Academy News

Over the past month, Lancaster students have continued with their running and walking challenge, with the aim of travelling the equivalent distance of Churchill Academy to Lancaster (and back again!) - a total distance of 738km. 

Students have been taking part in the mornings during tutor times, running in school Athletics competitions, and most students did a lot of walking on the sponsored walk and trek last Friday. 

These contributions have taken our current distance travelled to 374km, with 364km to go. 

Whilst it is great that we have passed the halfway mark and are now virtually travelling south back towards Churchill Academy, we are running (no pun intended) out of time, so we need your help! If any students, parents or carers linked to Lancaster complete any runs outside of school - either recreationally or as part of an organised event - we would love to add your distance to our Lancaster total! The time doesn't matter, so if you're happy to contribute, just email DAT@churchill-academy.org with the distance covered, or students can tell me at school. 

Of course, this running challenge is to raise money for our Lancaster House charity - Springboard Opportunity Group - a daycare provider for children with special educational needs and disabilities in North Somerset. The link to donate on our Just Giving page is here,please feel free to share it with family and friends. 

Thank you,

Mr Thomas & all of Lancaster House

 

Some of our high-attaining Year 11 students marked the end of their GCSE examinations with an inspiring visit to Exeter College, Oxford. The day offered students a valuable insight into college life, combining academics with the opportunity to explore one of Oxford’s historic colleges.

During the visit, students toured the college, sharpened their critical-thinking skills, and participated in interactive academic taster sessions led by postgraduate students. A particular highlight was meeting former Churchill students now studying at Oxford, who shared their experiences and advice about university life and the application process.

Our Year 11 students had the opportunity to chat to Lily, who is studying Law at Lady Margaret Hall, Ellie, who is studying PPE at St Peter’s College, and Bruce, who is studying Chemistry at Exeter College. Students also met Finn, who is studying Economics and Management at St Edmund Hall, and Verity, who is reading History at Lincoln College.

It was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of our students' GCSE exams. We want to say a massive thank you to Exeter College, Oxford for hosting us!

Our Year 10 Geographers completed their second field trip last week, travelling to Bristol to look at how quality of life varies within the city. 

The students gathered data in a range of locations, explored the regeneration of Bristol's Harbourside, and travelled along the river on a boat tour to gain further insight into the changes in the area. 

Our students engaged well and produced some excellent work. Well done everyone!

This week's rundown is an Athletics special as we celebrate our team's incredible success at this week's competition. 

The North Somerset Athletics Competition was held this week, with our Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 Athletics teams heading to Yate to compete against schools across the county. 

Our teams put forward an astounding effort, with our Year 7 & 8 Boys securing third place and our Year 7 & 10 Girls and Year 9 & 10 Boys all coming in first place in their categories. This is an incredible achievement that highlights our students' skill and effort when it comes to sport and we couldn’t be prouder. 

Whilst we are very proud of all of our students who competed, we want to give a special shout out to those who came first or second in their events. Congratulations to:

Year 7

Anna: 1st place in 100m, 2nd place in 1500m, 2nd place in Long Jump

Lottie: 2nd place in 200m

Maëlys: 1st place in High Jump

Penny: 1st place in Shot Putt, 2nd place in Discus

Girls Relay Team: 2nd place 

Ben: 1st place in 1500m

Theo: 1st place in Discus

Year 8

Solene: 2nd place in 200m

George: 1st place in 100m, 1st place in Shot Putt

Kacper: 1st place in Discus

Year 9

Annabelle: 2nd place in 1500m

Mati: 1st place in High Jump (joint)

Arlo: 1st place in 100m, 2nd in 300m

Joey: 1st place in 800m

Riley: 2nd place in 1500m

Isaac: 1st place in High Jump (joint)

Barnaby: 2nd place in Discus

Boys Relay Team: 1st place

Year 10

Laura: 1st place in 300m, 1st place in High Jump

Lois: 1st place in 800m

Olive: 2nd place in 1500m

Katie: 1st place in Javelin

Girls Relay Team: 2nd place

Oliver: 1st place in 800m

Alex: 1st place in 1500m

Noah: 1st place in Long Jump

Boys Relay Team: 1st place

 

Last Friday, Year 12 Business students enjoyed an educational visit to Thatchers Cider, gaining a valuable insight into the operations of one of the UK's most well-known cider producers.

The tour followed the journey of the apple from the orchard through every stage of the production process. Students also had the opportunity to see the impressive canning factory in action, where the company's new production line is capable of filling an incredible 60,000 cans per hour.

As well as exploring the manufacturing process, students learned about key business concepts including branding, finance and new product development. The visit also highlighted the importance of family values and tradition in shaping the company's identity and long-term success.

The experience provided students with a real-world perspective on many of the topics studied in the classroom and offered a fascinating look at how a successful business operates.