News and events
Our latest news and events give you an insight into life at school.
Our latest news and events give you an insight into life at school.
Year 11 Weekly Newsletter | Please find the Year 11 Newsletter here.
Year 06 Transitions Events | Our Year 06 Transitions events for the September 2026 intake start this half term. All information regarding these events can be found here.
Lost Property | We have an ever-growing Lost Property collection, which contains coats, blazers, shoes and much more. If your child has lost an item, please look at the Gallery of Lost Property on this page.
If you recognise an item, please encourage your child to go to the library, where Ms Eldridge, Support Services Team (deldridge@liftbexleyheath.org) safely stores any lost items. At the end of each term, items not collected will be used to support other students, given to charity, or destroyed.
Emails to Inclusion | If you have any questions for the Inclusion Team, please use the send@liftbexleyheath.org email. This email account for Inclusion is checked every 48 hours, there are likely to be longer delays if you try to contact the Inclusion Team through their personal emails.
Extra-Curricular Clubs | We’re excited to share that all our club activities, which can be found here, are now in full swing! Clubs play a vital role in personal development by building students’ confidence, encouraging collaboration, and providing opportunities for curriculum enhancement through fun, hands-on experiences.
This week, our Chess club saw our more experienced players from last year mentoring beginners, helping them to develop strategic thinking in a supportive learning environment. Students participating in Table tennis engaged in one-on-one matches, sharpening their reflexes and strategies and receiving valuable guidance from Mr Whittam. In the Drawing Room, students were introduced to the world of architecture and landscape design, exploring professional, real-world commissions and replicating them using pencil. A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in a club this week.
Attending a club for 45 minutes a week adds up to more than 25 hours dedicated to personal growth, new skills, and meaningful connections over the course of a school year. That’s more than a full day and night spent developing new skills, exploring interests, and having fun outside the classroom!
Year 06 Transitions Evening | This week, we were thrilled to welcome over 400 families to our Open Evening at Lift Bexleyheath! The atmosphere was buzzing as our staff and students showcased what makes daily life here so special. From guided tours to inspiring conversations, families got a real insight into the opportunities, support, and community spirit that define our school. Families were even able to try the famous canteen food that staff and students love! Our students truly shone, impressing visitors with their confidence, enthusiasm, and pride in their school, we couldn’t be prouder of how brilliantly they represented Lift Bexleyheath. Transition events like this are more than just an introduction, they are a vital step in helping young people feel excited, prepared, and inspired as they begin their journey from primary to secondary school.
Our Year 06 Transitions events for the September 2026 intake start this half term. All information regarding these events can be found here. Always, we have a range of events to support the transitions process to help families make their decision.
Dynamic Progress Reporting (DPR) | Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for our session on the Dynamic Progress Reporting (DPR) system. This is a tool we introduced last year and are now fully embedding across the school.
We know how important it is for parents and carers to have regular updates on their child’s progress, not just at the end of the year. DPR has been designed with this in mind. It provides live updates showing how your child is progressing against the specific key objectives for their year group in every subject. The platform is simple, clear, and easy to navigate, giving you a real-time picture of your child’s learning journey.
All parents will have access to DPR by the end of this half term. If you were unable to attend the session, a recording is available for you to watch at your convenience.
What's been happening in Performing Arts this week? | Our Year 10 Performing Arts students have officially begun their GCSE journey and are currently focusing on building the essential foundation of knowledge and skills they will need before starting their coursework later this year.
This term, students are exploring the concept of stereotypes in performance. They are learning how to construct believable characters by considering a range of defining characteristics such as background, beliefs, occupation, personal history, and other influencing factors.
To put this into practice, students are working on a scenario set in a lift. In this activity, a variety of contrasting characters find themselves stuck together, which creates tension and opportunities for character development. As the scene unfolds, each character is challenged to either change, confess, or reinforce their original attitudes and behaviours.
This exercise not only helps students develop their performance skills but also deepens their understanding of how to portray complex, evolving characters on stage.
What's been happening in Science this week?
Year 13 | Electrochemical Cells
Year 13 students constructed a basic electrochemical cell, giving them valuable hands-on experience with the scientific principles behind real world energy storage and conversion. By combining different metals with an electrolyte solution, they generated an electric current, mirroring the processes that power everyday devices such as AA batteries, car batteries, and portable electronics. Learning about electrochemical cells is particularly important, as it not only deepens students’ understanding of redox reactions and energy transfer but also links directly to global challenges such as developing sustainable energy technologies and renewable storage solutions.
