10/03/25
Students Engage in National Careers Week
Students at the Lower Academy have taken part in a range of activities to celebrate National Careers Week, helping them explore future career paths and opportunities.
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- 10/03/25
Lower Academy Celebrates the Magic of Reading on World Book Day
On Thursday 6th March, the Lower Academy celebrated World Book Day 2025 through a range of different activities for students across all year groups to engage in.Read Full Story - 07/03/25
EAL Ambassadors Welcome New Students to the Lower Academy
Our dedicated EAL Ambassadors have volunteered to provide a friendly welcome and ongoing support for new students joining the Lower Academy with English as an Additional Language (EAL).Read Full Story - 03/03/25
Year 9 Engage in NHS Careers Workshops
Year 9 students recently took part in insightful NHS Careers Workshops led by Kate Evans from the Health & Care Academy.Read Full Story - 24/02/25
School Community Enhances Garden Spaces
In the week before half term, students from all year groups, not just those in the Eco Committee, have been working hard on our school’s garden and allotment areas.Read Full Story - 24/02/25
Students Engage in National Apprenticeship Week
Lower Academy students recently took part in a range of engaging activities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.Read Full Story - 17/02/25
Celebrating Our Passion for Reading Champions
Students from Key Stage 3 were recognised for their outstanding dedication to reading in their Reading and English lessons.Read Full Story - 11/02/25
Future Forward: A Live Workshop Inspiring Year 9 Students
Year 9 students recently took part in an engaging and thought-provoking live workshop, ‘Future Forward’, delivered by actors from Performance in Education.Read Full Story - 10/02/25
Children’s Mental Health Week
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, students across the school took part in a range of creative activities designed to promote wellbeing, self-expression, and open conversations around mental health.Read Full Story - 10/02/25
Basildon Round Table Boosts School Allotment with Donation
We are delighted to announce that the Basildon Round Table has generously donated a range of high-quality gardening equipment to support the development of our school allotment.Read Full Story - 07/02/25
Year 9 Inspired by Former Arsenal FC Coach Steve Eadon
Year 9 students were treated to an inspiring and interactive talk from Steve Eadon, a former Arsenal FC Community Outreach Officer who spent over a decade working on innovative projects that combined football and education.Read Full Story - 04/02/25
Year 9 Students Explore Exciting Career Paths
As part of our drive to ensure all of our young people get quality advice to make informed decisions on the skills needed for a successful career, we hosted a Saturday morning Taste your Future session on the 1st of February.Read Full Story