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 […]
Year 9 Beamish Visit
Our history department recently took 35 Year 9 students on a trip to Beamish Museum, where they explored a range of historical settings including the Victorian street, the 1950s town, and the pit village. As part of the visit, students also participated in a “Call to War” workshop designed to deepen their understanding of the First […]
Stress Awareness Month
Today marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, a time for our school community to focus on wellbeing and take simple, positive steps to manage everyday stress. We all experience stress in different ways. For some, it might be linked to schoolwork or exams, while for others it can come from things outside the classroom. […]
Higher Ideas Exchange 2026
Our students and their families once again made the most of an inspiring Higher Ideas Exchange 2026 event. This year’s evening brought together an exciting range of universities, specialists, and higher education providers, offering invaluable opportunities to explore pathways beyond Post 16 study, with the event creating an opportunity to gather key insights into the journey ahead. Students […]
National Careers Week 2026
National Careers Week 2026 runs from 2–7 March and is a nationwide initiative designed to inspire young people to explore future pathways and take ownership of their career choices. The theme for this year is “Own Your Future”, encouraging students to research opportunities, ask informed questions and take meaningful steps toward their goals. At Macmillan Academy, […]