Date as postmarked
Dear Parents, carers and families,
It is truly a privilege and an honour to be writing to you as the founder Principal of the 'Heath Lane Academy'. It was
wonderful to see so many parents, families and former pupils attend the Principal's presentation last month to hear
about the many exciting opportunities for not just our pupils but also for the local community in striving to 'Be The
Best'.
A central point for information will be the 'Heath Lane Academy' website. The address for this
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is http://www.heathlane.academy. The site will be live from Monday 9 May 2016. Sections are still under
construction, however we welcome your thoughts, feedback and comments as to what you would like to read about
and see on our website.
After careful discussion and consideration with the Leadership team, parents and pupils it has been decided that the
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official starting date for 'Heath Lane Academy' will be on Wednesday 31 August. All pupils will be expected to arrive
for 8.30am in full uniform and be prepared and ready to start an exciting learning journey to equip them for both now
and for the future. You will be pleased to hear that our term dates will remain as Leicestershire County Council dates
and these are available on the following website: http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schoolscolleges-and-academies/school-term-dates/term-dates-20162016
Supporting and ensuring that our younger pupils feel well equipped and prepared for the start of the new academic
year, we have planned the following events and activities:
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Joint production of 'Loserville' - Successful musical performed by Heathfield Academy, WBA and St Martins
pupils to name a few
Design and name the Yr 7 & Yr 8 Quad area competition
Designated Yr 7 & Yr 8 eating and recreational areas
Yr 11 Executive area for eating and recreational
Uniform fitting for every pupil ( Please contact your child's school if you have any questions regarding this )
Transition visits to the 'Heath Lane Academy' site organised through Heathfield Academy - These may be in
small selective groups and or whole year groups
You are welcome to visit the 'Heath Lane Academy' at any time without making an appointment, just turn up
and we will show you around. You may even see your photograph displayed on our walls.
Joint trips between Heathfield Academy and William Bradford Academy pupils
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Foundation Day celebration event Tuesday 12 July for all Heathfield Academy and William Bradford Academy
pupils, staff and parents
Summer activities and events for Yr 7 to Yr 9 pupils at the Heath Lane Academy please email [email protected] for further information
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Uniform sales and collection dates from August 25 until August 30 ( Except the bank holiday ) at the Heath
Lane Academy – further details will follow.
Uniform update:
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas regarding the uniform for the 'Heath Lane Academy'. After careful
consideration and consultation with pupils, families, staff and the community we have chosen 'Schoolwear Centre'
details attached. Heath Lane Academy will also provide an 'upcycling' uniform swop shop at the Academy. This will
enable you to swop, next to new used items with very little or no charge at all. A small number of uniform items will
also be available for you to buy on site. Samples of the uniform will be available for veiwing at William Bradford
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Academy and Heathfield from Monday 9 May 2016 in both Reception areas.
The uniform will consist of:
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Black blazer with a blue trim around the collar ( Boy/Girl/Unisex) fitting/styles
Black tailored trousers ( Not skinny fitted)
Straight or pleated HLA logo skirt ( 2 designs available) – only logo skirts are allowed
White shirt or blouse
HLA Tie
Black socks or tights
Black leather shoes (No leather Vans/Converse or other trainers)
A 'Heath Lane Academy' PE Kit will be available, please see our website for further details. Current William Bradford
Academy and Heathfield PE kit will also be allowed to be worn for the first year.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that the Midlands Academies Trust have supported the launch of
'Heath Lane Academy' in providing every pupil with a fitted blazer, badge and tie. This will be provided free of charge
to support our students in 'Being the Best' and looking the 'Best'. It is intended that the ties will be awarded at the
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celebration event on Tuesday 12 July. The blazers will be provided along with other ordered items from Thursday
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25 August. If you wish for your uniform orders to be delivered please do not hesitate to email Kirsty Spendley,
Principals PA on [email protected] or alternatively telephone 01455 845061 with your requests.
To ensure that every pupil feels comfortable and confident in their new blazers we are organising fittings on the
following dates:
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Friday 6 May - Heathfield Academy pupils 10am until 3pm in the Library. Please contact Mrs D Smith if you
have any questions or concerns.
