Launch – Recognition & Reward
At Macmillan Academy, we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements and efforts of our students every day. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the official launch of our new Recognition & Reward programme, designed to highlight student accomplishments in a meaningful way. Praise Postcards: A New Way to Celebrate SuccessThis week […]
Year 10 Sports Leaders
This week, over 100 students from one of our Trust schools, Archibald Primary, visited our PE department to take part in a fun-filled, skill-building PE session led by our very own Year 10 students. This was part of the BTEC Sport course, which requires our students to prepare and lead a session, helping them develop […]
Royal Navy Visit
Recently, a team from the Royal Navy visited the academy to work with a group of students on a variety of tasks designed to develop transferable skills. The students, from different year groups, including Year 9 and the Post 16 Advance group, took part in numerous activities focused on teamwork, communication, and strategy. The sessions were […]
LEGO League Challenge
Macmillan Academy students recently took part in the exciting First LEGO League Challenge, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a competition that brings STEM learning to life. It was a fantastic day filled with innovation, collaboration, and plenty of LEGO! Our team worked hard to design, build, and program a LEGO robot to […]
Simon: A Future in Medicine!
Huge congratulations to Simon B on receiving an offer to study Medicine at Hull York Medical School! This incredible achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the field. Throughout his time at Macmillan Post 16, Simon has benefited from expert guidance, one-on-one mentoring, and a supportive learning environment that […]
Ski Trip 2025
Macmillan Academy Students Hit the Slopes in Claviere, Italy! A lucky group of 27 students and staff from Macmillan Academy set off on an unforgettable 8-day ski trip to Claviere, Italy, last week. Nestled in the stunning Italian Alps, Claviere boasts amazing slopes and breathtaking scenery – the perfect setting for an action-packed adventure in […]
Year 9 Routes 2025
Year 9 – An Exciting Journey Ahead! Year 9 students are entering an important and exciting phase of their education. Over the coming weeks, they will make key decisions that will shape the next two years of their studies. These choices will influence the qualifications they achieve, their post-Year 11 options, and their future career […]
Higher Ideas Exchange 2025
Future Pathways at Higher Ideas Exchange Our students and their families recently took full advantage of a really informative Higher Ideas Exchange event! The evening provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with university representatives, explore higher education options, and gain key insights into the journey ahead. An Evening of Insight and Exploration Students from Year 9, KS4, […]
Top Performing Sixth Form
Macmillan Post 16 is recognised in the Top 19 Performing State Sixth Forms in the North East Our sixth form, known as Post 16, has been recognised as one of the top-performing State sixth forms in the North East of England, achieving an impressive A Level point score of 35.01, which equates to an average […]
Chinese New Year Celebration
Mandarin Students Shine in Chinese New Year Celebration Our talented Mandarin students showcased their passion for learning with a fantastic Chinese New Year celebration! The event was a vibrant display of cultural appreciation, filled with engaging activities, interactive quizzes, and excellent presentations designed to highlight the beauty of the Chinese language and traditions. An […]