Parent Newsletter 28/11/2025

Associate Principal’s Message

Dear Families,

One of the greatest joys of my role is connecting with you—the parents and carers of the wonderful young people in our care. Whether you’re sharing feedback about school events, asking questions about how things work, or simply stopping by for a chat, I truly value every opportunity to hear your perspectives and work together to give our scholars the very best.

With that in mind, we’d love to see you at our ‘Let’s Thrive Together’ drop-in this Wednesday in the Front Room, from 4:00pm to 4:30pm. A number of school leaders, including myself, will be there to answer questions, discuss ideas, or just say hello.

If you can join us, please do—the kettle will be on and the welcome will be warm!

As always, I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Kind regards,

Mr Arezoo

Associate Principal

Key Dates

Wednesday 3rd December – Lets Thrive Together Parent Event 4pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 3rd December – Winter Showcase 5pm – 6pm
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

INSET Day

Please remember that Friday 5th December is an INSET Day and the academy is closed to scholars on this day

Lets Thrive Together

Winter Showcase

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

Youth Work in Schools

Our Youth Work in Schools team have been working with scholars since September and are really keen to gain some parent feedback. The team run regular lunchtime drop in sessions which include Let’s Talk Tuesdays and Fun Fridays. They offer after school enrichment sessions which have included Christmas Crafts and BCalm Club. If your child is interested in any of these activities please encourage them to speak to a member of the Youth Work in Schools team on the street. The team are planning on offering more enrichment in the next term and would love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

Parent Feedback for Astrea Academy Dearne– BYouth Youth Work in Schools Programme – Fill in form

British Army

Episode 2 of the Behind the Camo series is coming up on Wednesday, 3 December at 6:00pm. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to do so!

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 Episode 2, we dive into the career opportunities and qualifications available in the Army, showing how you can shape your own path, gain new skills, and even earn a degree while you serve. You’ll hear from soldiers who’ve taken unexpected routes, embraced professional development, and discovered that the Army offers far more flexibility than most people realise.

Episode 2 – Behind the CAMO – What’s in it for you?

📅 Wednesday, 3 December 2025

🕕 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

Link to register – Register Today

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.