Laying of the First Poppy Ceremony
On Thursday 6 November 2025, students from Macmillan Academy proudly took part in Middlesbrough’s Laying of the First Poppy ceremony at the Cenotaph on Linthorpe Road. This poignant event marks the beginning of the town’s annual Acts of Remembrance, honouring those who served and sacrificed in conflicts around the world. Led by Elected Mayor Chris Cooke, […]
Stay Safe and Warm Campaign
Cleveland Fire Brigade are running our Stay Safe and Warm Campaign, a completely free programme for anybody that is living in Cleveland – that may be struggling to stay warm at home. After a free home visit, they may be able to provide portable heaters or other essential equipment to help people stay safe and […]
Year 11 County Cup Success
Having been knocked out last year by the eventual winners (Conyers) in the County Cup, the boys had to play them again in the first round in an exciting contest between the current holders and previous champions in 2024. The team were clearly hungry for revenge and put in their best performance of the season. […]
Smashed – Alcohol Awareness
Students from Years 7 and 8 took part in Smashed, an interactive alcohol-awareness session delivered by Collingwood Learning. The session combined a powerful drama performance with activities designed to help pupils understand the consequences of underage drinking and the role of social influence. The performance followed the lives of three teenagers affected by alcohol, […]
Academy Production 2026
Macmillan Academy are proud to present the production for 2026 High School Musical Jr Week commencing the 29th June the academy theatre will be transformed into East High as Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on our very stage. We will see Troy, Gabriella, Ryan and the fabulous Sharpay, along with […]
Bring It On! – Half Term Holiday Activities
The booking site for the Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland Council’s October delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme is now live – Bring It On! There are thousands of places for children from families in receipt of benefit related free school meals to book onto. Please share the booking link with relevant families […]
Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit
On Tuesday 29th September our Year 10 art students, Year 10 and 11 textiles and Year 12 art students visited The Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield to explore the work of internationally renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Damian Hirst, Barabara Hepworth. In addition, art students visited James Turrell’s ‘Deer Shelter’ where they were able to experience immersive art and […]
Year 8 Information Evening – Oct 2025
Thank You for Attending the Year 8 Family Information Evening. We would like to extend our thanks to all those who attended the recent Year 8 Family Information Evening. Your participation and engagement are greatly appreciated. For those who were unable to attend or would like to review the information shared, please find the presentation […]
STEM Roadshow Inspires Students
We were excited to welcome back the STEM Roadshow, funded by BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Navy. Over the past 20 years, this inspiring programme has reached more than 1.3 million pupils, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM subjects across the UK. Designed to ignite interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
Celebrating European Day of Languages
Macmillan Academy celebrated the European Day of Languages with a lively and educational event, bringing students together to explore the rich diversity of languages and cultures across Europe. As part of the celebrations, students took part in a quiz that tested their knowledge of European languages, traditions, and cultural facts. From identifying famous landmarks to […]