We were delighted to welcome representatives from local faith communities to the Academy, who formed an interfaith panel for our students. The event featured a diverse group of panellists, including Rev. Debbie Nash, Rector of Thornhill Parish Church; Rev. Chris Hawke, Methodist Minister; Kausar Tai, a Management & Training Consultant and Director of Aksaa Ltd and David Currie, the Chair of Kirklees Interfaith.
THORNHILL COMMUNITY ACADEMY STUDENTS PRESENT
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR.
AT 7.00PM ON THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2026
A group of twelve Year 10 girls recently attended a Women in Construction event at Kirklees College, designed to introduce young women to the wide range of careers available within the construction industry.
The Academy hosted a range of fun and creative events to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. This annual event highlights the importance of books and reading. Schools and libraries across the country participated in various activities to mark the occasion.
During the final week of the half term, members of the Student Parliament and our House Captains organised and ran a fantastic fundraising fair, offering a variety of activities for students to enjoy. From lucky dips and a tombola to bake sales and fizzy drinks, there was something for everyone, and it was wonderful to see so many students getting involved.
"In loving memory of Brandon Sheldrake. Always in our thoughts and hearts."
To enhance the security of Microsoft 365 accounts for students, when using this service from outside the Academy, SHARE IT is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication.
Further details and instructions on how to set up Multi-Factor Authentication can be found below.
We were delighted to host over 60 residents from across the local area at a special gathering for our second annual Community Christmas Lunch.
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A group of Year 8 students were given the opportunity to participate in the innovative Junior Detective programme developed by West Yorkshire Police. The week-long programme, led by staff from West Yorkshire Police, in conjunction with the University of Bradford, the NHS and Bradford Crown Court, is designed to raise awareness of the wide-reaching ramifications of knife crime and to equip participants with the skills to become knife crime ambassadors.
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Members of the Academy's Drama Club enjoyed an exciting visit to the Bradford Alhambra Theatre to watch Matilda the Musical. The performance was a fantastic opportunity for them to see the show brought to life on a professional stage, leaving them truly inspired.
We are delighted to contribute a decorated tree to the annual Christmas Tree exhibition taking place at Dewsbury Minster. Trees are donated by various community groups and organisations from the local area.
We are delighted that our annual Careers Fair, which recently took place at the Academy, was a resounding success. Representatives from various training providers and local colleges attended the event to provide our students with valuable information about future career opportunities and study options.
