On Wednesday 29th September, 2010 a judge from the SSAT [Specialist Schools and Academies Trust] came to spend some time in school, popping into lessons, meeting with staff and students and seeing all the fantastic things that go on here at the Academy.
The judge commented on the ‘fantastic, calm atmosphere’ of the school and how engaged all the students were whilst on her tour and during her observations. She was so impressed with all the work that goes on at the school that Manchester Academy was awarded the SSAT literacy award for 2010!!!
‘The SSAT literacy award is presented to the school that has interesting, innovative and sustainable literacy practice. They also have a proven track-record of raising students' literacy levels, resulting in raising achievement and providing students with the opportunities to succeed in life.’
The award was made in recognition of the significant contribution Manchester Academy has made to enhancing:
- the literacy support and intervention provision received by all students, including those with specific literacy needs
- the confidence of all teachers to engage with literacy in the teaching and learning of their lessons
- a creative approach to producing a positive and enthusiastic attitude amongst students to their literacy development
- innovative and creative pedagogy that may involve curriculum design, new technologies, parents, the community or business.
By Katie Alford
Marketing and Publicity Officer
Manchester Academy