The Link Academy - Netherton

Our Y11's, and staff, were given lots of opportunity for the customary signing of shirts on Monday following the leavers assembly 🙂

We are always proud of our children when they have a go and put in the effort to represent us so well. Well done to all Year 7, 8, and 9 learners who participated in the Athletics Regional competition held at the Dell.

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Wellbeing Week is well and truly underway. Tomorrow is bingo in the front hall!

💬This week, Mr Ahmed and Mrs Brown proudly launched our new Student Parliament, placing learner voice at the heart of everything we do at The Link Academy.

🏠Our structure includes Prime Ministers in Year 11, alongside Cabinet Members and Members of Parliament in Key Stage 3, giving students meaningful opportunities to lead and shape their school experience.

Student leadership at The Link Academy has gone from strength to strength this year, with fantastic initiatives such as Culture Week and our growing partnership with Merry Hill. 🚀 The challenge has now been set: how will you make a difference in September?💡✨

🌟 Thank you to Cat Eccles MP for taking the time to visit the Everwild Festival and support an event that celebrates sustainability, nature and community.

It was fantastic to see our learners showcasing their talents, leading workshops and engaging with the local community. Events like this demonstrate the positive contribution young people make when given opportunities to lead and inspire. We hope you cherish your keychain that you made.

We appreciate your support for our learners and for the communities we serve. 💚

🌿 Link Academy Eco Week is coming!

A week focused on sustainability, environmental impact, and how we can make a difference — plus fun activities at lunchtime and after school.
👀 More details coming soon!

🍎 Thank a Teacher Day 🍎

The best way to understand the impact of school staff is to listen to the students themselves. As part of our Staff Star nominations, students shared examples of the difference staff have made in their lives:

These comments remind us that education is about so much more than lessons. Every day, staff support, encourage, guide and care for our young people, helping them to grow in confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

On Thank a Teacher Day, we would like to say thank you to every member of staff who makes a positive difference to our students and our school community.

Who dunnit?! Everyone's talking about it! Don't miss episode 3 next Monday when 2 more suspects are revealed!

⭐ Staff Star Award – Student Nominations Are In! ⭐

A huge thank you to every student who took the time to nominate a member of staff for our Staff Star Award. We received over 140 nominations, recognising staff from across our school community for the difference they make every day.

Here is a small snapshot of some of the staff nominated by students. Thank you to everyone who was recognised and to all staff for the support, care and encouragement you provide to our young people.

🍎 Thank a Teacher Day 🍎

This Thank a Teacher Day (this Thursday), we're celebrating the incredible staff who make a difference every single day.

As part of our Staff Star nominations, learners were asked which qualities best describe the adults in our school. Their responses spoke volumes, with words such as supportive, caring, positive, encouraging and kind chosen to reflect the impact our staff have on their lives.

A huge thank you to all our teachers, support staff, office staff, site team and lunchtime supervisors. Your dedication, commitment and care do not go unnoticed.