisation and independent learning.

Research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows that ‘the impact of homework on learning is consistently positive leading to on average five months’ additional progress.’

To help support students, all home learning at South Axholme is set on a platform called Satchel One. We have successfully used this platform for a number of years , and ithas proved to be very successful, allowing parents/carers to keep track of their child's homework. As we embrace an increasingly digital approach to work, this provides an up-to-date way of working for all of our community.

Please encourage your child to download the Satchel One app onto their devices. Students can also access Satchel One via any computer if they are unable to download the app.

If you have not yet got your parent information to enable you to access Satchel One to support your child at home, please contact the academy.

We thank parents and students for their cooperation with this.

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For a reminder about how parents and students can log into satchel one, please see the link to the website here.

SEND TEAM

My name is Mr Atkinson and I am Assistant Principal - Additional Needs and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

I am absolutely delighted to have been appointed to this role, and I feel excited and privileged to join such an inspiring and nurturing school community.

With over 20 years of experience in education, including more than 15 years in senior leadership positions, I am dedicated to ensuring that every student, regardless of their ability reaches their full potential and has a positive educational experience.

I am very much looking forward to building upon the strong foundations already in place, and to continue with the dedicated work that the SEND department has done over the years at South Axholme Academy.

Mr Atkinson - Assistant Principal

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If your child is on the SEND register you will now have received their updated APDR Plan (support plan) for this academic year. There will be an opportunity to review this plan at your child's parents' evening. If you would like an additional review meeting, please contact our admin team who will be able to arrange this for you.

If you believe your child should be on the SEND register please also contact the admin team and we can arrange for the SEND team to contact you to discuss this further. You can do this using our dedicated email address:

send@southaxholme-iet.co.uk

Termly Celebration Assemblies

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At the end of every term we celebrate students' successes in our Celebration Assemblies. Students receive awards for: -

100% Attendance
Top 10 Achievement Points
Top 10 Attitude to Learning
Zero Behaviour Points

Also celebrated is the Form Group who have won the 'most achieved trophy'. Well done to all of those students who received a certificate.

Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)

Students in Year 10 successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition to the Peak District on 27 and 28 June 2024.

Students went to Castleton where they began their first of two walks. On Thursday night, students pitched tents at a campsite in Edale after walking just over 12km, which included reaching the summit of Mam Tor. The following day they walked 10km back to Castleton.

The students did have time for a quick re-fulleing stop at the cafes, ice cream parlour and chip shop.

Well done to you all.

Mr Brooks, Miss Witty and Mr Barnes

Pictures: students completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Art

Some of the art work created by our students in Years 8 and 10 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings can be seen below.

Work was displayed at St Andrew’s Church, Epworth and the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Epworth from 1st June to 9th June 2024.

Mrs Fenton, Subject Leader Art

Pictures: Students D-Day Art Work

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SAX Mindset Day 3 and 4

SAX Mindset days play a key part in the personal development of Ready, Resilient and Responsible students. Throughout the academic year, the days include spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, understanding of fundamental British values, age-appropriate sex and relationship education alongside coverage of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education.

Very successful SAX Mindset Days were held on 9 and 10 July 2024, with the following themes:-

Mad Hatters Tea Party
Ice Skating
A visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Cleethorpes
Space Centre
Yoga
Mrs Bibby's Boot Camp
Gullivers Kingdom
York Chocolate Story

Pictures: Students enjoying their day at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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Catering

Mrs Rose our Catering Manager was so proud to represent Isle Education Trust on Friday 5 July, at the school catering awards LACA at Birmingham NEC.

They were nominated for the secondary team of the year award, and we are delighted to say they were crowned the winners.

The team at South Axholme Academy are so hard working, dedicated and always there with a smile on their faces to serve the students; they are so deserving of this award and we couldn’t be prouder.

Picture: Awards Evening - IET Catering Team

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Student Services

Student Lockers - A reminder that students can keep their personal items safe

We still have student lockers available to rent. Please follow the link to our website for further information about how to request one here.

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Year 6 Open Evening -

19 September 2024

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Water Bottles

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Uniform

If you have any football boots that don't fit, bring them to us, and we will ensure that they are loved again on the right sized feet!

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Get organised and sort out your academy uniform! See our website (here) for full details.

Don’t forget if you have any old uniform / text books that you would like to donate, please bring them into the academy and leave at student reception. This will go a long way to support members of our community.

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Stay in Touch via Facebook or Instagram and remember that you can view our website for the following information:

Uniform details
Calendar dates
Trips and visits
Policies
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Letters from the Principal
Latest news
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Contact Information and Permissions

During inclement weather or an emergency, should we have to make a decision to close the academy, we will email parents. Information will also be posted on our website (where possible). Please visit our Policies and Documents section for further details here. Also, ensure that you have ticked the 'consent' section in Arbor that you agree to your child's emergency plan should we need to send your child home.

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Arbor - Thank you

We now have 100% of our parents/carers registered or signed into their account at least once!

Don't miss out!

To our new parents: -

If you have not activated your account, please contact the academy and we will send you the information that you will need to register.

This is an excellent way to view your child's dashboard which includes attendance data and achievements.

In addition, you can update your personal information without needing to contact the academy. Please see the link below to access your account.

https://login.arbor.sc/

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We Welcome Our New Cohort

We hope that our Year 6 students enjoyed their transition visits on 1, 2 and 3 July 2024.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the academy as our new Year 7s on Tuesday 3 September 2024!

Lifestyle Project - click on the link for further information or scan the QR code

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGJo7Mt0p0/_KE5BpfAwnTBpxjwXsqWdw/edit

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We say goodbye and good luck to our Year 11 leavers.

As the end of the school year approaches, we want to take a moment to bid a fond farewell to our Year 11 leavers. We are immensely proud of all that they have achieved during their time with us and are excited to see them move on to the next chapter of their lives.