Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have had a great week.

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank our Year 7 students for the mature and responsible manner in which they have embraced the introduction of our revised mobile phone arrangements. Since the start of the trial, students have handed in their phones each morning and, I am delighted to report, the process has been exceptionally smooth with no issues reported to date.

Perhaps most pleasingly, we have already noticed some positive changes around the school. Students are interacting more with one another, engaging positively during social times and demonstrating the excellent character and values that we are so proud of at King's Academy Ringmer. It has also been noticeable that there has been a reduction in parent-student communication during the school day, which can sometimes unintentionally escalate or prolong issues that are more effectively resolved by students and staff within school. This has helped to ensure that students remain focused on learning and fully immersed in school life.

I would like to thank Year 7 students, staff and parents for their support in making the implementation such a success. We will continue to review the arrangements over the coming weeks, but the early signs are very encouraging and reflect the maturity and cooperation of our young people.

Looking ahead, we are very much looking forward to our Summer Showcase next Wednesday 17th June from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the Hall. This promises to be another wonderful evening and an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talents of our students through a range of music, dance and drama performances. Events such as these remind us of the breadth of talent within our school community and the confidence and creativity our students display. We have close to around 50 students participating in the evening across Years 7-11, an outstanding number considering the size of our school! We are proud to continue to promote our creative and talented young people. If you have secured a ticket, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing what promises to be a fantastic evening.

As the exam season reaches its conclusion next week for Year 11, a special mention to Ms. King, who has again done some fantastic work in ensuring that students and staff have everything they need for the exams. This has been recognised not just internally, but by providers we use externally where support has been put in to ensure all students have access to their exams.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Best wishes,

Mr Harvey

Principal

Important update - Hot Water Bottles

Please note that, for safety reasons, students should no longer bring hot water bottles to school, as we will no longer be able to fill or provide them. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

 

ECO

Flowers picked by a student with our Eco Coordinator from the school garden are beautifully displayed on our reception desk.

Enrichment Week – Wednesday 8 July to Friday 10 July 2026 – Payments Due

Please note that all payments for Enrichment Week need to be actioned on Parentpay by Thursday 18 June 2026.  Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.

 

Navigating Teen Digital Lives

The Children’s Commissioner has released a practical guide titled "What I Wish My Parents Knew," aimed at supporting parents as they manage the complexities of their children's digital lives.

With direct input from young people, the publication offers an honest look at how teenagers experience the online world and provides straightforward advice on how families can approach screen time and internet safety together.

Rather than advocating for outright bans, the guide encourages open communication and realistic boundaries, focusing on key areas such as:

• Managing digital habits: Understanding smartphone use, the temptation of constant scrolling, and how to establish healthy screen-free routines

• Open communication: Practical tips from teens on how to talk about their online experiences without making them feel judged or defensive.

• Setting collaborative boundaries: How to implement firm but fair digital rules that respect a teenager's growing independence while keeping them safe.

The guide and its accompanying youth activity pack are free to access and serve as a useful tool for any parent looking to better understand and support their teen's digital world.

What I Wish My Parents Knew

HAF drama summer school for up to 12s and 13–16s 

ThirdSpace Theatre invites your young person to their very special summer school from 24th-27th August at Hanover Community Centre. We have HAF places available for those on income-related free school meals, and an early bird and sibling discount for everyone else!

Intrigue, cloak and dagger, high drama! Learn the techniques, play the games, find your character. Everyone is welcome, whether you're trustworthy or traitorous!

Booking links:

7-12 year olds (HAF) | 7-12 year olds (paid)

13-16 year olds (HAF) | 13-16 year olds (paid)

This will be a fun-filled and action-packed drama summer school in Brighton! Sign your child or young person up for four days of role-playing adventure, where they will learn to act their socks off, convince their friends they're telling the truth, and study spy secret techniques. Using drama games such as Werewolf, Mafia, and Clocktower.

And the garden will be open for some outdoor fun and breakout space!

All tutors are trained, professional performers and directors with lots of enthusiasm and experience. Children and young people don’t need any previous experience to join, whether they want to have fun or learn new skills and techniques.

A deliciously healthy hot lunch is included every day.

