A moving candle-lit ceremony was held at the Academy to observe Holocaust Memorial Day, honouring the memory of those who suffered under the Nazi regime. This year’s event has special significance as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp.
Students celebrated their academic successes and achievements with their parents and family members at a special awards ceremony held at the Academy.
In a spectacular end-of-term production, Academy students showcased their incredible talent in Fairytale Intertwined. After months of dedication and rehearsals, the students delivered a fantastic performance that captivated an audience of around 100, including parents and staff. The show, which blended classic fairytales in a fresh and exciting way, was met with resounding applause and admiration.
Academy students have been spreading some festive cheer over the last couple of weeks with a series of musical performances.
Year 11 students recently enjoyed a captivating performance of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, presented by some of their own teachers.
It was a great pleasure to welcome residents from across the local area to the Academy, when they joined us for our Community Christmas Lunch. Our visitors enjoyed an afternoon filled with warmth and seasonal cheer, that defines the Christmas season.
In a heart-warming initiative to support the local community, the Academy's staff and students joined forces to collect non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Fusion Food Bank in Dewsbury. Mrs Sheard, a Science teacher at the Academy, organised the collection, encouraging each form group to fill a box with donations.
Year 10 Performing Arts students embarked on an inspiring and enriching day-long visit to Production Park, an iconic hub of creative industries. The trip was designed to give students an opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain valuable insight into future educational and career pathways within the arts sector.
We are delighted that our annual Careers Fair, which recently took place at the Academy, was a resounding success. Representatives from a diverse group of training providers and local colleges participated in the event, where they shared valuable information about future career opportunities available to our students.
We were pleased to be able to provide a special communications workshop for our students when we welcomed trainer Mike Doody from the Talk the Talk organisation to the Academy.
Thornhill Secondary School, as it was initially named, was officially opened on its present site on the 25th November 1964. At this time, it was part of the County Borough of Dewsbury Education Committee. Kirklees Council did not exist in those days. The school’s former premises on Edge Lane became the local Junior and Infant School, which remains the case today.
Academy staff and students commemorated Remembrance Day with various special activities to mark the occasion.
