We are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students at The Brilliant Club graduation ceremony, held recently at the prestigious University of Manchester. It was an inspiring day, marking the culmination of months of dedicated academic work.
What an incredibly exciting day our students had today as they stepped into the shoes of broadcast journalists, thanks to a fantastic visit from Tom Gayle. The energy in the room was palpable as our aspiring reporters embraced the challenge of creating their very own commentaries, drawing inspiration from the incredible achievements of the England women's football team.
We are pleased to share the experience our Key Stage 3 students had on their recent visit to the BT offices in Birmingham. This trip was a valuable part of our ongoing careers programme, designed to inspire students and introduce them to the possibilities within the world of technology.
Our Year 9 students recently completed their Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Bronze practice expedition. They navigated a one-day trek, demonstrating solid teamwork and resilience.
What a truly special and emotional afternoon we had celebrating our incredible Year 11 students at their Leavers' Assembly. The atmosphere was a beautiful mix of laughter, tears, and overwhelming pride as we gathered to say a temporary goodbye to the Class of 2025.
The Co-op Academies Trust Culinary Competition took place at Angel Square and what a fantastic experience we had.
All ten of our Year 8 tutor groups recently completed the First Give programme – a social action and charity-focused project designed to help young people understand the power they have to make a difference in their communities.
Earlier this month, a group of our students returned from an unforgettable visit to Japan, funded by the Turing Scheme with additional support from the Academy – ensuring the trip was completely free of charge for the students involved.
Year 10 Life Skills students visited Newcastle College, part of NSCG, in preparation for submitting applications next term. The students who attended were exemplary and took advantage of being able to ask lots of questions. The students said "It was interesting. It helped our understanding of what we would like to do after school."
This was a lovely opportunity for our students to see the facilities, support, and the courses on offer at the college. They loved the open spaces and the inviting atmosphere, as well as some of the course opportunities available. This is the first of several visits, and will make the prospect of their next steps a lot less daunting for our students.
Mrs Canning, the trip lead and class teacher, reflected on the students' fantastic attitude during the visit, saying "I was really proud to see them speaking so confidently to college staff".
This trip forms part of our tailored Careers programme, which caters for individual students' requirements. Please follow the link below for further information.
We are delighted to share the exciting news that three of our Year 11 students — Kevin, Anita, and Faisal — have secured full scholarships to top UK boarding schools for Sixth Form study. This is an extraordinary achievement and a reflection of their outstanding commitment, talent, and ambition
This week, our Academy came together to celebrate Stoke’s Centenary with a fantastic range of activities that showcased our students’ creativity, teamwork, and community pride.
This term, all of our Year 8 students are engaged in the Barclays Life Skills programme, a fantastic initiative designed to equip young people with essential skills for life beyond school.
