South Axholme Academy

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	School reunites musician with his instrument
On Thursday 10th May, South Axholme Academy in Epworth staged a concert, entitled “A Night at the Movies”. Most of the pieces in the programme had a link with a well known film and the evening included performances by the school’s Swing Band, Brass Band and Senior wind Band. Also, there were a number of outstanding solo and small ensemble performances by young musician of the school...

School Newspaper Project

The annual production of SAX News will be occurring on Wednesday 13th June 2012. As most of you already know this is a fantastic project that will give you insight into the world of journalism. Participating in this will help you to develop team work skills, organisational skills and of course your grasp of transactional writing. Pupils who have participated in the project previously have really enjoyed it.

Click here for details on how to become an editor...

	LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT CO-ORDINATOR – KS4 Fixed L10 Required
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and dedicated professional to lead KS4. South Axholme Academy is a school which has its sights firmly set on the future and is intent on it’s purpose of providing the best opportunities for every pupil to succeed... Closing date for applications: 24th May 2012 Required for 1st September 2012

	New York Trip 2012
Year 11 pupils from South Axholme Academy were fortunate to be the first pupils to experience a Business Studies visit to the 'Big Apple'. Students went to explore the financial capital of the world as part of 'bringing business studies to life'...

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The school’s production of Bugsy took place on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th March after weeks of rehearsals and three very long Sunday rehearsals. The pupils dedication paid off as both shows were a huge success. The main cast of characters were different for each night. A very special thanks to all the staff and parents who helped to make this happen but mostly to the pupils for their dedication.

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School Calendar 2012
for school events and term time

May 2012

Thu 3rd	Y7 Science Booster
Mon 7th	School Closed - May Day
Wed 9th	Enrichment Day 4
Thu 10th	D&T Primary Visit 7
Fri 11th	Year 11 Leavers Assembly
Mon 14th	GCSE exams begin
Sun 20th	Primary Hockey
Mon 28th	Primary Hockey Festival

School Calendar 2012
for school events and term time

June 2012

Fri 1st	Y9 G&T Booster day
	School closes at 3:20pm - Half Term
Mon 11th	School Re-opens
	Low Mill Week - Year 8
Thu 14th	D&T Primary Visit 8
Mon 18th	Y7/8 End of year Maths exam
	National D&T Week 2012
	Primary Rounders
Wed 20th	School Council Meeting P3
Thu 21st	G&T Primary PE 9:00am - 12:00
	Summer Concert
Fri 22nd	Y10 Reviews
Mon 25th	Year 7 Reports out
Tue 26th	Y9/10 Sports Day
Wed 27th	End of GCSE exams (provisional)
Thu 28th	Eurofest Y8
Fri 29th	D&T Primary Event
	JLC Taster Day Y10
	Y7/8 Sports Day

Ofsted 2010 Quotes

'South Axholme School provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for its students'

'Students respond well to high expectations'

'Students say that they feel safe in school'

'Teachers have high expectations of behaviour and students respond with courtesy and respect for each other and towards adults'

'Care, guidance and support for students are very effective in ensuring their well being'

Ofsted 2011 English Inspection

On the 13th-14th September the English Department at South Axholme received a subject inspection from HMI Inspector working for Ofsted.

The inspector judged the department to be good.

Ofsted English Inspection Feedback

Ofsted Quotes - English Inspection (Sept 2011)

'Very Strong relationships with pupils'

'Lots of variety and interactive activities'

'Some very impressive work'

The student panel commented:

'Teachers have high expectations of you'
'Teachers listen to you'
'Teachers make learning fun'

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