Academy News

Pippa and Maëlys proudly represented the Academy in the Springboard FutureChef Bake Off, where they demonstrated impressive creativity and skill. 

As part of the competition, they were tasked with preparing a savoury quiche while carefully considering seasonality and minimising food waste. A key requirement was to make full use of ingredients, including vegetable peelings. Embracing this challenge, Pippa and Maëlys worked diligently to plan and prepare their dishes, ensuring every component was used thoughtfully and sustainably.

Throughout the process, they carefully documented each stage of creating their savoury quiches and explained the reasoning behind their choice of ingredients. Their commitment to both the practical and reflective aspects of the competition showcased their strong understanding of sustainable cooking and culinary techniques.

The result was a fantastic final product that reflected their hard work, creativity and attention to detail. Although they were not placed in the competition, their outstanding effort, determination and commitment to producing exceptional dishes were truly commendable.

Well done to Pippa and Maëlys for their excellent achievement and for representing the Academy with such enthusiasm and professionalism.

Our sports teams have been showcasing their skills once again, read how they got on this week below. 

U14 Girls Football Team Test Out A New Pitch 

Our U14 Girls Football team took on the next round of the Somerset Football Cup, testing out a new type of football pitch that we have named “The Mud Pitch”!  Unfortunately, the tricky conditions made it a difficult match. We look forward to trying again in the next match after half term! 

U15 IPL Cricket Team Take Another Step Towards The Finals 

Our U15 IPL Cricket Team had yet another incredible game this week, pushing their skills and efforts to the maximum to bring home the victory. The team is now just one game away from the County Ground Finals in Taunton. Well done!

Meg, Ruby and Nino took on the important role of ball technicians for Bristol Bears Women on Saturday afternoon. The trio carried out their responsibilities with confidence, ensuring that play continued without interruption.

After the match, Meg, Ruby and Nino were given the exciting opportunity to meet the players, making the experience even more memorable. It was a rewarding day for all three, combining teamwork, responsibility and the chance to connect with the team!

Tudor House would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who generously supported our recent ‘Love Bombs’ event. During Term 3, the Tudor House “Cupids” delivered over 170 messages of kindness and love, spreading smiles throughout the Academy. 

Thanks to this wonderful support, the event raised an impressive £178.70. Combined with previous fundraising efforts, Tudor House has now raised just shy of £250 for UNICEF this year. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, generosity, and community spirit shown by everyone involved.

Daisy is such an enthusiastic and positive student who never fails to bring 100% energy to every rehearsal and lesson she attends. 

Daisy is a highly valued member of the Year 9 Dance Company and has shown great improvement with her dance technique during her time at Churchill. 

Daisy is taking BTEC Dance next year as she moves into Year 10 and we can't wait to see what she achieves. Well done!

Last week’s STP sessions saw our innovative Year 13 students take on a creative sustainability challenge. Students were tasked with recycling a piece of common festival rubbish and transforming it into a practical, marketable product that could realistically be sold at festivals.

The materials available reflected the kinds of waste typically left behind at large events and included crisp cylinders, polystyrene cups, aluminium trays, plastic straws and wooden clothes pegs. Using these items, students applied design thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills to develop upcycled products that offered both function and environmental benefit.

The challenge didn’t stop at product design. Students were also required to create a social media campaign to promote their invention, building awareness around both their product and the wider issue of waste at festivals. This encouraged them to consider branding, target audiences and the role of digital platforms in driving social change.

The session highlighted students’ ability to think innovatively about sustainability while developing entrepreneurial and communication skills. By reimagining waste as opportunity, Year 13 demonstrated how small ideas can contribute to bigger environmental solutions.