"A fantastic creative environment that lets the children discover and develop their own sense of self." (parent feedback)

Safeguarding

Safeguarding our students takes place across the whole school year, not just in term time. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on dsl@kingsacademies.uk.  This email address will be checked daily Monday-Friday during the holidays.

If you think a child might be in danger, or you have an urgent concern, please use the following contact numbers where you will be able to speak with the ESCC safeguarding team: 

East Sussex Single Point of Advice (SPoA)
Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm and Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.
Phone: 01323 464222
Email: 0-19.SPOA@eastsussex.gov.uk

 

The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) should be contacted with serious immediate safeguarding concerns regarding children that cannot wait until the next working day. EDS operates Monday to Thursday, 5 pm to 8.30 am and Fridays, weekends, and bank holidays, 4.30 pm to 8.30 am.

Phone 01273 335905

Email: edschildren@eastsussex.gov.uk

If it is an emergency, the police can also be contacted on 999.

 

King’s Academy Ringmer - Wellbeing Team

As we approach half-term, we want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of supporting our children’s mental health and overall wellbeing. This time of year can bring a mixture of excitement and tiredness, and many students benefit from a chance to rest, reset, and reconnect with the things that help them feel grounded.

Through assemblies for each year group this term, we have been encouraging students to talk openly about their feelings, recognise when they need support and how they can access that in school, and make use of positive strategies such as taking breaks, spending time outdoors, and speaking to a trusted adult when something is worrying them. We hope the half-term holiday gives them space to continue these healthy habits at home.

If you notice that your child seems overwhelmed, anxious, or unusually withdrawn, please do reach out. We are here to help, and we want every student to feel safe, supported, and understood. Sometimes a simple conversation can make a meaningful difference.

We also encourage families to use the break to prioritise rest and connection. Small things, such as shared meals, time away from screens, fresh air, or a relaxed chat – can have a big impact on a young person’s sense of wellbeing.

Please see the links below for advice and support for parents and young people that may be useful over the half-term break.  Wishing you all a restful half term, The Wellbeing Team. 

www.youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.selfharm.co.uk/

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

 

Design and Technology and Food Technology Departments

Design and Technology and Food Nutrition hosted their first Celebration Event for their Year 11 students. The event allowed the students to show off their work to parents and school staff. 

‘We are exceptionally proud of the Year 11’s commitment to their studies and this celebration gave a much-needed morale boost following their first round of GCSE examinations.’

Mrs Budd and Mrs Hepburn would like to additionally thank the parents for being so engaged throughout their children’s NEA component. 

ECO Hub – Super Curriculum

Students were delighted to find a stunning and enormous Privet Hawkmoth whilst in the Eco Hub Garden during Super Curriculum. We used the iNaturalist app to log the photograph of this beautiful moth. iNaturalist is a citizen scientist app that connects with expert naturalists, and helps verify and identify species. Shared observations are used for science and conservation to protect biodiversity. 

We are hoping to have the opportunity to log more content as our Eco Hub garden flourishes.

 

Reminder - Music Department – Summer Showcase on 17 June 2026

Link for free tickets

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kings-academy-ringmer-summer-showcase-tickets-1989298504377


 

Reminder - Date for your diary – King’s Academy Ringmer Coffee Morning for parents / Carers

Local Ringmer event – Saturday 13 June from 5pm to 7pm (16+ only advised)

People's Emergency Briefing, in Ringmer Village Hall

A group of community members from Ringmer are co-ordinating the showing of the very recent public information film, People's Emergency Briefing, in Ringmer Village Hall on Saturday, June 13th 5-7.00pm. (16+ only advised). We would be really grateful if you would forward this invite on to other families in the village, to reach as many people as possible.

There was a conference in November in Westminster during which key experts addressed the impact of the climate crisis across all aspects of national life. The fifty-minute non-partisan PEB film, which summarises the key issues raised at the conference, is being shown to live community gatherings across the country. (The film is not being released online). The public, as well as our MP, parish and local government Councillors and as many as possible of our local contacts across environmental organisations, green energy providers, health service, agricultural businesses, retail, security and transport etc will all be invited to attend. The first aim of these events is to call on parliament to show the film on public television. Following the showing of the film and refreshments, feedback will be invited from the audience on specific areas of concern.

