Alec Hunter Academy

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SENCO Drop-In sessions

Our SENCo, Mrs Gillett will be holding parent/carer drop-in sessions for students at Alec Hunter on the following dates this term:

Wednesday 13th May 2026: 3.20pm-4.20pm
Monday 22nd June 2026: 8.50am-9.50am

Mrs Gillett will be available for any parent/carer to pop in and discuss any worries or concerns you may have regarding your child, or if you are looking for advice/support regarding SEN. Please note, this is a 'without appointment' session so there may be a wait as parents/carers will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at reception.

Please find below information from Norwich City Football Development. For more information please visit https://www.abler.io/shop/ncfcfd/trials

Alec Hunter Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a well-led, high-performing, and supportive team. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in literacy and numeracy strategies and the ability to help students to reach their full potential by working with them individually, in small groups or in the classroom as part of the Student Development Team. For more information please visit our website at https://www.alechunter.org/vacancies

We are recruiting for a School First Aid Officer. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and resourceful First Aid Officer, with strong inter-personal skills, to provide first aid support to students and staff. Experience in a caring or medical role would be an advantage but is not mandatory and a valid first aid at work certificate would be desirable, however, if necessary, this may be gained via training. For more information, please visit our website at www.alechunter.com.

The Tech Mentor National No-Code Hackathon is a STEM enrichment experience where students aged 14-18 work in teams to solve real-world challenges using modern digital tools. During the hackathon, students work in teams to respond to a real-world challenge. Previous themes have explored areas such as sustainability, education access, and digital wellbeing. Using beginner-friendly no-code platforms, students design and prototype a digital solution with guidance from experienced mentors. No previous coding or technical experience is required. This online event takes place on Sunday 12th April 2026, 10am-4pm and costs £15 per student. For further information and registration please follow the link below:

Tech Mentor - Build tech that makes a difference Tech Mentor by Mentorverse: learn job-ready tech, build real projects, join a values-led community.

Please find below details of local Bikeability courses. To book a space for your child please visit: https://essex.cycleready.co.uk/publicbooking

Please find below information regarding Year 7 Girls Glow in the Dark cricket sessions with Essex Cricket on Monday 30th March.
Venue: Indoor Centre at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0PG
Date: Monday 30 March (Easter holiday)
Time: 11:30-13:00 (Year 4, 5, 6, 7 Girls)
Cost: £10 per child
To book this session, please visit https://booking.ecb.co.uk/BaXK2V

Please find below information regarding a Girls Indoor Hardball Skills Development Session, taking place at Leyton Cricket Club on Thursday 9th April 2026. To book, please click here https://booking.ecb.co.uk/event/a9e842a8-f9ae-4a79-80f5-e4c6ca70c9c4/regPage:9d2f9b9c-6ec5-4c59-8c83-f998d499e677

Braintree Sport and Health will be offering Kids Holiday Clubs for 9-14 year olds over the Easter Holidays. Clubs run from Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April, 10am – 2pm each day. Places are FREE with a holiday activities code and this includes a hot meal. Paid places are also available for £24 per child per day if you do not have a holiday activities code. Please book via the link below or QR code.
https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/freedom-leisure

Please find below details of a School Reunion being organised by Linda Lane.

School Reunion for Class of 1967-1972 at Alec Hunter Academy
Date: Saturday 27th June from 12 midday
Location: The Bell Inn pub, Panfield CM7 5AQ
The cost is £20 per person which covers buffet, hire of a marquee and a drink.
Contact: Linda Lane on 07849 392738 or contact Carol Fuller, Tim White or Valerie Print Smith through Facebook.
Payment and confirmation of numbers required by the end of April.
We hope everyone that was in our year has the opportunity to attend - it would be great to see you.