Academy News

Scarlett is an exemplary member of our Year 10 BTEC Dance class. She works extremely hard in each and every lesson, asking for feedback regularly to ensure she reaches her potential.

Scarlett is always positive and enthusiastic, a pleasure to teach. Well done!

On Wednesday, 29th and Thursday 30th April at 7:00 PM, the Year 13 Performing Arts students will take to the stage at The Academy to perform excerpts from Mean Girls: The Musical as part of their final exam unit.

This is a unique opportunity to see the students showcase their talent and hard work in a live performance. Tickets are free, and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.

Please note, this is an exam performance and will contribute to the students’ final grades, making every performance a moment of both entertainment and academic achievement.

Don’t miss this chance to support the next generation of performers!

Book your free tickets here.

On Friday, Year 13 Business students took part in a valuable A-Level Grade Booster workshop led by experts from Tutor2U. The day featured four fast-paced, interactive sessions, including Writing Winning Paragraphs, The Importance of Knowledge and Understanding, Writing Contextualised Answers, and Success in 20-Mark Questions.

Students also gained insight into the Confectionery industry in preparation for Paper 3 and revised key quantitative skills and numerical concepts. The workshop provided an engaging and practical boost to their exam readiness.

Our Year 13 Economics students enjoyed an informative and engaging full day of revision at Vue Cinema, last week. Some of us were slightly star struck by having the excellent Geoff Riley, one of the UK’s leading Economics educators, guiding the sessions!

The day provided invaluable insight into exam structure, effective evaluation, and how to secure top marks in extended responses. Students benefited enormously from the use of real-world examples, while the practical advice on approaching exam questions gave a clear understanding of what examiners are looking for.

It certainly feels like a moment when Economics is firmly in the spotlight, with widespread discussion of issues such as oil prices helping to bring the subject to life.

Students left the day feeling more confident, better prepared, and motivated as they approach their final exams this summer, as well as equipped with a range of useful resources to support their revision. 

We look forward to celebrating their success in August.

It has been a successful week for our sports teams this week, read how they got on below. 

Our Cross Country Team Make Academy History 

For the first time in Academy history, we had five runners in the English Schools Cross Country Finals.  Massive congratulations to Agnes, Alex, Joey and Olive, who were all selected to represent Avon County to run in the English Schools National Cross-Country Championship in Sefton Park, Liverpool, last Saturday. 

Each age group race had approximately 350 runners, so it was a test of managing to stay on your feet as well as trying to complete the course as fast as possible.  It is a huge achievement to be selected to compete at National level, and we are extremely proud of all four runners. Very well done!

Our Girls Rugby Team’s Game of a Lifetime

Our Girls Rugby team saw an incredible afternoon of Rugby this week, in the beautiful sunshine, they showcased their hard work from their weekly Rugby training after school.  We saw tries scored by five different players, including some who were making their debut. The game finished with an astounding 54-0 victory to Churchill! 

The game was played in excellent spirit, with students from both schools putting on an excellent showcase for girls rugby in North Somerset. Incredible! 

U16 Rugby Put Their Skills to the Test 

Our U16 Rugby team faced a very strong Beechwood Cliffs this week, out in the sunshine, the two teams faced on for a great game of Rugby. The academy put their all in, showcasing their training. However, the game did not go their way as Beechwood took the lead.  We go again! 

U14 Rugby Learn Valueable Skills 

Our Year 9 Rugby team also faced a defeat this week. However, they have gained some incredible new skills and learning from the game. The team is already looking forward to their next training session to start putting these new skills into practice. 

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Mia has wowed the judges and been crowned the winner of the Bristol heat of West End Calling, a prestigious national competition celebrating outstanding musical theatre talent.

Competing against an exceptionally strong field, Mia’s performance stood out for its confidence, skill and undeniable stage presence. Impressing a panel of experienced West End judges is no small achievement, and this recognition is a true testament to her hard work, dedication and passion for performing.

As a result of this fantastic success, Mia will now progress to the Semi Finals, which will take place in Manchester on 2nd May. This is an exciting next step in what is already shaping up to be an amazing journey, and we couldn’t be prouder.

We wish Mia the very best of luck as she prepares for the next stage of the competition – we know she will continue to shine!

To keep up to date with Mia’s progress and follow the competition, you can visit the West End Calling Instagram page here.