There is an excellent trailer for the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tLUnWHkGG4

This is a FREE event but we request that people book online to help us know the numbers attending. The ticket link is: https://buytickets.at/ringmerstmarysecoteamandringmerrepaircafe/2161414

Perhaps the most powerful way we can provide to encourage people to come is with this quote sent to a Ringmer resident from a friend who has seen the film….

“I went to a screening of this last night. If you can go to one near you, I would highly recommend it. It's a very sobering take on where the world is at the moment. Although I knew a lot of it, seeing it presented in this way, I found it very helpful. It's more than depressing (in reality, actually truly shocking), but crucially, it contains solutions that could be taken if the political will was there to do so. https://www.nebriefing.org/aims. There were 77 people in the room, and I think everyone went away more determined to act. I know I did.”

With many thanks. Rosemary Colebourn - On behalf of members of the Ringmer St Mary's Eco Team, Ringmer Repair Café volunteers and PEB supporters.

 

Lewes Children's Book Group is holding their usual Book Swap on Saturday, 23rd May, 10.30am-12.30pm, at the Depot. 

The event is free of charge, and they ask children to bring good-condition books that they no longer want to read and exchange them for others, essentially "swapping" books to discover new titles and authors while giving their old books a new home, all without having to buy new ones; it's a way for book lovers to share their reading material with each other and find new books to read. 

It can also be an opportunity to find a love of reading. If there are children who don't have books to swap in the first place, they can just let us know, and we'll find a way of making it work.

 

Big Stories for Little Ones at Lewes Depot this half term

On Saturday 30th May at 11:00 a.m., Lewes Depot Cinema is showing a collection of films for kids: https://lewesdepot.org/crossroads

Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren (part of The Scout Association)

Following a fantastic first year at their other activity centres, Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren is delighted to confirm that Active Adventures will start running at Broadstone Warren in Forest Row, from this May half-term (Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2026).

Active Adventures is an outdoor holiday club for children aged 8–16, open to both Scout members and non-members. Each day is designed to keep young people active, engaged, and enjoying the outdoors, while building confidence and making new friends in a safe and supportive environment.

Activities include:

Archery, climbing and ziplining

Team challenges and group games

Survival skills such as fire lighting and backwoods cooking

Nature-based and mindful outdoor activities

Key details:

Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2026

9am – 5pm (drop off from 8.30am, pick up by 5.30pm)

£35 per child, per day (block booking discounts available)

Flexible booking – individual days or full week

Location:

Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren, Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5JS

They are also running Active Adventures at Broadstone Warren during the Summer and October school holidays.

Find out more:

https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/active-adventures/ 

 

DT Department

The Design and Technology Year 11’s took part in an escape room style revision lesson. Covering key knowledge and correcting common misunderstandings. The answers turned into a number, which then correlated to a colour on a mini piano. Mrs Hepburn is pleased to say that they all ‘escaped’!  Lots of deep thinking took place in a fun and purposeful way. Well done Year 11! 

Mrs Hepburn Imber, DT Lead Teacher






Forest Skills Wild Art Creations!

The Forest Skills super curriculum students made some amazing creations this week! They had to plan their project and collect their materials before creating their masterpieces. The portrait of Danny Devito was a personal highlight, but they are all amazing. 

King’s Academy Ringmer – Stop Food Waste Day 10th Anniversary

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stop Food Waste Day, we hosted a lunchtime pop-up event at King’s Academy Ringmer on 29th April focused on raising awareness of food waste in a fun and engaging way. Students were invited to sample vegetable crisps, prompting conversations about how surplus and imperfect vegetables can be transformed into tasty snacks rather than going to waste.

The pop-up created a fantastic opportunity to engage and educate students at the source, highlighting simple actions everyone can take to reduce food waste both at school and at home. Students were extremely enthusiastic, asked thoughtful questions, and showed genuine interest in learning more about the impact of food waste.

The vegetable crisps were a huge hit, helping to reinforce the message that reducing waste doesn’t mean compromising on flavour or enjoyment.

