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• Thursday 2 February 2023 Want to talk about it? Safer Internet Day 7th February Want to talk about it Next Tuesday (7 February) is Safer Internet Day, an annual event which promotes the safe, responsible and positive use of digital tech among children and young people. Here are some suggestions for kicking off conversations with your child about their digital life… #OnlineSafety #YewlandsAcademy
• Tuesday 31 January 2023 Strike Day Digital Detox Activities - 01/02/23
• Monday 30 January 2023 Knowledge Organiser Homework 30/01/23
• Friday 27 January 2023 Year 11 Parents Evening Y11 Parents Evening has now changed due to the proposed industrial action on March 16th It will now take place on Monday 20th March 4.00-6.00.
• Tuesday 24 January 2023 Knowledge Organiser Homework 23/01/23
• Tuesday 24 January 2023 Teacher Strike Days
• Wednesday 18 January 2023 Y7 Parents Evening 26.01.22
• Tuesday 17 January 2023 Save the Date - Year 11 Prom
• Monday 16 January 2023 Knowledge Organiser Homework 16/01/23
• Friday 13 January 2023 Year 11 Saturday Revision Sessions A reminder that Year 11 Period 7 sessions have now resumed. Saturday revision sessions also restart on 14 January from 10am-12noon. Saturday revision sessions are open to all students and we encourage all students to attend. Thank you for your support.
• Thursday 12 January 2023 Knowledge Organiser Homework 09/01/23
• Monday 9 January 2023 Autism in Schools Project
• Monday 9 January 2023 Eat well and save money! Please find attached details of a free webinar Eat Smart Sheffield are offering to parents/carers in January on how to eat well and save money.
• Wednesday 21 December 2022 Uniform Letter 21.12.22
• Wednesday 21 December 2022 Online Safety Newsletter December 2022
• Wednesday 21 December 2022 Christmas Message Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all students and parents/carers at Yewlands Academy! Take care, enjoy the festive period and we look forward to welcoming all students back to the academy at 8.40am on January 9th 2023.
• Friday 16 December 2022 Yewlands Christmas Market 19/12/22
• Wednesday 14 December 2022 Increase in Scarlet Fever - Public Health Sheffield
• Monday 12 December 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework 12/12/22 Please find attached the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 05th December 2022.
• Monday 5 December 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework 05/12/22 Please find attached the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 05th December 2022.
• Monday 5 December 2022 Year 11 Parents' Evening 08/12/22 We are delighted to invite you to our Year 11 parents evening. The date and time of the evening are: Thursday 8 th December at 4pm – 6pm.
• Monday 5 December 2022 Work Experience: Monday 10th July - Friday 14th July 2023
• Monday 5 December 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework 05/12/22 Please find attached the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 28th November 2022.
• Monday 28 November 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework 28/11/22 Please find attached the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 28th November 2022.
• Friday 25 November 2022 Year 11 Saturday Revision 26.11.22
• Friday 25 November 2022 Year 11 Parents Evening - 25.11.22
• Tuesday 22 November 2022 Online Safety Newsletter November 22
• Monday 21 November 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework WC 21/11/22 Please find attached the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 14th November 2022.
• Friday 18 November 2022 Director of Academy Improvement for the Trust
• Wednesday 16 November 2022 Yewlands Academy Expectations - Vaping
• Tuesday 8 November 2022 Are you PROUD of your work?
• Monday 7 November 2022 Knowledge Organiser Homework Please find below the Knowledge Organiser Homework for week commencing 7th November 2022.
• Thursday 3 November 2022 Year 10 Parents Evening - 17.11.22
• Thursday 3 November 2022 Welcome Places - 'NeighbourGood'
• Wednesday 2 November 2022 Autism in Schools Project - Parent Group
• Wednesday 2 November 2022 Autism in Schools Project - Parent Group
• Friday 21 October 2022 Uniform Expectations
• Friday 21 October 2022 Knowledge Organisers
• Tuesday 18 October 2022 Post 16 Event - Thursday 20th October Post 16 event - Thursday 20th October. 4pm - 6pm. Y9 - Y11 welcome. Please try to attend this important evening. There will be stands and exhibitions for you to collect information from and members of staff to answer your questions. We are so pleased to have so many organisations supporting us.
