Five Acres High School News Feed - Latest Newsletters

30 March 2026 Newsletter

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:52:53 GMT

We celebrate the end of term with a Golden Ticket afternoon tea, attendance awards, amazing artwork and music and dance talent, plus sporting success outside of school, creative writing and Crufts!

February 2026 Newsletter

Sun, 1 Mar 2026 10:20:05 GMT

Congratulations to all the students involved in the Pride of Coleford awards, those who were recognised at our Celebrations Evening and more...

30 January 2026 Newsletter

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:03:57 GMT

Students have started 2026 with real determination, showcasing their skills in gymnastics, outdoor education and loads more.

December 2025 Newsletter

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:11:06 GMT

The December edition focusses on celebration and festive fun with students performing in the GLT Winter Concert, our own carol service and rewards for Golden Ticket winners and bowling trips for Year 10s.

30th November 2025 Newsletter

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 10:06:30 GMT

The November edition highlights our pride in being allocated as a lead school for the RISE attendance and behaviour programme and successfully retaining the Quality Mark Plus Award for Character Education. We reflect on our community's participation in Remembrance events and celebrate student engagement at the Year 10 Careers Fair and National School Meals Week.

Five Acres High School Named Attendance and Behaviour Hub Lead

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:47 GMT

Five Acres High School is delighted to announce that it has been selected as one of the lead schools in the Department for Education’s (DfE) newly launched Behaviour and Attendance RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) Hub programme.

30th October 2025 Newsletter

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:28:29 GMT

This edition of the school newsletter celebrates a fantastic start to the school year, from Year 7's residential adventures to sporting triumphs in football and rugby. We also share Amelie's success as a published author, highlights from Black History Month, and updates from each year group - plus key dates for the busy term ahead.

1st October 2025 Newsletter

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:22:11 GMT

This edition kicks off a new academic year at Five Acres High School, celebrating outstanding exam results, the warm welcome of our new Year 7s, and the many successes already achieved. Highlights include exciting residential trips, charity fundraisers, sports partnerships, and thriving Academies & Societies.

July 2025 Newsletter

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:57:57 GMT

This edition reflects on a record-breaking year at Five Acres High School, celebrating student achievements across academics, arts, sport, and community initiatives. Highlights include Junior Kangaroo Maths challenge successes, award-winning food tech projects, impressive sports results, enrichment trips, and contributions to The Forest Foodbank.

June 2025 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:08:02 GMT

This edition celebrates a fantastic final term, recognising student dedication, achievements, and successes across the school. Highlights include Year 11's exemplary exam efforts, Year 10 County Cup triumphs, Ten Tors participants completing the 35-mile challenge, and Willow's dance success at Blackpool Tower.

May 2025 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:02:10 GMT

This edition reflects on an action-packed term at Five Acres High School, celebrating student achievements in exams, Character Education, and wider school life. Highlights include Excellence Pathway trips to London, impressive sporting results, award-winning dance and Lego Club successes, and the appointment of new Character Education Leads and Deputies.

April 2025 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:13:43 GMT

This newsletter celebrates the arrival of Spring and the growth and achievements within our school community. We highlight successes across academics, extracurricular activities, and Character Education, including outstanding student contributions to Enterprise projects, International Women's Day, and competitions like World Book Day.

December 2024 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:48:10 GMT

This edition reflects on a fantastic first term, celebrating student fundraising, community recognition at the Pride of Coleford and Community Hero Awards, and strong attendance across the school. Highlights include festive performances from the Elite Singers, Christmas activities, sporting achievements, and support for The Forest Foodbank.

November 2024 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:44:09 GMT

This edition celebrates student successes at the Pride of Coleford Awards, cross-country competitions, the ESFA football cup, and the Biocraft competition. It also highlights attendance achievements, Character Education awards, festive plans including Foodbank collections and Christmas Jumper Day, plus updates from each year group.

October 2024 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:58:17 GMT

This edition hightlights a busy and successful half term, with celebrations for Black History Month, Art Leadership opportunities, excellent attendance improvements, and strong Year 11 PPE focus.

September 2024 Newsletter

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:31:12 GMT

This edition celebrates a brilliant start to the new academic year, with changes to improve student wellbeing, excellent exam results placing the school in the top 5% nationally, and a warm welcome to our new Year 7s.