Category: News

We were all delighted to hear the news that George, a Year 7 pupil, has been awarded a certificate of merit by the Young Writers organisation.  His poem which is shortly to be published in the Young Writers’ Anthology is a remarkably sophisticated piece.  The sentiment of the poem reflects the importance we attribute at Lynn Grove Academy to ‘being kind to each other and ourselves’  Congratulations to George who tells us that he is continuing to work on writing poetry.

Maître de la langue 

There dwells a weapon in each and every one of us 

It’s a gift that brings destruction 

Or a gift that brings peace 

It’s a gift that forms allies 

And a gift that makes foes 

A gift who can cause corruption 

And a gift that flowers purity 

It’s a gift which once you master 

Can grant you freedom 

I shan’t tell you how 

Nor what it is  

Because what you do with it is your responsibility 

It’s a fire which you let spread 

Or a fire that you control 

But never to put out

The “Mighty Year 10s” gave Lynn Grove Academy athletics team a great start to the athletics season. On Thursday, 18 May 2023, they finished second only, half a point behind first place. Special performances from George, Alecks, Diego, Alyssia, Lamin, Evie and boys relay team winning their events. The Year 10 team is looking strong for the main competition in June. Next up are the Year 9s on Thursday, 25 May.

Thanks Ms. Woods and Ms. Berry for running the shot put and encouraging the pupils and to the Year 10 pastoral team for their support throughout.

The Student Leadership team had their inaugural meeting on 26 April 2023.  It was a very productive gathering, and all the members are looking forward to getting on with the job.  Year 11 pupil Jude, who together with Mrs Brookes, put together the plan to establish the council, was really pleased with how the meeting went.  Their aim for the student leadership team is to bring students together and give them a voice in the decision-making processes in school.  ‘I want everyone to have the chance to get their views heard as this will help us bond more closely as a community and I think the the first meeting got us on the right track’ reported Jude.

The members of the council represent each year group and were selected after a rigorous application process.  Mrs Brookes was delighted that the idea for the council was so well received and that so many students want to play an active part in the leadership of the school.

The student leadership team has its own email account pupilvoice@lynngroveacademy.org.uk and are very keen for all Lynn Grovers to use it share their ideas and opinions.  They want the whole student body at LGA to play a part in setting the agenda for the Leadership Team in the months ahead.

Good attendance is the key to success in school and an essential element of our Learning at the Heart ethos. Now every pupil in years 7-10 has the chance to win the Learning at the Heart Attendance Award! If they hit their attendance target of 98% or more until the last week of term they will be in the running to win an iPad! Good luck! #everyminutecounts

Welcome back to Lynn Grove Academy.  We hope you had a pleasant Easter Break! Here are some tips from the local education authority on how to maintain excellent attendance for the Summer Term. #EveryMinuteCounts

Tomorrow, 17 March 2023, is our Red Nose Day with cake sales and a raffle but it’s easy to forget sending in cash for a donation. And even if that means no cake, there is an easy way to contribute to our effort to support this charity. You can donate via ParentPay from home, quick and easy. All contributions are very much appreciated.

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=11186

Bus timetables are changing from 13 March 2023 which will enable pupils from Belton to use the bus both in the morning and after school. The service 5 has been revised to cater specifically for pupils making this journey. Please see below for details (provided by Norfolk County Council).

AM: 6B

Belton and Burgh Castle – alight at 07.56 on Burgh Road near to Morrisons, alternatively passengers can stay on the bus and alight on Beccles road before the bus turns into crab lane at around 08.05 and walk to the school.

PM: 5

Walk up to Claydon Grove to Burgh Road, turn right and use the bus stop opposite Lyndhurst close. Buses will depart from stop at 14.16 and 15.21, which will cater for passengers all week, regardless of the finish time of the school. Buses will return to Burgh Castle AND Belton.

We’re pleased to share with you our first video newsletter. Click the link below to find out what our pupils have been up to this half-term

Only two days until our first performance of our production of The Wizard of Oz! We rehearsed on Saturday and today again, tomorrow Wroughton and Peterhouse students will see their peers performing in our dress rehearsal.

Join us on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (1-3 February 2023) for our evening performances starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are going fast, there is good availability on Wednesday and Thursday night but Friday is almost sold out! Book you tickets on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lynngroveacademy

The Lynn Grove Music and Drama departments are excited to announce that tickets are now available for our production of The Wizard of Oz. Join us down the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz for a night of heart-warming adventure.

Performances are on 1, 2 and 3 February 2023, at 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketsource at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lynngroveacademy

or scan the barcode below with your mobile or tablet.