Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to invite you to the Academy on Thursday, 11th December, for your child’s Year 11 Meet Your Coach and Teacher day (MYCAT).

What is MYCAT?
At the MYCAT event, your child will be able to collect their Trial Examination results. Following this, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your child’s coach and subject teachers to discuss their progress and areas for development. These meetings will cover your child’s academic targets, and during the coaching conversation, you’ll be able to discuss their plans for next year. This event will be incredibly valuable as your child approaches their GCSE examinations.

Additional Information Available at MYCAT:

• Year 11 Information presentation: Covering upcoming events like revision, career guidance, and exam support.

• Pudsey Sixth Form College: Representatives available to discuss post-Year 11 options.

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

• Uniform and Equipment Shop.

• An opportunity to meet with a Careers Adviser and get help with Post 16 destinations.

• Revision Resources and Guides: A chance to explore available revision materials.

What Will Happen on the Day?
On Thursday, 11th December, the Academy will finish lessons at 1:00 p.m. to allow appointments to be held from 2:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. By offering appointment times during the afternoon and early evening, we aim to make sure all families can find a time to suit. Lunch will be available for students from 1:00 pm until 1:30pm.

There will be 2 information talks throughout the event which will go through key information and support available for families and students.

You can book appointments with your child’s teachers and coach via Arbor, using the parental portal. If you encounter any issues with the booking system, please contact the office. We encourage you to make your coaching appointment first, to ensure you see your child’s coach so that you can discuss the Trial Examination results.

This is an opportunity for students to feel what it is like to receive GCSE grades and to have a parent/carer with them so that together we can set targets and plan the approach to their GCSEs in the summer.

We look forward to seeing you on the 11th December.