GOODBYE 1977, HELLO 2012!

Staff and students at New Rickstones Academy are preparing to move into their brand new 21^st century building in February and to leave what has been their home since 1977.  When it was first built in the mid-seventies, the old Rickstones School was considered to be the first of its kind, with its ‘modern’ flat roof and single storey classrooms built around a central walkway.  How times have changed! 

Tempered with the excitement of moving is a feeling of nostalgia for the old buildings and what they have meant over the years to the community so the Academy has organised a ‘farewell to the old build’ evening on Friday 27 January from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. when members of the community, ex-staff, students and parents can walk around the site and remember their school days.  Visitors will be able to see displays of old uniforms, reports, photos and all things Rickstonian.  Alongside the memorabilia will be presentations of the fabulous new buildings with a time-lapse presentation of the construction.

Everyone is welcome.

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Extra-ordinary Closure February 2012 - New Build Move

10 school days until we are up and running in the new building!!!

‘D Day’ is Monday 27^th February when we will all start afresh in the new and exciting environment that the new building offers and this will be a 'B' Week

In order facilitate the smooth transition in to this brand new learning environment, we are closed to students for the week of 20^th-24^th EXCEPT FOR YEAR 11 AND SELECTED 6^TH FORM STUDENTS.

Year 11’s and those 6^th form students who are attending lessons during the week beginning 20^th February will have their lessons in the new building.

During the week beginning 6^th February we will take groups of students across to the new building for their induction, further details will be issued to students nearer the time.

Thank you to all parents who attended our first Advocacy Day on Monday.  We were pleased to see so many of you and talk about your child’s progress and targets for the rest of the year.  This will be an annual event on the academy’s calendar so please let us know if there is anything you would like us to improve.

Following the visit of Scary Guy two weeks ago we have heard from  Essex Police that we can have two further days of his time to work with groups of students and set them a 7 day challenge!! Watch this space!

Well done to the Year 8 Technology students who practised their culinary skills by producing a fantastic buffet for the staff to try on Tuesday lunchtime, I can confirm that it was DELICIOUS!

The whole academy is now in the process of packing. We have 2000 crates which, believe it or not, are being filled really quickly. I was in the new building this week and it is starting to look finished. Staff have had tours and student induction will take place on Friday 10^th February.  We are all very excited about the move as it grows ever closer.

Work Experience for Year 10 Students

Please click here in order to use the HCS website to select your work placements.  For all other information please see our Work Experience Page.

January 2012 Examination Timetable

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Welcome to New Rickstones Academy

We encourage all students to develop an enthusiasm for learning and take an interest in the community and the world around them.

We believe that positive relationships underpin all that we do at the academy and this is supported by our policy of "Discipline with Dignity". New Rickstones Academy is a place of learning where each individual is supported to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future success. We have high expectations of our students and encourage them to have high expectations of themselves. We are a friendly school with a clear focus on learning and progress. We also have a broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities to inspire students and develop their individual interests and talents.

We would be delighted for you to come and see us at the academy and experience our friendly and thriving academy.

MA:NRA Witham 6 Forms

New Rickstones Academy Sixth Form

The goal of MA:NRA Witham 6 Forms is that all of our students should not only achieve to the best of their ability, but also enjoy their time in the sixth form.  Our ethos is to celebrate success and develop independence through world class learning and opportunities. 

Whether you are considering a university degree or seaking employment, we aim to support you in making your best better.

For further information including our prospectus and application form, please view our sixth form page.

Mr D White

Assistant Vice Principal/Director of MA:NRA Witham 6 Forms