CRA Newsletter 27.03.26

SLT Update

 

This week it has been wonderful to celebrate with the first tutor groups (9C and 7T) who have reached six challenge cards on their attendance boards.  They enjoyed a drink and a cookie during CRA Reads.  Both groups are looking forward to hitting twelve cards and being rewarded with a non uniform day.  CRA students were treated this week to the inaugural Dress to Impress house competition.  Tutor groups had worked amazingly hard on the different consumes which ranged from Pac Man to Cinderella to Ghostbusters.  Well done to all groups for their hard work with this event.

 

Have a lovely weekend

Miss Milligan, Principal

Meet the Staff

Each week we will introduce you to each department . This week we have another member of the Senior Leadership Team.

'I have been teaching for 14 years now. I chose to teach largely because I wanted to share my love of literature. I believe passionately that literature should be accessible to everyone and much of my career has been based around developing teaching methods that make it possible for students at all ability levels to enjoy studying English. My favourite thing to do outside work is, of course, read!'

Year 11

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding Prom on 19th June 2026. Further information to follow next week.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)

Please see below that is open to all school age children in receipt of benefit related Free School Meals over the Easter holidays.

Above and Beyond

Every week a certificate is issued for a deserving student who demonstrates CRA values. Please see below this weeks students and the reason they have been awarded.

Caeli - Yara S for Respect Yara was an absolute model student during character day this week. She was enthusiastic, engaged and made some excellent, scholarly contributions to the class discussion, encouraging her tutor group to be thoughtful, sympathetic and supportive. It is wonderful to see such caring consideration in action. Well done Yara! Terra - Izzy P Izzy has grown in confidence on many levels, in her subjects , with her peers and especially within the Aqua house, always putting herself forward to support with competition. Aqua - Marley-Belle P Stepping up last minute to join in a house competition despite being hesitant. Confidence in volunteering answers in lessons and supporting others.

Thinking Ahead – My Future, My Choice

Each week we will show you examples of the various careers linked to the subject you are studying. This week’s career idea is jobs related to Performing Arts.

Mr Rees - Careers' Support

Attendance.

Celebrating Good Attendance Attendance figures being communicated through weekly whole school assemblies.  Competitions between tutor groups and between houses to have the best attendance through our Houseopoly game  Tutor attendance weekly competition in which groups are awarded cards to place on their challenge board.  Each completed board results in a prize. By awarding certificates to individual children who have 100% for each term. Individual attendance challenge cards which result in rewards when targets have been met. A Year 11 Buddy system which rewards students who reach their targets with their buddy. By awarding academy certificates to individual children who get 100% attendance for the whole academic year (September to July).  Celebrating and rewarding the success of those who have gained the most improved attendance throughout the academic year.  Regular communication through MCAS congratulating parents and students on their individual and/or form group attendance success. 

If your child is absent from school, please ensure you contact school daily either by email/MCAS or by telephoning the attendance line 01476 550333 ext 502. It is vital we are notified everyday of any absence for safeguarding reasons, unless previously authorised. A reason for illness will always be requested, this is to observe attendance patterns and outbreaks of illness amongst students.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself tsandison@charlesreadacademy.co.uk ext 502 to discuss ways to support your child's attendance.

CRA - Lets work together to make every day count!

Leave of absence request

A Principal can only authorise a leave of absence in exceptional circumstances. We will take into account the Government guidance when considering what the exceptional circumstances are- all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be able to take your child out of school in exceptional circumstances, providing an application is made in advance by the parent/carer, this request complies with Government guidance and the leave is deemed to be ‘exceptional’ by the Principal.

If you take a leave of absence without our permission or if your child fails to return by the agreed date if permission was granted, then this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and noted in your child’s record. You might also be issued with a fixed penalty notice for this absence. If your child has not returned within 10 days of the expected date of return then, after consultation with the Local Authority, we may take your child off our school roll.

As examples, the following reasons are not considered to be exceptional circumstances:

• availability of cheap holidays
• periods overlapping with beginning or end of term
• visits to family
• renewing passports

Requests for leave of absence will only be considered if made in writing. Please ensure you use the leave of absence request form to do this.

To request a leave of absence, please use this form.

Holiday Warning Letter

The Sporting Post.

CRA Easter Sports Camp 2026   We are extremely excited to be delivering an Easter Sports Camp for all primary school aged children over the Easter holidays.   This is a two-day sports camp and open to all primary school children of all abilities aged 4 to 11.   Children who attend will have the opportunity to take part in two fun filled days across a wide range of sports.   Spaces are limited and will book up fast – please complete the form using the QR Code as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This year we have included a sibling ‘savings’ offer at a slightly reduced rate.   CHARLES READ ACADEMY - 2026 EASTER SPORTS CAMP – Fill out form

End of Year Sports Newsletter

PE kit reminder - 2025/2026

The standard PE kit is as follows:

• CRA House PE top (compulsory)
• CRA PE shorts or skorts (compulsory)
• CRA PE Hoodie (compulsory)
• Black socks. These can be purchased from any provider.
• PE track pants / leggings / skins - optional - must be plain navy or black. These can be worn under the CRA PE top, shorts or skorts. These items should have no logos/writing/labels. These can be purchased from any provider.

Sports trainers- These can be purchased from any provider. No fashion trainers.

Girls will take part in hockey and boys will take part in rugby during PE lessons. Gumshields and shinpads are recommended for their safety.

Shinpads will also be needed for girls' and boys' football.

Moulded football boots are also recommended as students can wear these on the 3G artificial surface and grass field.

Please can all students be collected from the BACK of the school when being picked up from after school clubs and fixtures.