Folkestone Academy

Dear Families / Colleagues

We are delighted to invite you to the Turner Schools Green Action Community Day Celebration on Thursday 16 July from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Goods Yard, Folkestone Harbour Arm.

This special event will bring together pupils, staff and members of our wider community to celebrate the fantastic environmental work taking place across the Turner Schools Trust. Guests will enjoy a range of performances from pupils across the Trust, showcasing their creativity, commitment and passion for sustainability.

We are also pleased to welcome guest speakers who will talk about the green action taking place within our local community and highlight how we can all play a part in creating a more sustainable future.

The afternoon will be an opportunity to celebrate achievements, share ideas and recognise the positive impact that young people are making through environmental action.

We would be delighted if you could join us for this inspiring community event.

Date: Thursday 16 July
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: The Goods Yard, Folkestone Harbour Arm.
Stalls will be open serving food and refreshments.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

A friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday 26th June 2026, is an INSET day for Folkestone Academy pupils!

Is your voice being heard?
School surveys typically receive a 30% response rate from parents. To better meet the needs of you and your child, we need your voice in the mix.
Please complete the Parentkind Parenting Language survey before it closes on Friday 3rd July. Everyone benefits when we work together.

https://www.parentfriendlyschools.org/parenting-language-uk/p/parenting-language-quiz-school-portal-folkestone-academy

📢 Folkestone Academy Open Evening 2026

We are delighted to invite September Year 6 pupils, parents and carers to join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 10th September, from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.

Come and explore our facilities, meet our staff and students and discover what makes Folkestone Academy a great place to learn and thrive.

📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰ 4.00pm – 7.00pm

🎟️ Book your place today: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GQDD

We look forward to welcoming you to Folkestone Academy!

🌿🌍Turner Schools Green Action Community Day is almost here! ♻️🌳

We’re delighted to invite our community to join us at The Goods Yard on the Folkestone Harbour Arm on Thursday 16th July, from 2:00pm–4:00pm, as we celebrate our Green Action Community Day.

Enjoy an afternoon of performances from pupils across the Trust, showcasing their talents and commitment to making a positive difference for our environment.

Come along, celebrate with us, and be inspired by the fantastic work of our young people. We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Goods Yard, Harbour Arm
📅 Thursday 16th July
⏰ 2:00pm–4:00pm

This week, we began saying our goodbyes to our amazing Year 11 pupils as they reach the end of their journey at FA. 🎓💙

On Monday, following their final full cohort exam, we arranged a whole-school clap to celebrate & honour our Year 11s as they left the exam hall. It was a wonderful moment for the entire school community to recognise their hard work & achievements. This was followed by shirt signing, where pupils shared heartfelt messages with one another. 👏✨👕

On Tuesday, we hosted our Year 11 Leavers' Assembly. Alongside some light-hearted & funny awards, pupils enjoyed a special video looking back on their time at FA. The highlight for many was seeing the collection of adorable baby photos that brought plenty of smiles, laughter & a few emotional moments! 🏆😂📸

Miss Maguire, Mr Woodward, Miss Vik & the rest of the staff at FA will miss this year group tremendously. It has been a privilege to watch them grow into the young adults they are today. They have left a lasting impression on our school community. 💙🥹🌟

We are incredibly proud of everything our Year 11 pupils have achieved & wish them every success as they prepare for their next chapter. 🎉🍀🎓

Now, all eyes turn to next week's celebrations as we look forward to welcoming our Year 11 pupils to their Prom. We can't wait to see everyone dressed up, celebrating together & creating even more special memories to mark the end of this important chapter. Here's to a fantastic evening! ✨🎉🤵👗🪩💃

We’re ready to listen. Are you ready to talk?
Parents are the experts on their children. We want to better understand you, so that we can work together with your parenting style in mind.
By completing the Parenting Language survey you’ll contribute to our current initiatives for improving the parent-school dynamic. We can’t do it without you.

https://www.parentfriendlyschools.org/parenting-language-uk/p/parenting-language-quiz-school-portal-folkestone-academy

🏆SPORTS DAY - FRIDAY - YEAR 7-9🏆

Sports Day for year 7 - 9 is THIS Friday & currently the weather looks good! ☀

✅ Bring a water bottle: Staying hydrated is key.
✅ Apply sunscreen: Make sure sunscreen is applied in the morning.
✅ Wear a hat: A hat can help keep the sun off their face and neck.
✅ Dress appropriately: our PE kit is Light, comfortable, and breathable.

🔴All students must come to school in either their PE kit or school uniform🔴

Students will be out on the field throughout the day but there will be scheduled breaks where they will be able to go inside for shade and to fill their water bottles.

Let's keep everyone cool, comfortable, and safe while staying active! 🌞🏃💧

** YEAR 10 - Once Year 10 have completed their Mocks, that are scheduled for the next two weeks, they will have a separate activity day planned **

Get your tickets here:
https://treeline.org.uk/tour-location/folkestone/