Associate Principal’s Message
Dear families,
As I stood at the gate at the end of the school day on Wednesday afternoon, I was delighted to see so many scholars with orange badges proudly on display. What a joy it is to see their hard work recognised! It always lifts my spirits to see our young people wearing those badges with pride. Their achievements matter, and we should all feel proud when they succeed.
There’s plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks:
Our Winter Showcase is set for December (look out for more details in the next week or so);
We’ve launched the 100% Attendance Club rewards—a great incentive for excellent attendance for all scholars;
And… I’m hearing whispers about the return of Christmas Dinner Day!
Finally, I’m thrilled to be presenting at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham this Thursday, sharing the fantastic work of our Youth Work in Schools (YWiS) partnership with Barnsley Council. If you think your child could benefit from their support, it’s simple; they just need to be in school and say hello to one of the YWiS team at lunchtime in The Street. It couldn’t be easier.
Have a great weekend – try and stay dry!
Kind regards
Mr Arezoo
Key Dates
- Wednesday 3rd December – Winter Showcase
- Friday 5th December – INSET Day
- Monday 8th December – Year 11 Mock Results Day
- Wednesday 10th December – Year 11 Scholar Review Evening
- Friday 12th December – Flu vaccinations
- Thursday 18th December – Christmas Dinner Day
- Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January – Christmas break
- Monday 5th January – INSET Day
Lunch Menu
A Meal Deal consists of the following:
- A meal meal and either a pudding or water
- A sandwich and either a cookie or water
- A pasta pot and either a cookie or water
Nut free school
A reminder that Astrea Academy Dearne is a nut free zone. We have scholars and members of staff in school who have severe nut allergies. Please do not allow children to bring in any products containing nuts.
Year 9 Physical Activity
We are gathering some information about Year 9 scholars’ participation and confidence in physical activities to help us plan future opportunities.
Please take a moment to answer the following short questions – Year 9 Physical Activity Form
British Army
Ever wondered what life in the British Army is really like?
Behind the Camo is a four-part virtual event series that gives a real, honest look at life in the British Army. Each episode features serving soldiers answering questions people don’t usually ask – covering different topics like career options, daily life, and common myths. It’s a great opportunity to hear personal stories, explore the wide range of roles available, and see how Army life can be more supportive and rewarding than you might expect. Get insider knowledge, hear directly from those living Army life, and have your unanswered questions tackled.
In our first episode, we explore the Army’s core roles in defence, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions, brought to life through personal stories from serving soldiers. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions live during the event, with our team on hand to respond in real time, giving you direct access to honest answers and real experiences from Army life.
Episode 1 – Behind the CAMO – What does the Army do?
📅 Wednesday, 19th November 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Link to register – Register Today
Anti-Bullying Week
It’s Anti-Bullying Week in the UK. We all have a part to play in stopping bullying.
Bullying can have a long-lasting impact on young people’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
If you are concerned about a young person who may be experiencing bullying, you play an important role in providing support and guidance. Papyrus put together tips on what steps you can consider, and organisations you can reach out to or support.
Let’s come together to do something positive to counter the harm that bullying causes.💜
Parent Discovery Morning
South Yorkshire Memorial Service
BCalm Club
Relationship Counselling
Compass Be
If you are a parent/carer struggling to cope with your child/young person’s anxiety, this is the programme for you! Fear-Less Triple P is available to parents/carers in Barnsley, with sessions delivered as part of Compass Be’s Family Practitioner Online offer.
These sessions start on Monday 10th November, delivered weekly for 6 weeks between 4pm – 5pm. For more information on the Fear-less Triple P programme or to sign up use the link below: