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  1. “All Different, All Equal”

We are supporting anti-bullying week at The Edge Academy in a variety of ways. Tuesday’s assembly will focus on anti-bullying with lessons on Wednesday all having the same theme. Friday will be a non-uniform day in aid of Children in Need.

The slogan for this year’s anti-bullying week is “All Different, All Equal”. We believe this to be particularly pertinent for our students. Our approach at The Edge is an incredibly personalised one, recognising the specific needs our students have. We, therefore, fully support diversity and encourage students to celebrate their differences.

  1. Hate Crime

If bullying occurs at school, we take a firm stance on it.   Sanctions are always issued and these are supported by our school’s link police officer. PC Richards meets with both bullies and the victims to discuss the impact of the behaviour as well as the police view of the behaviour.

PC Richards also talks to students about hate crime to ensure students fully understand the definition of this and the law on it.

Hate crimes are crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s: disability, race/ethnicity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or transgender identity. It can be reported online (report-it.org.uk) or by phoning 101 (use 999 if it is an emergency).

Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your life.

  1. SHARP System

Students are always able to talk to staff if they have any concerns about their own or others’ safety. We have also recently introduced an online reporting system which can be accessed through our website.

The School Help Advice Reporting Page (SHARP) tab can be found at the top of our website. Through this link, students and parents can make referrals. If need be, these can be anonymous although it is obviously is more helpful for us if know who has made the referral.

  1. Pizza and Parents’ Evening November 15th

A reminder that a full letter went to all parents/ carers last week about our “Pizza and Parents’ Evening” which takes place on November 15th 4-6pm. This is online at:

It is important all parents/carers attend so that we can share the latest updates with you, the evening is for all year groups. We will be offering all families who attend free pizza from our professional chefs and as well as the normal meetings with staff, we will be running workshops on “How you can best support your child to achieve their potential at The Edge”.

5. Reward Trip – Tuesday 21st November

Students have received letters informing them of the choices for this half term’s reward trip following the success of a similar reward trip last half-term. This time they have the choice of: Hollywood Bowl and Group Meal Activity Day or Go Ape Cannock. Students are reminded that they must meet the criteria to attend these visits!

Full letter if you need to refer to it is online at: https://www.theedgeacademy.co.uk/autumn-half-term-2-reward-trip/

  1. Friday Brunch Reward Event

This week saw us run our 10th Friday Brunch and what an institution this reward event has now become in a short space of time! The normal awards were given out as always, pictured here are some of our superb winners!

7. Star of the Week

Well done to Essa in KS3 who won his fourth “Star of the Week” award of 2017/8 at this week’s Friday Brunch event. He is currently obliterating the opposition through hard work and commitment – well done! Here he is pictured receiving his award from senior leader Helen McClane this week!

  1. Attend to Achieve

As well as the regular 100% attendance certificates and punctuality certificates at Friday Brunch this week, we were delighted to run 2 draws with prizes of £50 JD Sports vouchers as part of the “Attend to Achieve” initiative.

Well done to Connor and Luke in Y10 who were the well-deserved winners- 100% attendance and punctuality are important to us!

9. Think Tank Trip

Different educational experiences are close to our heart and this week we were pleased to take all of our Year 10 Science students to Think Tank in Central Birmingham. A great time was had by all- some pictures here from the day!

Look out for news in next week’s “Shaping Futures” newsletter of a Year 11 trip to the NEC Skills Show!