Christmas Concert 2025
Tuesday 16th December – Macmillan Academy hosted its much loved Christmas Concert, bringing together students, staff, and families for an evening of music and celebration. From heartwarming solos and lively band performances to the grand finale featuring our staff ensemble, the event truly showcased the incredible talent within our academy. Assistant Head Teacher, Mrs. Tumelty, shared […]
Endeavour Foundation’s First Fundraising Event
On Wednesday, 10th December, Macmillan Academy proudly hosted the Endeavour Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event. Phil Latham, CEO of Endeavour Academies Trust, warmly welcomed staff and guests, sharing inspiring updates on projects delivered over the past year across the foundation’s three key strands: families, health, and futures. The evening featured a lively quiz hosted by […]
Mammoet Inspires Future Engineers
Mammoet, an international company with a local office in Teesside, is renowned for working on some of the world’s largest engineering projects – from offshore wind farms to power grids and infrastructure at major ports. Recently, they brought their expertise into Macmillan Academy classrooms, delivering interactive sessions to our Post 16 and Year 10 maths […]
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, […]