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Address to Prospective parents considering admission to the Academy for September 2008

Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy opened in September 2005 on the old Malory School site. I welcomed the opportunity to lead this exciting new school. We have both a highly qualified and experienced leadership team and a full complement of specialist teachers. Our accommodation was temporary, although refurbished to the highest standards until we moved into the new building at Easter 2007. All children entering Knights from September 2007 will be able to take full advantage of the tremendous resources available. Even before the new building was opened, however, we had established the ethos of a new school, of a Haberdashers’ school and of a sport specialist academy. Our first year’s examination results at KS3 have shown a significant improvement on those of the predecessor school and our first GCSE results have trebled those of the previous school. In 2004 the Federation of Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College & Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy was set up by the Haberdashers' Company in order to increase the availability of an Aske's education to more students and make a wider use of the strengths that Aske's has to offer. The Aske's Vision is one where all students in the Federation are inspired to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background, where aspirations and achievements are constantly raised through the highest quality academic, personal and vocational teaching and guidance, and where the students and staff at the two academies benefit from each other's strengths's. Knights' students are full members of the Haberdashers' family of schools. We work closely with the highly successful Hatcham College and participate in activities with Haberdashers' schools across the country. I am happy to lead Knights Academy in its new premises, on to ever increasing achievement as we prepare young people for citizenship in the 21st century.
Introduction The Academy was rebuilt on the Malory School site in Launcelot Road, Bromley Kent, BR1 5EB. There will eventually be 1300 students on roll from 11 - 18 years. There will be 208 places available for Year 7 in September 2008

architect's impression of the new buildings



completed......	and in use

Information about the Academy can be obtained from the following:- Here on our website Through our Prospectus Information will be sent to Primary Schools in the Academy catchment area An Open Day will be held at Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB on Thursday 4 October from 10.00am - 6.00pm. I will give a presentations at 10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 5.00pm We are delighted that you are interested in Knights Academy. Our staff will are all very experienced and specialists in their subjects.
We are proud of the history of Haberdashers' Schools, which goes back 300 years, and has always stood for excellence and quality in education. As a Haberdashers' school our ethos is one of MUTUAL RESPECT AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR. High standards of uniform will always be expected and required

All information regarding admissions can be obtained from the Registrar at Knights, Mrs Glenys Harris - Tel No 020 8698 1025, and also from the Federation Registrar: Mrs. S. Oliver - Tel. No. 020 7652 9500

We expect our Students and staff to work hard: the day starts 8.30 a.m. promptly. Breakfast will be served from 7.45 a.m.
We employ our own catering staff and promote a healthy eating policy using fresh ingredients and preparing food on site
All students and staff are involved in extra-curricular activities called Enrichment. These are an integral part of our curriculum and take place weekly. There are also many other clubs, teams, activities, visits and journeys on offer for our students to choose from.
Holidays are NOT authorised in term time.

Our intake is fully comprehensive.

Our catchment area is three miles (4.8kms) and south of the Thames. The radial distance is measured as a direct line from the Academy's main building entrance on Launcelot Road. Home to Academy distance is measured as the direct line distance between the applicant's home to the Academy's main building entrance on Launcelot Road.

Facilities

The Academy curriculum is accessible, inclusive, challenging, flexible and on-line with e-learning, video-conferencing and wider understanding of the internet as an enabling factor. It is a curriculum for the 21st century, blending the best of academic and vocational elements.

ICT is not only be a 'tool' for learning but underpins the whole curriculum enabling collaboration and communication within local, national and global contexts.

The Academy is different from a normal school in that its curriculum will not necessarily be delivered within a classroom of four walls; it could even be delivered without a teacher. The Academy offers single sex teaching wherever possible in Years 7-11 and co-education for Post 16 courses.

Through the National Curriculum and Federation mission we aim to create an environment in which achievement is a prime factor. This is within a framework of equality of opportunity, spiritual, moral, cultural and social commitment and a balance of individual and institutional needs. Students are entitled to quality in all areas of their education and it is management's responsibility to ensure that this is maintained. A curriculum must demonstrate that it is providing value in relation to its resources.

As a sport specialst academy we offer 4 hours of curriculum Physical Education a week as well as out of hours opportunities for physical activities. Whilst aiming for the highest sporting achievement we are also committed to the concept of 'sport for all'. A healthy life style is vital to all young people and regular exercise contributes to this.

Our curriculum offers a wide range of opportunities for all students whatever their ability, interests and ambitions. We have a personalised approach providing the flexibility for progression at a time appropriate to the individual student.

Aims of the Academy

Wherever possible:

To provide single-sex education for students up to the age of 16 and co-education in the sixth form
To ensure that all students receive a broad, balanced and high quality education including extra activities in an extended day
To raise levels of achievement
To work with our local community
To explore innovative ideas in education
To involve business and industry in education

We work in partnership with parents to ensure our students achieve their very best. We want our leavers to be independent, creative, knowledgeable, responsive and proud of whatever they do in the future.

I look forward to continuing a strong partnership of students, parents, staff and the local community.