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Prospectus 2020 - 2021 SCHOOL DAY Registration - 8:30am - 8:50am Lesson 1 - 8:50am - 9:40am Lesson 2 - 9:40am - 10:30am Break - 10:30am - 10:45am Lesson 3 - 10:45am - 11:35pm Lesson 4 - 11:35pm - 12:25pm Lunch Break - 12:25pm - 1:00pm Lesson 5 - 1:00pm - 1:50pm Lesson 6 - 1.50pm - 2.40pm Welcome to Wath Academy This prospectus gives an insight to the exciting range of experiences available at our academy, from our SCHOOL HOUSES broad and balanced curriculum, which is delivered via World Class Learning, to our extensive extra-curricular programme designed to provide enjoyable, enriching and character-developing activities. Sparta Troy Throughout the following pages, we hope our expectations, No excuses, Growth mindset, We fi rmly believe that with the combination passion and vision of; ‘delivering exceptional Never give up, Everyone is valued of a growth mindset and world class learning Sparta learning experiences which enable all young and Integrity. We are confi dent that, by every lesson, every day, there are no limits people to thrive in a competitive world and lead developing these, every person within the on what our students can achieve. Finally, the successful and fulfi lling lives’ shines through. school will have the opportunity to live new addition of integrity to our key drivers successful and fulfi lling lives. feels right: it encapsulates what we want to We have a rich 97-year history of academic achieve via our curriculum intent. Here at Wath and sporting achievement. Long-standing Academically, last year we were due to Academy, we do things for the right reasons. traditions - such as the house system, celebrate what we predicted to be our best We don’t take shortcuts and we ensure Rome Carthage which was formed in 1923, and the school’s ever results. Our ambition to become a beacon everything we do is ethically and morally newspaper, The Torch - provide a traditional of educational excellence sees us providing correct. We deliver on promises and walk the feel in our modern learning environment. a holistic educational experience. We believe talk. Rome Despite our size, we pride ourselves on our in providing students with an academic supportive and caring community. We work passport that allows them to have a range This is an incredibly exciting time to join hard to ensure that we create a disciplined of choices when leaving the academy, whilst the academy. We are due to celebrate our environment which is rooted in the highest also remaining committed to developing the centenary year in 2023 and the realisation of expectations, providing a platform for our whole child, ensuring they have good character becoming a beacon of educational excellence students to showcase their ability, talents, and with which they can positively contribute to during this year would be a fi tting tribute to the enthusiasm. society. We aim to instil a never give up, no history of the school and the community. Athens ees excuses culture amongst our students, which I look forward to welcoming you and your We are an inclusive school within which we believe will develop resilient, solution family here at Wath Academy. everyone is valued. Diversity is celebrated focused individuals. Therefore, we place an and we warmly welcome everybody into our emphasis on character education, taking part community. Our key drivers are the traits which in enrichment activities and attending events Mr L Ransome provide commonality between our staff and and trips that broaden students’ horizons. Principal students: World-class learning, The highest www.wathacademy.com | 03 Our History Wath Secondary School began in 1923, in temporary accommodation, with Mr A T L Greer as Headmaster and three assistant teachers and 77 students. The former buildings on Sandygate were opened in 1930 with 550 students, twenty full-time teachers and two part-time instructors. Wath Grammar School, as it was known Under local government re-organisation in The school grounds and playing fields extend from 1931, expanded and grew to serve 1974, and the abolition of the West Riding over 28 hectares. In Easter 2005, we moved the whole of the area. By 1959 there were County Council, the school became part of into a brand new, purpose built school on the 1082 students in a co-educational six form Rotherham MBC and, in line with all other current site and 2008 saw the completion entry selective grammar school, with a sixth Rotherham secondary schools, had its name of the swimming pool and synthetic turf form of about 150 students. Mr Greer was changed to Wath Comprehensive School. pitch. Mrs Ward served until her retirement succeeded by Dr J Ritchie, who died in office Soon after, in 1977, Mr J Brothwell took over in August 2016, when Mr J Taylor became and, after a lengthy interregnum, Dr C R T as Headmaster. The number of students Headteacher. In 2019 the school had an Saffell took up the headship in 1955. He was started to grow again. In 1984 and 1985, extension to its main building