May 23, 2013

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Into The Woods Update

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LWA will close as normal at 2:40 for the Easter holidays on Thursday 28 March.  We will open as normal on Monday 15th April for the summer term.                                                                               

Diary dates - March 2013

Options and Consultation Evenings will be taking place throughout March, please click here to check the dates.

LWA Newsletter
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LWA students learn business skills

Twenty students from the Intermediate School (Years 9 and 10) have been working on a special programme hosted by KPMG Leeds.

LWA sport results

Click here to view the results from the last three months.

Please note - despite the weather we are open today as normal.  Our phone systems were temporarily out of action but have now been restored.  Please be careful on the roads and pavements around the academy site when collecting your child, they are extremely icy!

Foundation School production - Bugsy Malone

Dandy Dan has been causing mayhem at LWA this week!

Mr Majid featured in The Sunday Times

LWA Geography teacher Mr Majid has been featured in a story promoting The Sunday Times Christmas appeal Walking with the Wounded.

LWA sixth form students start the journey to university

On Saturday 17th November eight LWA students attended the regional launch of the esteemed HEAPS programme.

LWA students in America - blog
Click here to view the updates from our sixth form students who are currently immersed in the US elections!
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS/CARERS

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS/CARERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL ANNETTE HALL

LWA uniform list
Please click here to view the LWA uniform list.  Can all parents/carers please ensure that your child is in correct uniform when they leave on a morning - please note that only black, smart school-style shoes are acceptable, not pumps, trainers or high boots.
Keri rocks the mic

Keri (13KMC) has reached the regional finals of Open Mic UK 2012.

Our open evening will take place on Tuesday 25th September from 6:00.

Dance success

Two LWA students have gained places at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

Best ever GCSE results!

LWA students are celebrating outstanding GCSE results - highlighted by a rise of 12% from last year in those achieving A*-C inc. English and Maths

A level results success!
Students from Leeds West Academy sixth form are celebrating their excellent achievements at A and AS level and BTEC.  All the students achieved the grades required for their university choices – five were successful in gaining admission to elite Russell Group Universities at York, Leeds and Newcastle.
Leeds West Academy joins Twitter!
LWA now has a Twitter account - @leedswestway
Change to uniform policy - trousers for girls
There will be an important amendment to the uniform policy for girls from September 2012 - From the start of next term girls will be expected to wear trousers and not skirts.
Summer newsletter
Please click here to view our new Summer newsletter
Uniform consultation 10/7/12 at 5:30

Please click here to view a letter publicising a uniform consultation that will take place in the LWA library on Tuesday 10th July.

LWA regenerates local pub

Year 11 Social Enterprise students have successfully created a family outdoor area at The Globe pub in Bramley.

Mr Majid lights beacon for jubilee

Mr Majid, fresh from a visit to Everest with a Walking with the Wounded team, lit a beacon on Snowdon as part of the jubilee celebrations last week.

Ofsted rates LWA as 'good!'
Click here to view the report from our recent Ofsted inspection
Cooking for the Queen

Technology students in Year 8 have been busy preparing their entries for the ‘Cooking for the Queen’ competition.

Leeds West Wabbits!

The LWA rabbits had a great Easter thanks to the Year 11 Enterprise and Initiative group.

Year 9 students become primary school teachers

Students from Summerfield Primary School recently joined us for a lesson lead by our Year 9 BTEC Childcare students.

LWA April newsletter
Please click here to download the latest LWA newsletter
Date for diaries - staff training day Friday 6th July
LWA will be closed to students on Friday 6th July.
Jamie Peacock MBE opens LWA Diversity Hub
Leeds Rhinos rugby great Jamie Peacock MBE officially opened the new LWA Diversity Hub on Wednesday 14th March.
Gary McAllister takes lesson
Leeds football great Gary McAllister became a teacher at LWA on Monday 12th March!
CATS pictures
Click here to see images from our hugely successful production of CATS!
LWA Students try out student life at Cambridge University
Two LWA sixth form students recently took a trip to Cambridge to experience student life at one of the world's top universities.
LWA Duke of Edinburgh's Award success story
Click here to see an article highlighting the success of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme here at LWA!
CATS production update
Click here to view exclusive photos of rehearsals and stage construction for our upcoming production of CATS!
LWA production 2012 - CATS
LWA will be staging a version of CATS in our new theatre in March.
LWA DEMOLITION!

