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  • 04/03/26

    Students Explore Future Pathways During National Careers Week

    Students at the Lower Academy took part in a range of activities to mark National Careers Week, helping them explore future pathways, develop career awareness and reflect on their ambitions.
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  • 02/03/26

    Millie Celebrates Gymnastics Success

    Year 7 student Millie.O is achieving fantastic success in gymnastics alongside her studies. She is a dedicated member of South Essex Gymnastics Club, which runs sessions at Eversley Leisure Centre.
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  • 27/02/26

    Students become British Sign Language Ambassadors

    Following last year’s successful launch of British Sign Language (BSL) learning during Tutor Time, selected students at the Lower Academy have been recognised for their dedication and enthusiasm.
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  • 16/02/26

    Future Forward Inspires Year 9 Students

    Just before half term, our Year 9 students took part in the Future Forward programme, welcoming visiting performers to the Lower Academy for an engaging, careers-focused experience.
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  • 16/02/26

    Year 8 Explore Future Pathways with South Essex College

    As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Lower Academy welcomed Shannon, Schools Liaison Officer from South Essex College, to speak with our Year 8 students.
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  • 16/02/26

    Lower Academy Celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week

    During the last week of term, students at the Lower Academy marked Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, exploring this year’s theme, ‘This Is My Place’.
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  • 16/02/26

    Year 7 Explore Career Pathways ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    As part of National Apprenticeship Week and our school’s wider careers programme, Year 7 students have been discovering a variety of exciting career pathways using the Unifrog platform.
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  • 09/02/26

    Year 7 Learn About the Dangers of Smoking and Vaping

    Earlier this school year, Year 7 students took part in the Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England (SDD) Survey, commissioned by NHS England.
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  • 09/02/26

    Josh Honoured for Outstanding Effort and Progress

    We are proud to celebrate Year 9 student Josh.S, who has been awarded a Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award after being nominated by teachers in recognition of his outstanding effort, positive attitude and exceptional progress.
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  • 02/02/26

    What Music Really Teaches Your Child

    Why Music is a rigorous academic subject that builds skills for life, learning and future success.
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  • 26/01/26

    Celebrating Success: Fair Active Award Achieved

    Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our Fairtrade Committee over the past year, our school has successfully achieved the Fairtrade Foundation’s Fair Active Award.
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  • 26/01/26

    School Awarded Plastic Clever Round 1 Completion Certificate

    We are pleased to share that the Lower Academy has been awarded a Plastic Clever Award – Round 1 Completion Certificate, marking an important step in our journey to becoming a Plastic Clever School.
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