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The Bryon Beast Challenge
Fantastic news from the Falkland Islands this morning!
Sean Kirk and his team at Remote RADAR Head (RRH) Byron Heights, Falkland Islands have completed "The Byron Beast Cardio Challenge" to raise funds for KTS Academy. This is a collective distance of
1000km on foot, bike or by rowing. Each individual of their 7-person team, all members of the Armed Forces, covered over 140km.
Here is a message from Sean.
'Greetings from the Falkland Islands,
I just wanted to let you know we beat our target by 79km. In total we covered a distance of just over 1079km. This was of course after losing one of our team members halfway through the month.
However, the other six of us that remained picked up the slack. In particular, Cpl Tanica Owens who covered a whopping 294km and Cpl James Todd who surpassed the 250km mark. I covered all my 155km
distance by running, as well as Cpl Matthew Dawson who added 142km to the cause.'
A brilliant effort by an outstanding team; we are so grateful for the support and money raised by Sean and his team. The just giving page is still open and can be found below, if anyone would like to
donate.
A huge THANK YOU from the pupils and staff at KTS Academy.
World Book Day 2021
As expected, the pupils and staff didn't disappoint this year and pulled out all the stops for World Book Day.
Nothing can beat a good book and the pupils enjoyed lots of activities inspired by books they enjoy.
Well done everyone!
Digital Skills Competition Win!
The media group at KTS+ entered a digital skills competition run by New College Durham . We are thrilled to tell you that this competition, which was open to both mainstream and specialist colleges, was won by Sam in U9.
Sam's logo design will be used by New College Durham in their literature, which is fantastic! Well Done, Sam!
KTS Academy Christmas Raffle 2020
Thank you to our pupils, staff, families and supporters for purchasing tickets to our annual Christmas raffle. As ever, we are incredibly grateful for the generous donations we recieved. We have raised an amazing £850!
We have contacted the winners; please find below the list of winning tickets.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
Selection Box Donation
Not too long ago, Dave Kent completed a very challenging 874mile bike ride from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for Forever 12, which is an outstanding achievement. Local companies sponsored Dave's ride, including a company called Marshmallow Graphics. They, along with Dave's business Kent Kleen and Morrisons supermarket have bought every pupil at KTS a selection pack.
We would like to say a special Thank You to Dave, Sean, Marshmallow Graphics, Kent Kleen and Morrisons for their very kind donation to the pupils.
We have lots of up to date information on external services our families may find useful such as mental health services, day service information and supporting at home.
Pop over to our Additional Information page.
Quality in Careers Standard
Our commitment to work towards the standard
This year our school is committed to work towards the Quality in Careers Standard.
The Quality in Careers Standard is the national award for careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) in schools, colleges and work based learning.
We are aiming to achieve the Award by July next year.
Short Breaks for Disabled Children
The Local Authority is in the process of finalising the Short Breaks for Disabled Children Summer Holiday Clubs Offer. If you would like a copy of the offer emailed directly to you, please email:
ShortBreaks@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Duke of Edinburgh Success!
One of our students from KTS+ isn’t letting lock down get in the way of working towards his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The current situation makes Ben feel nervous and continuing with his DofE “has taken my mind off things and given me something to concentrate on.”
Well done Ben!
To read more about Ben's efforts, click on the link below.
Forever 12
KTS staff were deeply saddened at the loss of Adam Kinnair in September 2018. He was a much loved pupil and member of Green Class.
Adam's family have spent their time since his passing raising money for Butterwick Hospice, where Adam spent much of his time. They raised a staggering £62,353!
We are absolutely over the moon and incredibly grateful that Forever 12 have decided to raise money to help upgrade our sensory room.
If you would like to read about the amazing efforts of Adam's family, please click on the link below.
Coop Local Community Fund
We are delighted to let you know that KTS have been selected as a new cause for the Coop Local Community Fund through the 1% donation part of the Coop Membership Card.
KTS would like to create an interactive facility, giving children a sensory environment which they would greatly benefit from. To find out more about how much progress we are making, please click on the link below.
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/36187
You can help support us by becoming a member of the Coop through the link below. By choosing KTS Academy as your cause, you will be helping KTS towards their goal with every shop.
https://www.coop.co.uk/membership
We appreciate your continued support.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SUCCESS
A hugh congratulations to an exceptional group of young people who have recently achieved their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. Two pupils from KTS+ achieved their award, and the group are the only young people in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland to achieve this and have a disability. This is an outstanding achievement and they have all worked incredibly hard, with support from Join-Us Project and one of our Teaching Assistant's, Glenn.
KTS COMMUNITY CAFE
*Our Cafe is closed until further notice.*
Open Fridays from 10am to 11.30am
45 St.Margaret's Way
Brotton
TS12 2UE
Our cafe is run by our pupils at KTS, who are developing their work experience and skills in Catering. Pop along for a coffee and a bite to eat, the cafe is open during term time only.
We now have a Facebook page to promote news and jobs vacancies, please give us a 'like' for the most up to date information from KTS.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to run a summer school in 2019/20
This is due to the increasing complexity of needs of the children, staffing and other resources required to ensure their safety.
Please click on the link below for alternative provision provided within the authority.
Redcar and Cleveland PIN
KTS Academy, Marshall Drive, Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 2UW
Tel - 01287 677265
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