Parent Updates

This week sees the start of what promises to be an exciting term, especially for our Year 11 pupils as they move closer towards achieving qualifications which will impact the rest of their lives.

Parents and carers of Year 11 pupils should now have received a letter ( /node/72 ) outlining additional GCSE intervention sessions in English, Maths, History and Geography throughout the summer term. These sessions are a crucial part of helping your child to achieve their full potential in their GCSE exams and attendance is mandatory. We would welcome your support in ensuring your child attends each session.

If you have any questions or would like any advice on how to support your child in their revision at home, please request an appointment with Mr Farooq or Mr Rashid through info@arkboulton.org.

We have two parents’ evenings scheduled for the summer term:

• Year 9 Parents’ Evening: Thursday 25th April 2024, 4.00 – 7.00pm

This evening will focus on GCSE Options. Please look out for more information soon.

• Year 7 Parents’ Evening: Thursday 9th May 2024, 4.00 – 7.00pm

This evening will offer the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and to hear more about their Ark Boulton journey so far.

Please make sure you are signed up to the My Child at School App (MCAS) in order to book your appointment closer to the time. If you would like support in setting up an MCAS account, please email BOUMCAS@arkboulton.org.

A reminder that our Parent Forum resumes next week. Each Thursday, from 8.30am to 9.25am, members of teaching staff and our Senior Leadership Team are available to meet with parents and carers. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have and to hear the latest Ark Boulton news.

As we draw closer to the GCSE examinations, we have organised crucial intervention sessions for our Year 11 pupils. These interventions are part of our concerted efforts to ensure that Ark Boulton pupils achieve the highest possible grades in their exams and open doors to a bright future. We have adjusted the curriculum timetable to accommodate intervention sessions, which aim to provide targeted support in English, Science, and Maths in the first instance, to help pupils prepare for the upcoming exams. Sessions for other subjects may follow. Most intervention sessions will take place after school. If your child is required to attend any intervention sessions, you will receive a letter outlining timings and subjects.

The Academy’s production of Aladdin will take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April. We are looking forward to showcasing the talents and diligence of Boulton’s pupils and are eager for as many families and friends to share in this experience. Tickets may be purchased through your iPay Impact account.

I look forward to seeing many of you there.