Our Year 7 and 9 scholars recently enjoyed a truly fantastic trip to the Houses of Parliament, undertaken as a key component of their supercurricular academic programme. The educational visit was a tremendous success, offering a unique opportunity to witness the heart of British democracy firsthand.

What an inspiring day for our Year 7 students! The first half of the year group enjoyed a truly breathtaking experience inside the Stardome, the mobile planetarium that brought the wonders of the universe directly into our school hall.

Students were absolutely captivated, taking a fantastic journey across the cosmos and learning all about the Solar System and beyond. A real highlight was hearing from a professional astrophysicist, whose passion and knowledge truly ignited curiosity and awe among the students. It was an amazing opportunity for them to look up and think big!

Our sincere thanks go to Mr Morris for arranging this excellent educational day for the students.

"The Stardome experience was a powerful lesson in how vast and exciting the universe is. Providing opportunities like this helps our students expand their horizons and fosters a deep sense of inquiry and awe. It's a key part of our commitment to Personal Development."

— Ms Williamson, Assistant Head for Personal Development

The good news is that the other half of the Year 7 cohort will have their turn when the Stardome returns in February. They certainly have something brilliant to look forward to!

We were thrilled to take a deserving group of our Year 7 students on a rewards trip to Peak Wildlife Park recently. This outing was a special acknowledgement of the fantastic effort they have put in since beginning their journey at the Academy.

Our group of twelve ambitious Year 10 Scholars recently enjoyed an incredibly rewarding visit to the prestigious Trinity College, Cambridge. The day proved to be a fantastic source of inspiration and learning about top-tier higher education opportunities.

Our Year 9 students have kicked off the fantastic Barclays Set For Success Programme with an incredibly inspiring launch event! This powerful initiative, delivered in partnership with the Wimbledon Foundation and the Youth Sport Trust, is all about helping young people discover their potential by focusing on core life and leadership skills. We were all thrilled to start this journey, knowing the impact this focused mentoring and skills development will have on their confidence and future aspirations.

What a brilliant way to wrap up the term! Today, we had the fantastic singer-songwriter Joel Foster visit for an amazing end-of-term treat. He put on two incredibly engaging performances, first for Year 7 and then for Year 10. More than just a gig, the event did an awesome job of supplementing our mental wellbeing offer and PSHE lessons by sharing a hugely powerful message about mental health.