John Cabot Academy

Need somewhere to escape the heat and keep the kids entertained? Try Cool Play at Hillfields Park Community Centre, Thicket Avenue, BS16 4EH.

🗓️ Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th
⏰ 12pm – 3pm

✨ Air-conditioned community centre
🎨 Free play sessions for all ages
🎵 Games, music and crafts
🏓 Table tennis & table football
💧 Water stations available
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and carers must stay
☕ Wednesday: Drinks and cakes for sale
🍽️ Thursday: Community Café

A great place to cool down, play and connect with others during the school closure.
We have also lengthened our opening hours this week as follows:
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm (community cafe times are different)
Friday 11am - 4pm (community lunch times are different)

🌟 South Asian Heritage Month Bristol 🌟
📅 1 July – 1 August 2026

Join in celebrating the rich cultures, histories and contributions of South Asian communities across Bristol during South Asian Heritage Month Bristol 2026.

This community-led initiative brings together local organisations, creatives and community partners who are passionate about showcasing and celebrating South Asian heritage through a diverse programme of events and activities.

🎉 All events are completely FREE!

Visit 👉 www.southasianheritagebristol.uk to explore what's on, discover exciting events taking place across the city, and book your place for indoor events where capacity is limited.

JCA have recently become aware of these Bristol events through an educational resource that will be shared with our students through tutor time. Having reviewed the offer, we are sharing as some of our families may wish to explore this community led initiative.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE: Due to the extreme heat and red weather warning the Academy will be closed to all pupils and staff on Wednesday 24 June 2026 and Thursday 25 June 2026.

We looking forward to welcoming everyone back at the usual time Friday 26 June 2026.

Keeping Children Safe and Cool at Home

During this period of hot weather, we recommend the following steps to help keep your child comfortable and safe:

- Stay hydrated: Encourage your child to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Keep indoors during peak heat: Avoid outdoor activities between 11am and 3pm where possible.
- Create a cool environment: Keep curtains/blinds closed in sunny rooms and open windows in the early morning or evening to allow cooler air to circulate.
- Dress appropriately: Loose, light-coloured clothing is best in hot weather.
- Use sunscreen: Apply a high-factor sunscreen if your child is outside, and reapply regularly.
- Rest and quiet activities: Encourage calm indoor activities to prevent overheating.

Please also remain vigilant for signs of heat-related illness, such as headaches, dizziness, or unusual tiredness, and seek medical advice if needed.

🌟 Thank you to all our amazing Year 11s for making your Leaver’s Day so special! You were absolutely fantastic, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did.

Now it’s time for a well-earned rest — we can’t wait to celebrate with you all again at the prom next week! 🎉💃🕺

South Gloucestershire’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

Open for bookings for this summer for children and young people aged 5 to 16. There are lots of fun clubs and activities to choose from generally between Wednesday 22 July and Friday 28 August 2026, although some providers may offer different dates.

Places are fully funded for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals. Eligible pupils can be booked on up to 16 days of activities.

See all the activities available and book at www.southglos.gov.uk/HAF.

✨ Our Transition Team has been out and about this week, visiting students in their primary schools!

Year 6 pupils have had the chance to explore our school uniform, find out more about the school day, and take a look at a typical timetable. It’s been fantastic to see so many positive and thoughtful conversations taking place.

We are really looking forward to welcoming our new Year 6 cohort to John Cabot Academy for their taster day on 1st July – we can’t wait to see you all! 👏🎉

Our annual Comic Art Contest is now live. The 12 finalists artwork is on display in our Library for students to vote for their favourite.

Like and love your favourite to be added to the vote count.

The winner will be announced at the Comic Con event in a few weeks time.

New Starters!

Last week, we loved meeting the new students joining us in September! They explored subjects, sports and clubs, tried on uniform, tasted canteen food, learned about SEND support, and enjoyed a musical performance from our talented students.

They also met Head of School, Mrs Read, and discovered more about life at JCA.
We look forward to seeing everyone again for Transition Day in July!

Uniform Sizing Sale at JCA - 9th June

This is a reminder that Trutex will be hosting a sizing sale at JCA today, 9th June, from 3:00pm-5:45pm.

It's the perfect chance to get uniform ready, with:-
- Free delivery on all orders placed at the event
- Discounts on non-branded items

We'll also be accepting preloved uniform donations on the day. If you have items your child has outgrown, your support can make a real difference to other families in our school community! Thank you.

Uniform Sizing Sale at JCA – 9th June

We’re delighted to share that Trutex will be hosting a sizing sale at JCA on Tuesday 9th June, from 3:00–5:45pm.

It’s the perfect chance to get uniform ready, with: ✅ Free delivery on all orders placed at the event ✅ Discounts on non-branded items

We’ll also be accepting preloved uniform donations on the day. If you have items your child has outgrown, your support can make a real difference to other families in our school community 💙