NHS Year 6 Transition to Secondary School Webinar
25th and 30th June 2026 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Join this helpful session to learn:
• How to prepare your child for
secondary school
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
during transition
• Practical tips for a successful start
This will be delivered by Birmingham
schoolhealth support service.
Water Safety Awareness Message from West Midlands Fire Service
During the hot spell over the late May Bank Holiday weekend and half-term holiday, there were a number of tragic incidents around the country, many involving young people. The forecast over the coming weeks is for temperatures to rise again.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe around water please be aware of the following:
· Of all drownings in 2025, 57% took place in inland water – canals, rivers, lakes, ponds – the type of bodies of water we have lots of in the West Midlands.
· Even if the weather is warm the water may be cold, causing your body to go into cold water shock.
· If you fall into water Float to Live – put your head back, float on your back and keep yourself stable by using small movements of your hands.
· Once you are stable you may call for help or swim to the bank if it is feasible.
· Do not go into the water to save people or pets. Call 999 and ask for the Fire Service.
For more information about staying safe around water please visit the West Midlands Fire Service water safety page (https://www.wmfs.net/safety/water-safety/) or the RNLI Education Resources page (https://rnli.org/youth-education/education-resources).
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Rewards Week
22nd June 2026
Dear Parent/Carer
I am pleased to inform you that on Monday 13th July 2026, we will be holding our FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) week here at Rockwood Academy.
At Rockwood Academy, we recognise the importance to reward students for excellent behaviour and
attendance. We welcome our students who are proud of being part of the ‘Rockwood Way’ at CORE Education Trust. We are therefore excited to introduce a very special rewards week for students which we are calling FOMO week. The week will consist of games and sweet treats, trainer days and non-uniform days or selected students and also special golden tickets where students will receive special privileges during the school week.
There will also be £50, £20 and 3x £10 vouchers up for grabs for the most improved students during FOMO week.
In order to be part of this special week for the next 4 weeks, your child must:
• have 100% attendance for the next 4 weeks left of school (attending 20 school days)
• have earned over 300 CORE points to be entered in a prize draw and have a chance to win an Amazon voucher.
We look forward to seeing your child every single day in the academy. I am excited to see them begin to accumulate as many CORE points as possible from teachers over the next 4 weeks.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
Mr G Singh
Assistant Headteacher
Read our Summer 2 Newsletter here!
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30th April, 2025
Ofsted report
You can read our Ofsted report using this link: https://www.corerockwood.academy/our-academy/ofsed-perf-data/
Poti sa Citesti raportul Ofsted in Romana, Folasind linkul acseta: https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-ROMANIAN.pdf
.بامكانكم الان قراة تقرير تفتيش المدرسة-اوفستد- باستخدام الملحق المدون ادناه https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-ARABIC.pdf
آپ اس لنک کا استعمال کرکے ہماری آفسٹڈ رپورٹ پڑھ سکتے ہیں۔ https://www.corerockwood.academy/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/Rockwood-Academy-Ofsted-Report-URDU.pdf
10th June, 2026
The National Youth Orchestra are visiting Birmingham!
This August, the National Youth Orchestra are visiting Birmingham!
There will be an exciting opportunity for local young people to join musicians from The National Youth Orchestra in a Side-by-Side rehearsal on the concert day. This will run at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Wednesday 5 August at 12.00 – 13.15.
This is open to all musicians aged 12-19 playing an orchestral instrument at a Grade 4+ standard. The sign up is available directly from the flyer attached, or by visiting the website: https://www.nyo.org.uk/events-and-performances
23rd June, 2026
Academy of Contemporary Music Summer School
Step into the world where games, music and technology collide. The Academy of Contemporary Music’s Games Summer School is now open to all CORE Education Trust students aged 12–16 who want to explore the creative power behind video game audio.
🎮 Compose original game soundtracks that shape mood, tension and gameplay 🎧 Design immersive sound effects using professional digital audio tools 💻 Learn beginner‑friendly coding to bring your music and sound to life inside real game engines 🤝 Collaborate with game developers and watch your audio become part of a playable experience
If you’re curious, creative, or simply love games, this is your chance to learn industry‑ready skills with one of the UK’s leading creative institutions.
Your journey into game audio starts here. Apply now: 👉 https://www.acm.ac.uk/courses/summer-school-games/