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Samuel Ryder Academy | Prospectus | 2012-2013 Facilities and resources Students at the Samuel Ryder Academy benefit from excellent facilities and resources. The Academy’s younger students will primarily be housed in brand new purpose-built accommodation which will enable them to learn in bright, flexible surroundings designed to create the best possible learning environment. At the same time they will be able to make use of the specialist facilities of the Academy’s secondary accommodation, such as the science labs and numerous ICT suites. All students, but especially the older ones, benefit from the Academy’s existing excellent facilities such as the industrystandard food technology classroom and the outstanding sports facilities including the sports hall with purpose-built dance studio and the well-equipped gym. As part of the development of the Academy a new learning resource centre will be created at the heart of the school as a facility for all students. 08
Personalised learning and development Every student is unique and the Samuel Ryder Academy adapts to the needs of the individual. We believe that students should have the opportunity to move onto the next stage of their education at the time suitable to them and should not be held back until they have reached predetermined ages so that they are able to progress at the pace and time most suitable for them. At secondary level this includes fast tracking in certain subject areas or alternatively if they are in need of extra support then this is provided. The curriculum has been developed to be flexible allowing both increased challenge and support as required. As students progress and develop through primary years, the use of specialist teachers and facilities increases. In secondary this allows students to access a wide range of academic and vocational subjects particularly at Key Stages 4 and 5. We have a very experienced and well-qualified Learning Support department who are able to ensure that students with special educational needs maximise their full potential. Appropriate arrangements are made for disabled students to access all areas of school life. “It’s an interesting time for us at the Academy as many teachers are new and we are using new technologies in the lessons. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the school develops.” Where students are gifted or demonstrate a particular talent in a certain area then a range of opportunities are in place for them to maximise this potential. Being an all-through school provides an increased range of opportunities in this respect. We believe that we are developing the leaders for the future and all students are able to take on leadership responsibilities such as becoming a Form Representative, taking part in interview panels and leading extra-curricular clubs. An important aspect of personal development is understanding one’s place in the wider society. We therefore encourage all students to get involved in charity work and fundraising. As well as giving students a strong sense of community this also allows them to develop enterprising skills relevant to them in later life such as time management and organisation. House system The Academy has a very active House System. This links students from different year groups and helps them to get to know each other across the Academy. Students earn points for their houses either through gaining merit marks for good work, effort or behaviour or through joining in with specific house competitions such as the general knowledge quiz, the tableaux competition or the Battle of the Bands. Our House System is a great way of promoting skills such as leadership, teamwork, organisation and friendly competition. Daniel Handscombe – Year 9 student 09
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