MFL Department - Y8 Spanish role plays at the restaurant  Year 8 Spanish students have been writing and performing role plays in a restaurant this week, combining transactional Spanish with "small talk" and acting skills.  It has been fantastic to see them grow in confidence and manage to complete this task in their second language. Fantástico!  Muchas gracias  MFL team RE Department – Year 9 For RE lessons in Year 9 this term, we have been studying Judaism.  To bring our learning to life, students were invited to a mock Sabbath meal where they were given the opportunity to drink from the kiddush and receive the challah bread.  Students reflected on the importance of this weekly event for Jewish people in our local community and the wider world.  Thank you, Mrs Simmons, Subject Leader for RE ECO Department We have grown one of our values - Honesty! Year 9 Explore Bright Horizons at Big Futures Fair This week, our Year 9 students headed to Eastbourne Sports Park for the Big Futures Careers Fair. As the premier employability event in East Sussex, it provided a brilliant platform for our students to dive into their potential futures. Whether they were diving into hands-on activities or sparking discussions with exhibitors, our students showed incredible engagement. In fact, both event staff and exhibitors reached out to comment on how exceptionally engaged and professional our Year 9s were. Students returned to school buzzing with new ideas and a wealth of information to explore. We are incredibly proud of how they represented our school community. Year 8 – Chelsea Football Club Mascot Sage, Year 8, was a mascot for the Chelsea Football Team on Bank Holiday Monday. He was put on the list at age 5 by his sister and his name just came to the top of the list. Usually, they are 5–12 years of age but during Covid, they could not offer mascot places. The football club is honouring their commitment to everyone who was previously nominated, so Sage walked out onto the Chelsea football pitch during their match on 4 May. East Sussex College – Year 10 Taster day   Young Artist Competition May half-term Holiday Skate Club To book, please follow link - May half term Holiday Skate Club   Brighton MET - Open Now: Year 10 Taster Days – Book Your Spots Today! We’re excited to welcome Year 10 students to Brighton MET for our taster days, full of fun, hands-on experiences that will help them explore their post-16 options. During the day, students will take part in interactive sessions in their subject of choice, meet our expert tutors, and get a real taste of college life. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students, boost their confidence, and help them start thinking about their future. Event Details:  Location: Brighton MET College  Dates: Wednesday 1 July  Time: 9:45am – 2:30pm

Important Information:  Sessions are filling up quickly, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible to secure your preferred dates.  Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!  Booking Deadline: To avoid disappointment, please ensure all bookings are completed by Friday 19 June, as we cannot accept bookings after this date.

Book Now - Pelham!

Book Now - East!

Free Kitchen company course via Ringmer Village Library

Ringmer Village Library is putting on a Kitchen Company course at the Village Hall, which enables a small group of six people to learn some basic cookery skills in five FREE classes. 

We offer a supportive environment, with friendly volunteers to help along the way, and all ingredients are paid for, thanks to funding from Lewes District Council. The course this year will be held on the five Wednesday evenings in July. Please email us for more details on ringmervillagelibrary@gmail.com  

Sussex Cricket, County Ground - School Ticket Discount

Please find attached details of a 20% off ticket offer on all our T20 Blast fixtures this summer. 

https://www.eticketing.co.uk/sussexcricket/Events?preFilter=1

 

 

Brighton Brick Festival – 27 June 2026

The Brighton Brick Festival is an exciting celebration of all things LEGO, but it isn’t just about fun – although it is absolutely packed full of that too! Brick Festival events also invite visitors to explore a range of STEM subject skills through the medium of LEGO bricks. How do you become more interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths? By understanding them. And how do you best understand things? By having fun while learning. LEGO is the perfect tool for developing new skills, exploring new ideas and having new adventures.

Book now at www.BrightonBrickFestival.com 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you had a wonderful Easter break.

It has been a real pleasure welcoming students back to school this term. They have returned exceptionally well, and it has been great hearing their stories and experiences from the holidays. There is a real sense of positivity across the school as we begin the summer term.

Over the past week, I have been delivering assemblies focused on ‘being the best version of yourself’, linked closely to our core values of Honesty, Faith and Courage. We explored how individuals and societies continually strive to improve and push boundaries, including looking at the Artemis II mission as a powerful example of human ambition and progress. The message to students was simple but important: improvement comes from effort, reflection and the choices we make every day.

