Sent to parents and carers on 16/12/25
Arrangements for the End of Term & Start of Term
We know that students who attend well, are punctual and try their hardest both in their lessons and their homework do exceptionally well in their GCSEs in Year 11. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our parents and carers, for your ongoing support and encouragement of your children to do this. Your involvement plays a crucial role in ensuring that our students continue to thrive.
As we look forward to the spring term, we remain committed to providing an environment where every student can achieve their full potential, and we are excited for the opportunities ahead.
Last Day of Term
Friday 19 December is the last day of term. We will dismiss students at the earlier time of 13:15-13:30. The academy community of staff and students will celebrate the end of term with a whole school virtual assembly during Period 4 in tutor bases. The school day will change slightly as follows:
08:30-08:55 Tutor Time for all year groups
08:55-09:55 Period 1
09:55-10:55 Period 2
10:55-11:20 Break Time
11:20-12:20 Period 3
12:20-12:30 Tutor Time/Afternoon Registration
12:30-13:15 Whole School Assembly in tutor bases
13:15 Students dismissed
13:30 Academy site is closed for the holiday
Our switchboard and reception will close for the Christmas holiday at 13:15 on Friday 19 December until 8:00 on Tuesday 6 January 2026 inclusive. Any emails sent to us will be dealt with when staff return on Tuesday 6 January.
First Day of Spring Term
- Monday 5 January: Please note this is a Staff PD day, and no students are in school.
- Tuesday 6 January: First day of the spring term when students return to school. It is week 2 of timetables.
- All students will report to their tutor bases at 8:30.
- Monday 12 January: Co-curricular clubs and activities for the spring term will resume and the new timetable will be shared with students and parents in due course.
Academic Reports
By the end of term, academic reports for all students will be shared with parents and carers through the MyChildatSchool app. If you have not yet signed up to MCAS, please do so as soon as possible. Instructions on how to sign-up can be found here:
Term Dates & PD Days
Our term dates, staff training days and holidays for this academic year and 2025-26 are available to view on our academy website below. Please keep this in mind when booking your holidays throughout the year.
Academy Calendar and Term Dates – Westbourne Academy
Diary Dates – Spring/Summer 2026
Mon 12 January – Y9 MENACWY+DTP vaccinations
Thu 15 January – Y11 Parent & Carer Evening 16:00-19:00
Mon 19 January – WA Community Hub 15:15-16:15
Mon 16 – Fri 20 February – Half term holiday
Mon 23 February – WA Community Hub 15:15-16:15
Mon 23 February – Y11 PRE week
Thu 5 March – Y9 Parent/Carer Evening 16:00-19:00
Mon 23 March – WA Community Hub 15:15-16:15
Thu 26 March – Y10 Parent/Carer Evening 16:00-19:00
Mon 27 April – WA Community Hub 15:15-16:15
Mon 30 March to Fri 10 April – Easter holidays
Thu 30 April – Y9 Pathway evening 16:00-18:00
Mon 25 to Fri 29 May – Half term holiday
Thu 11 June – Y7 Parent/Carer Evening 16:00-19:00
Tue 16 June – Y11 Leaver’s Assembly 14:15
Wed 24 June – Y6 transition day no 1
Thu 25 June – Y6 transition day no 2
Fri 26 June – Staff PD day (no students in school)
Fri 10 July – Y11 Prom 19:00-10:45
Fri 17 July – Last day of term with early close at 13:15
Uniform & Equipment
Students must please wear their full and complete academy uniform when they return in January. Students must be properly equipped for learning in terms of pens, pencils, a rule, a Casio calculator, headphones for music/computing, a reading book, a refillable water bottle and a school bag or back-pack in which to carry their belongings.
For a reminder of our expectations with regards to equipment, academy uniform, shoes, trousers and accessories, please click on the document below:
Lost Property
If your child has lost any items or uniform in school this term, please remind them to go and see Mrs Lambert at break, lunchtime or after school. Any items that remain in lost property at the end of term will be donated to the local charity shop. Her office can be found next to The Hub and the Green Room.
May we wish you all a restful and enjoyable break, when it comes, and I hope you have the chance to spend quality time with your families. We look forward to welcoming your children back in the New Year.
Kind regards
Mr M Higgon
Principal
Academy vision: Westbourne is an inclusive academy. We support all students, regardless of starting point, to achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for employment and life.
Academy values: Be Safe, Be Thoughtful, Be Accountable and Be Respectful.
General queries to: wes-office@attrust.org.uk or 01473 742315
Attendance or Absence queries to: wes-attendance@attrust.org.uk
Exam queries to: anna.fulcher@attrust.org.uk
MCAS queries to: wes-data@attrust.org.uk
Online payments and data information queries to: wes-data@attrust.org.uk
Safeguarding queries to: wes-safe@attrust.org.uk
SEND queries to: willow.piper@attrust.org.uk