Hello and welcome to the last Year 10 blog of the term.

This is it! The Year 11’s have completed their Assessments and we start to see a shift in preparing the Year 10’s for their final year in school! I think you will agree that it seems like only yesterday they were in Year 9....where did that time go?!

Over the past week there has been a real focus on ‘Kindness’ and what it means to be kind.

The simple act of being kind is (it seems) so easy to forget, and yet it is something so easy to put into place. As a year group we have urged the students of year 10 to consider what it means to be kind and what simple acts of kindness they could implement into their daily lives.

With the students on the verge of ‘officially’ becoming year 11 we often see a huge growth in maturity of our students throughout the summer holidays and with that the ability to appropriately deal with negative situations, their resilience and kindness towards each other does improve and grow.

We are very proud at how well the vast majority of Year 10’s have settled back into ‘school life’ and this new way of operating. They have done themselves and their families proud, and deserve a huge ‘well done!’.

It has been a fast and furious return to school and Mrs Lacey and I are both certainly ready for a holiday! We look forward to seeing the students again on Monday 7 June. 

Have a restful Holiday and as always, If you are concerned about your child or you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me: hoyyear10@hessleacademy.com

Take care and stay safe.

Mr Julian

Head of Year 10

Mrs Lacey

Assistant Head of Year 10

Hello and welcome to the Year 10 Blog.

Manners, Respect, Communication and Peer Relationships.

These are keywords and topics which I believe are of the utmost importance. Over the next few weeks we will continue to look at these topics in detail and will have, for the first time in a long time, a Year Group Assembly. Unbelievably, it has been over a Year since I have held an assembly and I look forward to being able to stand in front of my Year Group and talk about these topics (albeit staggered and with reduced numbers - but it is a start!).

It is always pleasing to hear a “good morning”, or a  “how are you, sir?” first thing in the morning and I am always impressed with the  manners displayed by my Year Group. It is funny that something as simple as a ‘smile’ or a cheery “good morning” can brighten someone's day.

With so much negativity and pain displayed within the media it is often hard to see all the good and positive things that are also happening, and how these individual acts of kindness can have such a positive impact on others.

Once again I must ask that you reiterate the importance of wearing a face covering, washing hands regularly and remaining within their year group bubbles. Over the past week, I have noticed for the first time students requesting to have a replacement face mask and even providing face masks for those that have forgotten to bring their own. As you can imagine this is not sustainable and I again ask that you remind your child/children to bring their own face mask.

Take care and stay safe.

Mr Julian

Head of Year 10

Mrs Lacey

Assistant Head of Year 10

Hello and welcome to the Year 10 Blog.

After what seems to have been an age, it is great to finally have the school back full of students. I have been very pleased at how the Year 10 students have settled back into the school environment and we have witnessed the young people ready and focussed on their learning. Since their return the students have had the opportunity to focus on their potential post sixteen careers and pathways during tutor time. This will become increasingly more important as the students of Year 10 move towards Year 11 and their final months in the school. 

Over the past two weeks we have all experienced a variety of emotions and it is worth remembering that myself and Mrs Lacey, as well as the Year 10 tutors are available every morning on the Year 10 Plaza to help and support those in need. Mrs Lacey and I have been incredibly impressed with the number of students who have reassured and supported each other during this period of reintroduction and seen a real ‘togetherness’ amongst the students.

With the safety of everyone in the school paramount, can I please ask that you reiterate the importance of wearing a face covering, washing their hands regularly and remaining in their Year Group Bubbles.

Communication is crucial, and as we continue to move towards the end of Year 10, I believe that by maintaining communication we will be able to best help the young people. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me via the school number or the following email: hoyyear10@hessleacademy.com

Our expectations of uniform, behaviour and work ethic remains high and I ask that your child continues to come prepared and equipped for lessons.

Take care and stay safe.

Mr Julian

Head of Year 10

Mrs Lacey

Assistant Head of Year 10