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  • Leo is the Junior National Welsh Swim Champion

    Published 23/04/26

    Leo delivered an impressive performance at his recent swimming competition, enjoying a series of strong races in the pool. He returned home with an outstanding medal haul of one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals!

    The standout moment came in the 50m freestyle, where Leo achieved a personal best time of 24.92 seconds, breaking the 25-second barrier for the first time. This remarkable swim earned him the title of Junior National Welsh Champion and an impressive 4th place ranking across Britain.

    Building on this success, Leo has been selected for the British Next Generation National List for the summer, based on his performances in both the 50m and 100m freestyle events. Final confirmation of his place is expected on May 4th, as he looks to take the next step in his swimming career.

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  • Rugby Star Meg Nominated for the England Rugby U18 Development Squad

    Published 23/04/26

    Meg has been nominated to trial for the England Rugby U18 Player Development Squad in an exciting and well-deserved opportunity.

    This recognition highlights her talent, commitment, and continued progress in the sport, placing her among a select group of players being considered for national development. The upcoming trials mark an important step in her rugby journey as she looks to secure a place in the squad.

     

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  • Lancaster Wins the House Challenge Paper Plane Race

    Published 23/04/26

    At the end of last term, students took part in an exciting House Challenge: a Paper Plane Race. Combining creativity, aerodynamic thinking, and plenty of friendly competition, all in the pursuit of valuable house points.

    The challenge saw strong participation across all houses, with students designing and testing their paper planes to achieve maximum distance and performance. It proved to be a fun and competitive event, showcasing both ingenuity and teamwork.

    After a closely contested race, the final standings were announced:

    1st: Lancaster
    2nd:  Windsor
    3rd: Hanover
    4th: Stuart
    5th: Tudor

    A huge well done goes to all students who took part, with excellent effort shown across every house.

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  • Year 9 Dance Company Represent the Academy at the North Somerset Dance Festival

    Published 23/04/26

    Our Year 9 Dance Company represented the Academy at the North Somerset Dance Festival this week. The festival is a showcase of dance from a range of primary and secondary education provisions across the local area. 

    They performed two dances that they had been working on during their lunchtime club. The first was a story of love, loss and grief and the second was inspired by the fairytale Red Shoes. 

    They performed brilliantly and were a real credit to the school. We are very proud of them, and they were excellent role models for the younger students, many of whom will join us at Churchill in the future. 

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  • Rugby Stars Ellis and Josh Represent Bristol Bears

    Published 23/04/26

    Ellis and Josh were both selected to represent Bristol Bears over Easter, an achievement that reflects their dedication, hard work and progress in the sport. 

    The coming weeks promise even more anticipation, as Ellis and Josh await news on whether they will progress to the U17 pathway. It’s a pivotal moment in their development, bringing both excitement and nerves as they look to take the next step in their Rugby journeys.

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  • Our Annual Spring Concert 2026 Review

    Published 02/04/26

    The Spring Concert last night was a vibrant celebration of the Academy’s musical talent, bringing together an eclectic mix of styles and genres, highlighting the huge variety of music making that goes on at the Academy.

    The evening opened with the orchestra delivering a powerful performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, followed by one of Brahms’ lively Hungarian Dances. These well-loved classics set an impressive tone and highlighted the ensemble’s skill and energy.

    The concert then offered a special opportunity to hear some of our outstanding young soloists. Luna captivated the audience with a beautifully expressive performance of Debussy, creating a moment of stillness in the hall. Ella brought humour and charm to a Mozart aria, sung confidently in Italian, while Jamie demonstrated the versatility of the tenor horn with a performance that was both engaging and accomplished.

    In contrast, the second half shifted towards rock and pop, reflecting the academy’s modern musical influences. Year 11 band “Yunk” delivered a spirited rendition of Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis, while the Year 13 Performing Arts class impressed with a lively extract from the musical Mean Girls.

    The evening concluded on a high note, with Soul Band and orchestra joining forces for a dynamic arrangement of Marvin Gaye’s 1971 classic What’s Going On. It was a fitting finale that left the audience uplifted and sent everyone into the Easter holidays on a truly memorable note.

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  • Easter Egg Competition Celebrates Creativity and Meaning

    Published 02/04/26

    This year’s Easter Egg Competition was a fantastic showcase of creativity, with students producing incredible designs centred on the powerful themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and atonement. The effort and thought put into each entry made it truly inspiring to see such a wide range of ideas and artistic expression.

