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Latest News @ The Excel Academy
Get the most out of our new Arbor app! 📲
To help you stay completely up-to-date with all academy communications, we've created a handy Parental Guide. It's packed with key info and "how-to" tips.
Here are a few quick tips to get started:
⭐Check in-app messages regularly for the latest updates.
⭐Keep an eye on your email for important communications.
⭐Turn on notifications for the Arbor app to receive timely alerts.
Thank you for your continued support!
#Arbor #ParentApp #AcademyUpdates #ThankYouParents #AlphaAcademiesTrust
This thursday we have a Key Stage 4 Information Evening for parents and carers of Year 10 students. This is an online event covering all aspects of the GCSE curriculum and what to expect. The link will be shared on Arbor to all Y10 parents and carers. The session will run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
This clashes with year 7 form tutor evening??
Our Senior Prefect Team for 2025 - 2026. These students have undergone the rigorous selection process to become part of the senior prefect team. They demonstrate our core values on a daily basis. We are immensely proud of them.
More Prefect photographs coming soon.
Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations to you all
Our Year 7 students have visited Keele University today for a talk about going university and to take part in some taster sessions. They have completed workshops on Geoscience, Physiotherapy, Physics and History. Plus had a treasure hunt and a tour of the campus. We hope they all enjoyed their day.
Love this. I recognized the uniform wandering around campus 🥰
Year 11 Information evening is this Thursday 18th September from 6pm. All Year 11 parents have been sent a link on Arbor to join the meeting online.
Where did people find the weblink. I've not recieved a message about it at all.
Thursday is the 18th not 19th
Will this be available to watch after as I am unable to make this time?
I have emailed in to let them know it’s not working .
Please send via email as the Web link on Arbor is not working/unable to copy & paste
Will there be a face to face meeting ??
The email does not work please resend
Nicola Palmer I know yet if our kids made that mistake on a piece of work ???
The Year 10 History trip to the Holocaust Museum will be running on the 29th of September. This is a fantastic opportunity as it closely links with the GCSE topic "Weimar and Nazi Germany" The deadline for sign up is the 22nd of September - there are limited spaces available.
Struggling with bedtime battles, screens, and stressed-out kids? You’re not alone.
Sign up to CAYP Psychology's webinar 👉 loom.ly/AmJEu5I
Do you fancy your chances at being the next chess grandmaster? If you love chess or if you have never played and would like to learn then Miss Martin's Chess Club is the place for you. Tuesdays between 3pm and 4pm in A4.
Choir & Singing Club starts tomorrow, Tuesday 16th September from 3-4pm in the music room (P1). All year groups are welcome.
Please come along and have a great time!
Can't wait to see you there! Miss Town & Miss Mancini
Our Form Tutor Evening for Year 7 is on Thursday 25th of September from 4pm to 6pm. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to meet the Year 7 form tutors to see how the students have settled into the academy. We look forward to seeing you all.
I have sent the letter back via email with my preferred time slot. Do we then receive a specific time in this slot or do we just turn up during the hour? Thank you.
Not received any letter yet
We’ve not received any letter either.
I never had a letter
It's a shame it doesn't go on a bit later. Most parents dont finish work till 5 at least.
Do we have to book are just turn up ? I cant find anything on Arbour.
Iv not had a letter and asked my son hes not had one xx
Kerry Beech
Do you know when we’ll receive our appointment times?
I haven't had any letter.... and the arbor for kids isn't working neither...do kids in here have any homework?
They have the best head of year.
Congratulations to the 100% Attendance students - they have been rewarded with ice pops today and on Monday at lunch time - 975 students made it to today with 100% attendance. Well done to all of you. #proudtobeexcel #attendancematters
📣You asked, and we listened!
We're thrilled to announce that we're improving our communication channels and officially launching our new platform on Instagram! 🎉
We hope this new channel will help us connect with our community on a wider scale, giving you more ways to access our academy, and stay up-to-date with everything our students are doing. 📸✨
Follow us today to make sure you don't miss out!