Click here to view photographs of LWA's old building being demolished, to make way for our new playing fields!

LWA athletics update

On Monday 31st January the Year 7 boys athletics team competed in the Leeds finals.

Nathan lays down the law
Nathan (12SPC) is about to embark on the West Yorkshire Police Explorer programme. 
FACE

2011 closed with the first live show performance in our fantastic new theatre.

 

Can all Parents and Carers please note that LWA will close at 12:20 Friday 16th December for the Christmas holiday.
Turner Prize exhibition visit
Last week Year 12 and 13 Art, Graphics and Photography students had the unique opportunity to see this year’s Turner Prize exhibition.
Poet Laureate officially opens LWA Communications Hub
Last week LWA was honoured to have the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, officially open our new Communications Hub by unveiling an art installation of her work in the library.
Exciting opportunity for Year 7 in February!

All Year 7 students will be taking part in a residential activity programme at Bramhope Scout Centre during February ICE Week.

Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy to open Communications Hub
One of our first major ‘opening events’ will take place on Thursday 17th November.
LWA Autumn newsletter

Click here to view the LWA Autumn newsletter

World challenge 2011 report
Click here to view a report and photos from LWA's first World Challenge expedition to Namibia!
The Sixth Form Open Evening will be held on Wednesday 12th October, 6pm - 8pm
We're in!

Today staff had their first day in the new Leeds West Academy building, the culmination of many years of planning and hard work!

Best Results Ever! Congratulations to all our talented students and well done to our hard-working staff!

Another set of significantly improved results in public examinations has been cause for celebration at Leeds West Academy for students and staff, a fitting finale as everything is packed up and ready to move to the new school.

Congratulations to all our students who have received their results – you should be proud of what you have achieved!

If however you did not get the results you were hoping for, here are a few pointers on what to do:

LWA strikes gold at the Olympics!

LWA’s finest athletes returned with an impressive medal collection after the E-ACT Olympics on Tuesday 19 July!

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS/CARERS: Opening arrangements for September
Please be assured that the new building development is on schedule and it will be ready for September! Click here to view the arrangements for the start of term:
World Challenge update

Six students at Leeds West Academy have flown to Namibia on the trip of a lifetime.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award News
Congratulations to all students who completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award final expedition 5-6 July!
Presentation Evening 2011
LWA’s annual end-of-year Presentation Evening took place on Wednesday 29th June.
LWA staff vs students!

Students at Leeds West Academy managed to ‘get one over’ on their teachers during the Leeds 10K race on Sunday 19th June.  Dean (10SBi) completed the run through Leeds city centre in a phenomenal time of 38 minutes, finishing in 31st place out of over 10,000 participants.

Charlie wins prestigious TV award

Charlie Clark has won the ‘most promising newcomer’ award at the Yorkshire Royal Television Society Awards.

LWA students get their running shoes on for charity

On Sunday 8 May 2011 a group made up of Years 7, 8 and 9 students took part in the 2.5km Leeds Junior Fun Run. 

Year 7 rugby girls do themselves proud

On Thursday 12 May LWA entered two teams in the under 12’s Leeds girls tag rugby tournament. 

It's official:  The Ofsted verdict on our academy is GOOD!

In early March LWA welcomed Ofsted to show Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools just how well we are doing. We were even more delighted to receive a letter from HMI outlining their views on our progress.

LWA students increase their cultural awareness

On Monday 28th March some Year 8 spent the day at Carlton Bolling College in Bradford.  The purpose of the visit was to increase student awareness of other cultures and religions.

