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  • Brighten Somebody’s Day this February with a Tudor Love Bomb

    Published 16/01/26

    Tudor House Love Bombs are back this February, giving students and staff the chance to spread kindness and brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful message.

    Participants can write a message on a love heart, donate £1, and have the Tudor Cupids collect their Love Bomb during tutor time. Love Bombs can be sent to any student or member of staff, with all messages expected to be appropriate and respectful.

    Parents and carers who wish to send a Love Bomb to their child can do so with a £3 donation via ParentPay. Messages should be emailed to ayb@churchill-academy.org for delivery by the Tudor Cupids.

    All proceeds from the Love Bomb initiative will be donated to the Tudor House Charity, UNICEF. This is a wonderful opportunity to spread positivity and make February a little more heart-filled.

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  • Year 9 Students Get Future Career Inspiration at Careers to Curriculum Day

    Published 16/01/26

    Our Year 9 students took a significant step toward their futures this week as part of our annual Careers to Curriculum Day. Designed to help Year 9 students prepare for their upcoming GCSE choices, the day offered a hands-on look at various career options and pathways.

    With nine career pathways to choose from, students could explore a wide range of career options. Each pathway was packed with engaging activities to give students a taste of the possibilities ahead.

    Students who chose creative pathways tried their hand at journalism, fashion design, and media marketing, while others explored trades by plumbing a sink, learning how a bike is constructed, and how to maintain it—acquiring valuable life skills.

    The digital technology pathway allowed students to dive into game testing and code-cracking. Those passionate about environmental roles, travel, and tourism tackled conservation challenges and disaster management.

    In the healthcare-focused pathway, students explored NHS careers, sports nutrition, and debated real-world medical ethics. Meanwhile, the social sciences pathway introduced students to criminology, sociology, and political campaigning, even simulating a courtroom session.

    The day also featured a special visit from Matt Lord, Regional Executive Chef for Compass Catering. Students attending Chef Matt Lord’s workshop with Compass, who provided all the ingredients, made a pizzetta and chose their own fillings from pepperoni, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil. Chef Matt Lord provided valuable insight into the catering world and the opportunities it offers. The workshops were an invaluable opportunity for the students, who left feeling more inspired.

    The day allowed musical students to explore music, theatre and technology, experimenting with roles as directors, producers, and performers while producing their own music.

    We hope our students left the day inspired and informed, with a better understanding of the exciting possibilities ahead. A huge thank you goes to Matt Lord, Compass Catering and everyone who contributed to making the day such a valuable experience.

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  • The Legally Blonde Star makes a Surprise Appearance at Rehearsals

    Published 16/01/26

    Rehearsals for Legally Blonde: The Musical are getting more and more spectacular by the day! This week, the cast was thrilled to be joined by Audrey-Pearl, who stepped into the role of Bruiser. After seeing her in action, we’re more confident than ever, she’s going to steal the show!

    The show will run from 25th - 27th February at The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare. 

    Tickets are available here, don’t miss your chance to experience this incredible production.

    Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsal below!

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  • Year 10 Swiss-Roll Into Action

    Published 16/01/26

    Year 10 students rolled into action this week for their practical assessment, showcasing their skills, creativity and teamwork. The hands-on session allowed them to put their learning into practice, demonstrating both technique and enthusiasm.

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  • A Blunt Truth returns to the Academy

    Published 16/01/26

    Avon & Somerset Police are working with services throughout the UK on a campaign called ‘A Blunt Truth’, which is dedicated to educating young people on the effects of Knife Crime and what to do if you discover a knife crime victim.  

    We were lucky enough to have the campaign visit us for the third year in a row to speak with our students. British Army Medics and Avon & Somerset Fire Rescue visited Year 9, and every student spent an hour hearing about the tragic effects knife crime has on a community and how it can be prevented.

     

    Students were shown what to do in the event they find a knife crime victim, focusing on the three C’s (Check for danger, Call for help, Cover the wound) and how to use bleed kits, which are becoming more commonplace around the UK, including two on the Academy site. 

    Reminders that reporting somebody carrying a knife can be a key way to stop two crimes from happening, and students can report any concerns surrounding knife crime anonymously to Fearless. 

    We are thankful to ‘A Blunt Truth’ for bringing the campaign to the Academy and leaving students with more confidence in knowing what to do in a situation and how to report knife crime, should they be subject to it. 

    There will be a pop-up clinic during lunchtime on the 4th February 2026 where the Police and Violence Reduction Partnership will be chatting to students from all year groups. Stay tuned for further information in the coming weeks.

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  • Rugby star, Arlo, trains with England Touch

    Published 16/01/26

    Following a successful Nationals Tournament last August with the South West Saxons, Arlo has achieved an exciting milestone in his sporting journey. This weekend, he trained with England Touch after being selected for the Under 15 Boys training squad ahead of this year’s International Competition.

    Arlo will continue to train monthly with the squad, taking part in competitions throughout the year, before the final event in Warwick this August. His selection is a fantastic achievement and reflects his dedication and hard work in the sport. Incredible!

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  • Our Dance Star of the Week is Emily!

