Welcome
Dear Year 6 Parents and Carers,
We are delighted to welcome you to our Ark Alexandra Academy family. This Year 6 transition web page will be updated regularly and provides Year 6 parents with a 'one stop shop' containing all the information you will need to ensure your child's transition to Ark Alexandra is as smooth as possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email at admission@arkalexandra.org or by telephone at 01424 439888, should you require further assistance.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Ark Alexandra Team.
Values: Faith, Kindness, Excellence
Our values are Faith, Excellence and Kindness . They are underpinned by Agape (love) and overarched by Koinonia (community).
The foundations of these pillars are:
| Faith | Excellence | Kindness |
| Courage | Serve to Lead | Forgiveness |
| Hope | Perseverance | Compassion |
| Belief | Responsibility | Thankfulness |
| Self-control | Patience | Respect |
Year 6 Transition Timeline
| 1st March 2024 |
Offers made from Local Authority |
| 4th March 2024 |
Welcome letter |
| 15th March 2024 |
Deadline for parents to accept offers |
| 19th March 2024 |
Second letter sent to parents |
| 28th March 2024 |
Deadline for completion of school transition form |
| 8th May 2024 |
Third letter sent to parents |
| 26th June 2024 |
SEND scholar induction afternoons |
| 3rd July 2024 |
Y6 Induction Day |
| 3rd July 2024 |
Y6 Parent Induction Evening |
| 4th July 2024 |
Y6 Induction Day 2 |
| 12th July 2024 |
Fourth letter sent to parents |
| 9th September 2024 |
Parent/student meetings with Form Tutor |
| 10th September 2024 |
First official day of school |
Key Contacts
Admissions Team - admission@arkalexandra.org
General Enquiries - Use our contact form for all enquiries.
Key Staff
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Staff |
William Parker Campus |
Helenswood Campus |
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Executive Principal |
Mr Spiers |
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Principal |
Mr Birks-Agnew |
Mr Ittu |
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Senior Vice Principal |
Mr Harbinson |
Dr Horton |
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Vice Principal |
Mrs Buchanan |
Ms Butters |
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Assistant Principal - Pastoral |
Mr Reuter Mr Elford |
Miss Lambie Mr Burchell |
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Leaders of Year 7 |
Mrs Green |
Mrs McGachy |
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Heads of Year 7 |
Miss Calder |
Mrs Archer |
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SENCo |
Mrs Atkin |
Miss Scott |