The Forest School
Here at the academy we are excited to be launching our own onsiteForest School. Many of you will have heard of the concept of a Forest School — but what does that look like in a secondary school setting? Forest School is an approach to learning that takes place in a natural environment, encouraging […]
Easter Revision and Activities
Over the Easter holidays, we hosted a comprehensive revision programme for Year 11 and Post-16 students, aimed at supporting their preparation for the upcoming exam season. The initiative was open to all students and covered every qualification area, ensuring no subject was left behind. Throughout the two-week break, students engaged in targeted revision sessions led […]
Year 9 Expeditions
Year 9 Students Embark on Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions. Almost all of our Year 9 students are taking part in their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expeditions over the coming weeks — a key milestone in their journey toward achieving the award. This week, a group of around 20 students completed their two-day […]
Enrichment Activities – Summer Term 2025
Calling All students – Discover New Opportunities with Macmillan’s Enrichment Activities! Looking to try something new, learn valuable skills and have fun? An enrichment is the perfect chance to do just that! Whether you want to explore a new hobby, build on existing skills, or meet like-minded people, there’s something for everyone. Have you […]
Mic Drop: Your Voice. Your Story. Your Podcast
Want to create your own podcast? Mic Drop is your chance to learn from Bauer Academy’s media pros and get hands-on in a professional-grade studio at Middlesbrough’s new KFC Youth Foundation Youth Hub!
Spring Term Newsletters
Hello and welcome to the Spring edition of the Year Group newsletter. As you can see in the links below, it has had a bit of a makeover and is now in a new format. It is also bigger and better, which means we can bring you more news on what our students have been […]
Recognition and Reward – Celebration
This term has seen exceptional performance from students in all year groups. Recognition and Reward now form a higher mark within the Macmillan celebration culture, through initiatives such as the new departmental postcards, Tutee of the Week, the department recognition wall, and the end-of-term reward trips, to name just a few. This last week has […]
Mind – Be Heard
Be Heard is a free non referral drop in service that is open to all young people within the borough, there are no postcode restrictions, and all young people are welcome to attend either location. The sessions are probably best suited to YP who are possibly one or more of the following: Low level SEND. Struggling […]
Easter Holiday Hub
The KFC Youth Foundation Easter Holiday Hub is taking place Tuesday 22nd – Friday 25th April 11-2pm each day. The Holiday Hub is free and open to the first 32 young people to sign up. The hub is sign up only and must fill out the form before attending.
Semi-finals bound!
The Post 16 men’s football team continued their impressive season with a dramatic 5-4 victory over Gateshead College in the quarter-finals of the league cup. Macmillan started strong, with Callum and Zac firing in two early goals, setting the pace for a dominant first half. Zac and Harrison came close to extending the lead […]