constructed Headmaster when, in January 1964, the students transferred here to assist the LEA as the Published Admission Number in Year former Park Road Secondary Modern School in closing Brampton Ellis Comprehensive 7 increased from 300 to 330 pupils. In April was amalgamated with Wath Grammar School. of 2019 the school name became Wath School, with a consequent rise in numbers to Academy, as the school became a sponsored 1491 students. This bilateral institution was Mr D E Kirby served as Headteacher from academy within Maltby Learning Trust. officially designated a comprehensive school July 1991 to 1997 and was succeeded by The CEO of the Trust is Mr D Sutton and, in in September 1972 with the arrival of Mr A R H Mr R Godber, who retired in August 2002. In September 2019, the school appointed its Murphy as Headmaster. September 2002, Mr E Sampson became the first Executive Principal, Mr D Jackson. Headteacher. Mr Sampson died suddenly in post in May 2003 and Mr J Chisholm became Mr Taylor retired at the end of the 2019-20 Acting Headteacher. Subsequently, Mrs P academic year and the new Principal of Wath Ward was appointed as Headteacher and Academy is Mr L Ransome, who took up his Opposite page commenced her post in January 2004. duties on 1 September 2020. 1923 Opening of what became Park Road First Year Wath School Girls 1923 This page Wath Grammar School 1948 Dr Ritchie - Headmaster 1948 Typical school classroom 1948 04 | Call for more information: 01709 760222 www.wathacademy.com | 05 Wath Academy Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives Our Curriculum Intent ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP AN INNER BELIEF AND AMBITION TO ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP HIGH LEVELS OF CULTURAL AND FULFIL THEIR DREAMS GLOBAL AWARENESS Our Key Drivers Students acquire the knowledge, skills and character needed to live Awareness that develops through diverse experiences that happy, healthy and successful lives. All are included and work hard enrich our students, enabling them to engage in, empathise with, World-class learning to fulfi l their potential regardless of background or starting point. challenge and debate current aff airs beyond their local community - ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP A PASSION FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP A LOVE OF READING An appetite for acquiring further knowledge, skills and awareness All students become confi dent, invested readers who see the The highest expectations throughout their lives. power of texts in fostering imagination and curiosity; driving their education, personal development and success in life. ALL STUDENTS GAIN FIRST RATE QUALIFICATIONS Qualifi cations that ensure all doors remain open, giving our ALL STUDENTS BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS students the platform to compete and thrive on a global stage Students that are responsible members of both the school and local No excuses community; who grow into grounded and humble adults, making a ALL STUDENTS DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER positive contribution to society. Character that exemplifi es a true growth mindset, a phenomenal work ethic, confi dence and high levels of grit, resilience and ALL STUDENTS GAIN AN ARRAY OF POSITIVE SCHOOL MEMORIES Growth mindset determination; ensuring they are fully prepared to fl ourish in an Positive school memories which last a lifetime. Memories that ever-changing world. are created from students, staff and our community being fully invested in forging exceptional relationships based on trust, care, Never give up high expectations and a passion for genuinely making a diff erence. Everyone is valued Integrity 06 | Call for more information: 01709 760222 www.wathacademy.com | 07 Year 7-11 Curriculum The school has a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring students are well qualified in the core subjects and also have the opportunity to study subjects of specific interest. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure we deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives. Years 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3) Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) The subjects are divided into three main These courses begin in Year 10 are strands: completed in Year 11. Students take a COMM - English, History, Geography and common core curriculum in Key Stage 4 of Spanish. English, Mathematics, Science, Religious STEM - Mathematics, Science, ICT and Education, Life Skills and Physical Education. Technology. The majority of our students study either CREATIVE - Art, Music, Drama, Religious Geography, History, French or Spanish, in Education and Life Skills. addition, students choose two subjects from Art, Business, Computer Studies, Dance, 3D Students are taught in ability sets in the Design, Drama, Food and Nutrition, Graphics, COMM and STEM subjects, and in mixed Health and Social Care, Music, Psychology, ability in the CREATIVE subjects.