End of Term - Newsletter 2025

Message from the Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians/Carers

I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff and families for their continued commitment and support as we bring this term to a close. Both in and out of the classroom, this term has been filled with meaningful learning, personal growth, and shared accomplishments.

Whether it’s academic progress, participation in school events, or contributions to the wider community, I am proud of the resilience, aspiration, respect, and dedication shown by everyone in our school.

To our Year 11 and 13 students, we recognise the hard work you’ve put into your studies this term, and we’re behind you every step of the way as you prepare for the next stages in your education and life beyond school. Being a Forge student doesn’t start and end at the Academy gate. You are part of our community from the day you start, and we hope that you’ll always consider yourself a part of the Forge family.

Whether you’re spending time with family, travelling, or just simply enjoying some well-earned downtime, I encourage everyone to use the break ahead to rest, recharge and reflect.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term, refreshed and ready for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday.

Best wishes,

Dr L Mason – Principal

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Social Media summary

This term Ormiston Forge has had 760,000 views on our social media accounts.

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Uniform/Equipment reminder

Students should wear the proper school uniform and ensure they have the necessary equipment with them ready for September 2025.

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Attendance update

Take a look at the attendance figure for the past term.

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Safeguarding

Find help, support and advice.

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Year Teams for the upcoming Academic year

View the list of staff for September 2025

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Enrichment Leaderboard

Students who have gained points for attending Enrichment groups throughout the term

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House Information

View the House information at Ormiston Forge..

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What’s On next term

See the Key Dates.

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Back to school

Year 7 and 12 pupils are due back in school Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
ALL Students are back on Thursday 4th September 2025.

What have we been up to?

The school regularly post on Facebook and Instagram to keep students and parents/carers informed about what is going on at the school. Since the start of term there have been 761,000 views on our Social accounts, which is a great achievement.

All the posts can be seen using the links above but here is a brief summary of what Ormiston Forge has posted.

We have celebrated various events during this term:

50 Years of Forge exhibition, Addams family trip, A-Level Art Exhibition, Forge Chef of the year, Forge Prize Giving, Prom 2025, fundraising events, Shrek Jr performance at Halesowen Town Hall, Forge Year 8/9 girls winning the Birmingham County FA tournament and many more!

Uniform and Equipment

The School Uniform consists of:

School tie
Black blazer with embroidered Academy logo
Plain black trousers
Plain black knee length skirt
Plain black jumper (optional), (no sweatshirts)
Shirt/Blouse – White (no casual shirts or t-shirts)
Head scarf – (optional) plain black
Polish-able plain black shoes or ALL black trainers
Outdoor coat in a plain, dark colour (not leather or denim)

PE Kit

Black/burgundy Polo shirt, with Academy logo.
Plain black football-style shorts (cycling shorts can only be worn underneath football shorts).
Plain black tracksuit bottoms (discreet logo is acceptable) OR black tracksuit bottoms, supplied via our approved PE kit supplier.
Leggings are allowed to be worn underneath football shorts.
Plain black football socks (outdoor)
Plain white sport socks (indoor)
Appropriate footwear for the activity; suitable trainers for indoors and sturdy trainers or moulded stud boots for the Astroturf.

It is essential that students come to school fully prepared to ensure a productive day of learning. Students are expected to bring a school bag (pouches are not permitted), a pencil case with pencils, pens, ruler, rubber, a scientific calculator and a refillable water bottle. Your support in reinforcing these standards is greatly appreciated.