A group of our talented young writers had an unforgettable experience at the First Story Young Writers Festival, held at the prestigious University of Cambridge. The day was packed with workshops, readings, performances, and more, bringing together students from across the country to celebrate creative writing, storytelling, and the power of words.
What an incredible day at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent! Culture Day was a vibrant celebration of the many nationalities, backgrounds, and traditions that make up our Academy community. Students and staff proudly displayed their culture, wearing national dress, the colours of their country’s flag, cadet uniforms, sports kits, and more—showing the rich diversity within our school.
At Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, we are always proud to see our students take their next steps and continue to live the Ways of Being Co-op beyond their time with us. One incredible example of this is Belmiro Nascimento, who left the Academy in 2018 and has since built a career within the Co-op family, now working as a Case Manager at Co-op Legal Services.
A group of 80 KS3 students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent had an unforgettable experience on their trip to the Tower of London, having been selected for their excellent effort, work, and enthusiasm in History lessons. With students from every class represented, it was a fantastic opportunity to see history come to life in one of the country’s most iconic landmarks
Year 8 students at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent are getting stuck into the First Give programme, an exciting opportunity that empowers young people to support and advocate for charities that matter to them. They are now working together in their tutor groups to research charities they might want to support in their social action projects.
Year 10 Sport students had a fantastic day gaining insight into the world of sports careers, with visits to Staffordshire University and Stoke City FC. The day was designed to give them a deeper understanding of career pathways in sport, from sports science to professional coaching and sports management.
Students in Year 10 and Year 11 took part in essential emergency first aid training during their Life Skills lessons, thanks to a visit from Cookson First Aid. This training session, which Cookson kindly provided free of charge, gave students hands-on experience in life-saving techniques, equipping them with the confidence and skills to act in an emergency situation.
Year 9 students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent have been working with Urban Wilderness, PiCL, and Tunstall Action Group to develop ideas for an exciting upcoming event in Tunstall.
As part of Women's History Month, a group of Year 9 girls from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent attended Microsoft Girls IT Day at UA92, joining students from 10 other schools to explore the role of women in the future of AI technology.
British Science Week was a fantastic opportunity to explore the importance of science, with this year’s theme focusing on “Change and Adaptation”. Students across the Academy took part in a range of exciting activities, discovering how science helps us understand and respond to an ever-changing world.
On Wednesday 12th March and across the week, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent marked Young Carers Action Day, recognising the incredible contributions of the young carers within our Academy community.
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A group of Year 8 and 9 Scholars from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently took part in the Magistrates’ Mock Court Trial, an exciting competition designed to give students first-hand experience of the legal system. Held on a Saturday whilst the court was not in normal session, the competition saw six schools from across Staffordshire and Cheshire go head-to-head in a realistic courtroom setting.
