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  • The Annual Sponsored Annual Walk & Trek 2026

    Published 12/06/26

    Students successfully completed our annual Sponsored Walk and Trek today, with hundreds of students conquering various distances across the mendips.

    Our students Year 7 through 10 demonstrated all our Academy values along the way, taking on the distance with determination, showing kindness to each other as they supported their peers throughout the day and curiosity in the surrounding area. It was incredible to see all of our students rise to the challenge in the windy conditions. 

    The annual event, which is always highly anticipated, promotes not only physical activity and an appreciation for the local environment but also serves as a crucial fundraiser. 

    Families and friends have the opportunity to sponsor students, with this year’s money being split across the five house charities we support. Although the walk has concluded, families can still support the students' efforts by completing the sponsorship form here and donating via ParentPay or by handing cash to our reception in sealed envelopes. The deadline for all sponsorships is Friday 26th June 2026. 

    The success of today's Sponsored Walk and Trek highlights the strong community spirit and determination within the Academy, as students, staff, and families came together for a worthwhile cause.

    A big thank you to Winscombe RFC for hosting us during a pitstop on the sponsored walk!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 12th June 2026

    Published 12/06/26

    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


     

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  • Art Meets English in Creative Display

    Published 12/06/26

    Our English Department was delighted this week to unveil two impressive new additions to the display wall. Created by Year 9 students Zoe and Clemmie, the canvases showcase both artistic talent and a deep appreciation for English studies.

    Working from a brief provided by Mr Grimmett, the students added their own creative flair to produce two striking pieces. One canvas beautifully captures the power and imagination of creative writing. At the same time, the other portrays the brooding brilliance of a figure widely recognised as one of the most influential names in English Literature.

    The dedication, effort and time invested in these artworks are evident in every detail. Mr Grimmett and the English Department are incredibly proud of Zoe and Clemmie’s achievements and grateful for their contribution to the Academy. 

    It is hoped that these wonderful pieces will remain on display for many years to come, serving as a lasting reminder of the students’ creativity and talent long after they have graduated from Churchill.

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  • Year 12 Business Students Visit Thatchers Cider

    Published 12/06/26

    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.

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  • Year 7 Students Explore Creativity Through Recycled Art Workshop

    Published 12/06/26

    On Wednesday, Year 7 students took part in creative workshops led by local artists Tomasin Cuthbert-Menes and Fiona Campbell, focusing on making art from recycled materials.

    The students thoroughly enjoyed designing and building sculptural forms inspired by their local area. They were encouraged to work intuitively and creatively, experimenting with shape, texture and structure to bring their ideas to life.

    The artworks produced during the workshops demonstrate both imagination and environmental awareness, highlighting how recycled materials can be transformed into expressive pieces of art.

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  • Our Dance Star of the Week is Tabitha

    Published 05/06/26

    Tabitha has worked really hard in her BTEC Dance lessons, responding well to feedback and making a determined effort to improve her dance technique. 

    Tabitha has impressed all of us at the Academy with her positive attitude in lessons and we look forward to seeing her achieve her best in her coursework. Well done!

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  • Strictly Dance Fever 2026

    Published 05/06/26

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of talent and creativity as the Academy proudly presents Strictly Dance Fever – a dynamic dance competition showcasing the incredible talents of our students from Years 7 to 13.

    The event takes place on Thursday 2nd July in our Academy Hall, starting at 7pm and giving you two and a half hours of incredible dance. Tickets are on sale now at £8 each!

    This spectacular event will feature three exciting categories – groups, solos, and duets, each bringing a unique blend of dance styles to the stage. The variety promises something for everyone to enjoy.

    Students will compete for the prestigious Strictly Dance Fever Trophy, while two special awards, Best Performer and Future Star, will be decided by our panel of judges.

    All proceeds from the evening will go towards enhancing the Academy’s Dance Live! budget, supporting future dance initiatives and performances.

    Join us for a vibrant evening filled with energy, passion and unforgettable performances. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th June, from 4pm. You can get your tickets here!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 5th June 2026

    Published 05/06/26

    We kicked off Term 6 with Cricket, Rounders and Basketball, read how we got on below:

    South West Regional Basketball Championships
    Our Year 8 Basketball team competed in the South West Regional Basketball Championships hosted by UWE this week.  Students competed with schools from across the South West, making it an exciting afternoon. 

