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  • 12/11/25

    Basildon Academies Honour the Fallen on Remembrance Day

    During this year's Remembrance Day, staff and students across The Basildon Academies joined together in a two-minute silence, taking time to reflect and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces.
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  • 10/11/25

    Testing Knowledge and Nurturing a Love for Reading

    Year 8 students take on the Library Quiz, showcasing their understanding of books, authors, and literary skills.
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  • 10/11/25

    Students Begin Learning British Sign Language

    As part of Enrichment during tutor time, students at the Lower Academy have recently begun learning British Sign Language (BSL), an exciting new initiative aimed at promoting inclusion and communication across the school community.
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  • 03/11/25

    Students Learn Lifesaving First Aid Skills

    As part of their PD and RSHE curriculum, Year 7 students have been developing their understanding of essential first aid skills.
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  • 28/10/25

    Year 8 Showcase Creativity in Rivers Revision Project

    Year 8 Geography students have been celebrating the end of their rivers unit with a creative and engaging revision activity.
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  • 20/10/25

    Year 9 Take on Royal Navy Challenge

    Last week, Year 9 students took part in interactive assemblies and workshops led by the Royal Navy Youth Engagement Team, gaining an insight into the Navy’s global role in conflict prevention, humanitarian assistance, and international partnerships.
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  • 20/10/25

    Hate Crime Awareness Week

    Raising Awareness and Celebrating Kindness.
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  • 17/10/25

    Year 7 Crowned District Basketball Champions

    Congratulations to our Year 7 basketball team, who were recently crowned District Tournament Champions.
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  • 13/10/25

    Students Share Messages of Support for World Mental Health Day

    To mark World Mental Health Day, students at the Lower Academy took part in a range of literacy and craft-based activities designed to raise awareness and encourage open discussions about mental health and wellbeing.
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  • 06/10/25

    Fairtrade Fortnight Inspires Lower Academy Students

    Lower Academy students recently took part in a range of activities to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
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  • 03/10/25

    Interactive Activities Inspire at Open Evening

    On Thursday, 2nd October, the Lower Academy was proud to welcome prospective Year 7 students and their families to our annual Open Evening.
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  • 29/09/25

    Lower Academy Receives Music Mark Award

    Celebrating our commitment to high-quality and inclusive music education.
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