Easter Revision April 2011
Please click on the link below to view the full timetable for revision sessions taking place during the Easter holidays. Click here for a full Easter revision timetable
ICE Week February 2011
Click here to view a comprehensive report of the activities that took place during ICE Week in February - plus some photos!
Miss Lloyd's Multicultural Mission

In January LWA Languages teacher Miss Lloyd had the exciting opportunity in January to travel to Mumbai, India.  Click here to read the diary of her amazing trip!

Leeds West MP goes back to school

Mr Rand, Humanities teacher, had a visit from Leeds West MP and Shadow Cabinet Minister Rachel Reeves on Friday 11th March.  Miss Reeves went ‘back to school’ - but this time it was as a teacher!

A big thank you to all parents and carers who attended Meet the Coach Day on Wednesday 16th March. 

LWA signs with the Rhinos!

LWA has signed a unique partnership with the Leeds Rhinos, which started during a special PE camp over February half term.

LWA Student stars in South Riding on BBC 1
LWA Student Charlie (Year 12) is currently starring in BBC 1's South Riding on Sunday evenings!
LWA decorates Banksy-style!

Last week the Year 12 BTEC students gave the LWA Sixth Form Centre a ‘makeover.’

LWA pets return home!

LWA’s pet rabbits, Pebbles and Sandy, have returned to their home in the quad after an extended Christmas break! 

'Cash for Kids' Receives LWA Donation

During the final week of term LWA students generously donated money, toys and games to the Radio Aire 'Cash for Kids' appeal. 

LWA WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER

The Academy will be open on Friday 3rd December an hour later than usual at 9:30. Upon arrival students should go straight to their normal lesson for Period 2.  The day will end early and students will be sent home at 2:10.

LWA Sixth-Former becomes MP for the day!
A Leeds West Academy sixth-former took over the role of our local MP on Friday 12th November, as part of National Takeover Day.
LWA Christmas Production 'Scrooge'

Leeds West Academy's Christmas production of Scrooge will be performed nightly from 7th - 10th December 2010.  Each performance will commence at 7:30. View Scrooge Site

Tickets on sale now!

Important Contact Numbers for Parents and Carers

Education Leeds have changed the following contact numbers:

Ice Week October 2010
The final week before half term saw all students taking part in ICE (Immersion Curriculum Experience) Week.  Click here for a report and images of some of the exciting activities that took place!
Ben and Jack Conquer the Three Peaks

On the 25th September brothers Jack (Year 9) and Ben (Year 11) took part in the 3 Peaks Challenge along with friends to help raise money for DebRA, (a national charity working on behalf of people in the UK with the   genetic skin blistering condition EB, Epidermolysis Bullosa).

LWA's Judo Champion

Becks (Year 10) recently won the Yorkshire judo championship in Goole.   

LWA Student Stars in Major BBC Production

Charlie (Year 12) has just finished filming for the upcoming BBC One production of South Riding by Winifred Holtby.

6th Form Prospectus

Please find below the new prospectus at Leeds West Academy

 6th Form Prospectus

Primary School Sports Club

Every Wednesday in term-time between now and Christmas, Leeds West Academy is hosting a multi-sports club for Primary School students in Years 4, 5 and 6.

 Consent Form

BTEC Students Learn to Mime

On Monday 11th October Year 12 and 13 BTEC students flexed their mime skills with an external Mime Coach

LWA Goes Green!

LWA’s ‘Eco Textiles’ EEP group has very busy this term and will shortly make a significant impact in the lifestyles of our students.

 

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 13th OCT 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leeds West Academy will hold a Post-16 open evening on Wednesday 13th October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

Changes to bus services

Please click here to view changes to the bus services for LWA students:

EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS!

Leeds West Academy has achieved excellent GCSE results in its first year!

 

Information on GCSE results, Meet The Coach Day appointments and bus service changes

New Starters Information Sept 2010
Booklet containing all relevant information for new starters at LWA in September 2010
Foundation School Residential Receives Rave Reviews

Leeds West Academy recently ran their first ever residential activity programme during Summer 2010 ICE Week. The whole of Year 7 were split into two groups, each spending two nights at Bramhope Scout Camp in North Leeds during the final week of the academy year.