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Monday 9 May - William Bradford Academy pupils from 9am until 10am in the lecture theatre. If you have
any questions or concerns please email [email protected]
All safeguarding procedures will be adhered to.
Each pupil will be offered a number of blazers to try on. Pupils will be offered to try on a skirt. These can either be
measured by the waist or they will be offered a private changing space to use.
Leadership update:
For those of you who attended the Principal's presentation you will be aware that we are very proud to announce that
Mrs Deb Smith and Mr Colin Johnston will be the Vice Principal's for the Heath Lane Academy. I am very much
looking forward to working with them to secure 'Outstanding' education and opportunities for our pupils and the local
community. Assistant Principal's Mr Paul McPherson, Miss Tracey Pratt and Mr Mark Sidaway will also form part of
the Leadership team.
Throughout the next few weeks, further information and details will follow via our websites, Facebook page and Twitter
account. We welcome your thoughts, ideas and contributions.
I am looking forward to working with and meeting you all.
Yours sincerely
Mrs Emma Merry
Principal
Contact information
The Schoolwear Centre
1-3 Abbeygate,
Nuneaton,
Warwickshire,
CV11 4EH
(We are opposite the Abbeygate shopping centre and Rymans, Our closest car park is on Harefield road next to the bus station.)
Telephone: 02476 341862
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.schoolwearsolutions.com/ we will inform the school when the website is live for Heath Lane
Academy and available to purchase for parents/ guardians.
Opening hours
Monday - 9am-5pm
Tuesday - 9am-5pm
Wednesday - 9am-5pm
Thursday - 9am-5pm
Friday - 9am-5pm
Saturday - 9am-5pm
Sunday – Closed
Garment
Optional/ compulsory
Price
Size required
Blazer with logo – Black/ electric
blue braid
Tie – school colours
Compulsory
£30.99
All sizes
Compulsory
£4.99
Boys Black Slim fit trousers
– Black
Optional
£13.99
£16.99
Up to a waist 28”
From 30” waist
Girls Black Slim fit Trousers
Black
Optional
£16.99
£19.99
Up to a waist 28”
From 30” waist
Pleated skirt with logo – Black
Optional
Straight skirt logo – Black
Optional
Summer Polo - White
Optional
£16.99
£19.99
£14.99
£16.99
£7.99
£9.99
Up to a waist 28”
From 30” waist
Up to a waist 28”
From 30” waist
Up to age 13
S- XL
26/28” – 34/36”
38/40” – 46/48”
26/28” – 34/36”
38/40” – 46/48”
26/28” – 34/36”
38/40” – 46/48”
26/28” – 34/36”
38/40” – 46/48”
Up to an age 13
S- XL
Daywear
52”
Sportswear
Boys PE top - Navy/Amber
Compulsory
Rugby top - Navy/ Amber
Compulsory
Girls PE Top - Navy/ Amber
Compulsory
¼ Zip top – Navy/Amber
Optional
Plain Shorts - Navy
Optional choice of plain or
panelled
£8.99
£10.99
£17.99
£19.99
£8.99
£10.99
£16.99
£18.99
£3.49
£4.49
Panelled Shorts – Navy / Amber
Optional choice of plain or
panelled
£7.99
£8.99
Up to a 28/30” waist
32/34” – 38/40”
waist
Skort – Navy/ Amber
Optional either shorts as
above or a Skort
£10.99
£12.99
Up to a 28” waist
30”- 36”
Socks - Navy
Compulsory
£4.99
£5.99
Size 3-6
Size 7-11 & Size 1214
School uniform can be purchased from the following places
At the School on advertised dates.
The Schoolwear Centre, 1-3 Abbeygate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4EH
www.schoolwearsolutions.co.uk (School will be informed when the school is live on the website)
Orders can also be placed over the phone by calling 02476 341682 for collection or delivered to the school witihn 48 hours
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Samples will be available at both WBA and Heathfield by week commencing Monday 9 May 2016