Year 10 | Heart Dissection
As part of their study of the circulatory system, Year 10 students carried out a heart dissection to explore its structure and function in greater depth. This activity enabled them to identify key features such as the chambers, valves, arteries, and veins, and to connect each structure with its role in pumping blood and maintaining circulation. Dissections are a vital part of learning biology because they allow students to visualise and physically interact with organs, helping them move beyond textbook diagrams to gain a more authentic understanding of how the human body works. This knowledge not only strengthens their grasp of human biology but also highlights the importance of cardiovascular health in everyday life.
Innerscope Motivational Speech | James Aidoo | This week, we welcomed James Aidoo onsite to deliver his renowned keynote speech to our Year 11 and Year 13 students, focused on motivation, resilience, and preparation for exams. His powerful message was designed to help students develop the mindset and strategies needed to tackle what is undoubtedly one of the most challenging years of their education. With GCSEs and A-levels shaping the next steps in their academic and career journeys, this session provided timely inspiration and practical advice.
Students left the keynote feeling empowered and ready to take ownership of their success. Here’s what some of them had to say:
The session not only motivated students but also gave them practical strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and maximise their potential as they prepare for this pivotal year.
Free School Meals | Free School Meals (FSM) are a government-funded scheme designed to ensure that children from eligible families receive a nutritious meal at school each day, at no cost to the family. This not only helps to support students’ health and concentration in lessons, but also removes the worry of having to provide money daily for school meals. Importantly, applying for FSM is completely confidential – students who receive them are not identified separately, and all meals are served in the same way as for any other student.
Submitting an application for FSM can also benefit families beyond the immediate support of a daily meal. Schools receive additional funding, known as the Pupil Premium, for every child registered for FSM. This funding is then used to provide extra resources, interventions, and opportunities that directly support students’ learning and well-being. Examples of how some of this funding is used at the school is as follows:
Even if a child prefers to bring a packed lunch, completing the FSM application ensures the school can access this vital funding, which in turn benefits the whole school community. Families are strongly encouraged to check their eligibility and complete an application if they qualify. Please review this document which outlines the criteria and links on how to apply.
Chromebook Insurance | We charge £15 a year for Chromebook Insurance. This will be per Chromebook supplied. We will start to request payment for this from Monday, 08 September through ParentPay. This cost goes towards the cost of maintaining the Chromebook and is needed to ensure that we can continue to provide students with this resource which is needed for their education. Should damages occur to the Chromebook and the Chromebook does not have Chromebook insurance, we will request the full cost of the repair or the full cost of a replacement device which will be £210.
Parent Portal Arbor App | Please ensure you have access to your Parent Portal account, where student timetables, progress report cards, and student information is held. Please contact info@liftbexleyheath.org if you need your Parent Portal login information sent to you again.
Parents' Evening | In response to valuable feedback from families, we will be introducing a Priority Parents’ Evening system designed to offer more meaningful engagement and flexibility for all year groups.
Starting next year, each year group will be assigned a Priority Parents’ Evening, during which families will be invited to attend the academy in person for face-to-face meetings with their child’s teachers. For example, if Year 07 is selected as the first Priority group, Year 07 families will attend on site, while other year groups will still be able to meet with staff virtually on the same evening.
This new model allows us to offer:
We believe this blended approach offers the best of both worlds, maintaining the convenience of virtual meetings while reintroducing the benefits of in-person conversations and direct engagement with students' learning. Moving forward, Parents' Evenings will start at 14:30 and end at 18:30. This offers more appointments for each event. The Parents' Evening will be taking place on the following dates:
RE Opt Out | Religious Education (RE) is an important part of our school curriculum, designed to help students explore different faiths, beliefs, and worldviews, and to develop respect, understanding, and critical thinking about the diverse world around them. RE is delivered through both classroom lessons and educational trips, giving students meaningful opportunities to learn about religion and culture in context. If families would like to request for their child to be withdrawn from RE, they will need to complete the RE Withdrawal Form. Once this form is received, a member of the school team will contact you to discuss this decision further, as we believe RE plays a vital role in promoting tolerance, empathy, and personal development for all students. Complete this form here.
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7DA