    Judging the competition was not easy, as there were so many impressive submissions. 

    Taking first place was Sophia, whose design stood out for its originality and impact. In joint second place were Lottie and Joseph, both of whom created thoughtful and beautifully executed pieces. Third place was awarded to Elvie and Holly for their creative and meaningful designs.

    Congratulations to all of our winners, and well done to everyone who took part. The competition was a wonderful celebration of talent, creativity, and reflection.

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  • Our Dance Star of the Week is Holly

    Published 02/04/26

    Holly is a valued member of the Year 7 Dance Club. She puts her full effort into every lesson and always has a smile on her face. Well done Holly!

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  • Rising Athletics Star: Olive

    Published 02/04/26

    Olive has been named Female Athlete of the Year for the U17 team at North Somerset Athletics Club, in recognition of her outstanding cross-country season. Throughout the year, she demonstrated remarkable consistency, determination and resilience, delivering strong performances across a range of competitions. 

    This well deserved award highlights not only her success over the season but also her dedication and promising future in sport. Well done Olive!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 2nd April 2026

    Published 02/04/26

    It’s been an exciting week of sports; ITV News even made an appearance at the Academy. Read below to see how we got on: 

    Year 7 Progress to the Hockey Tournament Finals

    Our Year 7 Hockey team had an unbelievable afternoon of Hockey, playing in this week’s round of the local Hockey Tournament.  The team brought home a well earned victory and secured a spot in the finals. Good luck! 

    Year 9 Host the Girls Football Tournament

    The Academy was proud to host the Girls Football tournament this week which saw seven schools (90 students!) come together for an afternoon of football in the sunshine.  We had great participation from our non club players, as well as our regular football team. The Academy didn’t bring home the win, but it was a fantastic afternoon nonetheless!

    The Joys of State School Cricket: ITV News

    We were proud to be filmed this week for an upcoming piece by ITV on state school Cricket teams. Our U15 & U13 girls & boys squads were both filmed for the piece, giving all the students a chance to showcase their Cricket skills. 

    It was a great morning and we can’t wait to see the results on ITV soon!

    U15 IPL Cricket Success 

    Our U15 Boys Cricket team recently got a chance to play at the Centre of Excellence and they brought home the win too.  Well done! 

     

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  • Year 9: Dream Job Competition Winners

    Published 02/04/26

    Our Year 9 students entered the Dream Job competition, which involved finding out about different careers and the roles, responsibilities, qualifications and skills needed for them. They then had to create a job advert for their dream career! 

    Entries were creative, colourful and wide-ranging. We were pleased to see that the BBC Bitesize visit earlier this year, which included an interview with Bristol Airport, has inspired some students to dream about careers in the aviation sector. Others are dreaming of taking an apprenticeship pathway to their favourite career. 

    It was a hard decision, but our Careers Adviser, Ms McGonigal, felt the following winners pipped the others to the post. Prizes included Amazon vouchers and chocolates! 

    1st place - Chace - Veterinary Surgeon

    Eye-catching design, obvious passion for the subject and demonstrates deeper research, above and beyond the brief.

    2nd place - Tansy - Textile Designer

    Beautiful artwork that relates directly to the career, with a simple but effective design.

    3rd - Charlie - Airline Pilot

    Great design idea to make the airline pilot advert into a giant boarding pass, complete with company logo and barcode!

    4th Place - Amelie - Police Officer 

    Excellent level of detail with a great focus on the character traits required.

    5th Place  - James - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

    Fantastic drawing of an aeroplane with labelled parts relevant to the job.

     

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  • Year 12 Students Day at the HE+ Conference

    Published 02/04/26

    Thirteen of our Year 12 students attended the HE+ conference at Kings of Wessex Academy last Wednesday, taking part in the prestigious programme designed to support applicants aiming for highly competitive university courses. The HE+ scheme, run by Cambridge University, helps students develop the skills and confidence needed for success in applications to top institutions. 

    As part of the conference, students presented posters they had prepared in advance, delivering their ideas in small group settings. This activity allowed them to build their presentation skills while engaging in academic discussion with peers. In addition, they participated in a workshop focused on strengthening university applications and preparing for potential entrance exams they may encounter.

    The programme will continue with a residential course at Cambridge University in July, offering students a valuable opportunity to further immerse themselves in academic life and preparation for higher education.

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