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KCA NEWSjune issue Message
Message from the HeadDear Parents, Carers and Guardians,June has been a truly exciting month in school, filled withcreativity, inspiration and community spirit. During ourannual Arts Week, students from all year groups had theopportunity to express themselves and share their impressivetalents across a range of artistic disciplines.Our Music Evening was another memorable occasion: awonderful celebration of our students’ hard work and musicaldevelopment. Thank you to all families who came to supportthe event and to our dedicated music staff for their guidanceand support.We were also delighted to host our first ever Bright FutureFestival, which brought together students and externalpartners to explore career pathways and future ambitions. Itwas a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage withnew ideas and consider the possibilities that lie ahead. Wecan’t wait to run this again next year and make it a standardpart of our KCA offer.
Stephen MitchellAs we approach the end of term, it’s a perfect time to reflectnot only on the accomplishments of the year but on theprogress and personal growth our students have made alongthe way. Parents will receive end of year report this comingFriday and have an opportunity to meet their current andnew class teacher over the coming weeks. Finally, we are aware that many of our emails are makingtheir way into your junk folders. We are looking into why thismight be happening and would ask parents monitor theirspam folders until it is resolved.
Parent Survery FeedbackIn this video, see how your feedback from the2025 KCA Parent Survey is helping us grow,improve, and better serve our students andfamilies.Stephen MitchellWatch video here
Arts Week at KCADuring the week of the 16th June, the childrenwere treated to Arts Week. The classes hadvisitors, who shared their skills with them, andtaught them about their particular area of theArts. A huge 'Thank You' to Syan, Anne, Lomasi,Nina, Sara and Mona for giving their valuabletime and talents for the children's benefit. A huge 'Well Done' to all the children whoperformed at the Music Evening too- what anight!Stuart Lawrence
Last week, our school community came together for our very firstBright Futures Festival — and what a week it was. Designed toopen children’s eyes to the wide world beyond the classroom, thefestival gave every pupil, from EYFS to Year 6, the chance to explorefuture pathways, meet inspiring role models and discover careersthey may not have even known existed.Throughout the week, the school was buzzing with energy andcuriosity. We welcomed a wide range of visitors from anextraordinary mix of industries — from librarians, engineers andmedical professionals to campaigners, comic book collectors andeven a space lawyer! Workshops were hands-on, interactive andthought-provoking, and the children were full of insightfulquestions and big ideas.Some of the highlights included:Year 5’s visit to Hoare Lea and the Royal Courts of Justice,offering real-world insights into engineering and law.EYFS and KS1’s immersive Little City experience, where ouryoungest learners role-played a range of grown-up jobs with joyand confidence.Medical Mavericks workshops, giving children the chance to tryreal medical equipment and learn about the many careers inhealthcare.Creative sessions with an artist who works on a cruise ship,helping children connect their passions with real-lifeopportunities.A wide range of talks, workshops and reflections, all aimed athelping our pupils imagine bold, ambitious futures forthemselves.Bright Future FestivalChloe Clarke
Bright Future FestivalWe closed the week with whole-school reflections, where childrenshared what they had learned, who had inspired them, and what theirdream jobs might be. The responses were thoughtful, creative and fullof hope — from marine biologists and authors to architects,campaigners and pilots.Bright Futures Festival will now become an annual event in our schoolcalendar — a dedicated time to nurture aspirations, celebrateambition and give every child a taste of what their future could hold.We are incredibly grateful to all the professionals who gave up theirtime to speak, run workshops and inspire our children. We’re alreadylooking ahead to next year’s festival, so if you or someone you knowwould be willing to share your career journey with our pupils, we’dlove to hear from you!Chloe Clarke
At King's Cross Academy, we understand how easilyitems can go missing in a busy school day. Our Lost and Found system is here to help reunitestudents with their belongings quickly and efficiently. In the last few months we have been collecting a highnumbers or coats, watches, bracelets, prescriptionglasses etcWe encourage parents and carers to label their child’sbelongings clearly and to check the Lost and Foundregularly.Please speak with our team at the reception if you thinkyou might have lost something, and they will be happy tohelp.Lost & Found
HT Coffee MorningsStephen MitchellThank you to all the parents who have taken the time to attend theHeadteacher coffee mornings so far. These sessions have been avaluable opportunity for me to connect with you and discuss theissues that matter most to us both.