Year 11 Leave in Style!

Click here to view photos from the Year 11 Leavers' prom 2010

LWA's top artists present their work in London

On Wednesday 21st July twelve LWA students presented a selection of their finest work at E-ACT’s London office on Oxford Street.

LWA's first Duke of Edinburgh's Award entrants complete their expeditions!

Leeds West Academy students ended the year on a high note as they completed various stages of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 

JOB VACANCIES - Teaching Assistants Wanted!

LWA is currently recruiting 4 Teaching Assistants to complement our vibrant Learning Difficulties and Disabilities team.  Please click on the links below for further details - application forms are available via the 'Job Vacancies' link above.

Jane Tomlinson ‘Run for All’ event

On Sunday 4th July Leeds West Academy ran a water station at the Jane Tomlinson ‘Run for All’ event.

LWA Sports Day 2010
LWA’s first annual Sports Day took place on Friday 9 July – and we couldn't have wished for a better day! The sun was shining and everyone had a smile on their faces.
Rugby Star awards Glittering Prizes

Leeds West Academy’s first ever Presentation Evening on June 30th was attended by 500 students, staff, parents, carers and dignitaries.

LWA Open Day - Down the rabbit hole
Leeds West Academy hosted an Open Day for prospective students on Saturday 3 July.  Visitors were treated to an Alice in Wonderland-themed tour of the building, as all departments put on example lessons of what LWA has to offer.
LWA OPEN DAY SATURDAY 3 JULY, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Leeds West Academy will have an Open Day on Saturday 3rd July, 9:30am – 12:00pm.

This will be an opportunity to meet our students, staff and learn more about our exciting plans for the future, including our £30m new building due to open September 2011!

LWA Hits the London Shows
Year 11 and 13 GCSE and BTEC Performing Arts students recently participated in a trip to London that involved experiencing theatre in the West End.
Mobile Phones in Exams

Notice to students and parents/carers regarding mobile phones and exams:

LWA's Martial Arts Champion
Antoinette of Year 11 has won the silver medal at the 2010 National Judo/Ju Jitsu tournament in Birmingham!
Jane Tomlinson Junior Fun May 2010

Mr Blacoe, Mrs Capstick, Mrs Banks & Mrs Banks would like to offer a massive congratulations to all the pupils listed below that took part in the Jane Tomlinson Junior Fun on Sunday 8th May.

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CONSULTATION EVENING TONIGHT!

A reminder to Parents and Carers that the Intermediate School consultation evening is taking place tonight (Wednesday 5th May), 4:00 - 7:00pm.

A text message has been sent to Parents and Carers of our Year 9 and 10 students and some appointments should have been made by students and their teachers.  However if you have no appointment scheduled please come along and you will be able to make one upon arrival.

Changes to Bus Services

Some Leeds and Bradford bus routes have been changed, effective from Sunday 25th April.

Please check if these apply to you!

Year 9 Tests Early May

All of Year 9 are taking internal end of Key Stage 3 tests in English, maths and science on 4th, 5th & 6th May 2010. Individual timetables for year 9 pupils will be circulated in coaching, and below is the schedule for the week.

Ed Balls Officially Starts Work on New LWA Building!

Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Schools, has cut the first turf on the site for the new £30m Leeds West Academy building.

LWA's Dancing Champion

Hannah of Year 8 has won the CWDC (Country and Western Dance Council) European solo title!

Admissions Consultation 1/2/10 - 28/3/10

Leeds West Academy is running a public consultation with regards to arrangements for admission for entry in the 2011 / 2012 academic year.

Easter Revision Session Timetable

Please click the link below to view the full timetable of Year 9/10/11 Easter revision sessions.  We strongly recommend that students attend as many workshops as possible in order to help them prepare for the summer exams.

Click here to view the full timetable

E-ACT VIDEO AVAILABLE TO VIEW NOW!

A short video by our sponsor E-ACT is available to view.

