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  • Careers Convention 2025

    Published 28/11/25

    This year’s Careers Convention saw 50 employers, colleges, universities and training providers visit the Academy to talk to our students and inspire them about their future careers and education pathways. 

    Spread across the Academy Hall, Lancaster and Stuart Wells, the event was jam packed with excited students making the most of their opportunity to talk to such incredible professionals - one visitor even had a robot dog with them to impress our students! 

    Throughout the evening we had a range of talks from easyJet, Lighthouse Schools Partnership and Thatchers Cider giving our students a fantastic opportunity to hear all about their career and education options after school. 

    We want to thank every single person who attended and to our incredible providers who made the 2025 Careers Convention one to remember! 

    If you attended the evening, our careers team would love your feedback on your evening at the Academy, use the QR codes below to tell us what you thought!

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  • Introducing our brand-new Performing Arts Podcast from Churchill Academy & Sixth Form!

    Published 28/11/25

    Each episode is created and presented by our students, offering behind-the-scenes insights, interviews and creative discussions from across Drama, Dance and Music. 

    Episode 1 is out now with special guest, Mr Buckley, to talk all things Legally Blonde: The Musical, life in the Performing Arts department and top tips on acting on a stage.  

    You can watch the video versions on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify—just search Churchill Academy Performing Arts Podcast or follow the links shared on our website and social media. We hope you enjoy tuning in! 

    Watch the first episode here!

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  • Our Dance Star of the Week is Elsie!

    Published 28/11/25

    Congratulations to Elsie, who is our Dance Star of the Week.

    Elsie showed real team spirit recently when she stepped in at the last minute to help the Year 8 Dance Club when another student had an injury. She had to learn the choreography at record speed and was determined to support her dance partners by practising at home to ensure she was confident with the routine. We are really impressed with her dedication and bravery in taking this on at the last minute. 

    We are really looking forward to seeing Elsie perform in our Dance Showcase next week. Well done!

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  • A Level Physicists take part in the KS5 Physics Challenge 2025

    Published 28/11/25

    This week, the Academy sent a team of A Level Physicists to take part in an enjoyable and successful day at the ‘KS5 Physics Challenge’ hosted by the Exeter Maths School. Our students joined 25 teams from schools across the South West to take part in the friendly three-round competition. 

    Round one focused on estimation, asking how many AAA batteries would be needed to power a Jumbo Jet. 

    Round two focused on practical work, teams had to use their knowledge and skills to find out physical constants with just a torch battery, a spring and a ruler. 
    Round three was the ‘very hard questions’ round, which included questions such as “how many springs are needed to launch a person at the speed of sound?” 

    Our students Sam B, Zak, Thomas and Sam W represented the Academy with a great show of ingenuity, mathematical ability, teamwork and collaboration.  Everyone had a stimulating day and we are looking forward to returning next year!

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  • A Level Trip to Berlin 2026 is available to book now!

    Published 28/11/25

    Our Humanities department is heading back to Berlin for a history trip of a 

    lifetime. Highlights will include visiting the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, an underground tour of the Berlin Wall tunnels, the DDR museum and a guided tour of the Reichstag and Bundestag.

    The trip will take place during the October half term in 2026 and is open to our current Year 12 Humanities students and our Year 11 students who are planning to study A Level History at our Sixth Form next year. 

    The price is estimated at £500. However, it is subject to change depending on flight prices at the time of booking. 

    To secure your spot on the trip, a £250 deposit will be required via ParentPay and spaces are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. The trip is available on ParentPay now, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! 

    For further information, please speak to Miss Hockin or email churchill@churchill-academy.org



     

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 28th November 2025

    Published 28/11/25

    A double feature for sports this week as we give you the rundown on the last two weeks of sport at the Academy. With plenty of rugby, football, netball, hockey and athletics, it has been an action-packed fortnight. Check out how we’ve got on below:

    Year 9 U14s Rugby team progresses to the next round of the Somerset Cup 

    Last week, our U14 Rugby team continued their cup run in a tough game against a strong Norton Hill team. Despite tricky conditions, the team rounded out the game with a final score of 14 - 31 to Churchill. The team now progresses to the next round of the Somerset Cup. Well done! 

