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23/07/24

Our gratitude to our students, staff, and families for their unwavering support and dedication throughout this academic year. Wishing everyone a safe and rejuvenating summer pic.twitter.com/TDlgNdc0mL

19/07/24

Congratulations on an amazing first year - we’re so proud of all you’ve achieved! https://t.co/BJ1v1TZO1p

18/07/24

Well done to our Year 7 cricket team, a brilliant last fixture for Mr Battersby - and in the sunshine too! https://t.co/kRWp8nFVFU

18/07/24

What an amazing Sports Day!The SJL student and staff community were truly brilliant, with everyone coming together to support each other, lots of cheers and plenty of high-fives. A huge shoutout to our PE department for organising such a fantastic event! pic.twitter.com/zJMJLdoGga

18/07/24

Our sports hall was a hive of activity as our Year 12 students took part in our inaugural Interview Skills Day where they had the opportunity to speak with real employers to practice their interview techniques. Thanks to all those who volunteered their time to help. pic.twitter.com/3uthsRE3em

18/07/24

Another beautiful setting for our final concert in Zell am See, an inspirational, uplifting and moving performance - SJL Music at its best! ❤️ congratulations to the students for their incredible hard work and professionalism throughout all 3 concerts this week! pic.twitter.com/CtEPjnqNAw

17/07/24

Students from Year 7 D&T club have been putting the finishing touches to their bug hotels - such fantastic creative designers and ecologically minded too! pic.twitter.com/g9t9sZwSJD

17/07/24

A big well done and congratulations to all our Drama Showcase performers from year 7 to 10 - who performed some very entertaining scripted pieces last night… pic.twitter.com/uXYsr6P0BP

17/07/24

Amazing creativity from year 7 on their worship projects 🕉️✝️✡️ pic.twitter.com/0Ut2qFShtF

17/07/24

* Summer Holiday Football Camps *Watford FC CSE Trust football holiday camps are aimed at both boys & girls aged 6-13 who are enthusiastic about football and want to learn & improve. https://t.co/Cr2iHsbrrn pic.twitter.com/u0sGuefQtR

17/07/24

Year 9 students were testing their F1 cars for the F1 in Schools Programme. Students design and 3D print their own F1 cars, which are powered by compressed gas and then then race them down our 15m track. pic.twitter.com/27Vla91QmA

16/07/24

Final year six trip and today was a wonderful visit to our local Harpenden library. We learnt that the library is a safe space for us as we travel through our teenage years and we enjoyed exploring all sorts of books (fiction and non fiction) and graphic novels. pic.twitter.com/5it0RG6x5A

16/07/24

During this week students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 are taking on the role of apprentices for a range of activities delivered by to help develop skills and an enterprising mindset. Some fantastic ideas showcased in 'elevator pitch' type presentations! pic.twitter.com/orYlU4Pcu7

16/07/24

Our Secondary Open Evening for September 2024 is now available for booking. pic.twitter.com/IWWjgB5Xvf

16/07/24

Summarizing the academic year, featuring news from across the Trusthttps://t.co/vL4bbQFodw pic.twitter.com/h0LRHkDP7Z

16/07/24

Wonderful day in Salzburg and brilliant first concert in the Mirabell Gardens - the perfect setting for the sound of (SJL) music! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/L2y18E4j5E

15/07/24

Graphic branding work from one of our talented Year 8 students. Students are tasked with creating their own store and brand identity. This student has gone above and beyond with her attention to detail! pic.twitter.com/5JHcgps4Zq

12/07/24

Starting Year 12 LEAD on "futures" with a fantastic seminar on apprenticeships from ex-student Tom Culley. Thank you once again for coming back to support our students. pic.twitter.com/je68C3Hhkj

11/07/24

Yesterday Year 6 put on an incredible performance of Frozen ❄️🧊👸👑 we were blown away by the quality of the performance and the dedication to putting on such a wonderful show! What a brilliant way to end their time at Primary school. pic.twitter.com/MIwI2XcAdJ

11/07/24

Year 8 have been studying Engines and Machinery. Here are some mono prints, embedded drawings and collages pic.twitter.com/ssavMrwGtg

11/07/24

Magnificent canvas. Inspiring seeing students engage in their passions beyond the school environment. https://t.co/AZC4fElYJI

11/07/24

Up for the challenge of leading Primary Maths?Our new video explains how our NPQ program can empower you to transform maths learning. Applications are OPEN! Don't miss out! pic.twitter.com/hvW76h1osL

11/07/24

Year 9 enjoying their History trip to the amazing Imperial War Museum in London. Outstanding engagement by all. pic.twitter.com/B9pVy62e1R

11/07/24

We can't wait to greet all the awesome year 6 students coming for their sneak peek day with us pic.twitter.com/ciFvfsOQm5

10/07/24

In year 1 we have been enjoying using the atlases to locate hot and cold countries. pic.twitter.com/j48M8yw1ym

Samuel Ryder Academy

Our vision for our school is to produce responsible young people of whom we can all be proud, who have achieved more than they ever believed possible and who are prepared to make a contribution to their local, national and global communities.

Inspired by the values of our namesake, Samuel Ryder, our Academy is a school at the heart of its community providing an outstanding educational experience for all its students. Our ethos is one of challenge, fulfilling potential and both creating and taking full advantage of a wide variety of educational opportunities. We are at the cutting edge of educational innovation without losing sight of the traditional values that need to be the bedrock of any successful educational establishment.

The values of Samuel Ryder Academy are summed up in the ACE: Achievement, Care and Excellence. The ACE underpins everything that we do and provides a secure basis for all we strive to accomplish.

  • Achievement in academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and other forms with a focus on teaching and learning
  • Care for students, staff and others beyond the Academy community
  • Excellent standards, manners, honesty, personal integrity and uniform

As an all-through Academy, providing education from 4-19 on the same site, the Academy is uniquely placed to ensure the best possible progression for its students as they move through the Key Stages, and to use the best educational practice from Primary and Secondary phases in order to address their needs at all levels. By sharing good practice, expertise and high-quality facilities across all ages, the Academy avoids the dips associated with transition and provides challenge for the most able, whilst ensuring extra support for those who require it.  In addition, our staff have the opportunity to develop a far better understanding than would normally be possible of our students as individuals as they progress through the different stages of the Academy.

We develop and recruit the highest-quality staff in all areas of the organisation to ensure that students of all ages are stretched, challenged and supported in the classroom, by personalised and innovative teaching approaches. Through the Academy’s partnerships, there are opportunities for leaders to work together and also wider opportunities for individuals to take on responsibility across the Trust. The world around us is changing more quickly than we can imagine and our children are on an exciting journey.  It is our privilege at Samuel Ryder Academy to help them arrive at their destination as the best young men and women they can possibly be.

 

Matt Gauthier - Headteacher, Samuel Ryder Academy

 

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