Academy News

The Year 10 Community class recently enjoyed thier final session at the Mendip Activities Centre, where they had the unique opportunity to learn about the world of beekeeping.

During the session, students explored the essential role bees play in our ecosystem, including their vital work in pollination. They also discovered the incredible process of how bees create honey. 

It was an engaging, hands-on learning experience that left students more aware of the importance of protecting bees and their habitats.

This week, we were delighted to host our upcoming Year 12 students for their induction day. It was a fantastic opportunity to welcome back some familiar faces and meet new students who will be joining us from other schools in September.

Throughout the day, students participated in a range of exciting taster lessons across various subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art and Textiles, Economics, Criminology, Psychology, Law, and many more. These sessions offered students a valuable insight into the courses they have chosen to study, while also giving them a chance to experience life as a Sixth Former.

The day was filled with curiosity and enthusiasm, which has us excited to welcome everyone back in September to begin their next chapter.

If you are interested in joining our Sixth Form in 2026, our Sixth Form Open Evening is coming up on Thursday 16th October 2025 from 5:30pm - 8pm.

Click here for more information about the event and to book tickets.

Best of luck to Sophie and Neve, who will be travelling to Spain to compete in the prestigious Dance World Cup.

This incredible opportunity is the result of their dedication, hard work, and passion for dance. Representing their team on the international stage is not only a remarkable achievement but also a chance to showcase their talent among some of the world’s best young dancers.

The Academy couldn't be prouder of Sophie and Neve, and will be cheering them on all the way. We wish them both the very best of luck!

This week, our French and Spanish students took their food-based vocabulary to the next level by stepping into the kitchen and cooking up some delicious traditional dishes from French and Spanish cuisine.

From homemade meatballs in rich tomato sauce to Parisian crepes, the dishes looked – and smelled – absolutely amazing! It was a fantastic, hands-on way for students to bring their language learning to life.

Victoria has demonstrated a true gift for choreography throughout her dance lessons this year. She works consistently hard and has a constant determination to improve. 

Her progress this year has been fantastic to see, well done!

Mrs Coman headed to London on Friday 20th June 2025 to attend the Fish Hero Teacher Awards and Conference, held at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall. The event celebrated six years of Churchill Academy & Sixth Form being part of the Fish in Schools Hero programme, a national initiative that brings fish education into classrooms, giving pupils the opportunity to prepare, cook and taste fish.

There were 200 teachers from across the UK who were recognised for their inspiring work encouraging young people to learn about fish, healthy eating, sustainability, and even career opportunities in the seafood sector.

The programme, funded by the Fishmongers’ Company’s Fisheries Charitable Trust, and delivered by the Food Teachers Centre, supports schools by providing free fish deliveries, hands-on teacher training, classroom resources and exciting pupil masterclasses. 

Through their involvement, our students have gained valuable cooking skills and confidence, with many now expressing a desire to eat and cook more fish. Team Food is proud to be part of this amazing programme, which has opened up new learning opportunities for our students and helped them experience ingredients they may not have otherwise tried.

The conference also featured expert talks on the importance of food education, sustainability and how fish support both public health and the UK economy.

For more about the programme, visit: https://foodteacherscentre.co.uk/fish-heroes/