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).
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
10th June, 2026
Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration Event – Monday 15th June 2026
10th June 2026
Dear Parent/Carer
Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration Event – Monday 15th June 2026
As our Year 11 students come to the end of their time at Rockwood Academy, we are delighted to invite them to a special Leavers’ Celebration Event on Monday 15th June 2026.
This event will provide an opportunity for students to celebrate their achievements, reflect on their experiences, and mark the end of their five-year journey at Rockwood Academy alongside their peers and staff.
Following the completion of their final examination, students will be permitted to leave the school site at the following times:
- Combined Science students: 10.10am
- Triple Science students: 10.45am
Students should then return to school for the Leavers’ Celebration Event, which will begin promptly at 4.15pm and conclude at 6.30pm.
Please note that students should arrive at 4.15pm only and must wear school uniform. Students can bring marker pens to sign their shirts. They should not arrive earlier or later than this time, as staff will be preparing for the event and supervision will only be available from 4.15pm onwards.
The programme for the evening will be as follows:
4.15pm – 5.00pm: Celebration Assembly
5.00pm – 5.30pm: Refreshments provided by Apna Pizza
5.30pm – 6.30pm: Students will have the opportunity to enjoy an inflatable attraction and an ice cream van.
We are extremely proud of all that our Year 11 students have achieved during their time at Rockwood Academy and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with them.
We encourage all students to attend and take part in what promises to be a memorable and enjoyable occasion.
Should you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Yours faithfully
Miss. A Ghafoor
Head of Year 11