Colchester Academy @ColchesterAcad
Colchester Academy's aim is to make sure every student fulfils their potential, developing into responsible and successful citizens. colchesteracademy.org.uk Colchester, England Joined January 2015-
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Happy Summer Holidays! ☀️ Thank you to all our students, families and staff for another fantastic year. A reminder that Year 7 starts on Wednesday 2 September 2026, with Years 8 to 11 returning on Thursday 3 September. Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer!
📊 Year 7, 8 & 9 Reports The latest reports for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 are now available online via Go4Schools. Reports include information about progress, attitude towards learning and homework. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s subject teacher.
🎉 CA Bounce Day - Thursday 16 July! We’re celebrating the final day of term with inflatables and garden games! 🏰☀️ 👕 Wear PE kit 👖 Tracksuit bottoms recommended 🧦 Socks are essential 📱 Sign up via Arbor: Activities > ‘Free of Charge CA Bounce Day’
🎉 GCSE Results Day 📅 Thu 20 Aug 2026 🕘 9am-11am 📍 Colchester Academy Students can collect results in person. Can't attend? Email us with your child's name to have results sent to their school email. Good luck, Year 11! 🍀🎓
📚 Year 7 Parents' Evening is on Thursday 9 July, 3:45pm-6:45pm at Colchester Academy. Book your appointments via Arbor (app or Parent Portal) before 10:00am on 9 July. We look forward to discussing your child's progress with you!
Due to the forecast of exceptionally high temperatures, Colchester Academy will close early on Friday. Students should arrive as normal by 8:40am. Lessons finish after Period 3, lunch is at 12:15pm, and students will be dismissed at 12:45pm. Thank you for your support.
🏃♂️🏅 Sports Day is coming on Friday 3 July! Students will compete for their Form Groups and come together for an afternoon of track races and celebrations. Please check your email for full details and important reminders. 🏆💙 #resilience #excellence #respect
🎭✨ COLCHESTER ACADEMY PRESENTS… OliverJR! ✨🎭 🎟️ Tickets on sale now via Arbor (£3.50) 📅 14-15 July 2026 🚪 Doors open 5:40pm 🎭 Show starts 6pm Two nights of unforgettable songs, laughter and incredible student talent. Book early! 🌟 #resilience #excellence #respect
🌟 Wishing all our students, families and staff a fantastic half-term break! ☀️🎉 Have lots of fun, enjoy some well-earned rest and make plenty of happy memories with family and friends 😊🌳🍿⚽ We look forward to seeing everyone back soon! ✨
📢 Year 10 reports are now available on Go4Schools. Parents/carers and students can view exam grades, attendance, timetables and future reports online. Go4Schools guide: colchesteracademy.org.uk/News/Go4School… 📧 Login support: [email protected]
💙 At Colchester Academy, we are proud to support our Young Carers. Students and families can access guidance, wellbeing support and further help through the school. If you think your child may be a Young Carer, please get in touch with us. #respect #resilience
📱 Colchester Academy will be introducing a new phone-free system from June 2026 to support student focus, wellbeing and positive social interaction throughout the school day. Parents and carers are invited to our Information Evening on Wednesday 17 June at 5pm to find out more.
📚 Year 11 Half Term Revision 📚 Extra GCSE revision sessions for Y11 students in English, Maths, Science & Spanish on 26-27 May, taught by Colchester Academy staff. Sign-up deadline: 18 May 2026. buff.ly/LIDgpyB
GCSE exams are nearly here. 📅 Extra revision sessions timetable sent via email ⏰ Please arrive by 8:30am, ready for exams 🥐 Breakfast from 8am with staff support We’re proud of the effort so far, let’s keep pushing through this final stretch together.
We’re launching a Uniform Donation Programme 👕👟 Support families by donating clean, good-condition uniform your child has outgrown. All items sold at low cost, funds go back into our school community. 📩 Check your email 📍 Drop off at reception Every donation helps 💙
FREE webinars for parents and carers of secondary aged children Support your child’s mental health and wellbeing with guidance from the Mental Health Support Team 🧠 Anxiety Support, 5 May, 10am 🧠 Understanding Autism, 20 May, 6:30pm Sign up: bit.ly/4ozRciL
We’ll be carrying out our annual lockdown practice on Thurs 30 April at 2:40pm (P5). Students will be prepared in advance and supported where needed. This is a routine safety measure. Thank you for your support.
📣 Mission 29 is here! This half term has 29 school days. We’re challenging all students to attend every one! Great attendance boosts achievement, confidence, and friendships. 🎉 Complete Mission 29 and earn a reward on Friday 22 May 2026. Let’s make every day count! 💪
📣 Year 8 Parents’ Evening is coming up! Join us on Thursday 23 April, 3:45 to 6:45pm at Colchester Academy to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers. Book your appointments here 👉 colchesteracademy.schoolcloud.co.uk
We're looking to forward to seeing all of our students on Monday. #excellence
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