👉 lo#helloinstagram##newplatforma#communityfirst##youaskedwelistenedA#theexcelacademyT#multichannely #MultiChannel
This week our Year 10 Construction students have had their first session in our workshop. They were amazing. Well done to all of them. 👷 🧱 #proudtobeexcel
Don't miss out on Unifrog's online events this autumn term! 🍂
These events are designed to help you with your next steps and provide valuable careers advice. From exploring different career paths to getting tips on your university application, there's something for everyone.
Click the link below to sign in to your Unifrog account and access the full list of events:
➡️ loom.ly/03YSjsQ
Attention Parents and Carers of Year 7 Students.
We have an upcoming trip and need your consent forms completing. To Do this you will need to download the Arbor App.
This guide covers key "how-to" information and what you need to do to make the most of Arbor.
Here are a few important tips:
⭐Please check the in-app messaging section 💬 of Arbor regularly for the latest updates.
⭐Also, be sure to check any emails 📧 sent from the academy.
⭐For the best experience, we highly recommend turning on notifications for the Arbor app! This will ensure you receive timely alerts.
Our PE Extra curricular timetable will up and running from Monday 15th - Students are welcome to come along and take part in the activities after school.
Is there a timetable available for non-sporting extra curricular clubs/activities?
Reach out if you need support this World Suicide Prevention Day 💙
Please share this so people know where to go for help.
Radiography Tour Opportunity!
Year 10 and 11 students! 📢 We're so excited to share an amazing opportunity with you. The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) are inviting students interested in radiography to tour their department on Friday 7th November 2025.
This is your chance to:
- Explore the department 🏥
- Take part in hands-on activities 🧪
- Chat with professional radiographers and get your questions answered 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Since this tour is during the academy day, please speak with your Head of Year if you'd like to attend. We're here to #radiographyh#uhnm!#CareerGoalsa#STEMU#year10r#year11s#futureradiographerr#HealthcareCareersp#LearnAndGrowreCareers #LearnAndGrow 🚀
🏫 The Excel Academy Open Evening 🎉
Ready to find the perfect secondary school for your child? Join us to see why The Excel Academy is the right choice!
📅 When: Thursday 2nd October 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: The Excel Academy
This is your chance to meet our dedicated teachers, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and discover what makes our academy community so special. We can't wait to show you how we help every student succeed. 👩🏫📚✨
Come and see what life at The Excel Academy is all about!
Save the date and register your interest here 👉 fb.me/e/7h#theexcelacademye#openeveninge#year7n#stokeontrentk#educationE#secondaryschoola#NewBeginningseginnings
Share our Open Evening with your Year 6 Parents! Abbey Hulton Primary School, Alexandra Junior School, Ash Green Primary Academy, Ball Green Primary School, Belgrave St. Bartholomew's Academy, Carmountside Primary Academy, The Crescent Academy, Eaton Park Academy, Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy, Hillside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, Kingsland C.E Academy, Maple Court Academy, Milton Primary Academy, Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy, Sneyd Academy - We hope to see you there!!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Thank You, Astro Education! 🙌
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new athletics vests — proudly sponsored by Astro Education! 🌟
A huge thank you to the team at Astro for their generous donation and continued support of our young athletes. Your contribution means so much to our school, and it's already boosting our pride, spirit, and no doubt our performance on the track!
Thanks to you, we’ll be running in style this year. 💪💙
✨ Meet our fantastic 2025/26 Trainee Cohort! 👋
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our Trainee Cohort for 2025/26, welcoming an OUTSTANDING 20 new trainees to our Alpha Academies Trust family.
This cohort will be joining us across a variety of teaching programmes, embodying our commitment to developing the next generation of educational leaders.
This year's cohort includes:
🌟15 SCITT Trainees, continuing our impactful partnership with Teach First across a range of different subjects.
