2019 Prospectus - North East Jobs
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
2019 Prospectus
WELCOME
Welcome to Easington Academy, where I am
privileged to have been headteacher for the
past 11 years.
At Easington Academy we have Students will have access to the
high expectations of our students latest technology and will benefit
and staff. We believe students have from innovative teaching strategies,
the right to a first class education, designed to engage their interest
delivered by teachers who are and make the learning experience a
committed to making learning positive one. They will also be given
challenging and rewarding. the opportunity to enjoy a wide
range of extra-curricular activities.
Ours is a caring community, one In this we hope to ensure that all
based on mutual respect, a school of our students achieve their full
where students feel safe and potential, academically and socially.
supported throughout their time
with us. The emphasis on good When our students leave us, we
behaviour means that lessons want them to have enjoyed their
are taught in an ordered and five years at Easington Academy.
encouraging learning environment. This means leaving with the best
Students are treated as individuals possible results and taking with
and we recognise and celebrate them a store of happy memories.
their different abilities.
T. Spoors
ABOUT
EASINGTON ACADEMY
Set in the heart of Easington Village, on the
Durham coast, Easington Academy’s aim
remains constant, to provide the best
education possible for the children of our
communities.
Rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2016, our Our aspirations are high and our
school is judged to be providing performance remains consistently
well for students and is exceeding good. In particular, students make
expectations in many areas. better than average progress
Inspectors commented that: “the during their time here. You can
leadership team has sustained the access our full performance tables
good quality of education in the and Ofsted reports on
academy”, and added that “a strong, our website.
well-communicated determination
Our uniform also reflects
to provide high-quality education
our continued drive for high
and promote the well-being of all
standards and the ambitions of
pupils characterises the work of
the school.
governors, leaders and staff.”
TEACHING & LEARNING
We believe students have the right to expect a
first class education, delivered by teachers who
are committed to making learning challenging
and rewarding.
We provide high quality teaching elements of students’ education are
and, in return, expect a high crucial to their development and
standard of learning in the are committed to embedding these
classroom. This is evident in the themes across the curriculum.
excellent work you will see from
our students. Teachers continually The Government encourages schools
strive, through quality professional to ‘promote the fundamental British
development and training, to values of democracy, the rule of law,
deliver challenging lessons that individual liberty and mutual respect
engage students and drive them and tolerance of those with different
“The teachers
here are great people towards excellence. faiths and beliefs.’
to work with and are
We believe that the spiritual, At Easington Academy these
happy to be here. social, moral and cultural values form part of the school
The students are fantastic, they enjoy ethos and are embedded
school and value their education. throughout our curriculum.
Because of this, I am motivated to come to work
every day and be the best teacher I can possibly be.”
Sally Hall- Second in Technology
A HISTORY OF TALENT
As well as excelling academically, Easington
Academy has a long tradition of nurturing our
many talented musicians, actors, artists, and
sportsmen and sportswomen.
Our forward-thinking art Recent successes include regional
department caters for our champions in cricket, basketball,
exceptionally creative students mountain biking, table tennis and
in ‘The Studio’, a well resourced netball.
building, which houses a host
of specialist equipment, led by Easington Academy is home to
dedicated specialist practitioners. many talented musicians, including
those in our orchestra. Our school
Sporting success is also a top priority, has a long tradition in the arts,
where we encourage excellence and with students performing in both
promote participation, providing national and international venues.
extensive opportunities for everyone
to join in competitive sports - not just
our future superstars.
AIMING HIGH Students are encouraged to aim high and reach their potential through hard work and tenacity. Students at Easington Academy Recently, former students have make excellent academic progress successfully moved on to a range of from their starting points, well above universities, including participation in the national average. the Ogden Trust Scholarships. Many of our students move on to Other former students have gone on further education and, ultimately, to have successful careers in a range higher education at their chosen of professions, including medicine, sixth forms, colleges and universities engineering and journalism. and into a range of exciting and rewarding careers. Former students frequently come back to school to celebrate their success and are keen to tell us all about their journey since leaving school and their plans for the future.
SUPPORT & GUIDANCE
We believe that everyone has the right to be
respected and to be treated fairly and equally.
We are committed to creating a caring and
inclusive environment where diversity is valued
and where everyone feels secure, listened to
and taken seriously.
Our experienced pastoral team are given equal opportunities to
support all aspects of our students’ excel and are encouraged to be
needs. We have a dedicated team ambitious and to aim high.
of specialists, including a full time
nurse, counsellor, attendance We also believe that looking after “I have
officer and home school liaison the individual means that success never known
looks after itself, so we place much children who are so
officers. Our staff are friendly and accepting
approachable and will ensure emphasis on personalised support.
and supportive to others,
the safety and well-being of our in particular their peers. It always
students. fills me with warmth to see our
students as an inclusive community.”
Regardless of their starting points
or individual abilities, students Julie-Ann Collins, Senior Learning Mentor
PRIMARY TRANSITION
Moving from primary to secondary school is a
big change in any child’s life, which is why we
take great care to make sure it is stress-free.
Successful adjustment from a small typical Academy timetable, giving
primary to the hustle and bustle of them a real understanding of how
‘big school’ begins in Year 5 with the school looks and feels as well
a variety of exciting and engaging as a chance to meet their new
activities delivered by Academy teachers and fellow students.
staff. These activities introduce
children to new types of learning. We also offer ‘Moving Up’ sessions
for parents and students. These
Our structured programme of informal meetings focus on the
primary transition includes events pastoral and academic aspects of
such as Junior Sparkies, Let’s Get the school as well as study skills.
Cooking, sporting events and
engineering challenges. However, There is also a popular induction
the highlight is our themed evening where
“My daughter has settled well ‘transition day’, which is attended students can meet
into the school. I feel she is by over 200 local primary children. their tutors and the
rest of their tutor
well supported and is continuing to learn.
In Year 6, children are invited to group.
Very happy mam!” ‘taster days’ where they follow a
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS To complement their learning within a small community, students at Easington Academy are encouraged and enabled to become global citizens through our exciting international links. With a constantly developing global citizenship. Regular writing international programme of in- to each other, as well as reciprocal school projects and overseas trips to each others school, have trips, students have been able to seen our students at Easington experience life beyond the UK, expand their understanding of the opening their minds and learning world. about different cultures, traditions, languages and customs. Through ongoing connections with our two partner schools, College Maeterlinck in France and Heinrich Boll Gymnasium in Germany, students have been able to share their views on a number of topics ranging from youth culture to
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
After school, what’s better than relaxing on the
sofa. Right? Wrong! With our range of enrichment
activities, it’s ‘no’ to the sofa and ‘yes’ to:
Homework
Science Let’s get
club & Netball Football
club cooking
buddies club
Table Art club and Duke of
Badminton Trampoline
tennis Art Sparks Edinburgh
Charity Music
“My school is amazing; I like the range opportunities which gives people a chance to Social action Orchestra & Basketball
events/ lessons &
pursue their dreams.” group rock band
fundraising choir
Hallie Williamson, studentEasington Academy Stockton Road Easington SR8 3AY enquiries@easingtonacademy.co.uk 0191 527 0757 www.easingtonacademy.co.uk Part of the North East Learning Trust - company number 07492165, registered in England and Wales
You can also read
