Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to invite you to the Academy on Wednesday, 29th January, for your child’s Year 8 Meet Your Coach and Teacher day (MYCAT).

What is MYCAT?
At the MYCAT event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your child’s coach and subject teachers to discuss their progress and areas for development. 

Additional Information Available at MYCAT:

• Year 8 Information presentation: Covering key information around supporting your child in Year 8

• Family Support: Information on support services available for families from Community groups.

• Uniform and Equipment Shop.

• Extracurricular Activities Information Station

What Will Happen on the Day?
On Wednesday, 29th January, the Academy will finish lessons at 12:35 p.m, allowing for appointments from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. By offering times during both the afternoon and early evening, we aim to accommodate all families. Lunch will be available for students from 12:35 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

During the event, there will be food available for families, and a Year 8 information presentation which will be held three times—at 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:15pm—covering key ways to support your child. Please note that appointments will pause during these presentations.

Booking Your Appointments
You can book appointments with your child’s teachers and coach via Arbor, using the parental portal. If you experience any issues with the booking system, please contact the office. We encourage you to book your coaching appointment first.

We look forward to seeing you on the 29th January.