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Merchants’ Academy Office
@symes
Peterson Avenue
Hartcliffe
Bristol
BS13 0BE
t: 0845 6442145
Curriculum Organisation
The curriculum will be divided into modules throughout each key stage. Each module provides opportunities for short-term targets which allow students to improve standards. An assessment focus at the end of each module will result in parents and students receiving a short module report on students' progress.
Most subjects are taught in three-hour sessions with the exception of Modern Foreign Languages, Mathematics and Physical Education which deliver one and a half hour sessions.
There is a ten-session week for all students. Additional sessions are arranged in Session 3, which includes cultural, sporting, musical, performing and community activities available for all students.
Click here for more information about the Curriculum
The Academy Day
There is a longer academy day to allow students to take full advantage of the curriculum and to spend extra time on a range of subjects.
Timing of the Academy Day
Monday - Friday
| Session 1 (including breakfast): | 8.30am - 11.50am |
| Personal Tutorial: | 11.50am - 12.10pm |
| Session 2 (including lunch): | 12.10pm - 4.00pm |
| If applicable | |
| Session 3 (including tea break): | 4.00pm - 5.15pm |
Students will not be allowed to leave the academy premises during break
or lunch time.
Academy Term Dates 2008/2009
| Term 1 | Wednesday 3rd September | Friday 24th October 2008 |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 5th November | Friday 19th December 2008 |
| Term 3 | Monday 5th January | Friday 13th February 2009 |
| Term 4 | Monday 23rd February | Friday 3rd April 2009 |
| Term 5 | Monday 20th April | Friday 22nd May 2009 |
| Term 6 | Monday 1st June | Friday 24th July 2009 |
The Academy year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Ten days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the Academy will be open to receive students for 185 days. Confirmation of when the Academy will be closed to students will be available at the beginning of the academic year.
It is likely that the Academy will not open to students until September 15th 2008. Confirmation of this date will be made to applicants during 2008.
