RESPECT Curriculum
As part of our RESPECT Curriculum, this year the whole school will focus on “Community” – looking at involving our community in everything we do.
Each year group has also chosen a local organisation to form a community link with:
| Year group | Pride Focus |
|---|---|
| Reception | Taking pride in looking smart for school, making sure shirts are tucked in and school ties are worn |
| Year 1 | Taking pride in wearing the correct uniform and looking smart for school |
| Year 2 | Taking pride in the presentation of our work, ensuring neat handwriting at all times (Unicef Article 29) |
| Year 3 | Taking pride in being a kind and thoughtful member of Dorrington Academy (Unicef Article 29) |
| Year 4 | Taking pride in our conduct |
| Year 5 | Taking pride in the way we treat others (Unicef Article 29) |
| Year 6 | Taking pride in all of the work we produce, ensuring that handwriting is always fluent and accurately joined (Unicef Article 29) |
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
26th October, 2026
Autumn Half Term30th October, 2026
Y6 Secondary School Application Closing DateIf your child is currently in Y6, you need to apply for their secondary school place that will start in September 2027. Please apply through Birmingham City Council Admissions before this date.
2nd November, 2026
Autumn 2 Starts2nd November, 2026
Diwali AssemblyChildren will celebrate Diwali with a special assembly led by Mrs Haris.
4th November, 2026
Reception & Y4 – BrightBites Workshop6th November, 2026
Flu VaccinesAll children who have consented will receive their nasal flu vaccine.
9th November, 2026
Diwali Showcase9th November, 2026
Diwali ShowcaseChildren’s Diwali art work will be presented in the school main hall to celebrate.
9th November, 2026
Parents’ Evening10th November, 2026
Parents’ Evening11th November, 2026
Remembrance Day13th November, 2026
Children in Need16th November, 2026
School PhotographsOver two days, all children with consent will have their individual, sibling and class photographs taken. Please ensure children are in their full school uniform. Parents and carers, please check Arbor to ensure you have consented to School Photographs.
19th November, 2026
Y3 COMPASS Workshop – Self-Esteem23rd November, 2026
Open Evening for Reception 2027-28We welcome parents and carers into Dorrington Academy to take a look around our Reception and learn about what we have to offer you child starting Reception in September 2027.
1st December, 2026
Reception Childhood MeasurementsReception children will have their heights and weights checked.
1st December, 2026
Rock Steady Concert2nd December, 2026
Y6 Childhood MeasurementsY6 children will have their heights and weights checked.
3rd December, 2026
Y6 – Parliament TripYear 6 will be travelling to Westminster to tour the Houses of Parliament and learn all about our Government.
15th December, 2026
Christmas Dinner5th January, 2027
Spring 2 Starts14th January, 2027
Y5 – Professor McGinty Greeks Workshop15th January, 2027
Reception 2027-28 Application Closing DateIf you wish to apply to Dorrington Academy for a Reception place starting in September 2027, please apply through Birmingham City Council Admissions before this date.
19th January, 2027
Y4 COMPASS Workshop – Healthy Friendships12th February, 2027
Spring 2 Ends15th February, 2027
Spring Half Term22nd February, 2027
Spring 2 Starts2nd March, 2027
Y5 COMPASS Workshop – Anxiety and Worry12th April, 2027
Summer 1 Starts27th April, 2027
Y3 – Professor McGinty Egyptians Workshop29th April, 2027
Y6 COMPASS Workshop – Exam Stress28th May, 2027
Summer 1 Ends7th June, 2027
Summer 2 Starts7th June, 2027
Y4 MTC Check14th June, 2027
Y1 Phonics Screening29th June, 2027
Y6 COMPASS Workshop – Transition to Secondary School1st July, 2027
Y2 COMPASS Workshop – Transition to KS221st July, 2027
Summer 2 Ends (1PM Finish)The academy closes to all pupils at 1PM for the 6-week summer holidays.
7th July, 2028
Y6 Condover Hall Residential Trip
