Lea Valley Academy

Part of the EdAct Trust

The Lea Valley Way

All academy staff will

  • Believe in the limitless potential of every student we serve.
  • Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Do all they can to accelerate students’ progress, achievement and holistic development.
  • Celebrate success and achievement.
  • Cultivate an exceptional learning environment.
  • Offer enriching extra- curricular opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of recurring forgiveness.

All academy students will

  • Will have respect for self and others by treating all members of our community with kindness.
  • Maintain an excellent attendance and punctuality record.

Present themselves in full Lea Valley Academy uniform:

  • All students are expected to wear the Academy blazer and black school leather shoes.
  • Trainers are not permitted unless they are being worn for PE.
  • Ties: Clip on tie only, with the top button of shirt/blouse fastened. No variation on shape of tie.
  • Jewellery: One ring, one watch, one set of stud earrings (one in each ear lobe).   No facial or tongue piercings.
  • Hair: Hair must be of a natural tone with no extreme colours. There should be no designs or shapes cut into the hair.
  • Will relish the learning opportunities prepared by their teachers.
  • Will participate in all the Academy has to offer.
  • Will work hard.

Be well-organised and always carry a large bag with:

  • A pencil case (two black pens, one green pen, a 15cm ruler, a pencil, an eraser and at least one highlighter)
  • A calculator
  • A challenging reading book
  • Smart card
  • Their planner
  • Their PE kit on specified days