Girls’ Empowerment Programme
Published 19/11/21
A group of girls in Year 9 and 10 have been taking part in a new programme designed to build their skills and confidence and to get involved in social action.
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Read MoreAcademy students feature in Government film for global climate change summit at COP26
Published 15/11/21We were extremely delighted to be selected by the Government for our students to take part in a film for the global climate change summit at COP26. Headteacher, Mr Burton and three of our students worked with the Department for Education on the video, which promotes the importance of the new National Education Nature Park.
Read MoreEveryone Reads In Class (ERIC)
Published 22/10/21The Academy is committed to the development of students’ literacy skills and ERIC time is designed to further students’ language acquisition and equip them with the literacy skills they will need for success in life.
Read MoreYear 10 Students take part in Restart a Heart Day
Published 15/10/21Learning how to perform CPR is an extremely important skill that could save someone’s life. With training from doctors, paramedics and ambulance staff Year 10 students at the Academy had the opportunity to learn how to perform CPR should they ever have the need to do so.
Read MoreAcademy Students Recognised as Peer Mentors
Published 28/09/21Following the successful completion of the Academy’s Prosper Peer Mentor training programme a group of year 10 students were recognised for their achievement when they were awarded with badges and certificates that were presented by Headteacher, Mr Burton.
Read MoreSummer School
Published 21/09/21During the week first week of the summer holidays we were delighted to be able to welcome a large number of children from Year 6 to our summer school.
Read MoreForthcoming Open Mornings
Published 16/09/21We were delighted to welcome prospective students and their parents to the Academy during our annual Open Evening.
Read MoreYear 11 Examination Results Day 2021
Published 13/08/21We were delighted to welcome our Year 11 students back to the Academy to collect their examination results.
Read MoreYear 6 Transition Online Event Tuesday 6th July
Published 25/06/21Due to current COVID restrictions our Year 6 Transition Day will now take place as an online only event.
Read MoreAcademy students take part in Antony Gormley inspired workshops
Published 22/06/21A series of art workshops, run in association with Kirklees College, were held at the Academy for students in Year 9 which were inspired by the work of Antony Gormley. A new sculpture by world-renowned sculptor Antony Gormley is on display on the rooftop at the new Kirklees College Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury.
Read MoreCarnegie School Mental Health Award
Published 17/06/21At the Academy we are working towards achieving the Carnegie School Mental Health Award through Leeds Beckett University. This award shows our commitment to mental health and emotional wellbeing and will be a great accolade. In order to achieve the award, all members of the school community need to work together.
Read MoreEnjoy Water Safely
Published 14/06/21In our Assembly we have been promoting the ‘Enjoy Water Safely’ campaign of the Royal Life Saving Society, UK.