Parent Updates

As we approach the end of the Spring term, I look forward to publicly acknowledging the many achievements of our pupils at our Spring Awards Evening on Thursday 3rd April. Parents and carers of pupils who are nominated for an award will receive an invitation over the next few days. A summary of what has been another busy and productive term will soon be available for all: be on the lookout for the Spring edition of the Boulton Round-up which is coming soon!

Updates for the weeks ahead are outlined below.

Mr L Cole, Principal

‘Period 7’ GCSE sessions resumed for Year 11 pupils last week. Sessions are targeted towards specific pupils and a copy of your child’s Period 7 timetable has been emailed to individual pupils.

Year 11 pupils who are not scheduled to attend targeted sessions are welcome to stay behind after school to revise in our Key Stage 4 revision space. Pupils should advise their parents / carers if they intend to stay at school on these days.

Please look out for details of additional GCSE sessions and master classes coming soon.

We are grateful for your cooperation as we work together to support your child in achieving their full potential through their GCSEs.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr Rashid, Assistant Principal for Pupil Progress through info@arkboulton.org or our Enquiry Form.

Effective two-way communication is an essential part of maintaining strong relationships between the academy and the Ark Boulton community.  To achieve this more effectively, all communications from school will be sent through the My Child at School (MCAS) app only from the Summer term onwards. Texts and emails will only be sent in an emergency.

It is crucial that all parents and carers ensure that their MCAS accounts are set up before 11th April 2025. Your MCAS account is linked to the email address we have on file for you: please share with us your most up to date contact details if anything has changed recently.

Please read the MCAS letter on our letters page for more information, including how MCAS works, how to set up an account, and how to access support for the app.  

Friday 11th April is a non-uniform day for all pupils. More details will be shared next week. Please note that all pupils will be dismissed at 12.45pm on this date.

• Spring Awards Evening is on Thursday 3rd April (an invitation only event - please check your emails).
• The Academy is closed to pupils on Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April for staff training. Pupils are expected to be back in school on Wednesday 2nd April at the usual time.
• All pupils will be dismissed at 12.45pm on Friday 11th April – the end of the Spring term.

Please click here to see our Calendar and here for 2024 – 2025 Term Dates.