    Our team put forward an incredible effort, securing a Bronze medal in the event, with Noah winning the Regional Individual Shooting Competition. Well done!

    Year 9 & 10 Rounders vs Kings Academy 
    Our Year 9 & 10 Rounders teams visited Kings Academy for a double match in the last week of Term 5.   Whilst they didn’t secure the win, it was clear to see the massive improvements our students have made as a team and we cannot wait to see how they perform in the next game.

    Our Year 9 Player of the Match was Immy, and Olive brought home Player of the Match for Year 10. Well done!

    Year 7, 8 & 10 Rounders vs Clevedon
    Our Year 10 Rounders team had their moment to show off their improved skills against Clevedon School this week, bringing home an impressive 13-8 victory. Our Year 7 team also smashed it with another win, showing off their skills and bringing it home with a final score of 15-4. 

    Year 8 put up a strong performance, keeping Clevedon on their toes throughout; however, Clevedon displayed some strong fielding and batting performances to just edge ahead in the second innings. 

    Our Players of the Match were awarded to Lexi, Skye and Lilly. Well done! 

    Our U15 Cricket Team has been busier than ever!
    Our U15 Cricket team started the week with a last minute fixture against Millfield on Monday. It was a strong match with Churchill 113/2 off 20 overs and Luca & James anchoring the innings. However, Millfield took the win with 114/0 over 8 overs. 

    Wednesday saw our team face St Katherine’s, where James was an all out star with the ball, getting five wickets in one run. The game came to a close with a victory for Churchill, bringing us one step closer to Lords. 

    Our final Cricket game of the week was on Thursday, as we faced Ashton Park.  It was another impressive game, despite the tricky weather, with Dylan leading the team for 6 wickets over 6 runs.  It was another victory for Churchill with a final score of 91/3 against Ashton Park's 19/0, bringing us yet another game closer to Lords. 

    We want to say a massive thank you to all the local cricket clubs, especially Churchill, as the Academy’s home ground.  We can’t wait to see how they get on next week! 

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  • Churchill Alumni Brings Home Second Place on Britain's Got Talent

    Published 05/06/26

    Ex-student Herbie has enjoyed incredible success after joining drone events company Celestial, based in Frome.

    The team recently appeared in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, where they received the judges’ collective Golden Buzzer, sending them straight through to the final. After an unforgettable performance in the final, Celestial finished in an impressive second place.

    We could not be prouder of Herbie and the Celestial team for their amazing achievement. Congratulations and well done!

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  • Ben & Joe’s Three Marathon Challenge

    Published 05/06/26

    Ben and Joe are taking on an incredible challenge during June by running a combined total of 157.2 miles, the equivalent of three marathons each, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    Originally hoping to raise £250, they have already surpassed expectations, raising more than £2,000 for the charity. Their dedication and determination have been outstanding, and the money raised will support a truly worthy cause.

    More details about their fundraiser can be found here.

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  • Bronze DofE Have a Wet and Windy Expedition

    Published 05/06/26

    Our Year 9 students recently completed their first expedition as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice expedition. Spending two wet and windy days in the Quantocks, students developed their navigation skills, set up camps and trekked across challenging terrain.

    Despite the conditions, the expeditions were a great success and provided valuable experience ahead of their assessed expeditions scheduled for July. The students showed resilience, teamwork and determination throughout the challenge, leaving them well prepared for the next stage of their Bronze DofE journey.

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  • Year 8 Students Volunteer for Group B Strep Support

    Published 05/06/26

    On the 23rd May, Year 8 students Keeley, Flo and Ava volunteered at a charity event supporting Group B Strep Support and the Wallace & Gromit Grand Appeal, held in memory of Keeley’s little sister, Cora.

    The girls helped to run a stall during the event and were praised for being incredibly helpful throughout the day. Their kindness, teamwork and willingness to support such an important cause made a real difference and reflected great credit on themselves. Well done.

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