Wave Multi Academy Trust

Follow the link to read our Wave Trust Summer Newsletter 2026.
An end of an era as we say a fond farewell to Rob Gasson as our CEO but also an opportunity to look at the wonderful things that have happened across Wave Trust over the Summer Term.

Enjoy the Summer Holidays ☀️

https://www.wavemat.org/news-events/news/wave-trust-summer-newsletter-2026

We are delighted to share some exciting news with you. Wave Shoreline Academy have welcomed two Tenrecs as our new school pets!

Tenrecs are small, gentle mammals native to Madagascar. They are naturally shy and mostly active during the evening, making them fascinating animals for pupils to learn about. They will live in
a specially designed enclosure where they can be cared for safely and comfortably.

Having school pets provides many valuable opportunities for our pupils. Research shows that caring for animals can have a positive impact on children's wellbeing, confidence and emotional development.
As an alternative provision academy, we know that positive relationships and nurturing experiences play an important role in helping our pupils feel safe, calm and ready to learn.

The Tenrecs will help pupils to:

🟢 Develop responsibility and empathy through caring for living creatures.

🟢 Build confidence and self-esteem by taking part in supervised care routines.

🟢 Support emotional regulation by spending quiet, calm time observing or interacting with the animals.

🟢 Learn about animal welfare, habitats and conservation through our curriculum.

🟢 Develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

The Tenrecs are being well looked after over the summer holidays and can’t wait to be back at the academy in September to see the pupils and staff in the new academic year.

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Today we are proudly celebrating National Thank a Teacher Day!

We recognise the incredible dedication of all our teams and celebrate their commitment and outstanding contribution to our community. Helping with our commitment to quality teaching, meeting pupils emotional and social needs and ensuring all pupils are kept safe and know how to keep themselves safe.

A special shout out to Lois Harris, whose creativity, passion and energy have made a lasting impact at Wave Glendinning Academy and across the Trust. From music and drama to our much-loved Christmas videos, Lois brings joy, confidence and opportunity to our Glendinning pupils, families and staff alike. 🎭🎶

We are incredibly proud to share that Lois has been awarded Highly Commended in the 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards for Teaching Assistant of the Year. 🏆

This national recognition is testament to her exceptional dedication, creativity and the difference she makes every day.

Lois truly embodies what it means to be a Teaching Assistant – going above and beyond to support pupils, build confidence, and create meaningful connections. Through initiatives such as our school choir, individual music support, and our first-ever school production of High School Musical, she has inspired pupils to step outside their comfort zones and believe in themselves. We look forward to seeing and hearing more from this year’s Glendinning School play Matilda being held this week.

Congratulations Lois❤️ Glendinning Academy

Thank you to all at Wave Trust and colleagues across the education sector for the difference you make every single day.

You are all true 🌟

🐘 This morning, Glenny the Elephant in the Room was on hand to support our Year 11 students as they sat their final GCSE exam.

We are incredibly proud of every student for the resilience they have shown throughout the exam season.

Well done, Year 11 – now it’s time for a well-earned rest and celebrations !

Today we celebrated the incredible staff team at Glendinning during our whole-school assembly.

We were delighted to recognise 15 members of staff who received Long Service certificates and badges in appreciation of their dedication and outstanding contribution to our school community over many years.

We also celebrated Lois Harris for the impact she has made through music, drama and the much-loved Christmas videos, which bring so much joy to our students, families and staff.

We are especially proud to share that Lois was nominated for Teaching Assistant of the Year in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards and received a Highly Commended recognition for her exceptional work.

Congratulations to everyone recognised today, and thank you for all that you do to support and inspire our wonderful students every day.

We are thrilled to have received the School Games Impact Award for the Wave Multi Academy Trust Virtual School Games project at the School Games Summit June 2026.

The Wave Virtual School Games programme was designed to remove barriers preventing pupils in Alternative Provision, Medical and Special School settings from accessing and enjoying competitive sport.

Thank you to our pupils, Sam Wells PE Trust Lead, Kerrie Lenehan Primary Trust Lead and all colleagues including PE Leads in each setting across Wave for their hard work and enthusiasm that they put in to make these virtual games a success. A big thank you also for the outstanding support we received from Cornwall School Games, Active Cornwall, Active Devon and Youth Sport Trust.

Congratulations to the other awards winners at School Games Impact Awards too. We were delighted to be part of such a fantastic celebration of innovation, inclusion and impact across the School Games Network.



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