Spring Term Newsletters 2026
Welcome to the Spring Edition of our School Newsletters! We’re excited to share this term’s newsletter with you, with even more updates, highlights, and stories celebrating our students’ fantastic achievements this term. Parents will have received a direct link via their shared contact details. For everyone else, we’re pleased to make it available right here […]
Golden Ticket Day – Spring Term
The very last day of term (April 2nd) saw the return of our popular Golden Ticket Day. Students were once again very eager to earn an on-the-spot golden ticket for demonstrating extraordinary effort. Across the day well over 300 students were awarded a golden ticket from many different members of staff for their efforts in […]
Year 9 Beamish Visit
Our history department recently took 35 Year 9 students on a trip to Beamish Museum, where they explored a range of historical settings including the Victorian street, the 1950s town, and the pit village. As part of the visit, students also participated in a “Call to War” workshop designed to deepen their understanding of the First […]
Stress Awareness Month
Today marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, a time for our school community to focus on wellbeing and take simple, positive steps to manage everyday stress. We all experience stress in different ways. For some, it might be linked to schoolwork or exams, while for others it can come from things outside the classroom. […]
Higher Ideas Exchange 2026
Our students and their families once again made the most of an inspiring Higher Ideas Exchange 2026 event. This year’s evening brought together an exciting range of universities, specialists, and higher education providers, offering invaluable opportunities to explore pathways beyond Post 16 study, with the event creating an opportunity to gather key insights into the journey ahead. Students […]
National Careers Week 2026
National Careers Week 2026 runs from 2–7 March and is a nationwide initiative designed to inspire young people to explore future pathways and take ownership of their career choices. The theme for this year is “Own Your Future”, encouraging students to research opportunities, ask informed questions and take meaningful steps toward their goals. At Macmillan Academy, […]
Year 9 Routes 2026
Year 9 – An Exciting Journey Ahead! Year 9 students are entering an important and exciting phase of their education. Over the coming weeks, they will make key decisions that will shape the next two years of their studies. These choices will influence the qualifications they achieve, their post-Year 11 options, and their future career […]
Safeguarding During the Holidays
Whilst the academy is closed during the school holidays, should you have any urgent safeguarding concerns, please contact the relevant authorities using the telephone numbers or email addresses provided in the link: Safeguarding During the School Holidays
Gopher Science Lab Day
Year 10 students recently stepped up as science leaders by hosting a fun and hands-on Gopher Science lab day for visiting Year 6 pupils. The event aimed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and bring science to life through practical activities. Throughout the day, the younger students moved between different activity stations, all run by the […]
Mandarin – Chinese New Year
MANDARIN STUDENTS SHINE IN 2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE CELEBRATION Our Mandarin students welcomed the 2026 Year of the Horse with a lively and colourful celebration. The event showcased their enthusiasm for learning through fun activities, interactive challenges, and impressive presentations that highlighted Chinese language and culture. A Night of Energy and Exploration Students embraced […]