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  • Weston College Taster Day 2026

    Published 23/10/26

    Several Year 10 students attended a taster day at Weston College to learn about the construction pathways available for Post 16. 

    It was a hands-on day for the students, who were tasked with learning to plaster, make wooden boxes and attach wiring to different shapes. It was fantastic to see the student fully engrossed in their tasks and discover new talents that could lead them onto a career path. 

    Thank you to Weston College for hosting the day - the students had a brilliant and the feedback from staff and students has been immensely positive!

     

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  • Lancaster Year 7 Students Celebrate End of Term 1

    Published 23/10/26

    On the final day of Term 1, our Year 7 Lancaster students enjoyed tutor time together in Lancaster Lounge, reflecting on their first term at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, as well as thinking about what they want to achieve over their next few years at secondary school and beyond. 

    This event was run completely by our Lancaster House Captains, Erin and Emilia, who were also supported by students in Lancaster's House Council. 

    Well done to our Lancaster Year 7’s for your fantastic start at Churchill - we are so impressed with your attitude and efforts towards both school and Lancaster House!

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  • Our Dance Star of the Week is Maelys

    Published 23/10/26

    Maelys brings so much joy to everything she does, she is positive, full of enthusiasm and very much appreciated by the dance staff. Maelys has thrown herself into as many extracurricular events as she can in Dance and excels at them all with her amazing technical ability and dedication to do her very best.

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  • Windsor House Council’s Sweet Success!

    Published 22/10/26

    Windsor House Council brought a little extra sweetness to the week with a fantastic sweet sale, raising an impressive £77.83 for charity! 

    A huge well done to everyone involved in organising the sale and to all those who supported this brilliant fundraising effort. Every contribution makes a difference, and it’s wonderful to see our school community coming together for a good cause!

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  • Nelini and Alexis Receive First Headteachers Commendation of the Year

    Published 22/10/26

    Congratulations to Nelini and Alexis, Year 7, for becoming the first students to receive the Headteacher’s Commendation Award in the 2026/27 academic year. This is an incredible accomplishment achieved before the end of Term 1!

    This award recognises outstanding effort, achievement and contribution within the Academy community. The certificate can be achieved by any student who receives 125 house points. Both students' dedication and positive attitude have truly set an excellent example for others to follow.

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  • A Special Breakfast for Year 7 Hanover!

    Published 22/10/26

    To celebrate the end of their first term, our Year 7 Hanover students enjoyed a special breakfast hosted by Mr Slater this week. 

    It was a wonderful way to mark the end of their first term, celebrate how far they have come, and enjoy some well-deserved time together. A lovely start to the day and a fantastic way to round off their first term at school!

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  • The Royal Navy and Heart Starters Life Saving Workshop

    Published 22/10/26

    This week, Year 7 students were lucky enough to be visited by both Heart Starters and the Royal Navy for an exciting learning experience. 

    The Heart Starters programme introduced students to the basic principles of CPR. Instructors guided them through the critical steps, emphasising the importance of acting quickly during emergencies. 

    The Royal Navy sessions were full of excitement as students learnt a variety of life skills and improved their knowledge on how the Royal Navy helps communities around the world.  Part of the session involved an engineering task, focused on building a transportation device suitable for use in a humanitarian crisis, followed by a race to determine which design was the best. 

    Both training sessions focused on building confidence, so students would feel ready to step in and help during an emergency. Year 7 students walked away from the session equipped with practical knowledge that could one day help them save a life. 

    We would like to extend a massive thank you to both Heart Starters and the Royal Navy for visiting our students and spending time with them.

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  • Year 11 Stuart Fuel Up for Success!

    Published 22/10/26

    Our Year 11 Stuart students came together for a special breakfast this week to mark the end of Term 1. With mock exams just around the corner after half-term, it was a great opportunity to take a break from revision, catch up with friends and enjoy some time together before the hard work begins. 

    We wish all our Year 11 students the very best as they prepare for their upcoming mocks!

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  • Maths Olympiad for Girls Success

    Published 22/10/26

    Congratulations to Student Ella (Year 12) and Student Keziah (Year 13), who both achieved a Merit in this year's Maths Olympiad for Girls!

    Organised by the UK Mathematics Trust, the Maths Olympiad for Girls is a challenging national competition that encourages talented young mathematicians to tackle complex problems requiring creativity, logical thinking and mathematical reasoning.

    Keziah and Ella are two of our most talented young mathematicians, and achieving a Merit in such a demanding competition is a fantastic accomplishment. It is wonderful to see them challenging themselves and engaging with mathematics beyond the classroom.

    A huge well done to both students!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 23rd October 2026

    Published 22/10/26

    The final week of term was a great one for our sports teams. Check out how they got on below: 

    Year 7 Boys First 12-a-side Rugby Game

    On Tuesday afternoon the Year 7 Rugby team played their first 12 aside game against Priory School.  The Churchill boys started strong and scored 8 tries in the first half. The game was more balanced in the second half with Churchill holding onto their lead winning 9 tries to 3 tries. 

    It was great to see so many students getting involved with school rugby and we are looking forward to upcoming games and tournaments next term. 

    Cross Country Running: A Whole School Event 

    This week, Team PE turned our playing fields into a cross country course. Every year group took part throughout the week, with the course routes varying by difficulty for each year group. 

    Every student did a fantastic job running the course, and the timings will be used to offer places on an upcoming regional competition.  Well done!

    Year 10 Boys Rugby 

    The 10 boys rugby team made the long trip down to Chard this week to take on a strong Holyrood team in the County Cup. The boys battled back from two scores down to within 7 points heading into the half-time break, but conceded a breakaway try at the stroke of half-time. 

    Holyrood pulled away in the second half and ran out comfortable winners in the end. The team showed great potential and with some focussed training sessions, can push on next term. Well done to ‘grafter of the match’ Caspar, and ‘man of the match’ Riley! 

    Next up is the North Somerset tournament on the 3rd November, which is the first day of term! 

     

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  • Windsor House: Pride of Work Celebration

    Published 16/10/26

    Mr Redman and the Windsor house captains, Cecilia and Millie, celebrated the hard work and achievements of the Year 7 Windsor students this week. During a lovely tutor time breakfast, students gathered to enjoy delicious food, share their work they are proud of and reflect on their first term at the Academy.

    Mr Redman expressed how proud he is of the Windsor Year 7 students, praising their enthusiasm, effort, and positive attitude throughout the term.

    Keep it up, Windsor!

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  • The Secret is Out… 9 to 5 is Coming to Churchill!

    Published 16/10/26

    What a way to make a living!

    We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our 2028 whole-school musical will be the fabulous 9 to 5: The Musical, performed at the Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare!

    Over the past few weeks, our Instagram page, @performingartschurchill, has been buzzing with excitement as we released a series of mysterious clues, hidden hints and a few deliberate red herrings! From a rose on an office desk to a Barbie doll in the boot of a car, we certainly kept everyone guessing! Did you manage to piece the clues together and work out the musical before the big reveal?

    Featuring unforgettable songs by Dolly Parton, hilarious characters and an inspiring story of friendship, determination and standing up for what is right, 9 to 5 promises to be another spectacular Churchill production!

    Following the incredible success of Legally Blonde, we cannot wait to bring another ambitious, large-scale musical to the professional stage, showcasing the extraordinary talent, creativity and dedication of our students.

    Keep following @performingartschurchill on Instagram for all the latest news, audition announcements and behind-the-scenes excitement as we begin our journey towards 2028.

    Get ready, Churchill… it's time to clock in for something spectacular!

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