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Dancers prepare chess moves for competition

Saturday 14th April 2012

Students from Yate International Academy are making final preparations during their Easter break for a national dance-drama competition.

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Career as chef could be on menu

Tuesday 3rd April 2012

A teenage from Yate International Academy is considering a career as a chef after success in a cookery competition.

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West End stage appearance for Yate schoolgirl

Wednesday 28th March 2012

Yate schoolgirl Milan Cacacie has been asked to perform on a West End stage after winning a national competition.

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Hairdressing students at Yate International Academy are head and shoulders above the rest

Tuesday 27th March 2012

“Great opportunity to develop my skills”, “hands-on” and “helped me to build my confidence” – these are just some of  the great comments from current students of the Level 2 Hairdressing course at Yate International  Academy. The year-long course, which focuses on a range of topics and skills from learning how to colour, perm and cut hair to managing a salon and client bookings, is one of several vocational opportunities that are offered to students after they have finished their GCSEs. The course is run within the Academy’s own hairdressing salon, called ‘Mirror Image’.

Speaking about the course, Teacher of Hairdressing Jane Fitzgerald said “The course is a wonderful opportunity for any student who wants to pursue a career in hairdressing. It is very hands on, and within the first two months students are able to shampoo hair and put rollers in. There is lots of opportunity for them to grow and develop.” Once students have finished the course, there is also the option of going on to study Level 3 – A current Year 13 student, Sharell Plummer, who is due to complete the Level 2 course this year has secured a place to study a  Level 3 at City of Bristol College from September.

So what influenced the decision of current students to study the course? Sophie Simpkins said “I previously studied the Beauty Therapy course and thought that this course would be a great opportunity to learn some new skills. I live locally and it is convenient for me to get to each tutorial, and I have learnt all of the expertise that I need to be able to work in a salon.”

Emma Cheacker went on to say “I enjoy it when the clients come in and I hope after I finish this course that I can progress on to Level 3.” Charlotte Jefferies added “My favourite aspect of the course is colouring hair and I also hope to go on to studying a Level 3 course after I have finished.”

One student already had experience of working in a salon before applying to study the course. Charlotte Lewis said “I work in a local salon as a Saturday girl, and I decided to study this course as I wanted to be able to train to become a qualified hairdresser. As a result of this, the salon now lets me cut and colour hair, which I wouldn’t have been able to do before. When I finish this course, I hope that I can work full time in the salon. “

Mirror Image hairdressing salon is open for client bookings each Tuesday, during term time, between 5pm – 8pm. Kelly Charles said “It’s great that clients are able to book to come into the salon. As a student, it is fantastic experience as it allows you to get used to what it is like when you go on to work in a salon after you have qualified.” All of the services are carried out by the students, with close supervision from their tutor. Prices start from £6.25 for a cut and £10.20 for colour, which is a large reduction compared to high street salons.

If you would like to book for an appointment please telephone 01454 862624.

Topping Out of new build presents latest milestone

13/09/2011 - A Topping Out ceremony is held at the new multi-million pound academy under construction, as progress continues on track.

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Primary Phase of Academy a first for district

08/09/2011 - South Gloucestershire's first academy for primary-age children opened in Yate when youngsters started the new term at Woodlands Primary Phase.

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Academy students' endeavour translates into best-ever GCSE results

25/08/2011 - GCSE results have improved for a fourth succesive year at Yate International Academy.

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Federation follows Ofsted praise with exam success

23/08/2011 - The Ridings' Federation of Academies is delighted with the results achieved by the sixth form students in its academies at Winterbourne and Yate.

Details of all results can be found in the below article.

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Academy making progress on raising standards – Inspector

22/07/2011 - Ofsted Inspectors confirm good progress is being made towards raising standards at Yate International Academy since it opened nearly two years ago.

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Primary school poised to join Academy life

06/07/2011 - Having received approval from Education Secretary, Micheal Gove, Woodlands Primary School moves ever closer to becoming the Primary Phase of Yate International Academy.

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Yate and Winterbourne International Academy join forces at English Schools National Gymnastics Championships

04/06/2011 - Having already won the South West Schools championships, 11 students from Yate International Academy and one student from Winterbourne International Academy enjoyed more success at the English Schools National Gymnastics Championships held in Stoke-on-Trent.

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It's hats off to start of £16m build

01/04/2011 - Yate International Academy students on hand as Willmott Dixon officially "get to work".

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Results improve third year in a row at Yate International Academy

24/08/2010 - GCSE results improve for the third year running at Yate International Academy.

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Academy Students take Parkour to New Heights

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Primary School Pupils Enthused by STEM at YIA

Primary schools pupils in the Yate area joined with year 9 Gifted and Talented students to take part in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) day.

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New Build at Yate International Academy 'may include new theatre'

Plans for a brand new Academy building in Yate are being drawn up by Education bosses.  Yate International Academy will be rebuilt within the next two years and could include a much-needed theatre for the town.

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New academies in Yate and Winterbourne open to students

A NEW era of education has begun in Yate and Winterbourne as two schools reopened as a federated academy. King Edmund Community School, in Sundridge Park, Yate, and The Ridings’ High School, in Winterbourne, have now become the Yate International Academy and the Winterbourne International Academy.

Dr Rob Gibson, chief executive of The Ridings’ Federation of Academies, said: "There is a different atmosphere and it is very exciting. "Everybody is very positive and the students look fantastic. There is a definite buzz at both academies."

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