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 […]
Year 11 – Share Your Photos!
Help Us Complete the Yearbook – Share Your Photos! We would love to include content from your early years at school in this year’s Yearbook. This is a great opportunity for you to share your own photos and memories! You can upload your content using the following link to our shared drive: While we […]
Headteacher’s Awards 2026
It was with great pride and genuine excitement this week that our Headteacher, Mrs Coning, presented this year’s Headteacher’s Awards to an exceptional group of students. These prestigious awards are given in recognition of sustained excellence across multiple aspects of academy life. They celebrate not only outstanding academic effort, but also an exemplary attitude to […]
Post 16 Leavers’ Event 2026
A warm and emotional afternoon unfolded at Macmillan Post 16 as staff and students came together to celebrate the remarkable journey of our Year 13 cohort. This year’s celebration was made even more special with the debut of our new signature sign-out camera, capturing unforgettable final moments, heartfelt goodbyes, and the excitement of stepping into […]
High School Musical Jr.
It’s almost showtime as the academy production returns to the stage this July 2026 with High School Musical Jr. This year promises to be bigger than ever, with over 150 students involved in what is set to be one of our largest cast to date. Our cameras recently visited rehearsals to catch a glimpse of the […]
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 […]