• Thursday 13 October 2022 HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine Dear parents/carers of Year 8 students, We will attend school to vaccinate Year 8 students (both male and female) with the HPV Human Papilloma Vaccine. Students receive their 1st HPV vaccination in Year 8 and their 2nd HPV vaccination in Year 9; we use the same consent form for their 1st and 2nd doses of the HPV vaccination. Please copy this link https://www.sheffieldchildrensvaccinations.co.uk/Forms/HPV to complete the consent form. The option to consent or decline the vaccination is at the end of the questionnaire so please complete this even if you do not want your child to have the vaccination. Your unique school code for Yewlands has been sent to you via email and sms. Vaccination date: 09/11/2022 Deadline for sending your consent/refusal: 08/11/2022 @ 8:30am For more information about the vaccination please visit website: www.nhs.uk/hpv If you experience any problems, please contact the School Age Administration Team. Admin: 0114 3053291 Nurses: 0114 3053230 Email: scn-tr.sheffie
• Thursday 13 October 2022 Y11 Mock Exam Timetable w/c 17th Oct 2022
• Friday 7 October 2022 New Social Media Accounts Click on the links below to access our brand-new Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. Subscribe and follow to stay up to date with the latest news from Yewlands Academy and to join us in celebrating stand-out achievements and student success.Yewlands Academy (@YewlandsAcademy) / TwitterYewlands Academy (@yewlandsacademy) • Instagram photos and videosYewlands Academy | Facebook
• Tuesday 4 October 2022 Dyslexia Awareness Week This week marks the start of dyslexia awareness week (2nd -9th Oct).
• Friday 30 September 2022 Invitation to Post-16 Career Opportunities Event on Thursday 20th October
• Friday 23 September 2022 Extracurricular Activities
• Friday 23 September 2022 Y11 Mock Exam Timetable In preparation for the Year 11 mock exams, please see schedule below.
• Friday 23 September 2022 Year 5/6 Open Evening Year 5/6 Open Evening - Thursday 29th September - 4pm-6pm
• Thursday 22 September 2022 Breakfast Club
• Tuesday 20 September 2022 Year 7 Settling In Evening
• Thursday 15 September 2022 Principal's communication regarding incident - 14.9.22
• Tuesday 13 September 2022 Letter to Parents - 13.9.22
• Monday 12 September 2022 Need to Know: Knowledge Organisers Unfortunately, the launch of Need to Know: Knowledge Organisers has been delayed at Yewlands Academy. This is linked to supply chain issues at our chosen publisher which are out of our control. Please rest assured these books remain a key priority in the Academy this year and we will launch them as soon as they arrive in the building.
• Friday 9 September 2022 Queen Elizabeth II - Message of Condolence
• Tuesday 6 September 2022 Letter to Parents regarding the Yewlands Academy Ofsted Report - 6.9.22
• Tuesday 6 September 2022 Yewlands Newsletter September 2022
• Thursday 1 September 2022 SLT parent communication evening - Tuesday 6th September
• Thursday 1 September 2022 Letter to Parents - 1.9.22
• Wednesday 27 July 2022 Brigantia Newsletter July 2022
• Thursday 21 July 2022 Y11 Results Day 2022
• Thursday 21 July 2022 Parental Letter - 21.07.22
• Tuesday 19 July 2022 School Closure - Important Information Due to the unprecedented rising temperatures and the inability of our buildings to remain cool - unfortunately the decision has been taken to close the academies from lunchtime today.
• Tuesday 19 July 2022 Sports Day Update Final preparations are being made as we excitedly head towards our Yewlands Academy Sports Days for 2022.
• Friday 15 July 2022 Letter to Parents - 15.7.22
• Wednesday 13 July 2022 Uniform Letter - 12.7.22
• Monday 11 July 2022 The Hub - Yewlands Restaurant Menu
• Wednesday 6 July 2022 Letter to Parents-Carers re July finish date and time
• Tuesday 5 July 2022 Y10 Parents evening - 12th July 2022
• Friday 1 July 2022 Healthy Holidays - Explore, Create, Eat well, Move!
• Tuesday 28 June 2022 Inspection of Yewlands Academy by Ofsted - 29th June 2022
• Friday 24 June 2022 Y10 Mock Exam Timetable (week commencing 27th June 2022)
• Friday 24 June 2022 Parent Forum - PSHE - 7th July 2022
• Wednesday 22 June 2022 Y11 Leavers Assembly Letter - 22.6.22
• Tuesday 21 June 2022 New Timings June 2022
• Tuesday 21 June 2022 Year 11 Final Day Arrangements - Thursday 23rd June To ensure we celebrate your child’s time at Yewlands Academy we have made the following arrangements. After the final exam on Thursday 23rd June students will be given the opportunity to sign shirts, meet with staff after their science exam and celebrate with their peers. This will take place between 10:35 and 11:15.
• Tuesday 21 June 2022 Science Booster Session Time - 22nd June 12:45 pm The time of the Science booster session tomorrow (22ndJune)has changed from 10:45-12:45 to 12:45-14:15.
