A World-Class Education 02 03 Welcome from David Ross, Our Sponsor and Chairman
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A world-class education 02 03 Welcome from David Ross, our Sponsor and Chairman I am delighted that eyes to the world around them. parents are part of the fabric to be drifted into. It’s about you have decided to We do this through the only of our school community. embracing the opportunities academy-wide enrichment and the challenges it presents, learn more about what programme of its kind within Discipline is an important value and helping prepare our an education at the the state education sector. A at our schools. We expect every students for an exciting future. student to turn up on time and be David Ross Education programme that gives our students access to the kinds of life-changing polite and well presented – and Trust means for our we expect parents’ full support experiences normally only students, our teachers available at fee-paying schools. in adhering to these standards. and our communities. Our promise to every student at As you will see, the last year has one of our schools is clear; we An all-round David Ross also seen a great many milestones will help them to become their Sponsor and Chairman, achieved in our Trust’s history and confident, academic best. education David Ross Education Trust I hope that you enjoy reading We achieve this We hope that every student will our students’ inspiring stories. not only be joining us for their through our focus on: It is my belief that British education classroom experiences. A hallmark needs to be broader in the of the David Ross Education About David Ross experiences and opportunities Trust’s reputation is the host of co- Academic rigour curricular enrichment opportunities that it provides for young people. Continuing his family’s long- we offer for all of our students. The 21st-century workplace At the heart of any successful standing commitment to the needs open-minded and creative education is a commitment Whether it is debating, drama, wider community, David Ross thinkers who are able to address to exceptional academic music, sport, art or outward- is a passionate philanthropist, the challenges of our times. achievement. We will always bound pursuits we want to dedicated to developing encourage and push our support every child in developing opportunities for young people. This is why a David Ross students to achieve the very Education Trust education is the confidence and skills that highest levels they can. will stay with them for life. One of the co-founders of compellingly different. As a Carphone Warehouse, David leading multi-academy trust, we We will find ways to inspire our We hope at the end of their carries out his philanthropic are committed to giving every students to be intellectually education we have developed work through the David Ross student attending one of our curious, interested in the intelligent, socially self- Foundation, which makes schools a world-class education. broader community and world confident young people, well charitable donations to a range An education that creates in which they live, and keen to equipped for further education of educational, community and academically gifted, confident, absorb and embrace knowledge and the workplace – and cultural initiatives including the well-rounded young people in at every opportunity. keen to contribute to the David Ross Education Trust, the the classroom, in the workplace To help our students to achieve community in which they live. University of Nottingham, and and in their communities. the John Ross Community Fund. their very best, we expect our We want them to be aware of We pride ourselves on our parents to be engaged in their the challenges of 21st-century The first school to join the academic rigour, driven by development; from attending life – and sensitive also to David Ross Education Trust in talented, dedicated and inspiring school events, to providing the challenges of others. 2007 was Havelock Academy, teachers who help our students feedback to teachers about a secondary school based in to fulfil their true potential. We their son or daughter’s progress. As you will see, a David Ross David’s hometown of Grimsby. believe in opening our students’ Quite simply, our students’ Education Trust education isn’t 04 05 About our Yorkshire Trust Lincolnshire 12,000 students Leicestershire 1,900 teachers & staff Northamptonshire 34 academies London 22 primaries 11 secondaries 1 special school The David Ross Education Trust is a network of unique and diverse academies, committed to becoming one of the top-performing multi- academy trusts in the country. Recognised as one of 11 system leaders nationwide, the Trust works with 34 primary and secondary schools across the country. Our schools range from smaller rural primaries with around 50 children, to much larger Our mission secondary schools in the centre of urban areas. “Our mission is to give every child attending one of our schools In September 2017, the Trust’s brand new through-school, Bobby Moore Academy, a world-class education. We achieve this through our Trust’s opened in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth unique culture, where delivering academic excellence and Olympic Park in Stratford, London. The embracing the value of enrichment and citizenship are at the inspirational school, which currently caters heart of who we are, and what we do as an organisation. for Year 7 students, will eventually educate, engage and inspire 1,560 primary and “David Ross Education Trust schools create rich and exciting secondary school children across two sites that will sit alongside the former Olympic Stadium. learning environments that inspire our students to become their confident, academic best through a broad and Working together, with a shared ethos and values, our close-knit family of schools allows balanced curriculum.” pupils to begin and continue their world- class academic journey throughout primary Rowena Hackwood and secondary school within the David Ross Chief Executive Officer, David Ross Education Trust Education Trust. 06 07 Embracing a “ I don’t know any other schools that offer such amazing opportunities! These experiences world-class education have helped me to develop my skills both Our students don’t drift into a David Ross Education Trust education. academically and socially and I know I’ve got They embrace it. the support of my teachers and the David Who better to tell our story than our students? As our talented students demonstrate, academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment Ross Education Trust.” and investing in community citizenship are at the heart of who we are, Lucas Gartshore and what we do as an organisation. Student at Skegness Grammar School From Charnwood College to the University In a league of his own – top of the exam of Cambridge: David’s story table, top of the podium: Lucas’s story Charnwood College student David From visiting Google UK’s Head In 2017, Lucas Gartshore was one As part of the trip Lucas spent Horstmann celebrated success this Office in London to serving as of the top-performing students in time learning more about climate summer when he secured his place Head Boy at Charnwood College, the country at GCSE. change and completed a wide at the University of Cambridge to David has regularly acted as a range of community work. study Computer Science. representative for the school and a The Skegness Grammar School role model for his peers. student secured the very best A regular competitor in the David’s ambition to study at the grades in all nine of his subjects, Trust’s Summer Cup, Lucas also University of Cambridge started A skilled pianist, David also achieving the new Grade 9 got the opportunity to meet and Lucas and his after the David Ross Education regularly competed in the Trust’s in English Language, English learn from gold-medal-winning Mum Tracey, Trust introduced him to an Music Cup, showcasing the Literature and Maths as well as Olympians. Oxbridge student. As part of this broad range of skills that he has seven A*s. celebrating on The talented student, who is experience, David was able to developed. GCSE results day find out more about the gruelling Alongside his academic studies, currently completing his A levels “ The opportunities that I have Lucas has thrown himself into in Maths, Further Maths and interview process and prepare experienced since our school the outstanding enrichment Chemistry at Skegness Grammar himself for life at the world- joined the David Ross Education “ I don’t know any other opportunities the school is able School’s Sixth Form, hopes to renowned centre of learning. Trust have been incredible. They schools that offer such to offer as part of the David Ross study Chemistry at the University of have helped me to develop my amazing opportunities! These Throughout his time at Education Trust. Oxford; an ambition fuelled by an skills and achieve my ambition experiences have helped me Charnwood, David consistently Oxbridge conference held at the of studying at the University of to develop my skills both excelled academically, but also In 2016, Lucas was one of only 11 school. David was recognised Cambridge. academically and socially and benefited from a wide range of students from across the Trust to “ I cannot thank my teachers I know I’ve got the support of for his outstanding extra-curricular and enrichment take part in a once-in-a-lifetime An all-round top performer, enough for helping me to my teachers and the David Ross opportunities provided by the ecological conservation project in Lucas has shown dedication, achievements at become an independent thinker Education Trust. Trust. the Caribbean. commitment and focus across Charnwood College’s and learner.