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  • Open Evening - early close.

    Published 16/09/24

    Dear Family,

    On Thursday 3 October, the academy will close to students at 1.30 pm in order to facilitate our Open Evening for prospective students. 

    Students will leave via their normal gates at 1.30 pm. Students who are staying to help with Open Evening will remain in the academy. 

    Kind regards,

    Ms Barnett

    Assistant Headteacher

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  • Open Evening 2024

    Published 09/09/24
    Prospective students and families are warmly invited to visit our Open Evening 2024.

    Join us on Thursday 3 October 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm 

    There will be a range of exciting activities on offer during the evening, as well as opportunities to: take a tour of the Academy; sample food from the canteen and meet our amazing students!

    Our Special Educational Needs and Multilingual Student Support teams will be on hand to answer any questions that you have about the support we can offer your child.

    Can’t make our Open Evening?

    We’re always happy to show prospective students and their families around.

    Co-op Academy Leeds, Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds LS9 7HD

    0113 380 7940  leeds@coopacademies.co.uk


    Key Dates

    If your child is starting secondary school in September 2025

    Thursday 3 October 2.30 to 6 pm - Open Evening for Year 7 start in 2025

    Thursday 31 October - Deadline for applications for Year 7 

    Saturday 1 March 2025 - Offer of secondary places 

    Wednesday 2 July and Thursday 3 July 2025 - Year 6 Transition Days 


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  • Ikigai 2024 - Win £500

    Published 04/09/24

    The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for young people to partner with a parent, grandparent, or guardian to enter a competition that helps to make crucial connections between civil engineering, nature and the arts.

    There are five categories to choose from:

    1. Poetry

    2. Songs (with or without instruments)

    3. Photography

    4. One-minute short film

    5. Painting, drawing or collage in 2D (excluding digital art)

    To find out how they could win £500, enter, and read the terms and conditions, visit the ICE website here.

    The competition is inspired by Prof. (Dr) Anusha Shah’s presidential theme for the year, 'Making connections for a nature and people-positive world', which encourages engineers to keep nature and people at the heart of infrastructure solutions.

    How to enter

    The competition closes at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 September 2024.

    Finalists will be announced on the ICE’s social media channels on Friday 20 September 2024.

    Please visit the ICE website for full terms and conditions. 

    Please share this with your students, parents and carers. 

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  • Letter Home 18th July

    Published 19/07/24

    Dear Parents / Carers,

    As we approach the end of another academic year at Co-op Academy Leeds, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your support  and involvement in your child’s education. Your dedication and active participation helps us to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for  all of the young people in school. 

    The academy closes at 15:05 on Friday 19th July and reopens on Tuesday 3rd September for Year 7 and Wednesday 4th September for all other year groups. It is important that your child attends school on time from 4th September. Year 8 and 10 to arrive via our Stoney Rock Lane entrance, Year 9 and 11 via our Beckett Street entrance opposite the hospital.


    Uniform

    As per our last letter, we have made some optional amendments to our uniform policy from September. Students may choose to wear a Co-op Academy Leeds v-necked sweatshirt instead of a blazer. The jumpers are available to buy from Jo Brand priced at £17.99.  Students may now also wear any footwear provided that it is all black. Make-up must be discreet, jewellery and acrylic nails are not allowed. Please refer to our website for details. https://www.leeds.coopacademies.co.uk/ 

    Replacement ties are available at student reception for £5. A small stock of appropriate trousers, skirts, shirts and belts are available to purchase from main reception. Card payments and bank transfers are now accepted.  

    Sort code: 30-65-22

    Account: 69005268

    Name: Co-operative Academy of Leeds

    Bank: Lloyds Banking Group


    Self Responsibility

    Equipment checks will take place everyday. All students must have 2 black pens, 1 red pen, 1 pencil, 1 ruler, a rubber and a pencil case. Their student planner and timetable should be carried at all times and kept in a bag, which is compulsory. 


    Healthy Holidays

    Over the summer holidays, children who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals can access a fantastic range of exciting activities, alongside a delicious meal, for free. 

    Parents will need to create a Healthy Holidays account (see below) and then register their children. Once eligibility has been checked and the children are approved they can browse and book onto events. There is a language translate button on the site, and parents/carers can access support to register from digital drop-ins through the libraries: Digital support | Leeds Library

    https://healthyholidays.leeds.gov.uk/


    Arbor Parents App

    Our new Arbor Parent App is live. It’s easy to set up. All you need is an up to date email address on our system. Please contact the academy if this needs updating. You can view your child’s attendance, praise and behaviour points. Detentions and academic reports will be added in the new academic year. 


    I wish you and your family a lovely summer break and we are looking forward to welcoming the children back in September.

    With very best wishes.

    Miss Natalie Jones

    Headteacher

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  • Uniform Change 2024/25

    Published 12/07/24

    Dear Parents/Guardians,

    I hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, we would like to inform you of some optional changes to our school uniform policy that will take effect from September.