     

    KS4 Hockey win the first game in Round 1 of the hockey tournament 

    Our KS4 Hockey team faced Clevedon School for the first round of this term's tournament. It was an excellent game, with both teams putting up strong players.  Churchill took the first victory of the tournament, with a 3-1 final score. The Player of the Match award was given to Isis for her skills. Well done!

     

    Year 7 & 8 Netball face Clevedon in an exciting afternoon

    It was an exciting afternoon for our Years 7 and 8 netball teams last week as they headed to Clevedon School. Our Year 7 team put their newfound skills to the test, beating Clevedon 5-4 in a tight game. 

    Year 8 had a tough first quarter but had a strong comeback, staying neck and neck with Clevedon throughout the rest of the game. Ultimately, Clevedon got the final point to secure the win, but it was a great game with lots learnt. Well done! 

     

    KS4 Hockey girls smash both games in Round 2 of the tournament

    Our KS4 Hockey team were back again for the next round in their tournament, this time facing Gordano School, St Katherine's and Backwell School. It was a brilliant afternoon with the girls showcasing their hockey skills by winning two out of three games and drawing the final game.  Well done! 

     

    Year 7 & 8 Athletics Team progress in the South Indoor Athletics Competition

    Our Athletics team have highlighted their talent once again after spending the afternoon taking part in the semi-finals of the South Indoor Athletics competition.  

    Our Year 7 girls absolutely smashed it, winning first place in all events. Our Year 8 boys came in a close second, with our Year 8 girls and Year 7 boys rounding out third. Every student put on a fabulous performance and the top three have qualified for the next round.

     

    Year 9 Netball teams take part in the North Somerset Netball tournament

    The Academy took two teams who faced a tough, well-drilled opposition at the North Somerset Netball tournament this week. Both of our teams took some wins, draws and losses but thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to represent the Academy in a tournament format. 

    Player of the Match was joint between Millie and Immy for the green team and Frankie was awarded for the orange team. Well done, everyone!

     

    Year 10 Rugby sail through to the Quarter Finals 

    Our year 10 Rugby team are through to the quarter finals of the County Cup, following an impressive 41-29 victory against local rivals Backwell. Having lost to them in a friendly match last term, the boys proved they had learned valuable lessons in a much improved performance in which they scored 7 tries. Ralph Allen School awaits in the next round, with a place in the semi final up for grabs! 

    This week they gained valuable game time when Winscombe RFC kindly hosted nine Somerset teams for the annual tournament. The boys lost out to the odd try against St Kaths and Backwell, drew with Gordano, and defeated Clevedon 26-10 - their first victory against Clevedon. Training will continue next week, ready for the resumption of the Cup fixture in January. We wish them all the best! 

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  • Year 11 students visit the Hydra Simulation Suite at Avon and Somerset Police HQ

    Published 28/11/25

    This week, twelve of our Year 11 students took part in a training exercise in the Hydra Simulation Suite at Avon and Somerset Police H.Q.  This training suite is used by many organisations across the public services to test multi-agency partnerships and to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.  

    The students received a briefing about a criminal incident and were sent into syndicate rooms in teams of three. Over an hour and a quarter, they were responsible for collecting intelligence, determining which hotel the criminal gang was hiding in, and managing a budget. Intelligence was passed to and from the informants via ‘live’ video link, phone calls and messages. The visit was a real success. All of the students showed excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. 

    There was one winning team that sent a response unit to the correct hotel, apprehended the fictional criminals, and had enough budget to cover the significant response required. Well done to Oshun, Jasmine and Daryna! 

