King's Academy Brune Park

Yesterday, six of our Year 10 students had the pleasure of meeting Neil Jarrett from Sunrise Chimney Sweeps Ltd to be interviewed for a work experience placement.

Neil conducted the sessions as formal interviews, asking thoughtful and engaging questions that gave our students a genuine insight into the recruitment process. All six students represented themselves brilliantly, were well-presented, engaged positively throughout and asked some excellent questions of their own.

This was fantastic preparation for next year when our students move into Year 11 and begin applying and interviewing for employment, college courses, apprenticeships and sixth form opportunities.

A huge well done to all the students involved. You should be incredibly proud of yourselves – your confidence, professionalism and questions were outstanding.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Neil for providing such a meaningful experience. Not only did he give our students a real taste of what a job interview is like, but he also provided detailed and constructive feedback for each student, which will be discussed with them individually to support their future development.

Thank you, Neil, for taking the time to visit our school and for sharing your expertise and industry experience with our students. Opportunities like these are invaluable and help prepare our young people for their next steps.

Today is Thank a Teacher/Adult in School Day, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the adults in our school community.
Every day, our teachers, support staff, office staff, site team and volunteers work hard to create a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where students can learn, grow and succeed.
We are so grateful for their dedication, care and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their best.

So proud of Mrs. Cooper’s Year 10s! 🌟
After tackling the complexities of distance and velocity-time graphs showing true courage in a paired activity, the class stepped up to the challenge of our acceleration required practical. They showed incredible resilience, supported one another, and worked as a true team to get the job done.
Keep up the hard work!

What an incredible, future-focused day for 30 Year 7s at the SulSTEMIC 2026 event! Hosted by HMS Sultan, our students dove headfirst into hands-on robotics and engineering challenges, capping off the day with an impressive 3rd-place finish in the regional competition. Beyond the trophy, they earned glowing praise from exhibitors for their outstanding behavior, teamwork, and professionalism. Thank you to HMS Sultan for an inspiring day that proved our students are truly ready to shape the future!

A massive shoutout to every single Year 11 student who packed out the Dance Studio this week in the pre-exam guidance sessions that have been running twice a day, before every exam paper.

Seeing the focus and determination has been incredible. The attendance level has been nothing short of inspiring! 🔥

But the secret ingredient? Our Subject Leads who deliver these sessions, bringing calm reassurance and motivation when students need it most.

To our students: Your commitment to showing up is why you’ll succeed. To our Subject Leads: Thank you for going above and beyond to set Year 11 up for greatness!

☀️ Looking Ahead: An Unmissable Half Term! ☀️

We have some massive events lined up that our pupils won't want to miss! From Destination Summer to the 96% FEST, Activities Week, Work Experience, and Tutor Group Celebrations, there is so much to play for. Let's keep attendance high so no one misses out! 🙌

⚽ The World Cup: Celebrate, But Prioritise! 🦁

This week kicks off the World Cup! We know families will be cheering on England, but with some matches finishing late, we need your help to keep school routines strong. Our tournament motto is: Celebrate, but Prioritise!

🎉 Enjoy the games together, but remember school starts at the normal time the next day. 🏆 Getting up and in on time shows real pride—we want full attendance, win, lose, or draw!

🎁 Match-Day Rewards! To keep the energy up, we are running a tutor group attendance competition the mornings after late matches, plus extra achievement points for students who arrive on time! 📊✨

Let’s enjoy the football, support our teams, and have a brilliant half term! ⚽🎒

Our Summer Good Grub Club is being held on Wednesday 8th July 4.30pm till 6.30pm.
If you would like to attend please scan the QR code to show your interest.

On Tuesday 90 of our fabulous Year 7 students took part in STEM workshops with the Royal Navy Engagement Team in conjunction with the Jon Egging trust.

It was incredibly rewarding to see our students improving their communication skills and problem-solving under pressure, discovering how their classroom topics translate to dynamic, real-world careers. The Q&A session also provided great insight into the diverse roles available in the Navy!

A massive thank you to the Royal Navy team for delivering such an energetic and inspiring session. The students left buzzing with new ideas and aspirations!

Arrangements: Friday, 26th June

As we approach the end of the academic year, we want to share some important updates for Friday, 26th June. It promises to be a day of celebration, reflection, and community, but timings will differ from our usual routine.

Please take note of the schedule below:

🌈 Period 5: School PRIDE Celebration

During Period 5, our school community will come together for our annual School PRIDE Event. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and staff to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the vibrant community spirit that makes our school so special.

Early Dismissal: School will officially finish for all students at the end of Period 5
Students will be dismissed to head home immediately following the event

🎉 Period 6: Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly and Celebration

While the rest of the school heads home, we will be welcoming back our Year 11 students for their official Leavers’ Assembly and Celebration.

When: Year 11 students will return to school/arrive at the start of Period 6.
This dedicated time will allow our leavers to celebrate their time at the school, say their final goodbyes to staff, and mark this major milestone together

Thank you as always for your continued support. Let's make it a fantastic day of celebration!

Reminder information regarding our 'Year 7 Welcome to Secondary School Evening' below: