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The Academy Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.20am Arrival on academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.40am Lesson 2 10.40am – 10.55am Break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm L esson 5 and flexi lunch 2.10pm – 3.15pm Lesson 6 3.15pm – 4.45pm C lubs or end of the academy day Friday only 8.20am Arrival on academy site 8.30am – 9.35am Lesson 1 9.35am – 10.40am Lesson 2 10.40am – 10.55am Break 10.55am – 12.00pm Lesson 3 12.00pm – 12.30pm Lesson 4 12.30pm – 2.10pm Lesson 5 and flexi lunch Early finish 2.10pm – 3.15pm C lubs or end of the academy day

Clubs All students are offered an enrichment programme of after-school clubs. The programme includes a range of activities to develop and extend students’ interests and experiences, e.g. talented and elite masterclasses, debate, choir, orchestra, cricket, Green Team, philosophy and film, chess, netball, athletics, history, textiles, creative writing, mindfulness and rugby. The clubs programme changes regularly throughout the year, allowing students to experience a range of activities to widen their horizons and enhance their cultural experiences. All clubs are advertised on our website and updated termly. Students in Years 9 and above are also able to enjoy activities such as the Combined Cadets Force (CCF) and the established and nationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). Adult and Family Learning We offer an excellent range of programmes that include tasters, introductions, accredited and Access courses to our parents/carers/students and the local community, in partnership with the University of Kent. Programmes are offered at various times throughout

the day, evenings and weekends to encourage life-long learning. The programmes are advertised through the academy website: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk Term Dates Up to date annual term dates are posted on our website: www.chathamgrammar.org.uk Attendance The academy aims to achieve a higher attendance figure than the national average. Regular attendance is vital for our students if they are to be successful within the academy. Attendance registers are taken every lesson. Whenever a student is absent, a note explaining the absence is necessary upon return to the academy. If the student is likely to be away for a few days, the Attendance Team must be informed by telephone and an explanation note provided upon their return to the main desk in the Student Hub. The academy always contacts parents/carers immediately by text if a child is away without a known reason or if truancy is suspected. The academy employs its own Attendance Team who carries out home visits where necessary. Failure by

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