Weekly Parents' Newsletter
It is a pleasure to write to you on the first week back at the Academy. This is the first of the new style Friday newsletter (also available on our website) where you will find all the information for the whole school. Please make sure you look at the whole school messages that relate to all parents/carers and students as well as the specific ones for the year groups your children are in.
It has been lovely to welcome all the students back and celebrate the successes that the Year 11 students have achieved during the summer. The Year 11 students did extremely well with 73 grade 9s, 350 grades at 7 or above and all key measures above national average. Braunton has achieved one of the highest attainment scores in Devon and the Southwest of England. Click on the link for the full press release GCSE Results 2025 - Braunton Academy - Aspire and Achieve . There are parent events for Year 7, 10 and 11 in the next couple of weeks where we will share more on the summer successes.
A big congratulations to the Year 7s who have had a fantastic start to the year. All the staff have commented on how well they have settled in over the two days and have given a great first impression. We have also received very positive feedback from the Summer School Organisers about the students’ conduct and engagement. We can confirm the summer school will be running again next year for the new Year 7, there will be representatives from Next Steps at the Open Evening on 25th September.
Although it has only been two days, we know that most of the students will be tired this weekend getting back into the school routine. We all wish you an enjoyable weekend and look forward to seeing all the students again on Monday.
Best wishes,
Mrs Bowler
Principal
Whole School Messages
Events
· Parent Engagement meeting on Wednesday 24th September 2025, 5.30pm to 6.30pm in Isaac Hall.
· Year 6 Open Evening on 25th September 2025 from 6pm to 8.30pm.
· Whole cast rehearsal for Julius Ceasar after school on Tuesday 9th September 2025.
Lunch Menu for w/c 8th September 2025
School Uniform Reminder
Students must wear their school jumpers/blazers every day unless in hot weather when we will have 'no jumper days'.
Reminder about our jewellery policy. Special mention of no nose piercings, max of 1 stud in each ear lobe only.
Uniform - Braunton Academy - Aspire and Achieve
We have a limited stock of second-hand uniform please contact Reception if you would like to purchase any items.
School Immunisation Team
Please see attached nasal flu vaccination letters from the school immunisation team for all year groups.
Lost Property
Any lost property that has not been claimed by the end of each half term will be either disposed of or donated to charity. Please label all children’s belongings.
Free School Meals
Is your child eligible for free school meals? You can find information about Free School Meals on the Devon County Council website or on 01392 383000.
Sport & Extra Curricular Activities
PE Extra Curricular Programme – Term 1
Please see attached the PE extra-curricular programme (including break, lunch and after school activities).
Basketball Academy
I am delighted to confirm that we have once again managed to secure the services of Basketball coach, David Roper, a Level 3 advanced Basketball coach, former England Player and qualified Physical Education teacher, to support the coaching of our students for the duration of the Autumn term.
We are therefore offering your son/daughter the opportunity to book a place in our upcoming Basketball Academy during the Autumn term, See below all details.
Mondays - Year 7, 8 and 9 from 3.30 till 4.45
Start date - Monday 8th Sep
End date - Monday 20th Oct
7 sessions at £4 per session - £28
Fridays - Year 10 and 11 from 3.30 till 4.45
Start date - Friday 12th Sep
End Date - Friday 24th Oct
7 sessions at £4 per session - £28
This year, all parents/carers MUST book their child's place directly with David Roper and NOT through Braunton Academy Parent Mail system. David would like to manage all booking and payments direct through him from now on. Therefore, apart from this email, all queries, questions etc must go directly through David Roper from now on. See details below.
Booking
Email David direct at davidropersports@gmail.com to book your child's place.
Please copy and paste these details into your email and fill in the details for your child.
School: Braunton Academy
Name:
Year Group
Parents Name:
Parents Contact Details:
Payment Details
Name - Mr D G Roper
HSBC 40-10-16
Account no. 21191160
Payment reference: BA Childs name and year group
Contact details
David Roper
Email: davidropersports@gmail.com
Facebook: North Devon bucks
Braunton Academy Netball Fixtures - Autumn term 2025
Please find below the current fixture list for the autumn term.
Amendments, cancellations etc. if they occur will be communicated directly to the players.
Further matches will be added as they are confirmed.
Players will be required to wear the school uniform of black shorts, marron t.shirt, sports trainers and white socks to training sessions, on occasions they will borrow the school netball kit for matches, which needs to be returned directly after the match.
Players will be dropped off at Braunton School after away fixtures, unless stated above. If you wish your child to be dropped off elsewhere, please write a note in your child’s planner. Please indicate if this is a regular arrangement.
Due to the significant rises in transport costs, this year we are collecting voluntary contributions towards the cost of sporting fixture transportation. This action has been taken as a last resort in order to ensure that the Academy can continue to participate in our usual fixture lists. The significant increase in transport costs is now well beyond the transport budget and cannot be increased further. The Academy will endeavor to provide the same level of engagement in competitive fixtures however, if costs continue to rise and there is not enough engagement from families in supporting with contributions then the Academy will have to reduce the competitive fixture offer for the remainder of the year. Should you wish to contribute towards this, please send cash in an envelope with your child to hand to the PE staff. Please remember that this is voluntary.
Lunchtime Clubs
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) - all year groups, Room 21, Monday lunchtimes.
German Music Club – all year groups, Room 43, Thursday lunchtimes.
Year Group Messages
Year 7
Year 7 photos – Thursday 11th September 2025 periods 1 and 2 – smart uniform please.
Meet the Tutor - Thursday 18th September 2025, 3.30pm to 5.45pm in tutor rooms.
Year 11
Countdown to GCSEs Evening – Thursday 18th September 2025, 6pm to 6.45pm in Isaac Hall.
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