We were delighted to welcome former student Sarah Speight back to the Academy when she paid our students a visit to speak about her career as an Architect as part of our Inspirational Speaker programme.
A group of four students from years 8 & 9 and four students from years 10 & 11 travelled to Upper Batley High School to take part in a Table Tennis Tournament. All the students represented the Academy with a great sense of pride and enthusiasm.
A series of exciting and informative media workshops led by Michael Longhi, Talent and Inspiration Manager, from Channel 4 Schools were held for groups of Academy students in Years 7 and 9.
Congratulations to Alex Harrison, one of our Year 10 students, on receiving his black belt 1st Dan in karate.
We were delighted to welcome former student Charlie Whitlam back to the Academy when he paid our students a visit to speak about the career of a Paramedic as part of our Inspirational Speaker programme.
During the autumn half term, we have been pleased to deliver two SMSC days at the Academy. Students in year 10 and 11 each had a specialist day which provided them with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of important societal issues and learn vital lifesaving skills. Throughout the day, students engage in various activities and attend presentations provided by a variety of external agency guest speakers. The purpose of the days was to enable students to develop their knowledge of wider issues relating to their Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development, allowing them to be positive members of British Society.
The final day of the autumn term was marked by rewarding students who had achieved good attendance and maintained a good behaviour record with a festive treat.
Staff and students of the Academy took part in a reverse advent calendar whereby donations were made throughout December until the penultimate day of term.
Students in Year 11 were delighted to watch a performance of Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol acted out by their some of their teachers.
Academy catering staff got into the spirit of Christmas by donning festive outfits as they served up Christmas lunch.
As part of raising awareness of issues around mental health, students from the Academy were able to join sessions that were run by Craig Lingard, Head Coach of Batley Bulldogs and their all-time record try scorer. The sessions are supported by Movember, the Rugby charity which raises money to support Men's health, both physical and mental.
During the course of the autumn term we have been running a new programme of Inspirational Speaker events for our students.
