It was a double delight in Dance this week as Willow and Lily both earned Dance Star of the Week.
We have been working on choreography projects with Year 9 this term, Lily and Willow have worked together beautifully to create an original, moving and technically challenging piece.
The Dance department is really proud of what the two of them have achieved so far and we are very much looking forward to their final performance. Well done!
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This term, our talented Year 13 Performing Arts students took to the stage in an ambitious and energetic production of Heathers: The Musical. Originally expected to perform just a short excerpt, the students impressed everyone by embracing a much larger portion of the show, delivering a high-quality, engaging performance that left the audience thoroughly entertained.
They were ably supported by a dedicated team of Year 12 students, who stepped up with confidence, and Year 10 students, who brought great enthusiasm and flair to their roles. The collaboration between year groups created a strong, supportive company atmosphere and made the production a true ensemble effort.
We are incredibly proud of what this group has achieved—not just in this performance, but throughout their time in the department. Their hard work, creativity, and fun-loving spirit have left a lasting mark. As our Year 13 students prepare to move on, they leave behind big shoes to fill. They will be truly missed.
We wish them all the very best for the future!
This week, our Year 8 students brought summer into the kitchen by making their own homemade beef burgers in Food Technology.
Inspired by the sunshine, students rolled up their sleeves and prepped their burgers from scratch, honing key culinary skills along the way. Once cooked, they got creative with their toppings – some stuck to the timeless combo of cheese and bacon, while others experimented with coleslaw, sauces, and fresh salads to build their perfect burger.
A fantastic effort from everyone involved – and judging by the results, they tasted just as good as they looked!
We’re delighted to announce that our Humanities Department has been successful in securing a £600 grant from the Jerusalem Trust.
This funding will be used to enhance our Religious Education provision for GCSE students, enabling the purchase of brand new AQA Christianity textbooks. These resources will support high-quality learning and give a fresh boost to our RE classrooms.
This is fantastic news for the Academy, and we’re excited to see the positive impact these new materials will have on our students’ GCSE studies.
We are incredibly proud to share that Meg, an inspirational Year 10 student, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Courage Award at this year’s Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.
The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 21st May at the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater, where young people from across the region will be celebrated for their exceptional achievements.
The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards honour the remarkable accomplishments of young people in areas such as the arts, sports, music, and academics, as well as recognising those who show compassion through acts of care for others and the environment. Most notably, they shine a light on individuals who have shown extraordinary bravery in the face of personal challenges.
We wish Meg the very best of luck at the awards ceremony – we are all rooting for you!
This week saw the first heat of the highly anticipated talent competition at the Bluebird Café in Wedmore. The event drew a packed crowd, all eager to witness the incredible performances on display.
Amongst the standout acts were Academy students, including Sixth Form duo, Ash and Ben, and a Year 11 solo performer, Ben. Both acts impressed the audience and judges alike with their short sets, earning well-deserved spots in the final, which will take place in two weeks' time.
The atmosphere was electric, and the level of talent promises an exciting competition ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as the contest continues!
Over the Easter holidays, five of our talented rugby players had an action-packed few weeks representing Bristol Bears in various futures fixtures and festivals across the country.
Chase, Will, Ryan, Brandon, and Ruben showcased their skills in high-level matches, starting with a fixture against Gloucester at Hartpury. They then travelled to Warwick University for a rugby festival, where they took on teams from Bath, Sale, and Saracens.
It was an exciting and demanding schedule, and all five students performed brilliantly. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication and the way they represented both the Bears and the Academy. Well done, boys!
Two of our Year 10 students, Josh and Ellis, were recently invited by the Bristol Bears to participate in a special training session at the club’s prestigious High-Performance Centre.
This was an incredible opportunity for the boys to experience a professional-level training environment, learn from top-level coaches, and see firsthand what it takes to perform at the highest level in rugby.
Well done, Josh and Ellis – we’re proud of you both!
We were delighted to welcome back Professor Barr, Economics Professor from the London School of Economics, for a second session with our Year 12 and 13 Economics and Business students.
Following the success of his previous talk, this session focused on the causes and consequences of the Brexit decision, as well as exploring possible ways forward.
Students were treated to a fascinating and thought-provoking analysis of one of the most significant and topical political issues of recent times.
A big thank you to Professor Barr for once again sharing his insight and expertise!
Term 5 has started strong with Cricket fixtures. See how our teams got on below.
The U13’s Cricket season kicks off with the Somerset County Cup
On Wednesday afternoon, our U13s Cricket team had their first match of the season in the Somerset County Cup against Backwell School. Backwell opened up the battle, scoring 94 runs and the Academy were able to take nine wickets with some impressive bowling and fielding.
We started strong in the second half with our opening batters, but sadly, it wasn’t quite enough to secure the victory as we finished the game with 79 runs. It was a fantastic team effort with plenty of positives to build on for the rest of the season.
U15’s Cricket team rolls into the next round of the Somerset State Schools Cup
Thursday afternoon saw our U15s Cricket team take on Clevedon School in the first round of the Somerset State Schools Cup. It was a fabulous all round team performance, securing the victory and progressing to the next round.
Restricting Clevedon to 46/9, eight bowlers used everyone with catches and runs. The bowler of the day was Matt, taking 3/3 off his two overs. The Academy took seven overs to knock off the runs, losing just one wicket.
Congratulations to the team on a great start to the season, and a big thank you to Churchill CC for hosting the match!
Daisy has proven that consistency, dedication and hard work are key for the dance coursework.
She impressed us all by dedicating a large part of her Easter break to implement the feedback she had been receiving to improve her work. Well done Daisy!
We're inviting parents to play a vital role in inspiring our Year 10 students on our upcoming World of Work Day on 6th June 2025.