🌟5 Associate Teachers in partnership with the University of Staffordshire:
- 2 Level 6 IT & Computing Associate Teachers
- 2 Level 6 PE Associate Teachers
- 1 Maths Teacher Degree Associate Teacher
Please join us in extending a warm welcome and wishing them success as they begin their teaching careers with us.
#AlphaAcademiesTrust #TeacherDevelopment #EmpoweringOpportunities #StokeOnTrent #Staffordshire #EducationUK #TalentDevelopment #NewTrainees #TeachFirst #UniversityofStaffordshire #ProfessionalGrowth
Today is our first Attendance Tuesday of the term. Each Tuesday we have a focus on attendance during form times. All the students record their attendance in their form handbooks. We have an amazing 1009 students who have been in every day so far. Congratulations to them all. #proudtobeexcel
Celebrating our real-life superheroes! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Today is 999 Day, a special day to say a big THANK YOU to all the amazing people who help us when we're in trouble. 🙏 Whether it's our police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or other emergency helpers! 🚓🚒🚑
They work super hard to keep us safe and sound. Let's give them a huge round of applause! 👏
Tag someone who you w#999Dayk#EmergencyServicesDayy#ukheroesc#ThankYou999 #RealLifeHeroesk#alphaacadamiestrustes #alphaacadamiestrust
Anne Davies xxxxxx
Year 11 students it's time to start thinking about your future. 🚀
This is a very exciting time as you begin to explore what's next after your GCSEs. To help you on your journey, we've put together a list of college and sixth-form open evenings happening this academic year.
This is your chance to discover new subjects, explore potential career paths, and find the perfect place to help you achieve your goals.
Don't miss out on these opportunities to explore your future! ✨
Stoke on Trent College
The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
Newcastle College
Stafford College
Leek College
Reaseheath College
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Blythe Bridge High School & Sixth Form
#NextSteps #FutureReady #SixthForm #CollegeLife #Year11 #OpenEvening
What a wonderful week! Students have been superbly dressed and punctual to the academy and lessons. They have really displayed our values. Well done to the many students who have all got 100% attendance this week. Have a great weekend. See you all on Monday.
Big News, Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire! 📣
CAMHS is thrilled to invite you to our next Community Open Day! 🎉
🗓️ Date: 13th September 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre
Come on down and discover the incredible services available to support our community's mental health. You'll even have the option to make a referral on the spot! 📝
We're also excited to be joined by our amazing partnership services, including:
-Staywell
-Women’s Aid
-Looked After Children’s Team
-Mental Health Support Team
-New Era
-Youth Council
-PEGIS
This event is open to everyone across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire! Let's work together to promote well-being in our community. This service is proudly provided by North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.
Spread the word! See you there! 👋
#CAMHS #OpenDay #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthMatters #StokeOnTrent #Staffordshire #NHS #NorthStaffsCombinedHealthcare #Wellbeing #SupportServices #YouthMentalHealth #Bentilee
What a fantastic start back we've had today welcoming our students back for their new year. We hope they enjoyed their day seeing their friends, peers and teachers.
The Academy day tomorrow starts at 8.35 for students to be in and attending form. We look forward to seeing them in the morning.
What a fantastic start. Year 7 have had a welcoming assembly and are now enjoying their first day at the academy.
🎉 Welcome back, students! 🎉
We hope you all had an awesome summer break and are recharged for the new term ahead.
Let’s dive in with full energy and make this term amazing! ✨
⭐Year 7 - 8.35 Dining Hall for Assembly
⭐Year 8 - 9.50 Straight to form room
⭐Year 9 - 9.50 Straight to form room
⭐Year 10 - 10.20 Straight to form room
⭐Year 11 - 10.20 Dining Hall for Assem#welcomebackm#newterme#fullswingl#NewYearNewYouNewYou
Will kids be having PE today if it states its there PE day on there arbor with it been the first day