I have also been very impressed with our Year 10 students, who have begun their mock examinations. Their focus, maturity and motivation have been excellent, and they are setting a strong example as they prepare for the challenges ahead.

It was fantastic to see so many entries from our students in the Ringmer Village Show, with further details included in this newsletter. The show is a Royal Horticultural Society affiliated event that celebrates the talents of the local community in areas such as horticulture, cookery, crafts and produce.

Our students entered a range of categories including baking and art, and I was particularly pleased to see Mrs Simon-House, our ECO Coordinator, enter purple sprouting broccoli grown here at school. Impressively, all entries were judged at adult level, meaning our students were competing against participants of all ages – a fantastic achievement and a real testament to their creativity and commitment.

There is much to look forward to in the coming weeks:

• Year 11 GCSE Examinations – A significant milestone in our students’ lives. We will continue to support them every step of the way during this important period.

• Enrichment Week – An exciting opportunity for students to experience new activities, develop skills and engage with learning beyond the classroom.

• Sports Day – Always a highlight of the school calendar, where we see outstanding participation, teamwork and school spirit.

• Student Leadership Interviews – I am very much looking forward to meeting students who are aspiring to take on leadership roles within our school community.

• Year 9 Big Futures Careers Fair – This event provides hands-on experiences and the chance for students to explore a wide range of future pathways and opportunities.

As always, thank you for your continued support. By working together, we can ensure that all students continue to grow, succeed and become the very best version of themselves.

Best wishes,

Mr Harvey

Principal

Bienvenue au café!  

Year 8 French students have been writing and performing role plays in a café this week, combining transactional French with "small talk" and acting skills.  It has been fantastic to see them grow in confidence and manage to complete this task in their second language. Bravo à tous! 

King’s Academy Ringmer – Ringmer Village Show

King’s Academy Ringmer proudly entered a number of classes at the Ringmer Village Show on the first day of the Spring holidays. Ringmer Show is an RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) affiliated show which showcases the local communities’ talents in producing and displaying plants and produce, handicrafts, cookery and preserves.

Students entered baking and art classes and Mrs Simon-House, ECO Coordinator, entered some of the purple sprouting broccoli we grew at school. All classes were entered at adult level, so we were competing with people of all ages.

We were thrilled to be awarded prizes for all the categories we entered. Judging is done anonymously and seriously, so it is a very fair competition. 

Awards to

• Art landscapes - Evie, Yr7 -2nd prize & Jack, Yr8 - Highly Commended

• Baking (Marble cake) - Alanis, Yr10 - 2nd prize (competing against 17 other bakers)

Other bakers awarded Highly Commended were Jayden Yr8, Elia Yr7 and Henry Yr7.

• Purple spouting Broccoli – First prize!!
• Mixed flowers – Second Prize

The show society is thrilled that KAR are getting involved with their shows as we will also be entering the summer show on July 11th. The baking competition will be for a Swiss roll if you are interested in entering. Reminders and recipes nearer the time. 

Bus service changes from April 2026

There are a number of upcoming bus services from April 2026.  Please see the document showing ALL the changes on the County Council’s website at https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roads-transport/public/journeyplan/changes-to-bus-services 

FYI – Whilst there are no changes to service 125 journeys from/to Alfriston, Berwick and Glynde at normal school times, please note the withdrawal of the route at other times of day.

Chartwells - St George's Day Menu

We will be having a special menu on 23 April 2026. Please see the poster below.

Chartwells – STOP Food Waste Day – 29 April 2026

We are working with Chartwells, our catering company, to promote the Stop Food Waste Day this year. 

Stop Food Waste Day is a Compass Group initiative aiming to ignite change regarding the global food waste issue. We do this by drawing attention to food waste problems, while at the same time educating and engaging with our students on why food waste is an issue, and what can be done to prevent unnecessary waste. Schools in the UK throw away around 80,000 tonnes of food every year and as it is the 10th anniversary of Stop Food Waste Day, we want to make a big impact this year!

We will be in school for a Stop Food Waste Day, which is on 29th April at lunchtime to have a pop-up stand and let students sample Oven-Baked BBQ Potato Peeling Crisps from our Waste Warrior Recipe Book.  Ellyn, our nutritionist, will also be coming along and will be able to speak to the students about the samples that will be on offer.

