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• Friday 4 April 2025 School Lunches - price increases from 22nd April 2025 Please be aware that the cost of school lunches will be increasing from the start of Term 5 - Tuesday 22nd April. See below communication from OCS.
• Friday 21 March 2025 Free School Meal Transition Protection Please be aware that FSM Transitional Protection - which ensures continued eligibility for those who qualified for FSMs from 31st March 2018 - is expected to end on Monday 31st March 2025 (unless further extensions are announced).
• Thursday 20 March 2025 Parent Plus Adolescent Programme
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 Important bus travel information
• Wednesday 12 March 2025 Winners of the National BIMA Digital Day
• Monday 10 March 2025 A432 Road Improvement Works Please be aware of these upcoming improvements works on the A432 between Yate and Wick Wick roundabout, the extent of the works is shown in the maps below.
• Monday 10 March 2025 Parent Forum, Tuesday 25th March
• Wednesday 26 February 2025 Pan-Disability Tennis Sessions
• Thursday 20 February 2025 Term 4 Uniform reminder
• Tuesday 18 February 2025 International Women's Day 2025 Check out this selection of local community events celebrating International Women's Day on Sat 8 Mar.
• Friday 14 February 2025 Half Term House Squat Fundraiser
• Tuesday 11 February 2025 Sustainable travel accreditation We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a 'Very Good' accreditation by Team Modeshift! This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to supporting cycling, walking, and other forms of sustainable travel to and from school. We are delighted and proud to be the first secondary school in the county to achieve this level of accreditation!
• Monday 10 February 2025 Fundraising for Cancer Research UK We are excited to share with you a new initiative as part of our school's House system. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a sense of belonging within our school and wider community, we are proud to announce our participation in Cancer Research UK's 100 Squats a Day Challenge throughout the month of February.
• Wednesday 5 February 2025 Gloucester Cricket Foundation: Get into Cricket 3.0 (for 14 to 18 year olds)
• Wednesday 29 January 2025 National Three Peaks Challenge We're incredibly proud of Isaac in Year 11, who will be attempting to conquer the National Three Peaks Challenge on 12th April as part of a 12-person team. They are raising funds for the newly established Alfie Nick Foundation and is one of several many events planned for this year. honouring the memory of Alfie Richley, who tragically passed away in 2023.
• Tuesday 28 January 2025 RA Young Artists' Summer Show 2025 The Young Artists’ Summer Show is a wonderful opportunity for UK-based artists and schools to engage creatively in the making and sharing of a piece of artwork that truly expresses their own voice. There is no theme and artists age 11 – 18 years can, via the Art department, submit a wide range of works which may include drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpture, textile, fashion, animation, video, or surprise us!
• Tuesday 14 January 2025 Fancy a swim?
• Wednesday 8 January 2025 Smoothwall online safety event - Thursday 16th January, 6 - 7pm
• Thursday 12 December 2024 OAT Online Safety Hub
• Wednesday 4 December 2024 Monkhouse - Yate Shopping Centre
• Tuesday 3 December 2024 Parish Council Nature Photography Competition
• Tuesday 3 December 2024 Nature 'Smart Phone' Photography Workshop
• Friday 29 November 2024 Cygnet Parent Support Courses The Cygnet Autism Support course is aimed at parents / carers of children and young people with autism (aged 5-18).
• Friday 29 November 2024 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Wednesday 20 November 2024 Consultation on possible changes to the Olympus Academy Trust Admissions Arrangements for the academic year 2026/2027
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 GCSE Photography Exhibition 2024
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 GCSE and A Level Fine Art Exhibition 2024
• Thursday 14 November 2024 Road Safety Week
• Friday 25 October 2024 Monkhouse update
• Wednesday 23 October 2024 Neurodiversity, Autism & ADHD Information On behalf of the Children's Autism Assessment Service, due to current lengthy waits for assessments, we are signposting relevant services for any children who have neurodiverse needs, or who are waiting an assessment .
• Wednesday 25 September 2024 Year 10 Parent Information Evening Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Year 10 parent information evening on Thursday 19th September. Here is the presentation that was shared on the evening.
• Wednesday 4 September 2024 E-scooters Please read this important information from the Head of Road Safety at Avon & Somerset Constabulary on the use of e-scooters.
