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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 3rd October 2025

    Published 03/10/25

    The Netball season is well underway and our rugby players returned to the field. Check out how everyone got on below: 

    Year 9 Netball team take on Kings of Wessex 

    We had two Year 9 teams play against Kings of Wessex this week. Both teams matched with Kings of Wessex players for the first half of both games. As the games reached halftime, both teams were narrowly behind at scores of 10-8 for the green team and 10-6 for the purple team. 

    The green team fought hard until the bitter end but were unable to secure the win, with a final score of 23-11. The purple team put in a stellar performance in the second half,  with an incredible win of 22-15! 

    Players of the match were Aurelie and Frankie. Well done to all our players! 

    Sixth Form Netball start the season at Kings of Wessex 

    It was the first game of the netball season for our Sixth Form girls, who also played against Kings of Wessex.

    It was an exciting game, with every player working hard and keeping it close for the first half. Kings of Wessex ultimately took the victory with a final score of 26-15.  

    Well done to all our Sixth Form team, onto the next one! 

    Year 10 Rugby plays a tight contest against Backwell School

    Our Year 10 Rugby team played a tight game against Backwell this week, giving it their absolute all at the start of an exciting season. Backwell won this match 3-1; however, that isn’t dampening our boys' spirits as they gear up for the next match. 

    Player of the match was awarded to Ashton for his powerful carries and solid defence. Well done! 

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  • Rising Star: Harriet Celebrated as 'Most Improved' Dancer at BDC Awards

    Published 03/10/25

    On 26th September, Year 7 student Harriet was proudly named as the Most Improved Dancer in her StreetDance team, Trixters, at an annual awards night hosted by her dance company, BDC.

    Harriet joined the team in September 2024 and quickly took to the challenge, demonstrating incredible progress and dedication throughout the year. Her hard work didn’t go unnoticed, earning her this well-deserved recognition.

    Trixters had a standout season, remaining undefeated in all their StreetDance competitions last season. Harriet has loved every moment of her experience and continues to grow as a performer.

    Well done, Harriet — we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

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  • Lancaster win the Golf House Challenge

    Published 03/10/25

    Team PE hosted a successful Golf House Challenge this week. Students and staff competed for house points by trying to sink golf balls into a target (a very fetching wheelie bin). Precision was key: the closer to the bin, the more points they scored.

    Ex-student and professional golfer Monty joined us for the event, showcasing his golf skills and offering our students valuable tips on how to move the ball further down the fairway. We also had Academy golf caddies on hand to support our golfers with their equipment, making it a real community event. 

    It was a brilliant afternoon in the sunshine. Many golf balls were hit across the field. Unfortunately, none made it into the wheelie bin itself, but plenty got close.  Team PE spent the afternoon tallying the scores, and the results are in: 

    1st Place Lancaster (Winning shot by Riley)

    2nd Place Hanover (Winning shot by Finn)

    3rd Place Windsor (Winning shot by Tom) 

    4th Place Tudor (Winning shot by Noah)

    5th Place Stuart (Winning shot by Quinn) 

    Well done to Lancaster, and to our overall winner Riley! 

     

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  • Year 7 Students Learn Life Skills with Heart Starters and The Royal Navy

    Published 03/10/25

    This week, Year 7 students were lucky enough to be visited by both Heart Starters and the Royal Navy for an exciting learning experience. 

    Heart Starters, a company run by South West Air Ambulance, provided students with the opportunity to learn and practice CPR, respond to emergency situations, and utilise vital equipment such as defibrillators.

    The Heart Starters programme introduced students to the basic principles of CPR. Instructors guided them through the critical steps, emphasising the importance of acting quickly during emergencies. 

    The Royal Navy sessions were full of excitement as students learnt a variety of life skills and improved their knowledge on how the Royal Navy helps communities around the world.  Part of the session involved an engineering task, focused on building a transportation device suitable for use in a humanitarian crisis, followed by a race to determine which design was the best. 

