Academy News

George delivered an outstanding performance at the National Sports Hall Athletics competition on 11th April in Stoke-on-Trent, representing the Academy as part of the Avon team.

He claimed gold in the shot put with an impressive throw of 13.80 metres, a result that ranked him 1st in the UK for Sports Hall Athletics. George also played a key role in the U13 boys 4-lap relay team, helping secure a bronze medal.

His contributions were instrumental in the Avon U13 boys finishing as overall winners in their age group, earning the top national ranking and marking a highly successful competition for both George and his team.

Year 12 Performing Arts student Ceci has earned a place at the highly prestigious National Youth Theatre (NYT) following a rigorous two-stage audition process earlier this year. This outstanding achievement reflects her dedication, talent and hard work. The competition for places is exceptionally strong, with more than 6,000 young people auditioning nationwide each year and only around 8% gaining membership.

The National Youth Theatre is widely regarded as the UK’s leading youth arts organisation and has launched the careers of many successful actors. After completing a two-week membership workshop, Ceci will officially join NYT, gaining access to a wide range of performance and professional development opportunities right through to the age of 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.

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. 

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.

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!