We wanted to remind you about the NHS Somerset app that was launched in the summer. The Tellmi App supports the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people in Somerset, through pre-moderated peer support, where young people can safely talk about difficult issues including relationships, friends, college, anxiety, appearance, exams, break ups, Covid and learn how to help themselves by helping each other. The App
gives pupils the ability to share their worries anonymously and get support from other young people, the app is easy to download and is completely FREE . More detailed information can be found on their website www.tellmi.help/about
The Academy sells good quality second hand uniform via reception and the online shop Uniformerly. Click here to access the site.
Prices range from £2 to £3 for trousers and skirts and £10 for blazers.
We welcome donations of good quality items that students have outgrown so that we can sell them on to new families. Donations can be placed in the blue wheelie in reception.
We’re lucky to have a 45 minute lunchtime at Ansford and this gives students a brilliant opportunity to take part in clubs and events.
We have a number of regular clubs including Choir, Creative writing and soon to launch the Year 7 Library Club.
Our Lunchtime PE clubs are:
Monday: Year 7 Multi-Skills club with Mrs Grove
Wednesday: Year 7 and Year 8 Indoor Hockey with Miss Thomas
Thursday: Key Stage 4 Basketball with Mr Darby
Friday: Key Stage 3 Basketball with Mr Darby and Key Stage 4 Table Tennis with Mrs Grove
Year 6 and Year 5 families are warmly invited to attend our open events
OPEN EVENING
Thursday 28 September 2023
OPEN MORNINGS
- Wednesday 4 October, Thursday 5 October and Friday 6 October
- Wednesday 11 October and Friday 13 October
Book your place
Book your place for our events via TicketTailor here.
Essential Equipment
In order to learn well, students will need basic stationery and equipment provided by families. In order to reduce wasted learning time, and to encourage all students to maintain excellent organisational skills, the following items are required each day:
– Black ball point pens
– A purple pen [used when responding to feedback]
– Pencils
– Ruler
– Eraser
– Pencil sharpener
– Compass
– Protractor
– Compass
– Scientific calculator
– Water bottle [refill stations are available during break and lunchtime]
Students will also need to be mindful of other items which are required for practical lessons such as PE or Food Practicals.
GCSE students will also find it useful to bring the following items to support their learning and exam preparation: revision cards, highlighters, folder with plastic wallets.
These items are also available in school through spending positive rewards points at the end of each half term.
Bus Passes
If your child travels using one of the school buses, they must ensure they have a valid bus pass each day. The drivers reserve the right to not permit students onto the bus if a pass cannot be produced when asked.