    After careful consideration and consultation with students, parents, and staff, we have decided to update our school uniform to ensure that it continues to reflect our academy values of pride, equity, and hard work. These changes aim to provide a more comfortable and practical attire for our students, whilst maintaining a smart and consistent appearance.

    From September students may wear a Co-op Academy Leeds branded jumper instead of a blazer if they choose to. The jumpers are available from Jo Brand and cost £19.99.

    Additionally, we have relaxed our rules on footwear and from September students may now wear trainers to school provided that they are all black. 

    Please see the attached leaflet for more information about jumpers and school shoes.

    Our expectations around PE kit remain the same; students must wear their Co-op Academy Leeds PE kit on the days they have PE. Other items of clothing are not acceptable, this includes other branded sportswear.

    It is important that all students arrive at school each day with a bag and pencil case with equipment; equipment is available to buy in school should your child need it, but students are expected to arrive at lessons with equipment and will be sanctioned where this is not the case. 

    Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we strive to enhance our academy community. We look forward to seeing our students proudly wearing their uniform in September.

    Best Wishes

    Natalie Jones

    Headteacher

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  • Results Day 2024

    Published 03/07/24
    Please see information below in preparation for Results Day on Thursday 22nd August.
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  • New Academy Parent App

    Published 28/06/24

    Our new Arbor Parent App is live! 

    The Academy is now using the Parent Portal and Parent App, and has set up an account for you. This will allow you to receive messages from the Academy, view behaviour and positive praise points as well as accessing reports and information throughout the academic year.

    To finish creating your account you just need to set a password. Your username is the email address we have on record.

    Go to https://login.arbor.sc and click 'Forgot your password?' to finish setting up your account.

    If you have any queries please contact leed-info@coopacademies.co.uk

    Download the App from the App Store for Iphone or Google Play for Android.

     

    Please allow push notifications to ensure you receive any messages.

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  • Early Finish - Thursday 4th July

    Published 24/06/24

    Dear parent/guardian,

    School will finish at the earlier time of 1:30 pm on Thursday 4th July in preparation for Year 10 and Year 11 parents’ evening.

    Parents’ Evening will take place between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. We’d love to see all our Year 10 and Year 11 parents and carers there.

    Your child should begin making appointments with subject teachers in lessons. Please help them by making sure they know what times you are available to attend.

    Best wishes,

    Miss Pearson

    Assistant Headteacher

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  • Year 11 Results Letter 2024

    Published 11/06/24

    Dear Parent/Carer

    As you may already be aware, GCSE results day is Thursday 22 August 2024. All students are welcome to collect their results from school between 10am-11.30pm in the Library.  Students must enter and leave the Academy via the library gate. 

    We are confident that everyone’s hard work during Year 11 will have paid off. Many teachers and other professionals will be present to help celebrate with your young people as they look forward to the next stage in their education and the world of work. Please be assured, however, that we will also have in attendance Miss Williams, our careers advisor, who will be available to support any students with post-16 questions, along with a few colleges.

    If someone is collecting your results on your behalf you need to complete the form on the back of this letter and they need to bring it with them on the day. Please ensure they bring written permission from you and their own photographic identification, for example a driving licence or passport. Please note that if your nominated person comes and does not have this letter, they will not be permitted to collect your results.

    Results not collected will be posted to your home address on Thursday 22 August. If you believe the home address we hold for you may not be correct, please contact the academy as a matter of urgency.

    As an Academy we celebrate achievements and successes, and this may involve publishing photographs of students with their results on social media. No student names will be shown or shared. If you do not want your child’s photo and results to be shared on social media, please can you put this in writing and send this in to school for the attention of the Examinations Officer. 

    Finally, to all those parents and carers whose children will be leaving the Academy, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support shown to the school throughout their time with us. We wish your child every success for the future. 

    Best Wishes,

    Miss N Jones

    Headteacher

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  • Important Information for Year 11 WC 10 June

    Published 07/06/24

    Dear parent/guardian,

    Please see below some important information about the week ahead.

    Monday 10th June

    • All students in school from 8:25am for the GCSE maths exam.
    • P1 & 2 - GCSE Maths exam.
    • P3 - All students in Science revision.
    • P4 - Spanish and Creative Media revision. Students not in these exams will go home (11:50am).
    • P5 & 6 - GCSE Spanish and Creative Media Exams.

    Tuesday 11th June

    • All students in school from 8:25am for the GCSE Science (chemistry) exam.
    • P1 & 2 - GCSE Science exam. After the exam students will go home unless they have the afternoon GCSE history exam.
    • P3 & 4 - History revision.
    • P5 & 6 - GCSE History exam.

    Wednesday 12th June

    • All students in school from 8:25 am for science revision P1.
    • P1 - Science revision.
    • P2 - Leavers assembly.
    • Students will leave school at 10:15am unless they have the GCSE Polish, Portuguese or Persian exams.
    • P3 & 4 - Revision for GCSE Polish, Portuguese or Persian exams.
    • P5 & 6 - GCSE Polish, Portuguese or Persian exams.

