Summer Term Newsletters 2026
Welcome to the Summer 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 […]
Club 0 and Rewards Trip 2026
Our biggest reward trip to date was enjoyed by 250 students during the final week of term, as we once again took over Level X for the day. Students earned their invitation in a variety of ways: by being members of Club Zero (having received no negative behaviour points throughout the entire academic year), […]
Year 10 Health Day
Our Year 10 students recently enjoyed a fantastic Health Day, spending the day off timetable taking part in a wide range of activities designed to promote mental wellbeing, physical health and personal safety. The day provided students with valuable opportunities to develop important life skills, learn from experts and experience new activities, all while having […]
Year 13 Leavers’ Party 2026
Year 13 students came together at Acklam Hall for a memorable Leavers’ Party, marking the end of their time at Macmillan and celebrating the friendships, achievements and experiences that have shaped their journey. The evening provided an opportunity for students to reminisce about their years at the school, share memories with friends and staff, and […]
Year 10 Work Experience
Our Year 10 students recently completed their work experience placements, taking an important step towards their future careers and gaining first-hand experience of the world of work. Work experience provides students with a valuable opportunity to develop essential employability skills, build confidence, explore potential career pathways and understand the expectations of the workplace. Throughout the […]
Sports Day 2026
The 2026 Key Stage 3 Sports Day was a spectacular event to remember, with glorious sunshine and soaring temperatures setting the stage for an unforgettable day of competition, teamwork and achievement. Despite the challenging heat, students showed remarkable resilience, determination and enthusiasm from start to finish. Competitors gave their all in every race and field […]
High School Musical Jr 2026
Students, staff and families came together to celebrate another outstanding production as High School Musical Jr. enjoyed a hugely successful three-night run, along with a special performance for Archibald pupils. The show was a complete sell-out and showcased the incredible talent, dedication and teamwork of everyone involved. A special thank you goes to Mrs Slee and […]
Year 11 Prom 2026
With GCSE exams done, the Class of 2026 were more than ready to celebrate and they did not disappoint! On June 19th, the stage was set as students arrived in style, dressed to impress and cheered on by proud family, friends, and staff, creating some unforgettable red-carpet moments. Inside, the party was in full swing, […]
Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly 2026
As their time at the academy comes to an end, our Year 11 students took part in the much-loved tradition of their Leavers’ Assembly followed by shirt signing. Following the completion of their exams, students spent time with friends and staff collecting signatures, messages and well wishes to commemorate their years at the academy. The […]
A Sweet Send-Off 2026
Our Year 11 students recently came together to celebrate the end of an important chapter in their school journey at Macmillan Academy. In recognition of the exceptional effort, resilience and dedication they have shown throughout the year, students were treated to ice cream as they enjoyed time with friends and reflected on their experiences. The […]