    The day finished with an informative career talk from the police and fire brigade. A huge thank you to Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire and Rescue and to Ben from the Raising Aspirations program for organising such a brilliant experience for the students.

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  • Year 11 Students Get a Glimpse of Sixth Form Life

    Published 21/11/25

    On Tuesday, our Year 11 students had the exciting opportunity to experience life as a Sixth Former for the day. Selecting four subjects to try out, alongside a private study period, students gained firsthand insights into what it’s like to be a part of our Sixth Form. 

    It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm as they engaged in a variety of lessons, exploring opportunities and independence in their study programme. Students took advantage of the opportunity to sample subjects not offered at GCSE level, such as Psychology, Criminology and Government & Politics.  

    Year 11s loved wearing their own clothes for the day and hanging out in our Sixth Form Centre, which gave them a glimpse into the supportive and dynamic environment that awaits them. 

    Students who want to join our Sixth Form can submit their applications now. 

    Applications received before Monday 5th January 2026 will provide students with the flexibility to choose any three courses, and our team will build the timetable around their studies. Students applying after this date will have to choose their subjects from the set option boxes.  

    Applications are now open via our website.

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  • Students Embark on Prestigious Junior Chef Academy Course

    Published 21/11/25

    Five students from the Academy have joined ten local peers to take part in the prestigious Junior Chef Academy programme with Compass Catering at Bristol City College. Over the next 10 weeks, they will immerse themselves in professional culinary training, culminating in a special graduation event at MOD Abbeywood in early December.

    As part of the final celebration, the students will prepare a banquet for stakeholders, industry experts, and their families, providing a perfect setting to showcase their newly developed skills.

    The Academy’s representatives have already made a strong impression. Acting as outstanding ambassadors for Churchill, the five students demonstrated exceptional respect, professionalism and enthusiasm in the kitchen. Chef Matt Lord of Compass Catering praised their high culinary standards, noting the talent they have brought to the course.

    The programme is off to a fantastic start and we look forward to seeing how the students continue to grow and shine over the coming weeks.

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  • Dance Star of the Week is Isobel

    Published 20/11/25

    Congratulations to Isobel, who is our Dance Star of the Week. 

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  • Children’s Author, Alastair Chisholm, Visits the Academy

    Published 14/11/25

    This week, our Year 7 students were visited by children's author Alastair Chisholm. Alastair is currently touring schools in Bristol and North Somerset to promote the importance of reading amongst young people.  

    As a writer of science fiction stories, Alastair discussed his fascination with unusual inventions and how the most important inventions are the art of storytelling, with their power to change the world. 

    Alastair discussed the importance of reading, immersing oneself in a different world, and using that to gain new perspectives, experiences, and ideas. He set our Year 7 students three great missions to take forward: 

    1. Read lots of Sci-Fi

    2. Find problems to solve

    3. Create your own stories 

    Alastair is known for his books 'I am Wolf', 'The Consequence Girl' and his 'Dragon Storm' series. His latest book 'Reek' has already won six awards! 

    We would like to extend a massive thank you to Alastair for visiting the Academy. It was a fantastic experience and we can't wait to read more of his stories in the future!

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  • Churchill Students Shine at Local Future Chef 2026 Heat

    Published 14/11/25

    Rowan (Year 11) and Lola (Year 9) represented Churchill in the Local Heat of Future Chef 2026 on Thursday 13th November at City of Bristol College. Both students impressed the judges and were outstanding ambassadors for the Academy.

    Lola, the youngest competitor in the heat, won the competition and will now progress to the Regional Final at Bridgwater College in January. The judges praised her calm demeanour, excellent organisation, and the story behind her fantastic dish.

    Rowan also delivered an exceptional plate of food, finishing in the top three. Both students had dedicated many hours of practice at home and their hard work truly paid off.

    This marks the third consecutive year that the Academy has won this round of the competition, a testament to the talent and dedication of our young chefs!

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