At Thomas Deacon Academy, our ethos is built upon six core character values; Curiosity, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, Confidence and Courtesy, which form the foundation of our vibrant learning environment. These values are embedded into every aspect of academy life and interwoven throughout our curriculum and extra-curricular activities, shaping the way our students learn, grow and interact with the world around them.
Our Character Curriculum is led by Mr C McCloskey, who is responsible for all aspects across Thomas Deacon Academy. Students' character development is a key priority in meeting our academy's vision: “To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and ‘thrive’ as a global citizen”.
We provide learners with the opportunity to live character, taking part in activities that have a positive impact on their social, moral, spiritual and cultural development whilst having a positive impact on their academy and local community. These opportunities also prepare our students for later life and making a positive contribution to society.
Our Character Values create the atmosphere and environment of our academy, and are embedded within the expectations placed on students, staff and our Senior Leadership Team. They are explicitly mentioned in the Academy Improvement Plan, evident in all interactions with students and visible to all in our academy environment. Character Education is explicit in the formal and non-formal curriculum with termly character themes.
Enrichment Lead – Mrs German: Lead for whole school extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Personal Development/CEIAG Lead – Mrs Booth: Lead for all aspects of the PD curriculum which incorporates effective CEIAG (careers).
Community Engagement Lead – Kelly Joiner: Lead for linking with the local community, building external partnerships and supporting students to develop personal empowerment, social capital and citizenship.
Subject Leader - Culture & Community Parental Engagement - Mrs Abdurahman.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Our academy offers an exciting range of extra-curricular activities. A major part of school life at TDA is that every child has the opportunity to participate in an extra-curricular activity of their choice. Across all year groups, opportunities to experience a broad range of activities that engage and benefit the holistic development of our students, harnessing life skills that will stay with them long after they leave school.
Students with a talent for music, drama and dance can take part in a school production or be a part of the school concert band or choir. Those students with a love for the outdoors and adventure can experience Army, RAF or Police life through the Combined Cadet Force. Students are encouraged to take up the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, completing expeditions in the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and the Snowdon National Park. The sports department offers a variety of activities that cater for those who want competitive team sports to those who want to participate in leisure and social activities.
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