Academy News

Last week, several of our students in Years 7, 8 and 9 proudly represented the Academy at the Allianz MoveNow Festival, held at SGS College in Bristol. This event was designed to encourage inclusivity and provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of sports in a fun and supportive environment.

Our students participated in activities such as boccia, seated volleyball, archery, and blind football, offering them a unique chance to try something new while building teamwork and confidence.

The festival was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and physical activity in fostering student well-being. We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing the day with enthusiasm and for representing the Academy so well!

Coming this January, our KS3 production will be the iconic musical ‘We Will Rock You’! 

The entire production is a student-led effort, with our senior students running everything behind the scenes, while our talented KS3 performers take centre stage.

With auditions now complete, rehearsals are well underway. This week's focus was on the Queen hits ‘I Want to Break Free’ and ‘Somebody To Love’. The show is already shaping up to be spectacular!

Keep an eye out for exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and sneak peeks—this is one performance you won’t want to miss!

Tickets will be available soon!

We are inviting Year 10 students to take the next step in their Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) journey by signing up for the Silver Award. Students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to enhance their skills, embark on new adventures and contribute to their communities.

Some of the key details you'll need to know:

• Registration Deadline: Students must pay the £28.50 registration fee by November 4th, 2024, via ParentPay.

• Practice Expedition: Scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th July 2025, this will serve as essential preparation for the assessed expedition.

• Assessed Expedition: Summer 2026 (for then Year 11 students), will mark the culmination of the students' expedition journey.

• Expedition Costs: The cost of the expedition is estimated to be £250.

By participating in the Silver DofE Award, students will have the opportunity to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience skills while enjoying the challenge of the great outdoors. This award is a step up from the Bronze level, offering more advanced activities and longer expeditions.

For more information, view the brochure here or speak to Mr Waller.

Our Year 13 Food Science & Nutrition students have been hard at work this week, putting their culinary and problem-solving skills to the test as part of their Unit 3 mock exam: Experimenting to Solve Food Production Problems.  The focus of their challenge was to improve an artisan Chelsea bun recipe, addressing specific issues with the product’s quality and production.

Throughout the process, students have been busy creating, developing, and testing variations of the traditional sweet treat. Each student made thoughtful recommendations for improvement.

These recommendations will now be passed on to the artisan baker for consideration. The successful project highlights the students’ hands-on approach to learning. 

With the mock unit now completed, the Academy looks forward to seeing where these food students will go next. Well done Year 13!