    Both training sessions focused on building confidence, so students would feel ready to step in and help during an emergency. Year 7 students walked away from the session equipped with practical knowledge that could one day help them save a life. 

    We would like to extend a massive thank you to both Heart Starters and the Royal Navy for visiting our students and spending time with them.

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  • Meadow Wins The Fish Hero Award

    Published 03/10/25

    The Fish Heroes team donated a book to be presented to a standout Food & Nutrition student of our choosing. 

    The decision was made to present the award to Meadow, who consistently went above and beyond in every lesson last year. Her enthusiasm and commitment to Food & Nutrition have been truly exceptional. 

    She produces outstanding practical work, always paying close attention to the presentation and visual appeal of her dishes. Beyond the classroom, she demonstrates a genuine passion for the subject, conducting detailed food science research at home independently, for her own enjoyment. 

    A fantastic member of the class, her dedication, creativity, and curiosity have been an inspiration to others.  Well done Meadow!

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  • Legally Blonde Rehearsals Off to a Fabulous Start!

    Published 26/09/25

    The cast has been called, the creative team is read, and rehearsals are officially underway - what a start to this fabulous story! 

    The cast is already showing why they were born to be on stage. The teamwork on display is a joy to watch, and the Delta Nus have already formed a strong, sisterly bond.

    During the first rehearsal on Tuesday, we were treated to a hilarious rendition of “Serious” from our Warners and Elles, complete with fantastic comic timing. The Delta Nus then brought the house down with “OMG”—their energy, smiley faces, and big voices proved that they are already the closest of sorority sisters.

    The cast also had the chance to perform during our Open Evening, giving Year 6 students and their families a glimpse behind the scenes. The cast did not disappoint; the dance and drama studios were filled with sass, sparkle and character from start to finish.

    A few practical updates, too:

    • Lift shares – We’ve contacted the cast via Google Classroom to encourage more carpooling after rehearsals. Please do take a moment to fill this in if you can.

    • Schedules – The schedule for the next two weeks can be viewed here. However, please note that it is subject to change. We’ll do our best to give you as much notice as possible.

    • Production team – A Google Form has been sent to students interested in joining the production team for Legally Blonde. If you missed the email, the Google Form is available here.

    With such a strong start, this promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved and a show that audiences will not want to miss!

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  • Academy Sports Rundown: 26th September 2025

    Published 26/09/25

    It’s the first sports rundown of the 2025/26 academic year and our sports fixtures are off to a brilliant start. See how we got on this week below: 

    KS4 Hockey face off with Sidcot for the first match of the year 

    Our KS4 girls' Hockey team visited Sidcot School for the first match of the year, with some students playing in their first-ever Academy hockey game! 

    It was an evenly matched game that ended 1-0 to Sidcot, and although we didn’t win, our girls certainly put up a great performance. The player of the match was awarded to Laura. Well done to all of the players! 

    KS3 Netball brought back THREE victories 

    Our KS3 Netball teams headed to Sidcot for an afternoon of Netball tournaments.  It was an absolutely dominant performance from all our teams, marking a great start to the season. 

    Year 9 won their game 23-3. The player of the match was awarded to Immy. 

    Year 8 won their game 14-3. The player of the match was awarded to Zoe. 

    Year 7 Orange won their game 6-3. The player of the match was awarded to Jess. 

    Year 7 Red lost their game 1-4. The player of the match was awarded to Carys. 

    Year 8 Rugby Match Report

    Year 8 student, Rileigh, has tried his hand at being a sports journalist and reports on the Year 8 Rugby tournament that took place at Gordano School on Tuesday, 23rd September:

    Game 1 Backwell

    Score 4-3 Churchill win

    Player of the match was Alfie Fogg 

    Game 2 Yatton

    Score 5-4 Churchill win

    Player of the match was Tom

    Game 3 Gordano 

    Score 7-5 Churchill win

    Player of the match was George 

    The player of the tournament was Sean, 3/3 win, well done Churchill Year 8!

