Parent Updates

Welcome to Autumn 2 term!

The weeks leading up to the Christmas break are always busy and this year is no exception. In addition to our academic activities, such as GCSE Mock Exams and Golden Nugget quizzes, this half-term includes visits to Cambridge and Birmingham universities, our regional KS3 Dance Day, Pastoral and Homework Rewards trips, our academy production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Autumn Awards Evening and Culture Day. 

I look forward to sharing our pupils’ adventures and achievements with you as the term progresses. 

Mr Cole, Principal

Every year, Ark gives parents and carers the opportunity to share their views about their child’s education journey and Ark Boulton Academy.

A link to an online survey has been shared with all parents and carers via MCAS. Survey responses are anonymous and we would be grateful if as many parents and carers as possible completed the survey, as the more feedback we receive, the more positive change can be made. 

We would like to hear your feedback in person; therefore, we invite you to an open Community Clinic with Senior Leaders at the academy on Monday 16th November at 9.00am. As a thank you for taking part, parents / carers who attend and complete the survey whilst there will be entered into a prize draw for an ASDA voucher.

The survey closes on Friday 18th December 2026.

Remember that you can contact us at any time to discuss your child’s progress or resolve any issues that may arise. 

Thank you in advance for your contribution. 

Keeping our pupils safe is our priority. When collecting / dropping off pupils by car, we ask parents and carers to avoid the road directly outside the school, and down the lane near to Reception, as this leads to congestion and unsafe conditions for our pupils and passers-by. 

We encourage all pupils to be cautious when crossing the busy Golden Hillock Road and to always use the pedestrian crossing. Please reiterate this message to your child to ensure they keep safe when travelling to and from school. 

• Year 11 Mock GCSE Exams continue until Tuesday 10th November. 
• School is closed to pupils for staff training on Friday 4th December.
• Pastoral and Homework Rewards trips take place from Monday 7th - Friday 11th December.
• Year 11 Parents' Evening is on Thursday 10th December.
• The Academy production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory takes place at 5pm on Wednesday 16th December - tickets available soon! 
• Culture Day will be held on Friday 18th December.

Please click here to see our full Calendar, and here for Term Dates.