Principal’s Update
Published: Fri 26 September 2025Dear Parents/Carers,
The term has started very positively, and it was wonderful to see so many of you at our recent Meet the Tutor/Head of Year events and SEND coffee afternoons. These opportunities are really valuable in helping us work together to support your child’s learning. If you were unable to attend this time, we strongly encourage you to come along to the next parent events.
Appointments during the school day
Any lesson time missed has a negative impact on children’s experience of school and should be avoided as far as possible. Please note that medical and dental appointments must be made at times outside the school day or during the holidays wherever possible. In the unusual circumstance where this is not possible (such as a specialist hospital appointment), proof of the appointment must be provided to the attendance team in advance @attendance@thecityacademy.org.Without notice and evidence, the absence will be unauthorised. Students must catch up any work they miss – it is their responsibility to organise this.
Our communication portal: My Child at School (MCAS)
We now use MCAS (My Child At School) as our main communication platform. You can access this either via the smartphone app or through a web browser.
If you have not yet logged in, please click here for instructions. We are aware that some families have experienced issues while adapting to the new system, and we thank you for your patience. If you need support or would like to share feedback, please email: communication@thecityacademy.org.
GCSE Options Form (Years 9 & 10)
For students in years 9 and 10 who wish to change to their GCSE option/s they must first email GCSE.options@thecityacademy.org. A form will only be issued once we have confirmed that a space is available in the requested subject.
The deadline for any request to change will be: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Parental Webinars – Online Safety
We know that keeping our children safe online is a significant area of concern for parents. The City of London Police will be hosting a parental webinar on online harms and sub-cultures that affect children in the UK today.
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Time: 17:00 – 17:45
Please click here for more information.
UKMT Olympiad – Girls in Years 11–13
Last week our female students in Years 11, 12, and 13 took part in the UKMT Girls Olympiad, which is an advanced mathematics competition run by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT). They have shown great dedication to their learning and we look forward to celebrating their achievements and sharing how well they have performed.
Year 9 Football Team Success
Congratulations to our Year 9 football team, who recently played their first English Schools fixture of the year against Forest Academy.
The team delivered an outstanding performance, winning 7–0. Special recognition goes to our goal scorers: Jacob, Noah, Mayowa, Michael, and Micah, but the victory was truly a team effort. Well done to everyone involved, keep up the fantastic work!
Dates for your diary:
Year 10 Parent Meeting: Supporting your child at KS4 – Thursday 2nd October
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge (Years 12/13) – Thursday 9th October
Year 6 Open Mornings – Thursday 9th – Friday 10th October
Great City Bake-Off – Monday 13th October