• Monday 20 June 2022 The dangers of swimming in open water
• Friday 17 June 2022 Careers Helpline - Career advice and support for young people aged 16-19
• Friday 17 June 2022 Yewlands Academy Race for Life - Wednesday 6th July
• Tuesday 14 June 2022 Safeguarding Bulletin 14.06.22
• Monday 13 June 2022 Parent Letter - 13.06.22
• Friday 10 June 2022 Year 11 Study Leave
• Tuesday 7 June 2022 Arbor App - Parent Workshop Reminder: On Wednesday the 8th June at 4pm a parent workshop will take place at Yewlands Academy in preparation for the launch of our new parent app – Arbor. If you would like to attend, please download the Arbor App from your mobile device app store in advance of the workshop. We look forward to seeing you there.
• Tuesday 7 June 2022 Grab Your Meal Deal
• Friday 27 May 2022 Letter to Parents Carers - 27 5 22
• Tuesday 24 May 2022 Y11 Saturday School in June
• Tuesday 24 May 2022 Y11 revision sessions over half-term The GCSE exams are now well underway, so we are holding three days of revision for Y11s over the half-term holiday. Each will be staffed by subject experts and will be focused on what students need to know to achieve in their next exams. Every session really counts, so please encourage your child to attend.
• Tuesday 17 May 2022 Source Your Future - 21st to 23rd June 2022 10am-3pm Looking to take the next steps in your career Attend the best careers event of the year and Source Your Future!This event is a partnership with the 'Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield' Programme and 'See It Be It inSheffield' – who are working with schools and colleges across Sheffield to support studentattainment, aspiration, and work readiness.
• Monday 16 May 2022 Exams have started! Saturday School this weekend. Exams are now underway, so our programme of Saturday School for Y11s is continuing. This Saturday, we are offering sessions in English, Maths, Science and History, all staffed by subject specialists.
• Friday 13 May 2022 Parent Letter - 13.05.22
• Thursday 12 May 2022 Y11 Exams Letter and Booster Session Timetable
• Wednesday 11 May 2022 Loneliness Online Two-thirds of the world uses the internet – so how can we ever be lonely online 🌎💻 Find out what causes loneliness online and ways to feel better. #Yewlands #StaySafeOnline #WakeUpWednesday #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
• Wednesday 11 May 2022 Saturday GCSE Revision - Final Push Final push before GCSEs! Saturday revision this weekend.
• Friday 6 May 2022 PE Kit Expectations
• Friday 6 May 2022 Extracurricular Timetable
• Thursday 5 May 2022 Uniform Try-on
• Friday 22 April 2022 Y11 After-school Revision Every Y11 student should attend revision after school on Monday-Thursday, from 3pm until 4pm. They are given a personalised timetable based on their current needs in each of their subjects. This time allows students to work with their teachers to prepare for their GCSE exams.
• Thursday 21 April 2022 Year 11 Weekend revision sessions this half-term
• Wednesday 20 April 2022 Year 8 Parents Evening 28/04/22 Year 8 Parents evening will take place on 28/04/22. All parents are invited to drop in to appointments with teaching staff from 4pm - 6pm. The evening is also the opportunity for students to select their preference for History or Geography for their Year 9 studies. This can be completed in the LRC throughout the evening which will be open from 3:30pm. We look forward to welcoming you.
• Tuesday 19 April 2022 Free Breakfast We are delighted to offer a Breakfast provision in school for all our children. The FREE breakfast, that is provided by the National School Breakfast Programme runs from 8.am daily, and includes bagels with a variety of toppings. The National School Breakfast Programme is funded by the Department for Education and run by Family Action to support schools in England to provide children with a healthy breakfast at the start of the school day. Family Action is committed to supporting child development, and believe a healthy school breakfast, without barrier or stigma, can set up children to succeed and give them the very best chance to learn. In a normal school year, schools are open just over half the year(taking into account weekends and school holidays). This means even where breakfast is available within school, children are still havingbreakfastat home almost 50% of the time. Below you will find tips, ideas,information,recipes,videosandquizzestomake breakfasttime an easypart of yourmo
• Friday 1 April 2022 Year 8 Parent Evening
• Thursday 31 March 2022 Letter to Parents-Carers - 31.3.22
• Wednesday 30 March 2022 Summer Term Changes
• Wednesday 23 March 2022 Year 11 Saturday Science Sessions This Saturday 26th March, from 10 until 12, your child has been invited to take part in an extra session for Science. These sessions are designed to prepare students for the final exams, which start in less than two months’ time – it is vital that they attend. Could you please speak to your child about this and ensure that they attend
• Monday 21 March 2022 Year 9 Options Update
• Wednesday 16 March 2022 KS4 Options Download the 2002 Options letter and booklet
• Friday 11 March 2022 Adjustments to the Maths classes in Year 8 and Year 10
• Thursday 10 March 2022 Year 7 Easter Activities
• Thursday 10 March 2022 Year 8 Easter Activities
• Wednesday 9 March 2022 Year 9 Options Parent Evening Please note an initial Year 9 Options letter is now available on Edulink and our website. A hard copy will also be posted home. Parents/Career evening appointments open on Friday 11th March and we look forward to seeing you on the 24th.
