ArkActonAcademy - optimism for the future
Five years ago we chose Acton High for our daughter's secondary education because we felt the school focused on developing all of its pupils in all directions. There was a sense that every child mattered; no hopeless cases, no child overlooked because they were doing 'okay' and no student held back due to the needs of others. It's an ambitious aim, not always achievable, and doesn't guarantee table-topping GCSE results, but the ethos appealed to us greatly and has, on many occasions, been successfully implemented. So, last year our second daughter followed the first into the school. It's no secret that the school has suffered several knocks over the past year, largely down to certain individuals who are no longer present, and in some ways lost its way. Throughout this time, however, Acton High was been kept afloat by a group of outstanding teachers (not least our current Head, Ms Stewart) who remained committed to the welfare of the children and, in often challenging conditions, went above and beyond the call of duty to help our children achieve all they possibly can. Thankfully many of these superb teachers have remained in place during the transition into Ark Acton Academy. Now we have a new management in place, committed to bringing much-needed stability and calm to the school, I am hugely optimistic that this, married with Acton's great teachers and attitude of tolerance and inclusivity, can offer a truly outstanding education for our children.Parent of Yr 8 & Yr 11 students
Louise Murray ● 2751d7 Comments