Associate Principal’s Message

Dear families,

Welcome to a belated parent newsletter! 

We’ve had a great first full week back at Astrea Academy Dearne. Y11 Geography scholars had a fantastic time during their field work trip to Hornsea, getting a real sense of coastal formations and having the opportunity to carry out surveys of the beach – once again, conduct was exemplary and it’s another great example of how our scholars take the ambassador role on with pride.

It’s been a delight to meet and greet scholars in a morning and see them so well prepared in terms of their uniform, equipment and embracing our phones-free approach. It shows that scholars are appreciating the importance of learning as being central to school life, and I’m certain this understanding will set them in good stead for however long they are in our care.

Finally, can I remind all families about the importance of attendance to school, not just for learning but also for the wide-ranging pastoral support and enrichment that we offer all scholars; be it peripatetic music lessons, a check in from a form tutor or an appointment with our mental health team, being in school every daily brings so many benefits to your child.

I look forward to a fantastic week ahead!

Kind regards

Mr Arezoo

Associate Principal

Key Dates

  • Wednesday 17th September – Y11 Climbing the Mountain Evening -4.30pm -6pm
  • Wednesday 24th September – Year 6 Open Evening
  • Thursday 25th September – School photographs
  • Saturday 27th September – Dearne Community Arts Festival
  • Wednesday 15th October – Tutor Review Evening
  • Friday 24th October – INSET Day
  • Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October – October Half Term
  • Monday 3rd November – INSET Day

Year 11 Climbing the Mountain Event

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

School Games Mark Gold Award

We are delighted to share the news that Astrea Academy Dearne has been awarded the School Games Mark Gold Award for this academic year. This award is a national recognition of our commitment to delivering high-quality physical education, school sport, and physical activity opportunities for all scholars.

The School Games Mark celebrates everything from:

1. Sustained participation in physical activity and sport.

2. Offering a broad and inclusive programme that engages pupils of all abilities.

3. Providing opportunities for students to take on sports leadership and ambassador roles.

4. Building strong partnerships with other schools, clubs, and the wider community.

Dearne Community Arts Festival

Meet the Hatter theatre show

Please see the link for details regarding a show at Barnsley Civic: https://barnsleycivic.co.uk/event/meet-the-hatter/

Blaze Runner

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has launched Blaze Runner, a fast-paced online game that helps you think about how to escape safely in a house fire.

As you race through the maze, you’ll collect items like a phone and keys – just like you would in a real emergency. If you score high, you could win prizes including Tramlines Festival tickets, a Gulliver’s Valley family pass, a Yorkshire Wildlife Park visit for six, or a £150 shopping voucher.

After playing, you’ll be invited to download a free template and make your own fire escape plan with your family to keep you safe in your home. 

Play the Game: Blaze Runner

Love Where You Live Programme

As part of the ongoing Love Where You Live programme, council officers are wanting to work alongside residents, volunteers, schools, and businesses in order to target local hotspots.

They will be in the Dearne North (Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe) between 22nd – 25th September with a focus on Elizabeth St, Marlborough Close, Church Street, Lansdowne Close and Dearne South (Goldthorpe and Bolton) between 11th – 13th November with a focus on Beever St, Frederick St and Broadwater, Ingsfield Lane lower area.

They will be providing the pickers, high viz vests and bags, all you need to bring is sensible shoes and clothing. They appreciate any time you can give on the day and would really welcome your input. (They normally start at 9.00am and finish for 2.30pm but any time you’re able to give during these hours is greatly appreciated)

Please email darrylhand@bransley.gov.uk if you would like to attend so you can be kept up to date with meeting points and times, as well as any changes they may need to make due to weather conditions.

New OWLS

Night OWLS is a single point of access, overnight listening service for people experiencing emotional difficulties. This is to support young people, their parents and carers living in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley.

Night OWLS

Call: 0800 148 8244 (freephone)

Text: 07984 376950

Online support: wynightowls.org.uk

Open from 8pm – 8am. 365 days a year

Lantern Workshops