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The
Portsmouth Academy
Week 29A
w/c 3 May 2021
Parent Bulletin
Important Dates
3rd May – Early Bank Holiday
Postponed Inset Day - New Date
The INSET day which was postponed from 22nd February 2021 will now be held on Monday 7th June.
Message from Mr Dolphin, Senior Vice Principal
Thanks to all parents who have been supportive of the changes that we have made to the running of the
school day.
If your child intends on using the MUGA at lunch time, please be aware that they must bring their
trainers into school in their bag and they must wear their school shoes as normal. Students will not be
permitted onto the MUGA to use it at lunch time if they do not have both pairs of shoes on them. They
must also not take any food or drink onto the MUGA to protect the surface and minimise litter.
Regards,
Mr L Dolphin
You can now buy ties on Iris PlusPay!
A limited number of ties are available for sale on PlusPay. Follow the directions below to purchase a tie.
Log into your PlusPay account.
https://pmx.parentmail.co.uk/
#core/login
Click on ‘Payments’
Click on ‘Shop’
Click on the payment item
Choose ‘Add to Basket’ and then
‘Pay Now’
Check out
Make payment with your
preferred method.
Student Home Lateral Flow Test Dates
Year Group 1st Weekly Test 2nd Weekly Test
10 & 11 Evening of Sunday 2 May Evening of Wednesday 5 May
7 Evening of Monday 3 May Evening of Thursday 6 May
9 Evening of Tuesday 4 May Evening of Friday 7 May
8 Evening Wednesday 5 May Evening of Sunday 9 May
If your child’s test result is “positive”, we ask you to inform us by either emailing
absence@theportsmouthacademy.org.uk or completing the digital form at https://bit.ly/3eL9VHM
PCR and LFD testing during Ramadan
The British Islamic Medical Association’s view is that taking polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or lateral
flow device (LFD) tests during Ramadan does not invalidate the fast.
People may feel more comfortable doing the tests when they are not fasting. In this case, the home
tests can be carried out at any time.
Have you got the correct uniform?
TPA UNIFORM – Years 7 to 10
TPA PE Kit – Years 7 to 10
For more information on our uniform requirements, please visit our website:
https://www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/uniform-equipment/
To purchase items of uniform, please visit the Simmonds website: https://simmonds-ltd.com/the-
portsmouth-academy/
Face Coverings
• Students are only permitted to wear a plain single colour “face covering” which covers the mouth
and nose held in place by straps around the ears.
• Patterned or adorned “face covering” and scarf or bandana coverings are NOT permitted.
Payments The Portsmouth Academy operates a cashless payment system. However, we do not have a debit/credit card machine available at the school to accept card payments. We ask that students do not bring any debit/credit cards to school for payment purposes. All payments for school dinners and other items must be made through PlusPay. If you require assistance with PlusPay, please contact the school. Recommended Reads for Years 7, 8, 9 – Miss Fraser, Associate Leader for English Year 7 https://www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Year-7-Reading-List.pdf Year 8 https://www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Y8-Reading-List.pdf Year 9 https://www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Year-9-Reading-Lists.pdf
Heads of Year
Year 7 – Mr Davies
We are now doing assemblies every Thursday as a year team. We will alternate who leads assemblies
between myself and SLT. This week we have been discussing ‘being our best self’. We will be reinforcing
this message at every opportunity in school. We will be asking students how they are being their best self
and to give us examples of when they have got this right.
PSHE Theme: Changing adolescent body and mind
Competitions: Tutor attendance, uniform attack
Year 8 – Mr M Smith
Students will now have a weekly assembly, on a Tuesday for Year 8, with a member of the Senior
Leadership Team in Week A and myself in Week B. This week, we have looked at the theme of ‘being your
best self’. It would be helpful if you could please reinforce this message at home. Many thanks.
PSHE Theme: Mental Health
Year 9 – Mr Parnell
Students are now having weekly assemblies in the Main Hall on a Monday morning. Topics will vary and
respond to key themes as they emerge. The most recent focus was on ‘being your best self’. Please can
you take some time to discuss what this looks like with your child.
PSHE Theme: Sex and the Law
Year 10 –Miss Hart
The Year 10s have had a fantastic start to their mocks this week and I have been extremely impressed and
proud with how they have approached them. If students are unsure about where to access revision
materials, GCSEPod is a fantastic way to help support students with their revision.
We still have a number of students in incorrect uniform. Please can I ask that you check your child is in full
uniform before they leave for school. Students are not permitted to wear trainers, Lycra skirts or any
hoodies. Also, no nail extensions are allowed in school; students will be asked to have them removed.
PSHE Theme: Sex and Relationships.
Year 11 – Miss Piper We are now in a position to inform you about the end of school timeline for your child and a letter with all the relevant information on will be emailed to you at the beginning of next week. I am very excited to inform you that we will be able to have a year 11 prom this year. We have been able to secure the venue we had previously booked last year. A letter with the full details will be emailed to you early next week. Date: Friday 2nd July Time: 6pm – 11pm Venue: The Village Hotel Tickets are £32 per head including a 3 course sit down dinner, red carpet, DJ, table decorations and hire of the room. PSHE Theme: Revision Miss Piper’s Above and Beyond Award: AC 11YOU, DH 11GON Geography Challenge Winners – Miss Paybody, Curriculum Lead
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