We hope lots of our students will join in and take part in this event.

Year 10 East Sussex College Taster Days 

The bookings for year 10 taster days at East Sussex College are now live.

Please follow the link below if you would like to book your child a space. 

Once you have a confirmed space, please contact Mrs Colbourne to let her know so we can authorise an absence for that day.

https://www.escg.ac.uk/whats-on/taster-days/

 

KING’S ACADEMY RINGMER

SITE ASSISTANT

37 hours per week required to start 1 June 2026

52 weeks per year

Salary – KGA Pay Scale, Band 6, Points 9 to 13

Ie: £28239pa to £32061pa pro rata (actual).

About the Role

As a Site Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the academy site. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will help ensure that the buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well-maintained and ready for use each day.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities include opening and closing the site, carrying out routine maintenance and repairs, monitoring heating systems, and ensuring that all areas of the academy remain clean, safe and fit for purpose. You will also support with deliveries, porterage, lettings and out-of-hours activities, contributing to the smooth running of the academy.

You will be part of a small, supportive site team and will be expected to take a proactive approach, using your initiative to identify and address issues as they arise.

Hours of work: 7.4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will work on a rota basis, which will include early mornings, evenings and occasional Saturdays, in line with the needs of the academy.

For further information about the role or working hours, please contact the Premises Manager, Nigel Duckworth, at nigel.duckworth@kingsacademies.uk. Alternatively, this can be discussed in an interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a keyholder, ensuring the site is opened, secured and alarms are operated appropriately.

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and daily site checks, reporting any issues as required

• Maintain safe external areas, including pathways and playgrounds, and support with seasonal requirements such as frost protection

• Manage deliveries and undertake porterage duties across the site

• Monitor heating systems to ensure appropriate temperatures are maintained

• Support academy lettings, events and out-of-hours activities

• Act as a point of contact for staff, contractors and visitors in relation to site matters

What We’re Looking For

• A reliable and responsible individual who understands the importance of site security

• Practical maintenance skills and a willingness to undertake a range of hands-on tasks

• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify and resolve issues or escalate where needed

• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner

• A commitment to maintaining a safe environment, with an understanding of (or willingness to learn) health and safety requirements

Why Join Us?

This is a key role within the academy, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to a safe, well-maintained and positive learning environment. You will work as part of a supportive team and play an important role in the daily life of the academy.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where teaching and learning is the priority

• An established, motivated and supportive department 

• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)

• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024) 

• A supportive and collaborative staff body

• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

• Two-week October half-term 

• Academy-wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted statement states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning."  Our results are significantly above the national average for all students.  We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone." 

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.  

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies.  At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’, which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be downloaded directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/526.   We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi-Academy trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 8.00am with the interview date w/b 11 May 2026.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Plumpton College – RHS Green Careers Open Day

Saturday 18 April from 10am to 2pm

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of the Easter term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been another highly successful and rewarding period for our school community. Our students have been brilliant throughout the term, demonstrating commitment, resilience, and a positive attitude to their learning. We are incredibly proud of all that they have achieved.

I would like to extend a special message of encouragement to our Year 11 students, who are now entering the important revision period leading up to their GCSE examinations. We wish them the very best of luck as they prepare. To support them, the school will be offering a wide range of revision sessions over the holidays, and I would like to thank our staff for their dedication in providing these valuable opportunities.

It has also been fantastic to see students return from recent trips to Barcelona and Lyon, full of positive stories and memorable experiences. Opportunities like these are an important part of school life, and we are delighted to be able to offer them.

A reminder that on the final day of term, Friday 27th, school will finish at 12:10pm. School buses are expected to depart at approximately 12:15pm. This day will be normal school uniform.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support this term. We wish you and your families a restful and enjoyable Easter break.

Best wishes,

Mr Harvey

Food Technology Department - Ringmer Village Show 28 March 

Let’s get baking – marble cake – baking competition for all ages. 

King’s Academy Ringmer has been invited to enter the Ringmer village show and bake for the "open cake making class", which is a baking competition, open to all ages. 

The set recipe this Spring will make a chocolate and vanilla marble cake. The recipe is attached here, or you can obtain copies from Mrs Budd in the Food room. 