    Thursday 13th June

    • P6 - Geography revision

    Friday 14th June

    • Students sitting the GCSE Geography exam in school from 8:25 am for revision in the hall.
    • P1 & 2 - GCSE geography exam.
    • P3 & 4 - All students in school for science revision.
    • P5 & 6 - GCSE Science exam (physics) exam.
    • After the exam shirt signing will take place and students will leave school approx 3pm.

    Throughout this period a quiet study area will be provided for students who choose to come into school to revise for their exams.

    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via email at emma.pearson@coopacademies.co.uk

    Best wishes,

    Miss Pearson

    Assistant Headteacher

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  • School of Sanctuary

    Published 05/06/24

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  • Y11 GCSE Exams 2024

    Published 26/04/24

    Dear Parent/Carer

    The summer GCSE/BTEC exam season begins on Thursday 9 May 2024 and this is the start of a very critical time in your child’s education and future. This letter and the enclosed documents are extremely important so please read them carefully.

    The timetable attached (https://bit.ly/49YRkAQ) is the full summer timetable for all subjects. There will be subjects on here that your child does not study. Students have received a personalised copy of their timetable, along with another copy of our exam’s handbook and JCQ documentation they must read and understand. This information is also available on the school website (https://www.leeds.coopacademies.co.uk/exams).

    It is strongly advised that the timetable is displayed in a prominent place and that you familiarise yourself with the dates and times of the exams.

    Morning exams start at 9am and afternoon exams start at 1.30pm, unless otherwise informed. Please ensure that your child arrives in school on time at 8.25am, and ready for the exams. Late attendance to an exam may result in disqualification.

    Students must be present for all exams. We are not able to reschedule any exams as these are set nationally by the exam boards.

    If, during the examination period, they are unable to attend for any exam session(s), please let the school know immediately with the reason. If non-attendance is due to illness, then medical evidence is required. Only with sufficient medical evidence will the exam board consider special provision when awarding a grade.

    Exam Contingency Days

    A contingency date is a day specifically set aside, should sustained national or local disruption arise during the summer 2024 examination series. If disruption happens, the GCSE and/or BTEC examinations would be taken either for the first time or again on that day. The contingency dates for this year are timetabled for the afternoons of the 6th and 13th June as well as the day of 26th June 2024. Your child must be available up to and including this date.

    Should you have any queries, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.

    Yours sincerely,

    Samantha Walker 

    Examinations Officer


    Dragă părinte/îngrijitor

    Sezonul de vară de examene GCSE/BTEC începe joi, 9 mai 2024, iar acesta este începutul unui moment foarte critic în educația și viitorul copilului dumneavoastră. Această scrisoare și documentele anexate sunt extrem de importante, așa că vă rugăm să le citiți cu atenție.

    Orarul atașat este orarul complet de vară pentru toate disciplinele. Vor fi subiecte aici pe care copilul dumneavoastră nu le studiază. Studenții au primit o copie personalizată a orarului lor, împreună cu o altă copie a manualului examenului nostru și a documentației JCQ pe care trebuie să o citească și să înțeleagă. Aceste informații sunt disponibile și pe site-ul școlii.

    Se recomandă insistent ca orarul să fie afișat într-un loc vizibil în casa și să vă familiarizați cu datele și orele examenelor.

    Examenele de dimineață încep la ora 9, iar examenele de după-amiază încep la ora 13:30, cu excepția cazului în care va vom informa diferit. Vă rugăm să vă asigurați că copilul dumneavoastră sosește la timp la ora 8.25 dimineața la școală și este pregătit pentru examene. Întârzierea la examen poate duce la descalificare.

    Elevii trebuie să fie prezenți la toate examenele. Nu putem reprograma niciun examen, deoarece acestea sunt stabilite la nivel național de comisiile de examen.

    Dacă, în timpul perioadei de examen, aceștia nu pot participa la vreo sesiune de examene, vă rugăm să anunțați imediat școala cu motivul. Dacă neprezentarea se datorează unei boli, atunci este necesară dovada medicală.

    Doar cu dovezi medicale suficiente, comisia de examen va lua în considerare prevederi speciale atunci când acordă o notă. Zilele de Contingence ale examenului

    O dată de urgență este o zi special rezervată, în cazul în care apar perturbări susținute la nivel național sau local în timpul seriei de examene din vară anului 2024. Dacă se produce o întrerupere, examinările GCSE și/sau BTEC vor fi luate fie pentru prima dată, fie din nou în acea zi. Datele de urgență pentru acest an sunt programate pentru după-amiezele de 6 și 13 iunie, precum și pentru ziua de 26 iunie 2024. Copilul dumneavoastră trebuie să fie disponibil până la această dată inclusiv.

    Dacă aveți întrebări, întrebări sau nelămuriri, nu ezitați să mă contactați la numărul de mai jos.

    Cu stimă,

    Samantha Walker

    Ofițer de examene

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