A group of determined Year 10 students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent have successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands. The expedition marked the final section of their DofE award, following months of dedication to the volunteering, physical, and skills sections of the programme.
Whilst the media would have you believe that teenagers spend their summer holidays asleep or on video games, that was certainly not the case for a number of enterprising students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent. Midway through their GCSE courses, our Year 10s made the most of opportunities made available to them by heading off to London and Oxford.
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Last academic year, 8SL supported Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank via the First Give social action programme. The tutor group were successful, under Mrs Leighton’s guidance, in winning a £1000 grant for the charity.
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Students from our CAS Racing Elective recently embarked on a memorable journey to Mallory Park, where they had the unique opportunity to put their custom-built car to the test in the Greenpower race.
A group of ambitious Year 11 students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently attended a Grade 9 Maths workshop at Angel Square, Co-op's Manchester HQ, as part of the Co-op Academies Trust’s Maths Excellence Programme. The workshop focused on higher-tier topics, challenging students to push their skills to the next level in preparation for their upcoming exams.
On Friday 18th, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent held a cake and doughnut sale in support of Wear It Pink Day, raising over £200 for Breast Cancer Now. Organised by Mrs Tatton and supported by the Co-op Young Leaders (CYLs), the event brought students and staff together to raise awareness and vital funds for the cause.
Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent’s newly formed year group student councils recently held their first meetings, marking the start of an exciting year of student leadership. During the sessions, each council appointed chairpeople, secretaries, and committee members, with students proudly wearing their new leadership badges.
Year 11 BTEC PE students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently enjoyed an exciting trip to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. As part of their coursework, the students toured the iconic stadium and facilities, gaining insight into the world of professional sports.
Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently hosted a training session for its newly appointed Year 7 Co-op Young Leaders (CYLs), focusing on building communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. The session was designed to help the academy’s newest leaders prepare for their roles, with older CYLs stepping in to support and guide the Year 7 students.
Last night, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent hosted a special launch event to celebrate the achievements of students selected for this year’s Scholars’ Programme. Families, teachers, and academy staff gathered to mark the occasion and recognise the hard work and dedication of the newly appointed scholars.
To mark World Mental Health Day, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent’s newly appointed Wellbeing Ambassadors hosted an interactive stall during lunchtime, creating a space for students to engage in conversations about mental health and wellbeing. The event featured games and activities designed to encourage students to open up about their feelings, with the aim of raising awareness and breaking down the stigma around mental health.
All Year 9 students at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently participated in a one-hour "Critical Load" workshop led by The Inspirational Learning Group (TILG). The workshop focused on showing students the real-world applications of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as they prepare to choose their GCSE options.
