Headteacher's Letter 17.06.2026
Dear families,
As the examination period draws to an end, we find ourselves preparing for the arrival of new cohorts of students who will be joining us in September in Years 7 and 12. This is an exciting time as we welcome new families into our school community. It is also a vibrant time of the year for our current students with a number of events taking place, new additions to the enrichment programme and trips abroad as well as in the UK.
New Year 7 induction
Every year on the first Friday of July secondary schools in Tower Hamlets hold their Year 7 induction days. We look forward to meeting our 208 new students who have secured their places from over 1000 applications. Please note that we are holding open mornings in the autumn term for applications for the academic year 2027-28. Bookings must be made and all information is available on our school website – HERE.
Sixth Form Orientation
For students who have received offers for a place at Stepney All Saints Sixth Form, during the week beginning Monday 22nd June a series of induction events take place. We have an exciting and challenging programme ready to inspire our new Year 12s as they begin their A-level and BTEC courses. Details have been sent out to all those involved.
Mobile Phones
You will be aware from recent national discussion that increasing attention is being given to the impact of smartphones on young people's learning, wellbeing and social development. As a school, we continue to review our approach to mobile phones and how we can best support students to focus on learning and build positive relationships during the school day.
I will be writing to parents separately regarding changes to our mobile phone arrangements, including the introduction of a smartphone ban on the school site. This letter will explain the rationale behind the changes, the timeline for implementation and the support available to families.
Parent Governor
I am pleased to inform you that Mr Sohid Miah has recently been appointed as a Parent Governor.
Parent Governors play an important role in supporting and challenging the school, helping to ensure that the views of parents are represented in the work of the Governing Board. We are grateful to Mr Miah for volunteering for this important role and look forward to working with him over the coming years.
Culture Day
Our Culture Day this year takes place on Thursday 16th July. This is an amazing opportunity for students and staff to share, learn and celebrate the different cultures that make up our wonderful community. On the day there will be a range of quizzes, form time activities, a musical performance and the chance to sample a range of international dishes during lunchtime. As part of our Culture Day celebrations, students are invited to wear cultural dress or an item that represents their culture with their uniform. Please note that this is NOT non-uniform day. Students who do not wish to participate must wear their school uniform. Lessons will take place as normal and students must ensure that they have the correct equipment for the day e.g. their laptop, PE kit, etc. More details will be shared with students during form time.
Parent Survey
Thank you for completing the parent surveys over the course of the year. There were over 1000 responses. I am pleased to report that the outcomes were overwhelmingly positive for our school. The figures are a superb endorsement of our work and our community, and I am proud of what our students and staff have achieved. The outcomes of the survey can be found HERE. We are currently working on the school development plan and the survey results will help to shape our plans for the coming year.
Key Dates and Events
As we approach a particularly busy period in the school calendar, we ask families to note the following key dates:
- Year 6 into 7 Parents’ Coffee Morning: Wednesday 1st July
- Year 6 into 7 Induction Day: Friday 3rd July
- Culture Day: Thursday 16th July
- Year 7 Parents’ Evening (onsite): Thursday 16th July 3.15pm-5.45pm
- All Saints’ Day: Friday 17th July
- Sports Day: Monday 20th July
- Activities Day: Tuesday 21st July
- Final day of term: Wednesday 22nd July
The full set of term dates for this and the coming academic year are available on our website – click HERE.
To stay up to date with everything happening in school, please click HERE to view our latest news articles and follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram @StepneyAS, where we regularly share highlights from students and staff.
I would also like to remind you about our weekly e-bulletin, sent via EduLink, which provides a summary of recent events, important updates and useful information for families.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please do get in touch if there is any aspect of our provision that you would like to discuss.
Warm regards,
Ben Siaw
Headteacher
