01/06/26
Year 8 Enjoy Movie Day Thanks to Jack Petchey Award Winner Constantin
Before the half term break, Year 8 students enjoyed a well-earned movie day thanks to fellow student Constantin.
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- 18/05/26
Mackenzie Receives Jack Petchey Award
We are delighted to celebrate Year 8 student Mackenzie.B, who has been recognised with a Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award for his positivity, kindness and resilience.Read Full Story - 18/05/26
Year 7 Students Explore Future Careers in DWP Skills Workshop
Year 7 students recently took part in an engaging careers workshop led by Andrea from the Department for Work and Pensions.Read Full Story - 18/05/26
Supporting Student Wellbeing During Mental Health Awareness Week
Lower Academy students took part in a range of wellbeing activities last week as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, encouraging reflection, kindness and open conversations around emotional wellbeing.Read Full Story - 11/05/26
Medical Mavericks Inspire Future Healthcare Professionals
Recently, students at the Lower Academy were given a fantastic opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of medical science as part of the academy’s ongoing careers programme.Read Full Story - 08/05/26
Students Inspired by Sir David Attenborough in Geography
Following their recent fieldwork, Year 7 students continued their learning in the classroom with a special lesson to celebrate the birthday of Sir David Attenborough on 8th May, recognising his incredible contributions to the natural world.Read Full Story - 05/05/26
Residential Trip to Belgium – A Powerful Journey Through History
Last week, our Year 8 and Year 9 students took part in a residential trip to Belgium, exploring key First World War sites and gaining first-hand insight into the realities of warfare and remembrance.Read Full Story - 27/04/26
Ayesha Recognised for Outstanding Achievement
Year 8 student Ayesha.T is the latest recipient of the Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award, recognising her dedication and positive contribution to school life.Read Full Story - 27/04/26
Geographers Celebrate Earth Day with Outdoor Fieldwork
To mark Earth Day on 22nd April, Year 7 geography students took their learning outside to explore the school environment through hands-on fieldwork.Read Full Story - 24/04/26
Supporting Aspirations Through Careers Boards
The Lower Academy continues to support its comprehensive careers programme through a series of informative careers boards displayed around the school.Read Full Story - 20/04/26
Year 9 Take Part in Employability Masterclass
Last week, the Lower Academy welcomed visitors from Young Enterprise to deliver an engaging Employability Masterclass for Year 9 students.Read Full Story - 20/04/26
Constantin Recognised for Outstanding Effort with Jack Petchey Award
Year 8 student Constantin.T is the latest recipient of the prestigious Jack Petchey Achievement Award, recognising his outstanding effort, resilience, and positive contribution to school life.Read Full Story