• Thursday 22 August 2024 GCSE Results - August 2024
• Monday 17 June 2024 FACE in partnership with Winterbourne Parish Council FACE is a local charity working with Winterbourne Parish Council and they need your help!
• Thursday 13 June 2024 Applying to Competitive Universities Interesting information for our Post 16 students
• Thursday 13 June 2024 Olympus Trust Careers Fair 2024 This looks like an amazing event - see more here....
• Thursday 13 June 2024 Year 13 Leavers June 2024 See more here...
• Tuesday 11 June 2024 UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair The fair will feature:
• Monday 3 June 2024 National Bike Week 2024 As Winterbourne Academy starts off it's Cycle to School month, we look forward to Bike Week, the UK’s biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to celebrate. It’s a time to remind ourselves of all the positives that riding a bike can bring, both to our own health and wellbeing, as well as the wider impacts on our communities and the planet.
• Monday 3 June 2024 Cycle to School month! These events are open to all year groups, and we hope students throughout the school will join in on the fun! Let's make June a month to remember!
• Wednesday 22 May 2024 Post 16 Open Events 2025 Entry
• Monday 20 May 2024 Years 7-10: Skate After School
• Thursday 16 May 2024 Knife Crime Awareness Week, 20th-24th May 2024
• Tuesday 7 May 2024 ARK Film & Photography Competition ARK is a charitable project in Bristol that helps young people connect with nature through wildlife filmmaking and photography, and they have an exciting opportunity over summer this year!
• Thursday 2 May 2024 SGPC 360° Outreach Project: Anxiety & difficulties attending school As part of their 360° Outreach Project, we were pleased to host a South Glos Parent Carers event. They shared lots of useful info and strategies - more details here.
• Wednesday 1 May 2024 OAT Careers Fair: Mon 14th Oct 2024, 5pm - 8pm Suitable for both primary and secondary aged students, there will be lots to do and find out about relating to all career paths. Lots of interactive fun things to have a go at based on all age ranges, including Army and RAF equipment. Careers Leads from all school will be at the event for support and advice on life after Year 11 and Post 16 opportunities.
• Thursday 11 January 2024 Come and watch this year's musical SISTER ACT
• Tuesday 9 January 2024 Y9 Options Evening- Thursday 18th January 2024
• Tuesday 2 January 2024 Term 3 Welcome Back Letter- 2nd Jan 2024
• Friday 15 December 2023 Scopay is now closed We will be moving from Scopay to Arbor for our online payment system from today (15th December). Balances on Scopay will be transferred to Arbor over the Xmas break.
• Friday 15 December 2023 National Pool Lifeguard Qualification- course starts Feb Half Term 2024
• Friday 8 December 2023 360° Outreach Project
• Monday 4 December 2023 Y6 Timetable from 3rd January 2024 The timetable is now available on Traveline South West - English (travelinesw.com) and will pick up from all the bus stops on route. Click on ‘All Stops’ for all the bus stops on the Y6.
• Monday 4 December 2023 Arbor Payment System See more here...
• Friday 17 November 2023 Notice of proposed changes to the Olympus Academy Trust Admissions Arrangements for the academic year 2025/2026
• Tuesday 7 November 2023 New behaviour/rewards system
• Tuesday 17 October 2023 Upcoming events hosted by Winterbourne Down Carnival Winterbourne Down Carnival are hosting a Clothes Swap event and a Wreath Making evening. More details can be found below on the posters or via https://www.winterbournedowncarnival.co.uk/ and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wdcarnival/ where tickets can be purchased. Both of the events will help raise funds for their chosen charity in 2024 along with the running of the Carnival.
• Monday 16 October 2023 Winterbourne Academy Christmas Market 25th November 2023
• Tuesday 10 October 2023 Monkhouse have 20% off Winterbourne Academy uniform Our school uniform supplier, Monkhouse is offering a huge 20% off everything in store and online between 16th October 2023 - 22nd October 2023. If you need to top up on any uniform or PE kit items or need a refresh on your everyday essentials and stationery, now’s the time to shop. Use code DEAL20 at checkout or in store. www.monkhouse.co.uk.