• Wednesday 9 March 2022 Contact Us A reminder to all parents and carers - if you need to contact the academy and are having trouble getting through please useenquiries@yewlandsacademy.org
• Monday 7 March 2022 Y11 Parents' Evening - 14 and 15 March We have written to every Y11 parent inviting you to attend a meeting with a member of the Senior Leadership Team to discuss your child’s recent mock results. These meetings will take place on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th March, from 4-6pm. We will be able to explain how your child can improve and what they need to do over the coming weeks to do well in their summer exams. We look forward to seeing you at those meetings.
• Monday 7 March 2022 Living with Covid - Update from Brigantia Trust
• Tuesday 1 March 2022 Parental Revision Evening 10.3.22 - Postponed
• Friday 25 February 2022 Covid vaccinations on 14th March Covid vaccinations take place at Yewlands Academy for students who will be aged 12 or above on 14th March. Letters and consent forms will be handed out to students.
• Thursday 24 February 2022 Y11 Saturday Revision From Saturday 26th February, we will be inviting all Y11 students to extra sessions on Saturdays. These sessions are designed to prepare students for their upcoming exams – revising key topics and practising questions.
• Tuesday 22 February 2022 The main student gate will close at 8.45am Dear Parents / Carers
• Monday 21 February 2022 Year 10 Parent/Carer Evening Thursday 3rd March 2022
• Friday 11 February 2022 Newsletter February 2022
• Friday 11 February 2022 YA Letter to Parents - 10.2.22
• Thursday 10 February 2022 COVID vaccinations during the Half Term Holidays for 12 - 15 year olds
• Wednesday 9 February 2022 Year 11 half-term revision
• Wednesday 26 January 2022 Parents Evening - Reminder of how to book / access appointments Click on the links below to view information regarding booking and starting your Parents Evening appointments via EduLink. Cut off for booking appointments is 4pm Wednesday 26/01/22.
• Wednesday 19 January 2022 Year 11 Hoodies available to purchase now Order ONLINE by 28th February 2022. Delivery Mid-April
• Tuesday 18 January 2022 Y11 Mock Exams January and February 2022
• Monday 17 January 2022 Cancellation of Preparing for Adulthood Event - Thursday 20th January The Preparing for Adulthood event that was scheduled to take place this month (Thursday 20th Jan) has had to be cancelled due to Covid. All other sessions are scheduled to go ahead as advertised.
• Monday 10 January 2022 Yewlands Academy Student Bulletin 7th January 2022
• Thursday 6 January 2022 Homework at Yewlands Academy KS3 Homework Letter Jan 2022
• Tuesday 14 December 2021 Parental Letter - Attendance 19th November 2021
• Friday 10 December 2021 Parental Letter 9th December 2021 Dear parent/carer
• Thursday 9 December 2021 Postponement of Year 10 Parents Evening It is with regret that due to high levels of staff and student absence we have had to postpone the scheduled Year 10 Parents Evening that is due to take place this evening. We have come to this difficult decision in order to protect the community against increasing levels of Covid-19 infection. We will reschedule for the new year and will share details of the rearranged date in due course. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your understanding.
• Tuesday 7 December 2021 Parents Evening - How to start a virtual appointment
• Friday 3 December 2021 Yewlands Academy Student Bulletin
• Sunday 28 November 2021 School Opening Monday 29th November 2021 Yewlands Academy will be open at the normal time tomorrow. However, to allow extra time for safe travel, formal lessons will start at 9:30am.
• Wednesday 24 November 2021 Parental Letter - Y11 November 2021
• Wednesday 24 November 2021 Parental Letter - Attendance 19th November 2021
• Tuesday 23 November 2021 Student Briefing - 23.11.21
• Tuesday 23 November 2021 Year 10 and Year 11 Parent/Carer Evenings Bookings You are now able to make bookings for our Year 11 parents evening on Thursday 2nd December and our Year 10 parents evening on Thursday 9th December. The meetings will take place face to face in the Academy between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
• Monday 22 November 2021 Welcome to our new website We hope that you find it easy to use and full of the information you require, whether you are a current or prospective parent or a member of the wider community.

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