If you would like to take part, have your cake displayed at the show and get the chance to win an award, you need to get baking next week.  Please deliver your finished cake to the Food room on Thursday 26th or to reception on Friday 27 March. We will then take entries over for display at the Village Show on Saturday morning. 

One of our yr.10 students currently holds the award for this category, which she won last year.  Let’s see if we can bring this trophy home again!

Please see the recipe for Chocolate Marble cake below – open to all age groups.

 

Ingredients

225g butter, softened

225g caster sugar

4 eggs

225g self-raising flour, sieved

3 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sieved

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

Method

1. Heat oven gas mark 4/electric 180°/fan 160°

2. Grease and line a 20 cm (8”) round cake tin

3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy

4. Beat in eggs one by one then fold in flour, milk and extract being sure to

      obtain an even mixture

5. Divide the mixture between two bowls, add the cocoa powder to one of the

      bowls and mix

6. Place alternate spoonfuls of the mixtures into the tin, repeat, placing

      alternative spoonfuls on top of each other

7. Using a skewer or a knife, swirl the mixture together gently, mixing it slightly

      but keeping the two different colours still visible (a marbled effect)

8. Bake at for 45-55 mins until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out

      clean.

9. Leave to stand in tin for 10 mins before turning out to cool completely.

 

Music Department – Piano Man Masterclass

On Wednesday 18 March, seven of our fantastic piano players from Year 7, 8 and 9 were joined via video link by Richard Meyrick, international piano soloist and teacher. This was a free masterclass in which students performed a piece and Richard gave constructive feedback on their playing. This was both an extremely exciting opportunity, but also one that requires real resilience as students have to try and improve their work on the spot. They also have to then try and perform the music straight away with the new changes, instead of having time to go away and practice as they might with a usual lesson. 

It was such a treat for our students to hear their own pieces being performed by a musician of such a high calibre, and I was really impressed by the positivity the students showed as well as being great ambassadors for the school. Well done to Martha, Olivia, Sam, Rosie and Bess for playing so well!

Ms Urquhart, Subject Leader for Music

 

The School Age Immunisation Service | East Sussex County Council

Missed a vaccination for teenagers and young people?

Please contact your local immunisation team for details of a clinic near you.

• Brighton and Hove 01273 696011 ext. 3789

• Chichester 01273 696011 ext. 8100

• Crawley 01273 696011 ext. 2043 

• Heathfield 01273 696011 ext. 2080

• Uckfield 01273 696011 ext. 4931

• Worthing 01273 696011 ext. 8533

Vaccination schedule for teenagers and young people-Sussex Immunisation Service

• 12 to 13: Your child should have been offered their Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine between the ages of 12 to 13.

• Age 13 to 14: Your child should have been offered their Tetanus/Diphtheria/ Polio (Td/IPV) and Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) vaccines between the ages of 13 to 14.

• Age 16: By the age of 16 your child should have received their HPV, Td/IPV and MenACWY vaccines. (Males born AFTER 01/09/2006 ONLY should have been offered the HPV vaccine)

Frequently Asked Questions | Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio and Meningitis

Meningitis - Symptoms - NHS

Resources

• why vaccination is safe and important

• why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself

Information for parents on the Td/IPV and MenACWY vaccination programme: 

• protect yourself from meningitis and septicaemia

• MenACWY vaccine

• 3 in 1 Teenage booster – Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio

• Td/IPV Vaccine (3 in 1 teenage booster)

Information on the vaccines:

• read the MenQuadfi patient information leaflet

• read the Nimenrix patient information leaflet

• read the Revaxis patient information leaflet

Redevelopment of the Eco Hub garden

It’s been a privilege to have Ali and Milly from the Railway Land Project, Lewes working with students in the Eco Hub Garden this term. The UK recognises the huge decline in biodiversity since the 1970’s and school grounds estates combined cover an area approximately the size of Birmingham city. Schools are being encouraged to improve the attraction for different species of native plants and animal species by increasing the habitat opportunities in their school grounds and increasing the biodiversity. 

We are incredibly fortunate to have been able to receive this fully funded project thanks to the Railway Land Project which, in turn, is funded by the National Lottery. Their aim is to leave a legacy that can be enjoyed and cared for by students and provide a sanctuary for these plants and creatures that will flourish here. Working outside and being in nature is proven to aid human mental and physical wellbeing, and whilst society is faced with these challenges, we hope we can create a space in school to encourage students' connection with nature and the outdoors.