• Tuesday 26 September 2023 Bus update re 458 & 963 routes 458 Bus Form
• Wednesday 20 September 2023 Uniform Update
• Monday 18 September 2023 Winterbourne Academy Open Morning Tours for Cohort 2024 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winterbourne-academy-open-morning-tours-for-cohort-2024-tickets-721094843087aff=oddtdtcreator
• Wednesday 13 September 2023 Post 16 Open Evening
• Wednesday 13 September 2023 Stagecoach 'Late Bus'
• Monday 4 September 2023 Bus Update See here for more details...
• Thursday 24 August 2023 GCSE Results Day 2023 Press Release
• Wednesday 23 August 2023 GCSE Results Day- Thursday 24 August 2023 A reminder that you can collect your GCSE results tomorrow (Thursday 24th August) between 8.30am-10.30am for Year 11 results. Year 10 Citizenship/RS results can be collected from 10.30am to 11am. Good luck!
• Thursday 20 July 2023 Term 1 Arrangements- September 2023
• Thursday 13 July 2023 Monkhouse 40% off shirts & blouses
• Tuesday 4 July 2023 Monkhouse stock issue We have been informed by our uniform supplier, Monkhouse that the green tartan skirt in a size waist 28 length 18 is out of stock and due to supply issues, they will not be able to get more until November 2023.
• Thursday 29 June 2023 Parent Attendance Cafe Wednesday 12th July
• Wednesday 28 June 2023 Art and Photography Exhibition Open Evening Thursday 6th July 5pm-7pm
• Thursday 22 June 2023 Year 11 Prom- Monday 26th June 2023
• Monday 5 June 2023 Winterbourne Academy Parental Survey Term 6 2023
• Thursday 25 May 2023 Year 11 Leavers Assembly letter May 2023
• Thursday 18 May 2023 Summer Examination Booster Schedule 2023 - 22nd to 26th May
• Tuesday 2 May 2023 Year 11 Prom - 26 June 2023- 7pm - 10.30pm ASHTON GATE STADUIM Y11 PROM – 26th June 2023 7pm – 10.30pm ASHTON GATE STADUIM
• Tuesday 2 May 2023 Year 11 Update from Mr Peake, Assistant Headteacher of KS4
• Monday 24 April 2023 Letter from Mrs Cartwright, Headteacher- 24.04.2023
• Monday 24 April 2023 Strike update for Thursday 27th April & Tuesday 2nd May 2023
• Thursday 20 April 2023 After school clubs for Term 5 & 6
• Monday 3 April 2023 Pullover Jumpers are back in stock W/C 17th April 2023 As you may aware, the pullover jumpers have been out of stock for a while in various sizes however, Monkhouse have now confirmed from w/c 17th April 2023, the pullover jumpers will be available in all sizes. Please click on the link below to pre-order yours now.
• Monday 13 March 2023 Karate & Self-Defence Club at Yate Academy
• Thursday 9 March 2023 Secondary Online Safety Hub Online Articles Resource
• Thursday 9 March 2023 Open Morning at Warmley Music Centre- Saturday 25 March 2023
• Monday 27 February 2023 Meet the Team-Thursday 9th March 2023 @ 6pm.
• Thursday 23 February 2023 Lifeguard & PE Technician Vacancy Lifeguard & PE Technician - Eteach
• Thursday 9 February 2023 Year 11 Prom 2023 Essential Information form
• Wednesday 8 February 2023 Kids Eat Out For Less during February Half Term
• Tuesday 31 January 2023 Strike Update for Wednesday 1st February
• Monday 9 January 2023 Monkhouse Click & Collect Service Letter from Monkhouse- 9th January 2023
• Thursday 5 January 2023 Link to Arbor We are aware that some parents and students are having difficulties logging onto Arbor since our return to school. Arbor have informed us that the issue lies with them and that their engineers are currently working on rectifying the problem.
• Wednesday 4 January 2023 Y12 & Y13 Mock Exams Mock exams for Y12 are being held between Monday 23rd and Friday 27th January 2023 (mainly in classrooms). Y13 mock exams will be held between Monday 23rd January and Friday 3rd February. Mock timetables were emailed home before the Christmas break. Students are also able to access their mock timetables via Arbor. The general timetable can be viewed by clicking the attachment here:

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