Learning Facilities

IT Resources

IT is now a key part of our daily life therefore we believe it is essential to invest in the very best IT resources for the education of our students.

We are constantly developing our facilities to support our changing curriculum and accommodate advances in technology.   Our IT provision compliments our Blended Learning programme launched in 2021, with all students in years 7 and 8 now using their own Chromebooks in lessons in many subjects.  As well as investing in Chromebooks for students, we have updated our computer rooms, chromebook trolleys for all faculties and the Learning Resource Centre.  Our strategic aim is to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to take full advantage of a 21st Century learning experience, making full use of existing and emerging technology.

Our IT technical team work hard to make sure that students have access to all of the resources they need for all aspects of their curriculum. Computing is taught discretely in lessons but also across the curriculum so high level IT capability is very important.

With IT growing rapidly throughout the school we are regularly improving and developing our hardware and software resources to meet the needs of our diverse group of pupils.

Learning Resource Centre

Located centrally within the school, the LRC is a key supplier of resources for both the curricular and recreational needs of students and staff.

It is open throughout the day from 8.15am to 4.30pm. Students are encouraged to apply for the leadership position of Library Leaders, who support the LRC Lead in the day to day running of the LRC at break times and lunchtimes.  Sixth Formers are encouraged to use the library for research.

The LRC team are always on hand to offer help and guidance to the students on the selection and use of materials and seek to foster in them a love of reading. The fiction stock is wide in scope in order to appeal to all tastes and abilities and its use is promoted through new book displays, subject reading lists, themed bookmarks and a book review board.  All Year 7 students undergo a library induction course during their first term to help develop skills in locating, retrieving and evaluating resources. These skills are then reinforced through curriculum-based projects during Years 7 – 9.

Resources in the library include 17,000 fiction and information books, journals, newspapers and audio books as well as a growing collection of book related DVDs. There are 30 networked computers and a Chromebook trolley, all of which have internet access. 

Click here for our Library programme that allows students to see what resources and books are in the LRC , what events are going on, what their overdue dates are etc.

We use the Accelerated Reader program with Years 7, 8 and 9 to encourage regular reading, and students can access Accelerated Reader quizzes online via the LRC laptops and computers. Students are also very welcome to pay us a visit during any break or lunchtime, in order to change books, use the computers or simply sit and read.

There are books and resources to suit everyone, from Year 7 to Sixth Formers, from those students who devour books to those who are not quite so keen. The fiction is divided up into categories (such as Quick Reads, Romances etc) to help with browsing and each section is clearly marked.

Extra- curricular activities include author visits as well as participation in the Carnegie Medal shadowing scheme. The LRC also runs ‘The Adeyfield Big Read’, where the whole school community is encouraged to participate in reading a particular book to earn house points. Please join us in this fantastic read.

Sports Facilities

Come rain or shine, students at The Adeyfield Academy can participate in an ever increasing range of sports and activities.  We have recently secured over £20,000 of funding in conjunction with Herts Sports Partnership and are currently investing in the latest artistic gymnastics and weights and fitness equipment, as well as Quidditch and Pickleball equipment!

Astroturf Pitch

In 2021 the school invested in the installation of the latest specification artificial grass pitch, which has been accredited by the FA.  The facility can be used for a variety of sports, including football, rugby and hockey.  The pitch is also used for inter-school competitions and by a number of community groups outside of school hours.

Multi-use Games Areas

Resurfaced as part of the astro project, this area provides three top spec netball and three tennis courts and also gives the opportunity for extra curricular and community games.  Our outdoor basket ball court is used for training for both basketball and other fitness activities

Gymnasium

The gymnasium is used as our main space for indoor activities . The school has equipment such as springboards, crash mats, vaulting boxes, high jump for lessons and clubs including trampoline, gymnastics, basketball, boccia, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, fitness, archery, indoor football and athletics. 

Field

Our extensive grass field provides three additional football pitches, an astroturf cricket wicket, and markings in summer for track and field athletics practise and fixtures.

Performing Arts Studio

Our Performing Arts Studio is a designated dance and fitness space. It has ceiling to floor mirrors across one wall with a ballet bar attached.  It has a small changing area, sound system and close mounted projector with laptop and Internet connection, allowing for 21st Century teaching and learning.