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At Uplands Academy, we are proud of the excellent relationships between our staff and our students. Our staff have high expectations, are ambitious for our students, and know them well. We are proud of our relentless commitment to having a rigorous focus on the child as an individual.
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Uplands Academy / Published 15 Nov 2024
Last month, the History department hosted an exciting competition in honour of Black History Month. With over 60 incredible entries, the standard was exceptionally high, making the judging process really difficult!
📚 The brief:
Research and create a tribute to a lost narrative of black history or write a book review from a writer of colour.
After much deliberation, we selected a winning design that showcased remarkable skill and dedication to the topic. The winning piece is a truly stunning piece of work with a clear message.
Congratulations to our Top 6 winners (all in Year 7):
⭐ 1st: Josh (Black History painting)
⭐ 2nd: Pip (First self made female black millionaire; Madam C J Walker)
⭐ 3rd: Milo (Nelson Mandela - Through the years)
⭐ 4th: Mielo (Michael Jordan: His life history)
⭐ 5th: Sky (Book review: This Book Kills)
⭐ 6th: Evelyn (Diary entry for Ivory Bangle Lady)
Runners up; Millie, Evelyn-Rose, Dexter, Finn, Bella, Gabriel, Noah, Quinn, Alfie, Sophie & Saffron (Year 7), Sacha, Will, Filip, & Saleh (Year 8 ), Charlie (Year 9) and Callum (Year 10) 👏
🎉Prizes:
- All participants will receive a certificate and MARK points.
- The top 5 winners will also receive a £5 book voucher.
- The overall winner will receive a £10 book voucher.
Prizes will be distributed at our end of term reward assemblies.
We are so proud of the talent and dedication shown - well done, everyone!
Uplands Academy / Published 15 Nov 2024
📚✨An Inspiring Evening at the Theatre 🎭
On Wednesday evening, our English department took fifty of our students to see An Inspector Calls, at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne.
This powerful performance brought J.B. Priestley's iconic thriller to life, providing an unforgettable experience for our English Literature GCSE students. It was a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of the text and see its themes, characters, and drama unfold on stage.
Students were also given the opportunity to meet the cast at the end of the performance, giving them a fantastic insight into the characters, and how they prepare for their parts.
A huge thank you to the English department for organising this enriching trip!
#schooltrip #theatre #GCSE #Englishliterature
Eastbourne Theatres MARK Education Trust
Uplands Academy / Published 14 Nov 2024
🎄We are delighted to announce that our school is taking part in the upcoming Christmas Tree Festival in Wadhurst.
Led by our Art department, students will be decorating a tree which members of the public will be able to view in the church between Friday 6 - Sunday 8 December.
The Art department are running lunchtime workshops every Tuesday in the run up to the event, for students to get involved with helping to make the decorations.
We are also looking for donations of an artificial tree (max 1.5m high, and 1m wide), a tree stand and white (warm or cool tone) battery operated fairy lights.
For more information or if you would like to donate one of the items, please contact Mrs. Ijtaba-Garcia (sijtaba-garcia@uplands-academy.org).
#communityevent #MakeYourMARK
Uplands Academy / Published 13 Nov 2024
🖌Join the Warhammer Club!
📆 Every Tuesday after school
🕒 15:15 - 16:30
📍 Room: Art 2
We are delighted that the club has been growing from strength to strength, with over 20 members now. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, Warhammer is a fantastic hobby that connects you to a global community of like-minded fans. Come along and step into the extraordinary world of Warhammer - a universe of epic battles, unique characters, and endless creativity!
This hobby also supports skills in engineering, art and maths, in a fun and engaging way.
For more information, please contact Mr. Woodhouse (dwoodhouse@uplands-academy.com)
#ExtraCurricular #afterschoolclub #trysomethingnew
Uplands Academy / Published 13 Nov 2024
Today, we were honoured to welcome Yanika from the Breck Foundation to deliver a powerful and compelling online safety presentation for our Year 7-10 students. The sessions highlighted the critical issues young people face online from grooming, exploitation and abuse.
