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.
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- 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 - 17/04/26
Enhanced Outdoor Dining Facilities Unveiled
We are delighted to announce the expansion of our outdoor dining facilities with the addition of a second Food Pod, an extended paved seating area, and a permanent wooden gazebo.Read Full Story - 15/04/26
Making Dreams Come True at Basildon Police Station
Earlier this school year, Year 7 student James.B had the exciting opportunity to visit Basildon Police Station alongside his dad, fulfilling a very special wish.Read Full Story - 13/04/26
Students Celebrated for Outstanding Commitment to Enrichment Clubs
During the final week of term, a group of students were presented with certificates in recognition of their outstanding commitment to enrichment, having attended 10 or more sessions. Their dedication reflects the growing enthusiasm for activities that take place beyond the classroomRead Full Story - 13/04/26
Inspiring Visit from Paul Hannaford
During the last week of term, we welcomed Paul Hannaford to the Lower Academy, where he delivered a series of powerful assemblies to Year 8 and Year 9 students.Read Full Story - 31/03/26
Easter Card Competition Celebrates Creativity & Language Skills
Creative Easter Cards with a French Flair.Read Full Story - 30/03/26
Celebrating Our World Book Day Competition Winners
On Thursday 26th March presentations were made to the winners and runner ups of ‘The Lower Academy World Book Day Quiz Trail' and 'The Agatha Christie Mural’ competitions that we ran during this year’s World Book Day.Read Full Story - 24/03/26
Students Explore Careers in Policing
Students at the Lower Academy recently had the opportunity to learn more about careers in policing as part of the Academies’ Careers Taster Programme.Read Full Story - 23/03/26
Lower Academy Gets Laughing for Comic Relief
Last week, students came together to support Comic Relief, embracing the spirit of this year’s theme: “Do something funny for money.”Read Full Story - 23/03/26
Cooper & Riley Celebrate Success in the Basildon Respect Project
Two of our Year 9 students recently celebrated the completion of their participation in the Basildon Respect Project, run by Essex Boys and Girls Clubs.Read Full Story - 17/03/26
Students Explore Careers in the Makeup Industry
Lower Academy students recently had the opportunity to step into the world of professional makeup as part of the academies Careers Taster Programme.Read Full Story