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February Newsletter
BackDear families,
The first part of the Spring term draws to a close on what has been another action packed half term. There has been much to celebrate, the winners of Battle of The Bands, our recent sporting achievements and publication of our pupils' poems.
We are thrilled to be running a Ski trip to Italy in 2025 and the incredible exclusive opportunities with Royal Cromer Golf Club and Cromer Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of our school and wish you all a restful half term.
Ski Trip – Italy 2025
We are delighted to launch Cromer Academy’s Ski Trip for Easter 2025. The trip gives pupil’s the chance to experience the thrills of skiing while providing an unforgettable opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture, whilst challenging themselves to be independent and resilient.
As the trip includes pupils who will be in Years 8, 9 and 10 next year (current Years 7-9), it is also a great bonding and collective experience. Other benefits of this trip include learning a new skill, building confidence, improving health and fitness, and learning the local language. In our experience the highlight of any trip is seeing pupils enjoy their skiing and achieving something they had never done before.
Ski Trip 2025 will be during the Easter break, travelling to Passo Tonale in the Italian Alps, departing on 4th April 2025 and returning on 11th April 2025.
We have had an incredible response to the trip and currently have a waiting list!
Matilda Jr The Musical
Tickets are selling well for this year's school production, Matilda Jnr.
Exclusive Golf Coaching, Memberships & Scholarship Opportunities for Cromer Academy pupils.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Royal Cromer Golf Club to offer exclusive benefits to Cromer Academy pupils.
Pupils can take advantage of the following opportunities.
(Please note, the taster session dates have been amended from previously advertised.)
Please click on the link below to express your interest. If you have previously completed the form, please complete it again to confirm you are still interested.
Priority will be given to those who have already completed the form.
Pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium will receive funding for the 6-week course.
The deadline for sign-up is Monday 26th February.
Golf Taster Session - sign up form
Exclusive FREE Taster Squash and Tennis Sessions for Cromer Academy pupils.
We are incredibly fortunate to have access to professional coaching and facilities next door to the school and we have been working closely with Cromer Lawn Tennis and Squash Club to offer FREE squash and tennis taster sessions for Cromer Academy pupils.
We hope our pupils and families take advantage of this opportunity and develop an interest in these sports.
Please contact the club directly with any queries.
Family Fish & Chip Quiz Night – Thursday 7th March
The Friends of Cromer Academy have arranged another family fish and chip quiz evening to help raise funds for the school. There are several options available for food when ordering your tickets, available to purchase via MCAS or with cash at the school office.
A maximum number of 6 people per team. Previous quiz nights have been incredible successful and enjoyable so come along for a fun evening. It’s a great opportunity to mix with new people and meet staff members.
Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis. Tickets need to be ordered no later than Friday 1st March.
Year 7 & 8 Maths Mastermind Challenge 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Maths Mastermind Challenge, held on Monday 5th February.
Year 7 winner -Jamie Mccrea- House Shipp
Year 8 winners - Ben Stoker - House Blogg and Heston Wymer - House Shipp
They each won 50 house points!
Well done to you all.
Cromer Academy Team- Mighty Hike Challenge- Macmillan Cancer Support
20 members of staff from Cromer Academy will be taking part in the Mighty Hike Challenge on 11th May 2024, walking 26 miles along the Norfolk coast to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Every member of staff taking part knows someone who has been affected by cancer, whether it is a family member, friend, or colleague. This is our opportunity to help raise vital funds for an amazing charity.
With your help, we can make a difference to so many lives!
Donations can be made via the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/team/cromeracademymightyhike
Inspiration Trust Badminton Tournament
Cromer Academy attended the Inspiration Trust badminton tournament on Friday 2nd Feb at the UEA Sportspark. 16 students were involved in playing against the other secondary schools from the Inspiration Trust, the tournament had over 150 students taking part in the double's competition.
The year 7 boys and girls finished in 4th place. The year 8, 9 and 10 boys and girls all finished in 3rd place earning them a bronze medal.
Special mention to Jason Huang who received a nomination for year 7 player of the tournament. However huge congratulations must go to Ella Breytenbach who won the player of the tournament for the year 8 girls, a fantastic achievement.
