Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – Jul 16, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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H
- Habits of Mind
- A set of 16 cognitive dispositions (like 'persisting' or 'managing impulsivity') that form the core of the school's 'Thinking School' curriculum.
- House Points
- Rewards earned for good behavior or academic effort, tracked digitally and often referred to by their house color.
M
- MCAS
- MyChildAtSchool, the primary digital portal used by students and parents to track attendance, behavior points, and academic reports.
S
- Student Voice
- The student leadership body or school council where elected representatives discuss campus improvements.
T
- The Diner
- The main campus canteen providing hot meals, meal deals, and social space for students during break and lunch.
- Thinking Maps
- The eight visual organizers (e.g., Bubble Map, Flow Map) that students are required to use across all subjects to structure their thinking.
- TSAT
- Thinking Schools Academy Trust, the multi-academy trust that governs Goodwin Academy and several other regional schools.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Epraise
- The digital rewards system where students can see their merit points, sign up for clubs, and check their ranking on school leaderboards.
- Lanyards
- Compulsory identification badges and neck straps that all students must wear at all times for security and to identify their year group.
- The Base
- An on-site alternative provision center that supports student inclusion and specialized learning pathways.
- The Bridge
- A dedicated facility focused on student well-being, pastoral care, and providing extra learning support.
- The Gate
- The designated student entrance on Mill Road where punctuality is monitored and morning checks are conducted.
- The Hub
- The school's resource center and library, housing books, computer suites, and study areas.
- The Sports Block
- A separate building containing the main sports hall, a fully equipped gym, and a professional dance studio.
- The Theatre
- A professional-standard performance space used for school productions, assemblies, and local community events.
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- The Canteen
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 3, 2026 – Jul 16, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.