    Published 16/01/26

    Emily has truly impressed everyone in the dance department this week. Her dedication and passion for dance are clear in everything she does. As an active member of the Year 7 dance club, Emily consistently demonstrates her skills and enthusiasm during sessions. She is always striving to improve, showing a positive attitude and a strong commitment to her development as a dancer. Well done Emily!

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  • Future Chef Winner Lola has a Mentoring Session with Chef Greg Popek

    Published 16/01/26

    Lola, our Future Chef winner, recently took part in an inspiring mentoring session on 9th January with Chef Greg Popek. During the session, she refined a wide range of culinary techniques and produced an impressive selection of dishes that showcased her creativity and skillset.

    Her main course featured pork loin, a quail scotch egg, cauliflower and butter bean, nduja butter, sage, and chicken skin. For dessert, Lola prepared a chocolate mousse served with torched blood orange, hazelnut, and cream. She is now preparing for the final competition, which will take place on Friday 23rd January at Taunton and Bridgwater College. 

    The Academy is backing Lola all the way, good luck!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 16th January 2026

    Published 16/01/26

    The unpredictable weather in January hasn’t phased our students and Team PE, who have shown determination, drive and teamwork in their fixtures this week. Check out the results below:

    Year 7 & 8 Indoor Athletics are through to the next round

    Congratulations to our entire Year 7 and 8 Indoor Athletics team, who have qualified for the second round of the North Somerset Indoor Athletics Finals. We had some incredible team performances, particularly our Year 7 Girls, who came in a strong second.

    We want to give a big shout out to Anna, Penny, Lexi, Lottie, George and Isaac, who each won their events. Well done! 

    Year 7 finally gets their Netball tournament 

    After being postponed last term and almost postponed again this week due to the rain, the Year 7 Netball team had a resounding success, with both teams playing great netball and showing amazing teamwork. 

    The Purple team came 4th out of 9 teams. The player of the tournament was Lottie. The Navy team were undefeated, narrowly missing out on the title on goal difference but finishing an amazing 2nd out of 8 teams. Their player of the tournament was Rebeka. Congratulations to Lottie and Rebeka. 

    Well done to all who participated in the tournament and attended Netball club and matches in Terms 1 and 2. Team PE are excited to see how KS3 get on in their hockey matches in Terms 3 and 4.

    Year 10 Rugby are through to the Semi-Finals

    Check out Mr Redman’s match report :

    “Ralph Allen were the visitors for this eagerly anticipated County Cup match, played out on a quagmire of a pitch. Both teams went toe-to-toe from the off, with the commitment there for all to see. Churchill’s territorial dominance eventually paid off when they went ahead after twenty minutes, only for Ralph Allen to reply almost immediately to level the scores. With half time fast approaching, Churchill went through the phases, built pressure, and crashed over to take a 14-7 lead at half time.

    The second half followed a similar pattern, but it was Ralph Allen who scored next, though they missed the conversion to leave Churchill with a slender 14-12 lead. Both teams had chances to add to the score, but the game came down to the final play when Ralph Allen was awarded a penalty and a chance to snatch the win. The kick looked on straight to begin with, but drifted agonisingly wide of the posts, much to the relief of the Churchill boys. 

    The game was played with full commitment and in great spirit throughout, with both sets of players showing respect for each other after the final whistle. Churchill now waits to find out who their semifinal opponents will be.” 

    IPL U13 Boys Cricket team visit Ashton Park 

    The team travelled to Aston Park to take part in Round 1 of the IPL tournament.  They played two games, winning one and drawing one, which has progressed us through to round two. 

    Player of the day was Barnaby, who had a showstopping moment with an incredible one-handed catch! 

    Somerset Football Cup Goes to Penalties 

    Our U15 team played Gordano School in the Somerset Football Cup. It was an incredible game of football, with lots of drama and chances for both teams. The game ultimately went to penalties, which saw a magnificent penalty save by Josh. 

    In the end, Gordano took the win with a final score of 4-2. Bring on the next round! 

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  • Leo Shines at Winter Nationals

    Published 08/01/26

    Leo delivered an impressive performance at the Winter Nationals Swimming Competition held just before Christmas. Taking on tougher races than usual, he rose to the challenge while also competing in some of his favourite events. His efforts paid off with a silver medal in the 50m Freestyle in his age group. 

    Even more notably, his time placed him as the second-fastest swimmer in Britain in his age group, an outstanding achievement and a great way to finish the year. Well done Leo!

     

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  • Joshua’s flag bearer experience at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Published 08/01/26

    Joshua, in Year 10, enjoyed a special opportunity over the Christmas break when he was selected to be a flag bearer at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Spurs vs Liverpool match. Walking out onto the pitch in front of thousands of fans was an exciting and unforgettable experience, and one that made us all incredibly proud.

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  • Double Dance Stars of the Week: Calum and Ben!

    Published 08/01/26

    We are delighted to celebrate not one, but two Dance Stars of the Week as our students have kicked off the new year with incredible enthusiasm and commitment. 

    This week, Calum and Ben have stood out for their willingness to participate and for confidently sharing their ideas with their classmates. Their positive energy and full commitment are evident in every class, as they consistently give their best effort. 

    Well done, Calum and Ben – keep up the amazing work!

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