Cromer Academy currently sit in second place in the Inspiration Trust sports leaderboard.
We also took 16 young leaders to the competition as scorers and umpires, they were awesome in their role as officials and a huge credit to our school.
Inter-House Photography Competition
The deadline for our Inter-house photography competition is being extended to Monday 26th February to allow pupils time over the February half term to capture a great nature/wildlife photo.
The winning entry will be displayed in school and receive a £20 Amazon voucher.
All entries to be emailed to the school office ca-office@inspirationtrust.org
Good luck!
Laptop Assistance - Digital Poverty Alliance
Digital Poverty Alliance are working with Curry’s as part of their mission to drive digital inclusion, to get families online and help families who need a laptop to get one.
They are working across in five areas across the UK including the Norfolk Coast where there are lots of people struggling to make ends meet.
If you live in the local area and your family doesn’t have access to a computer, you can
apply through us to have us send you one.
Visit a Currys store, text 07984445476 to receive a form by post or visit the website
Working with Currys to provide vital Tech4Families (digitalpovertyalliance.org)
WWT Waterlife Photography Competition
We are delighted to share that Mr Thomas’ photograph, '320 Million Years of Evolution' has been shortlisted for the final stage of the WWT Waterlife Photography Competition. The prestigious competition judged by reputable wildlife photographers will be published in the Spring 2024 issue of Waterlife.
320 Million Years of Evolution’ has also been entered into the London Camera Exchange Photographer of The Year 2024. If any of you would be so kind as to vote for me by visiting the link below (it may be slow, please be patient!) and clicking the love heart to vote it would be much appreciated.
https://poty.lcegroup.co.uk/poty24/contest-gallery-id-4/320-million-years-of-evolution/
Extra-Curricular After-School Clubs
Pupils can access 16 extra-curricular after-school sports clubs, thanks to funding from Everyone Active. The clubs include 6 expert coaches from the community, including the development of girl’s football, delivered by Chris Chisholm from Cromer Youth Football Club.
Friends of Cromer Academy
Huge thanks to the Friends of Cromer Academy for the Bingo event held in November, raising almost £600 for the school! The group met at The Rock Shop Bistro in Cromer on 10th January to discuss the next fundraiser for the school.
A family Fish & Chip Quiz Night has been arranged for Thursday 7th March, starting at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from the school office or via MCAS.
The group are always looking out for new members. All meetings are held in The Rock Shop Bistro in Cromer. Please feel free to turn up for a cuppa and see if you would like to be part of the group.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th February 6.30pm at The Rock Shop Bistro.
MFL Reading Challenge
This year, pupils are being encouraged to read more in French and Spanish through our MFL Reading Challenge. We have a variety of dual-language (French/English and Spanish/English) books to borrow from our school library to help pupils expand their vocabulary and explore aspects of French and Spanish outside the main curriculum. For each book or short story that pupils read, they can fill in a short book-report and get a golden ticket.
A prize of 100 merits is available for the person who has read the most books or short stories over the year!
Young Writer Anthology
Young Writers run regular open writing competitions on a variety of directed themes. Pupils from schools all over the country can enter, with selected pieces published in an anthology.
Three of our pupils had poems selected to appear in their 'This is Me – Everlasting Ink' anthology. The prompt was to write about anything that is important to them, and how they view life. We are very proud to see them in print!
Year 8 Christmas Markets trip to Bruges and St Omer
At the beginning of December, we had a very early start on our trip to France and Belgium. It was seasonably cold weather, with frosty views from the warmth of the coach once the sun had come up.
When we got to St Omer, we explored the town, following a town trail that took in the beautiful cathedral, the market and old streets.
We used our French to buy lunch in an authentic boulangerie.
We then travelled to our accommodation in Northern France, where we had a delicious meal and competed in a Christmas-themed quiz.
After another early start and a continental breakfast at our accommodation, we headed to Belgium and went to Bruges. We walked through the picturesque old city to the Christmas Market in the Grote Markt. We enjoyed some early Christmas shopping and some lunch before heading back to the coach and completing our journey home to Cromer. It was a great way to start the festive season and experience foreign travel.
House Points
Congratulations to House Shipp. In the lead, halfway into the Year!
