Year 7 Tutor Challenge
These activity days have been packed with excitement and purpose – from problem-solving tasks to outdoor adventures, each session has provided a brilliant opportunity for tutor groups to bond and grow together. The challenge wasn’t just about fun; it was designed to help students develop essential transferable life skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, and creative thinking. Watching […]
Golden Ticket Day – Autumn 2025
Last week, we celebrated our very first Golden Ticket Day and the atmosphere was electric! Students could visit six exciting stations, each packed with a variety of prizes to choose from. Every station was buzzing with smiles, cheers, and celebrations as we recognised the hard work, dedication, achievements, and outstanding attendance of our amazing students. A massive well done to everyone […]
Golden Ticket Award
Extraordinary effort deserves to be celebrated, and this Friday, 28 November, we’re doing exactly that. Throughout the day, staff will be paying close attention to students who demonstrate genuine dedication to their learning. Whether it’s consistent focus, a positive attitude, or a willingness to challenge themselves, those who truly go above and beyond may be […]
Remembrance 2025
Why We Pause at 11am on the 11th of November Each year, on the 11th of November at 11am, we pause to remember. This moment marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918, when the guns fell silent on the Western Front after more than four years of conflict. […]
Odd Socks Day: Standing Up Against Bullying
On Monday we proudly took part in Odd Socks Day to mark the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week 2025 — and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved and wore their odd socks with pride! Odd Socks Day is a fun and symbolic way to celebrate what makes us all unique, while […]
Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good
Bullying thrives in silence. Let’s break that silence. From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones—bullying can happen anywhere. That’s why this Anti-Bullying Week, starting Monday 10th November, we’re encouraging young people to use their Power for Good: to speak up, stand together, and safely challenge bullying, whether it’s face-to-face or online. As […]
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, […]
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 […]