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Published 15/11/21
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Read MoreLGBTQ - MENTAL HEALTH
Published 11/11/21Sexuality and sexual orientation
Advice on how to support a child if they've come out or are questioning their sexuality or sexual orientation.
Sexuality and sexual orientation | NSPCC
Parents Survival Guide | Mental Health Support | YoungMinds
BBC iPlayer - Olly Alexander: Growing up Gay - Contains some strong language and some upsetting scenes.
Recent figures show that more than 40 per cent of LGBTQ+ people will experience a significant mental health problem, compared to around 25 per cent of the whole population, and are more than twice as likely to have attempted suicide.
In this eye-opening film, young pop culture icon Olly Alexander explores why the gay community is more vulnerable to mental health issues, as he opens up about his own long-term battles with depression. As the outspoken frontman of British band Years and Years, Olly is a powerful voice on mental health, bullying and LGBT+ rights. He has broken taboos with music videos that celebrate queer identities and spoken openly about his own sexuality as well as his ongoing struggles with anxiety.
In the film Olly joins young people on their journeys battling issues that parallel his own - from homophobic bullying to eating and anxiety disorders - and along the way he asks what can be done to address them.
Read MoreSAFEGUARDING AWARENESS WEEK - DRUGS & ALCOHOL
Published 11/11/21As part of Safeguarding Awareness week you will find further information below on Drugs & Alcohol.
As a parent or carer it can be frightening to think your child may be using drugs or alcohol, or both. There are things that you can do if you are concerned and it's important to know that family support can really help a young person turn things around. Take a look at the links below if you are worried about your child.
Drugs & Alcohol | Mental Health | Guide For Parents | YoungMinds
Advice for parents & carers | FRANK (talktofrank.com)
Read MoreChild Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
Published 10/11/21Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) is a very serious threat that our young people face. Vulnerable children are targeted to commit crimes for gangs. If this is something you are unfamiliar with but would like to learn more about, please use the links below to gain more insight and watch Alfie’s story part 1 which is based on true events.
Read MoreSHOOTING STARS FESTIVAL FOOTBALL EVENT
Published 12/10/21On Monday 11th October, Wath hosted an U9 Girls Shooting Stars Festival football event for children in year 3 & 4 from 6 primary schools in the local area on the 3G at the Academy.
Over 60 girls from Listerdale, Aston Fence, St Marys Herringthorpe, Aston Hall, St Bede’s and Brinsworth Whitehill enjoyed a number of football sessions throughout the afternoon on the International Day of The Girl.
The Wath Academy post-16 girls football scholars took time out of their training schedule to run the sessions for the participants.
Mr Flowers, the Barclays Girls Football Strategic Lead for Rotherham said:
“It was great to see our Scholars working together to deliver this event to the Primary School children and teachers. We think it’s important that girls everywhere have access to female role models, and can see that there are opportunities to play, develop and create a lifelong connection to the game.”
Gracie Horne (Y13) said:
“I really enjoyed delivering some of the Youth Sport Trust sessions to the girls from the primary schools on Monday. It was great to see so many smiles on faces and girls enjoying playing football together.”
Mr Walker, Girls Football Schools Partnership Strategic Lead for Rotherham said:
"After a challenging few years, it was great to see an inter-school event up and running again. The scholars from Wath provided the perfect setting for the girls, who ranged from club footballers to beginners and it was amazing to see the coaches and participants' confidence grow as the festival went on. Everyone left with a smile on their face (and a free football) which will hopefully create a lasting interest in the beautiful game."
Katy Rogers, Development Manager for the Youth Sport Trust who visited the event said:
“The Shooting Stars Festival was a brilliant afternoon of football based activity that engaged all the girls and gave them the chance to be active in a friendly and fun environment. The Wath Scholars were excellent role models displaying great leadership skills and I’m sure inspiring many of the girls to get involved in even more football. A great afternoon of physical, social and emotional development for all the girls involved. A fantastic opportunity to #LetGirlsPlay”
As a GFSP strategic lead for the Youth Sport Trust, in conjunction with Wickersley School Sports Partnership, the Football Development team are working with families of schools at primary and secondary levels to develop girls in and through football in an educational-based setting.
The Partnership will increase opportunities for girls to play the game in and out of curriculum time in an educational setting. Teachers and school staff will receive bespoke training to support the development of Physical Literacy, Character Education and Youth Leadership.
Establishing close links with County Football Associations and Community Football Trusts, the Partnerships will be able to signpost girls to community opportunities. In addition, The FA Girls’ Football School Partnerships – supported by Barclays will create the next generation of the game’s behind-the-scenes workforce by developing and growing the number of female volunteers.
To find out more about what the Girls Football Schools Partnership in Rotherham can offer, please email football@wathacademy.com or visit https://girlsfootballinschools.org
Read MoreOCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAY CAMP
Published 05/10/21Wath Academy is running the multi-sport holiday clubs over October Hal Term. Places are limited, so be quick! Please complete the form by clicking the image below. &n
Read MoreY11 CURRICULUM GUIDE
Published 05/10/21Our Y11 Curriculum Guide is now available to view below.
Read MoreOMEGLE Awareness
Published 28/09/21OMEGLE WEBSITE - PLEASE BE VIGILANT
Read MoreMURDER MYSTERY - Y10-14 STUDENTS ONLY
Published 27/09/21Our Murder Mystery event will be taking place on Thursday 21st October 2021, Come and enjoy a night celebrating the movies and Academy awards. This event is for Y10 - Y14 students ONLY.
Read MoreWath Academy Enrichment
Published 10/09/21Download the attachment to see a full list of the enrichment opportunities we have available this half-term.
Read MoreParent Governor Vacancy
Published 09/09/21We have a vacancy for a Parent Governor at Wath Academy.
Read MoreWINSTON'S WISH
Published 08/09/21Winston’s Wish online Grief Support Groups gives grieving children and young people the opportunity to meet others who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other close relatives. These informal peer support groups are for young people aged 8-25 years old and are overseen by Winston’s Wish Bereavement Support Practitioners.