     

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  • Meg’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Journey

    Published 26/09/25

    Rugby star and Windsor House Captain, Meg, recently played a key role from the sidelines at the Women’s Rugby World Cup when it was hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium. As a ball technician for the tournament, she was involved in several matches, including the semi-finals, which saw England qualify for the World Cup finals!

    In the lead-up to the event, Meg appeared in two live interviews on BBC Radio Bristol. In her first interview, she discussed her journey into rugby, her experience playing for the North Somerset Barbarians and her previous role as a ball technician at the Six Nations.

    After an action-packed weekend at Ashton Gate, Meg returned for a second interview, sharing her highlights from the tournament. She discussed a rogue ball from the crowd, meeting the professional players and the motivation she drew from being so close to the action. 

    Both interviews are well worth a listen, and we couldn’t be prouder of Meg for chasing her dreams.

    Listen to Meg’s interviews here:

    Friday, 12th September – Interview begins at 2 hours 8 minutes

    Monday, 15th September – Interview begins at 2 hours 10 minutes

     

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  • Year 7 Gutterball Bonanza!

    Published 26/09/25

    Year 7 are up and running with their first House competition of the year. 

    Teamwork, tactics and great communication were to the fore, as students from our five houses took to the field in the autumnal sunshine. Working in House teams, students were challenged to move their golf ball thirty metres using lengths of plastic guttering. A dropped ball meant a trip back to the start line, so teams had to balance speed with steady hands to be successful. Ten minutes of practice were followed by two inter-house races, where points were on offer for all teams that completed the course. 

    After two keenly contested races, the points were tallied to reveal the final placings below!

    1st  Windsor with 8 points

    2nd Stuart with 7 points

    3rd Tudor with 6 points

    4th  Hanover with 5 points

    5th Lancaster with 4 points                                                                      

    Well done to all involved, keep an eye out for the next House competition to get involved in! Special thanks to the Year 11 House Captains and leaders who helped organise, encourage and support the Year 7 teams.

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  • Dance Star of the week is Angelina

    Published 26/09/25

    Angelina has been working extremely hard in her Year 9 dance lessons, displaying quiet confidence that is growing in strength. 

    Angelina's precision and attention to detail are impressive in both her practical pieces and her high standard of written work. Well done!

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  • Team PE's first House Challenge of the year!

    Published 26/09/25

    Get ready for the first PE House Challenge of the year – and it’s all about precision, golf and house pride!

    On Tuesday 1st October at 1:30 pm, students and staff, will gather on the bottom field for an exciting golf challenge: Hit the golf ball 150 yards into the Site Team bin!

    How It Works:

    Each house will take turns trying to hit a golf ball into the Site Team bin, which will be placed 150 yards away. The closest ball to the bin (or the one that lands in it!) will earn the top spot. 

    Rules:

    The number of shots per player and house will depend on the number of students who sign up.

    Golf balls will be marked with house colours and players' initials to track results.

    There will be separate competitions for KS3 and KS4, depending on interest from each house.

    Only the best ball per house will count towards the final result – so make it count!

    This is a great opportunity to represent your house, have some fun, and start the House Challenges off with a bang (or a swing)!

    If you would like to participate, please sign up with Team PE as soon as possible. 

    Let the House with the best shot win!

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  • Year 9 students ‘Swiss Rolled’ into their first practical assessment

    Published 19/09/25

    Our Year 9 students completed their first practical assessment of the year this week by making Swiss Rolls from scratch. The task involved not only baking the sponge but also preparing homemade jam to fill the rolls. 

    This assessment allowed students to develop their baking skills and highlighted the importance of both technique and creativity in the kitchen. The assessment was a fun and delicious way to kick off the year’s practical lessons!

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