Year 6 Transition Week
We are having a fantastic week with our new year 7 cohort for September. Our transition week activities are all themed on the amazing book, 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Rauf. The week started with a treasure hunt around the academy organised by Mrs Atkins. This activity was designed … Continue reading Year 6 Transition Week
Green Fingered Science Students
The Science and Gardening Club have been very busy this term. Students have spent the past months sowing seeds, weeding and tending to plants in the courtyard. This week the students were really pleased to harvest their first crop of potatoes. We hope they cooked something delicious for their families with them! A special thank … Continue reading Green Fingered Science Students
Year 11 are Promtastic!
Yesterday evening our Year 11 students joined staff to celebrate the end of their secondary school journey at their annual leavers' Prom. The group have shown the most amazing resilience in studying for the first element of their GCSEs during a Covid lockdown, we are all very proud of you. Thank you Year 11 - … Continue reading Year 11 are Promtastic!
Year 5 Scientists Investigate Evaporation
Our Science department were delighted to welcome Year 5 from The West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy on Thursday morning. The children joined our Science teachers to use their investigative skills to find out how different factors increase the rate of evaporation. More exciting events for the Year 5 and 6 pupils will be … Continue reading Year 5 Scientists Investigate Evaporation
Year 9 and Year 10 learn they can be whoever they want to be
Year 9 and Year 10 welcomed Stephen Seki to the academy to talk to them about his journey from living in poverty in Uganda to studying to become a pharmacist at the University of Kent. Stephen's talk was personal and inspiring as he shared the story of his life and told the students that with … Continue reading Year 9 and Year 10 learn they can be whoever they want to be
Year 10 uncover the history of Harlaxton Manor
Year 10 have enjoyed a lovely day in the sunshine taking part in an archaeological dig at Harlaxton Manor. They have spent the day uncovering the history of the Manor. Thank you to Harlaxton Manor for inviting the students, they have all had an amazing day!
Academy Celebrated for Support of our Students
Yesterday evening the Academy was recognised for the support of our students on BBC East Midlands. Special thanks go to Caroline Milligan for her amazing work. We are all incredibly proud of our school.
Fantasy Flash Fiction Competition Winner
Congratulations to Bethany Thibert! Students were invited to participate in submitting a short Fantasy Fiction story. Bethany won the competition with her short story entitled, 'What did I just do?'. Her story has a zombie theme and outlines the consequences of bullying in a very insightful way.
Year 7 Uncover History at Harlaxton Manor
Our Year 7 students have been invited to join an archaeological dig at Harlaxton Manor. The archaeological project is looking to uncover the forgotten lives of individuals who have helped run the manor, reveal traces of the site's prehistoric past, and investigate training trenches from WWI. The students had a brilliant time helping the archaeologists … Continue reading Year 7 Uncover History at Harlaxton Manor
Year 9 Motivation
David Hyner has visited the academy to present a motivational talk to our year 9 students as part of our careers programme. The students were totally engaged with his enthusiasm and very impressed with his incredible motivational session. Thank you David and LiNCHigher.
