Colchester Academy

🏃‍♂️🏅 Sports Day 2026 🏅🏃‍♀️

We're looking forward to welcoming all students to Sports Day on Friday 3 July! This is always one of the highlights of the school year and a fantastic opportunity for students to represent their Form Groups, take part in events and celebrate success together.

Students competing in events should wear their full PE kit for the entire day. While field and long-distance events will take place throughout the morning, the whole school will come together from 1:10pm for an exciting afternoon of track races and presentations.

With plenty of time spent outdoors, students are encouraged to:
💧 Bring a water bottle and top it up at lunchtime
☀️ Wear sunscreen and consider bringing a hat if the weather is warm
🫁 Ensure they have their inhaler with them if they have asthma

A quiet area and first aid support will also be available throughout the day.

We can't wait to see students supporting one another and enjoying what promises to be a fantastic day of competition and school spirit! 🏆💙

Please check your email for more information.

🎭✨ COLCHESTER ACADEMY PRESENTS… OLIVER! JR. ✨🎭

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Join us for a spectacular production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! JR., brought to life by our incredibly talented students.

🌟 For two nights only
📅 14th & 15th July 2026
🚪 Doors open: 5:40pm
🎭 Show starts: 6:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: £3.50 each
📲 Available now via Arbor

Packed with unforgettable songs including Food, Glorious Food and Consider Yourself, this heartwarming musical adventure follows Oliver through the streets of Victorian London as he encounters colourful characters, friendship and the search for belonging.

Following the incredible success of last year’s production, we are delighted to bring you our first ever two-night summer show, promising two evenings full of music, laughter and outstanding student talent.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Not sure how to use the Arbor School Shop? Click the link below

https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/5068444710813-Purchasing-School-Shop-items-on-the-Parent-Portal-or-Parent-App

🌟 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:
https://www.colchesteracademy.org.uk/News/Go4Schools-Guide/

📧 Login support: [email protected]

💙 Supporting Our Young Carers 💙

At Colchester Academy, we are proud to support the incredible young people who help care for family members or loved ones at home. We understand that being a Young Carer can bring additional responsibilities and challenges, and we are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and understood.

We provide guidance, wellbeing support and access to additional help where needed, alongside working with organisations including Essex Young Carers and Action for Young Carers.

If you believe your child may be a Young Carer, or would like further information, please contact the school or visit the Colchester Academy website.

📱 Introducing a Phone-Free School Day at Colchester Academy

From June 2026, Colchester Academy will be introducing a new phone-free system for students during the school day.

This decision follows growing national guidance and the positive experiences of schools across the country, many of which have reported improved concentration in lessons, calmer social interactions, reduced anxiety, and fewer issues linked to social media during the school day.

Students will still be able to bring their phones to school. Phones will be securely stored in magnetic locking pouches that remain with students throughout the day, but cannot be opened until the end of the school day or at designated unlocking points supervised by staff.

The pouches will be provided free of charge to all students.

We believe this approach will help create an even more positive, focused and supportive learning environment for all young people at Colchester Academy.

📅 Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 5:00pm

📅 Launch date
Week commencing 22 June 2026

Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support.

📚 Year 11 May Half Term Revision Sessions 📚

We’re offering extra GCSE revision sessions during half term for Year 11 students in:
✅ English
✅ Maths
✅ Science
✅ Spanish

Sessions run on 26 & 27 May and are taught by Colchester Academy staff.

Sign-up deadline: Monday 18 May 2026, through this link: https://buff.ly/LIDgpyB

Please check your email for more information.

GCSE exams are nearly here, and this is an important time for all of our Year 11 students. The effort being put in now, both in lessons and at home, will make a real difference to their final outcomes and future opportunities.

📅 The exam preparation session timetable has been sent via email, outlining all additional sessions running in the lead-up to each exam.

⏰ Students should arrive by 8:30am each day, ready and prepared for their exams.
🥐 Breakfast will be available from 8:00am in the atrium, with subject staff on hand to support last-minute preparation.

We are incredibly proud of the commitment and resilience students have shown so far. With exams just around the corner, it is important to keep focused, stay positive, and make the most of the support available.

Let’s keep working together to ensure every student feels confident and prepared for the weeks ahead.

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 for full details
📍 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

🧠 Understanding & Supporting Anxiety
📅 5th May
⏰ 10:00am

🧠 Understanding Autism
📅 20th May
⏰ 6:30pm

Sign up here: bit.ly/4ozRciL