We were thrilled to welcome the BBC Bitesize Careers Roadshow to Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent this week! Each year group from 7 to 10 had a dedicated one-hour session, packed with career insights, practical advice, and local pride.

We’re thrilled to announce the reopening of The Emma Murray Library at Co-op Academy, a meaningful space dedicated to the memory of Emma Murray, a beloved former colleague whose love for literature inspired our students. Our Library Manager, Ms Corbally, worked tirelessly to keep reading alive from her library kiosk during the closure whilst building work took place, and the library’s return is a true celebration of learning, reading, and community spirit.

At Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, we united this Remembrance season with heartfelt tributes and events, underscoring our dedication to values of respect, unity, and remembrance. This year, academy cadets and uniformed groups represented us at services and parades across the local area, including in Burslem and Hanley. Ms Williamson and Mrs Tatton laid a wreath at the Burslem Cenotaph on behalf of all staff and students, an act filled with pride and respect.

To mark Diwali, the festival of lights, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent's RE Leaders organised a vibrant day of celebrations, bringing the academy community together to enjoy and learn about this special festival.

This October, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent celebrated Black History Month under the theme Reclaiming Narratives, with a focus on learning about Black trailblazers and lesser-known heroes whose contributions have often been left out of the mainstream narrative. Throughout the month, our tutor programme spotlighted inspiring Black Britons, from pioneers in civil rights and the arts to innovators in science and technology, allowing students to discover and appreciate these influential stories.

Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent’s Year 7 and 8 students recently experienced an exciting and interactive STEM theatre roadshow, delivered in collaboration with BAE Systems, The Royal Air Force, and The Royal Navy. This engaging event, part of the academy’s ongoing focus on promoting STEM subjects, brought the theme of electricity to life through a series of thrilling demonstrations.