Academy News

Our Strictly Dance Fever competition is taking place on Thursday 2nd July 2026, and we are so excited to see the talent our students bring. 

All auditions will be held in the Dance Studio, beginning at 1:20pm, with the following schedule:

Solos: Monday 1st June

Duets: Thursday 2nd June 

Groups: Thursday 4th June 

You can collect your application form and full details of the competition rules from the Dance office. 

Good luck!

Our Year 10 Geographers completed the first field trip of their GCSE course last week.

Students were investigating how rivers change and spent the day out in the Quantock Hills studying the River Holford. We were impressed with their enthusiasm and hard work; it was great to see them getting stuck into some "real geography!". 

Students will have another trip in June, this time to look at regeneration in Bristol. Well done, Year 10! 

This week, Year 7 students were put to the test as they took on an exciting hands-on challenge of creating their very own pizzas.

From preparing the dough to selecting toppings and perfecting their final creations, students demonstrated creativity and their practical skills throughout the lesson. The classroom was filled with enthusiasm as everyone embraced the opportunity to design and make their own unique pizzas.

The results were both impressive and delicious, making the experience a memorable one for all involved.

Aoife, Liv, Frankie, Millie, Hattie, and Molly, who all represent Winscombe Girls Under-14 rugby team, played a key role in their squad’s success on Sunday 26th April. Competing in the final of the Gloucestershire RFU U14s Female Rugby Championship, the team delivered an outstanding performance to claim the title.

Facing strong opposition, the Winscombe side demonstrated determination, resilience, and impressive skill throughout, ultimately emerging as deserved champions. Their success highlights the growing strength of girls’ rugby and serves as an inspiration to other young athletes.

Congratulations to Aoife, Liv, Frankie, Millie, Hattie, and Molly on an incredible accomplishment.

This week, our Year 13 Performing Arts students wowed audiences with their fantastic performances of Mean Girls on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Taking on such a challenging and demanding musical, the cast brought an incredible amount of energy, charisma, and commitment to every scene.

The students showcased impressive acting “squills,” demonstrating real depth of character throughout the production, alongside some truly powerful and memorable vocals. Their performances reflected not only their talent, but also the passion and dedication they have developed during their time in Performing Arts.

They were brilliantly supported by an outstanding ensemble of students from Years 13, 12, and 10, whose enthusiasm and teamwork helped bring the production to life on stage.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that, as part of their course, the class were only required to perform a 15-minute section. Instead, they chose to stage the entire show, a true reflection of their drive, determination, and love for Performing Arts.

As this talented group prepares to leave us later this year, they will be greatly missed by staff and students alike. However, they will always remain part of the Performing Arts family, and the memories they have created through productions such as this will stay with us for years to come.

We are certain that many of them will return in the future, just as so many former students have done, to support and celebrate the next generation of talented performers.

Our recent Spring Photography Competition proved to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, with over 100 impressive entries from students across all year groups. 

The Art Department faced no easy task in selecting the winners. The dedication and artistic flair demonstrated by all entrants made the process challenging but inspiring.

Among the many outstanding photographs, four entries stood out for their ability to capture the essence of spring. These images not only reflected the beauty of the season but also highlighted the remarkable talent within our student community.

We are delighted to announce the winners:

• 1st Place: Olive

• 2nd Place: Jasmine

• 3rd Place: Will & Oliver

Congratulations to our winners for their exceptional work, and a big well done to every student who took part. Your enthusiasm and creativity made this competition a wonderful success.