The organisation was founded in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online.
Breck’s story is relatable, topical and moving, and students left with an understanding on how to spot the signs of grooming, how to stay safe in response to these signs, and how and to whom to report their concerns.
For more information about the foundation, please visit their website: https://www.breckfoundation.org/.
#onlinesafety #staysafeonline
Uplands Academy / Published 13 Nov 2024
🌎Happy World Kindness Day🌎
Today reminds us of the incredible power kindness holds to uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and make our world a better place. At our school, kindness is woven into everything we do, reflected in our MARK values; Manners, Acceptance, Respect and Kindness.
In PDT this week, we've explored the impact of random acts of kindness, and how small gestures can make a huge difference to others. Next week's assemblies will dive deeper, linking kindness with our anti-bullying efforts. Together, let's make kindness a habit, because 'Kindness can make a bad day good, and a good day better.' 💙
#worldkindnessday2024 #randomactsofkindness #schoolvalues #kindnessmatters
Uplands Academy / Published 12 Nov 2024
💟 Supporting mental health in our school community 💟
The Me & My Mind service, known nationally as the Mental Health Support Team, work with many schools to provide valuable mental health support. They're looking for feedback through a short survey to help shape resources that will best serve local parents, carers and students.
📝Please take a moment to complete the survey and share your thoughts: https://tinyurl.com/4e9x68c8.
For more information, please contact Ms. Harman (aharman@uplands-academy.org)
Remember, our safeguarding page has a range of mental health and wellbeing resources available for anyone who may need support. Visit our website for more:
https://www.uplands-academy.org/key-information/item/17/safeguarding
Uplands Academy / Published 12 Nov 2024
We are seeking donations of clean and undamaged prom dresses, evening dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to help stock our new Preloved Prom Hire Service launching next term.
The service will enable any student to loan an item for a small deposit which is refunded once the item is returned with a dry-cleaning receipt. So, if you have a gown that you have grown out of, or a suit that you no longer wear, please contact Ms Huxford at chuxford@uplands-academy.org who will add your donation to our stock and give your prom outfits a new lease of life! All styles, colours and sizes are welcome.
All donations will go towards helping our students to find something special to wear, so they can enjoy feeling fabulous on their special night.
Look out for further information about this new service in the coming weeks! 💃♻️
#preloved #prom #recycledfashion
Uplands Academy / Published 11 Nov 2024
We are incredibly proud to have been part of the Wadhurst Remembrance Service on Sunday 10 November, joining our community in paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all those who continue to serve and protect their countries.
The service included a parade through the village, a gathering at the war memorial, and a heartfelt service in St. Peter & St. Paul Church. Our Head of History, Mrs. Underdown, and three of our Year 9 students, Sophie, Charlie & Lilly-Anne, represented Uplands Academy by laying a wreath on behalf of our school community.
#LestWeForget #UplandsRemembers #Remembrance #ArmisticeDay
Uplands Academy / Published 11 Nov 2024
⛹️♀️Sports Clubs have started again, and the PE department are offering a fantastic variety of clubs this term. All abilities are welcome and there is no need to sign up - just come along with the correct kit!
If you have any questions, please contact Mr Doe, Head of PE (sdoe@uplands-academy.org) ⚽️ 🏃
#Enrichment #term2 #rugby #netball #runningclub #badminton #trysomethingnew #MakeYourMARK
Uplands Academy / Published 8 Nov 2024
⚽️ Yesterday, ten of our dedicated Sports Leaders, stepped up to inspire the next generation of female footballers!
Our passionate leaders took charge at the annual Year 5/6 Girls Primary Football Event held on our sports fields, an event that has grown tremendously with six of our local feeder primary schools taking part this year.
They refereed, ran the lines and kept the scores - all with professionalism, control and confidence, showing themselves as great role models to every team. We couldn't be prouder of how they made their MARK!
