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Weekly Update — 11th May to 15th May 2026

The week beginning Monday 11th May 2026 proved to be another important and highly productive week across Mides Elite Academy as students, teachers, pastoral teams, and academy leaders continued working together to strengthen standards, improve learning experiences, and prepare for the final stages of the academic year. Throughout the academy, there was a noticeable atmosphere of determination, increasing maturity, and stronger classroom focus as students settled deeper into the summer term.

Across all departments, teachers reported positive levels of engagement, improved classroom participation, and growing confidence among many learners. Corridors remained active yet orderly throughout the week, classrooms continued to maintain a focused learning environment, and students were regularly encouraged to demonstrate the academy’s values of responsibility, respect, perseverance, and ambition.

The academy leadership team also continued reviewing future development plans relating to student growth, digital communication, classroom structure, and long-term educational improvements designed to support both staff and learners as Mides Elite Academy continues expanding steadily.

Growing Student Population and Year 7 Development

One of the most significant updates this week concerns the continuing growth of the Year 7 cohort. Over recent months, student numbers within Year 7 have steadily increased, resulting in the year group now reaching a total of 52 students within its current classroom structure.

As a result of this growth, academy leadership and teaching staff have begun serious consideration regarding the possible introduction of separate Year 7 teaching groups under the structure:

This proposal is being explored carefully as part of the academy’s ongoing commitment to maintaining strong teaching quality, classroom support, and positive learning conditions for every student.

Teachers have noted that while the current Year 7 cohort continues to demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and strong participation during lessons, smaller teaching groups could allow:

Academy leaders believe that as Mides Elite Academy continues growing, ensuring students receive sufficient individual attention remains a key priority. Discussions surrounding the Year 7 structure are expected to continue over the coming weeks as leadership teams assess staffing, classroom space, and timetable arrangements.

Students themselves have also responded positively to the possibility of smaller class groups, with many recognising the benefits of more direct teacher interaction and improved classroom organisation.

Academic Progress Across the Academy

Throughout the week, lessons across multiple departments reflected increasing academic focus as students continued building subject knowledge and preparing for future assessments and examination requirements.

English Department

The English department remained highly active this week as students across several year groups continued developing analytical writing techniques, reading comprehension skills, and structured responses. Teachers introduced extended writing tasks focused on interpretation, persuasive writing, and textual analysis, with many students showing noticeable improvement in paragraph structure and evidence-based explanation.

Classroom discussions were particularly encouraging throughout the week, with quieter students increasingly contributing ideas during group activities and guided reading sessions. Teachers also praised several students for demonstrating maturity, creativity, and independent thinking during lesson tasks.

Year 10 students began receiving additional preparation relating to examination-style questioning and timed responses, helping learners build confidence ahead of future GCSE preparation periods.

Mathematics Department

Mathematics lessons throughout the academy remained highly focused as students continued strengthening core numeracy, algebraic reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Teachers introduced additional challenge tasks for higher-attaining students while simultaneously providing targeted support for learners requiring reinforcement in foundational concepts.

Teachers reported improving confidence among several students who had previously struggled with mathematical consistency earlier in the academic year.

Meanwhile, Year 10 students continued building examination technique through structured problem-solving exercises and independent revision activities. Staff emphasised the importance of showing full working methods and developing accuracy under timed conditions.

Science Department

Science classrooms remained among the busiest areas of the academy this week, with students participating in a range of investigative activities, demonstrations, and theoretical learning tasks across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Teachers encouraged learners to think critically during investigations while improving scientific vocabulary and explanation skills. Several classes also participated in practical-based activities designed to strengthen observational understanding and teamwork.

Staff noted strong enthusiasm among students during practical lessons, with participation levels remaining high throughout the week.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities subjects also maintained excellent momentum as students continued exploring important geographical, historical, and social topics.

In Geography, classes focused on environmental sustainability, population growth, and climate-related challenges affecting communities globally. Teachers encouraged thoughtful discussion surrounding real-world issues and problem-solving approaches.

History lessons examined significant historical developments and source interpretation techniques, helping students improve analytical thinking and written explanation skills. Teachers praised many learners for producing mature responses supported by historical evidence.