We have been especially fortunate to have received voluntary help from the South East's pond expert, "Pete the Pond", accompanied by Mango the parrot, who not only provided us with his expertise, an amazing pond liner and new native pond plants, but he also helped the students dig out the huge hole with plant shelving and a bog feature.  It still looks quite raw and the project is not complete yet, but here are some in-progress photos of the work so far! Updates to follow. Please visit www.railwaylandproject.org/nature-links

MFL Department – KGA Global Stage Forum Video

Please follow this link to watch a recent KGA Global Stage Forum Video which has Mrs Taylor, Head of MFL plus a couple of our students talking as well as staff and students from all our other KGA schools.  It was shown to all KGA staff on our last INSET day.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IROUOeDR_7OTV0lkSi4xSC-ekhxcyIDO/view?usp=drive_link 

Apprenticeship Assembly and Workshop year 10 and 11 students

As part of preparing students for life after GCSE's this week, we had a visit from Lawrie Alford from LATC Apprenticeships, who delivered a dynamic assembly to our year 10 and 11 students.

This was followed by a workshop for students who wanted to find out more about apprenticeships, either after school or in the future.

The workshop was engaging and meaningful and covered the following:

• Where to look and apply for an apprenticeship

• Prepare for future apprenticeship applications

• What employers are looking for

• Mock Assessment / interview

Lawrie gave some fantastic feedback on the students that took part. 

''This was a really engaging group. Excellent involvement and thought-provoking questions, we covered a lot of ground. Brilliant example of students from Kings. It was an absolute pleasure''.

Please find some  resources Lawrie signposted the students to : https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/a-z-of-apprenticeship-standards/ 

Mrs Colbourne 

Careers Lead

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Wave Swim School

At Wave Swim School, they provide fun, structured and affordable swimming lessons designed to help children build confidence in the water while learning key safety and swimming techniques. Their sessions are delivered in a welcoming environment and are suitable for a range of ages and abilities. They are held at a variety of centres both in and around the Lewes District, including Lewes Leisure Centre, Ringmer Swimming Pool, Seaford Head Pool, and Hillbrow Health and Wellbeing in Eastbourne. They will also be offering Swim School lessons at Seahaven Swim and Fitness Centre in Newhaven once it reopens in Autumn 2026.

What they offer:

• Interactive and engaging water safety lessons, led by friendly and supportive instructors 

• Affordable pricing from just £30 per month

• Lesson that cater to all abilities and ages: baby and toddler lessons available

Swimming is not only a valuable life skill but also a great way for children to stay active and build confidence. 

You can find more information on our website listed below:
https://waveactive.org/activities/swimming/wave-swim-school/  

Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren - part of The Scout Association

Egg-venture Fun Day at Broadstone Warren

Monday 6th April 2026, 10am-4pm

Families are invited to join us at Broadstone Warren for a fun-filled, Easter-themed day of outdoor adventure. For just £5 per person (free for under 5s), visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities suitable for all ages.

Included in the entry fee:

·  Egg hunt – follow themed clues around the site to win a chocolatey prize

·  Crafting – creative, Easter-inspired arts and crafts

·  Circus skills – try juggling or learn to use a diabolo

·  Target sports – take aim with archery

There will also be optional paid activities available on the day for those looking for extra adventure, as well as refreshments available to purchase.

The event is open to everyone – members and non-members alike – making it a great opportunity for families to enjoy time outdoors together.

Location: Broadstone Warren, Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5JS

Parking: Free

Last entry: 2:00pm

More information: https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/egg-venture-fun-day/

 

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre/ Sky High Trampoline Gymnastics Academy - Easter Holiday Camps

This is a local Uckfield charity - Fun Abounds / Sky High Trampoline Gymnastics Academy, offering affordable, inclusive Easter Holiday Camps for children of all abilities. The camps provide fun, active sessions and valuable support for families over the break.

Please see the flyer below and following link so parents can learn more or book online: https://portal.iclasspro.com/skyhightga/camps/1?sortBy=name