Well done to Sacred Heart School, Wadhurst and Frant Primary School who will be moving on to the next round 👏
#letgirlsplay #MakeYourMARK
Uplands Academy / Published 8 Nov 2024
To commemorate Remembrance this year, our Headteacher, Mr Connor, will be leading assemblies next week for Years 7-11 allowing our school community to unite for a collective moment of reflection and remembrance, in hope for a brighter, peaceful future.
On Sunday 10 November, our Head of History, Mrs Underdown, and two of our ambassadors will represent Uplands Academy and join members of the local Wadhurst community, to participate in the Wadhurst Remembrance Day commemorations. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Timings:
10am: Parade meets at Wadhurst Primary School
10:05am: Parade leaves Wadhurst Primary School
10:15am: Service commences at Wadhurst War Memorial
10:30am: Parade leaves for the church
10:45am: Service commences at Wadhurst Church
11:00am: Two minute silence
This week, students have had the opportunity to purchase a selection of poppies, including the new plastic-free poppy, and other items from our school reception and during tutor time. The school will also be observing the two minute silence on Monday 11 November.
Many thanks to everyone who has donated so far. All donations will go to the Poppy Appeal which is a registered charity that supports the Armed Forces community, serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.
You can find more ways to donate or get involved here: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/poppy-appeal
#Remembrance #LestWeForget
#MakeYourMARK MARK Education Trust
Uplands Academy / Published 8 Nov 2024
To support our growing school, there are a number of teaching and support staff vacancies currently on our website.
To view our vacancies, please visit https://www.uplands-academy.org/join-us/job-opportunities. You can also access information about other roles within the MARK Education Trust via the link.
If you would like more information about any of our advertised roles, please contact the Human Resources department on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org in the first instance.
MARK Education Trust #MakeYourMARK
#job #jobs #jobsearch #newjob #vacancy #recruitment #teaching #teachingvacancy #education #wadhurst #eastsussex
Uplands Academy / Published 7 Nov 2024
✏️How can I find out what my child will learn this term?
Our subject leaders have carefully considered how to ensure that our students are taught a broad and balanced curriculum.
All of our curriculum plans are published on our website: https://www.uplands-academy.org/education-enrichment/subjects
By clicking on the links for each subject, you can find out what we will be teaching in each subject every term and you can see the key vocabulary that your children will be using in their lessons. We also share the extracurricular opportunities associated with each subject area and provide examples of how our curriculum contributes to our students' personal development.
We hope you will find this information interesting and helpful.
Uplands Academy / Published 7 Nov 2024
🌟A spectactular end to last term for our Year 7 cohort 🌟
On the final day of last term, our Year 7 students had an exciting trip to the The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, led by our Science Department. Under the sunny skies, nearly the entire cohort enjoyed a hands-on day filled with science shows, interactive exhibits, and team challenges.
The Observatory Science Centre is truly special, located within historic buildings that once housed the Royal Greenwich Observatory. This unique setting allowed students to dive into science and astronomy, engaging with exhibits that bring the Key Stage 3 curriculum to life. Each activity encouraged them to explore, investigate, and learn - all while having fun!
What a fantastic way to wrap up the term! 🔭
For more information about the centre please visit their website: https://www.the-observatory.org/
#scienceisfun #sciencetrip #year7 #STEM
Uplands Academy / Published 7 Nov 2024
🤸♀️On Sunday 3 November, Mila (Year 7) showcased her incredible talent in Women's Artistic Gymnastics at the South East Regional Championships. She trains regularly at Uckfield Gymnastic Club, and placed 3rd overall on all apparatus in her age group, and 5th on beam against 80 competitors across all age groups, up to 18 years.
Well done to Mila for her dedication & hard work. We can't wait to see what she accomplishes next! 🌟
Uplands Academy / Published 6 Nov 2024
Careers Hub East Sussex is excited to host their annual iCan Careers event, designed for parents and carers of young people with additional needs. This is a great opportunity to connect with local employers, education and training providers to explore the pathways and opportunities available post-16.
Scan the QR code or visit the website for more information: https://tinyurl.com/ycy797pv.
#post16 #supportingyoungpeople #post16pathways