NOTICE TO PARENTS

A polite request to all parents and visitors to LWA:

Year 7 Bramley Elderly Action project

Some Year 7 LWA students have just completed an innovative inter-generational project with Bramley Elderly Action.

Leeds West Wabbits!

The LWA Pet Care EEP and PET group have welcomed some enthusiastic new arrivals!

NOTICE FOR PARENTS/CARERS - MEET THE COACH DAY

Can all parents/carers please take note of the following information regarding the first week back after half term (commencing Monday 22nd Feb):

Rachel Reeves views new building designs

In December 2009 LWA received a visit from Rachel Reeves, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Leeds West.  Joined by LWA Principal Annette Hall, Finance Director Mike Gidley and the team of architects and designers she viewed the latest plans for the new building, due to open in Sept 2011. 

Rachel was very impressed by what she had seen: "It’s great to see these plans coming together. The next few years will be a really exciting time for Leeds West Academy, and the new building will help the academy tremendously." 

Annette said, "Local partners and representatives from the DCSF have endorsed the design for the academy as innovative and inspirational. The new LWA building will deliver a 21st century learning environment which will be an asset for the whole community."

NOTE TO PARENTS / CARERS

LWA would like to thank all Parents and Carers for their cooperation over the last few weeks in regards to the changing starting times due to the severe weather.  Your understanding has been much appreciated.

We would also like to note our gratitude to our neighbours in Bramley for their patience and apologise for any disruptions caused.

LWA Principal meets Gordon Brown!

In December 2009 LWA Principal Annette Hall met Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

 

Despite the current weather conditions the following exams are still going ahead as scheduled:

Schools Got Talent

Fantastic news - as previously reported Tila and Tavelah Robinson had been put through to the semi final of School’s Got Talent.  We are pleased to announce that Jorden Murgatroyd was voted through to the next round (thank you for everybody’s votes!) and Keri Cromack was also put through as the wild card! 

Annual Production Tickets Go On Sale

The production follows the adventures of the naïve yet optimistic Charity, a dance hall hostess in 1960's New York.

For tickets and further information please phone 0113 2295454 and ask for Sharon Hinchcliffe.
Sixth Form Open Evening

LWA SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING, Tuesday 17th November, 6pm - 8pm

Our Sixth Form open evening offers students and parents a chance to see our facilities for post-16 students next year at Leeds West Academy.
 
EARLY CLOSURE TUESDAY 10TH NOV AND FRI 11TH DEC

EARLY CLOSURE TUESDAY 10TH NOV AND FRI 11TH DEC

Please note that the academy will be closing early on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 10th November at 11.25 due to the 'meet the coaches' sessions taking place in the afternoon
  • Friday 11th December at 12.15 due to staff training and planning sessions in the afternoon
Prestigious Art Placement for LWA Student

Deanna Carey, Year 10, has been successful in securing a place in the prestigious National Art and Design Saturday Club. Deanna was one of only 25 young people chosen from almost a hundred hopeful applicants in the city of Leeds.

Newsletter November 2009

The latest Leeds West Academy Newsletter, containing information on coaching, our new uniform and updates on student success here at LWA

Click here to view the latest LWA newsletter

Parent Governor

Are you interested in shaping the strategy for achieving excellence in our academy? Are you keen to have a say in how we design and build our new £30m building? Could you spare a few evenings a term to be part of a highly committed set of local people from the business, education and university sectors? 

Important Notice to Parents: Early Closure on October 1st

Thursday October 1st is our Open Evening for prospective new parents. In order to prepare for the evening and as the culmination of our first citizenship theme day, students will leave the site in the following order:

High School Years 11, 12 and 13 depart at 1:30
Intermediate School and Year 8 depart at 2:00
Year 7 will finish at their usual time, 2:30

Thank you for your support and the many good wishes for the start of the Academy.

Download the Leeds West Academy Prospectus

Download the Leeds West Academy 6th Form Prospectus

The Leeds West Academy 6th Form Prospectus

Dates for your diary

CT day 3

Date: 26 June 2013

Awards evening

Date: 3 July 2013