Elephant Group visit Macmillan Academy
On Wednesday 17 January we were delighted to welcome Lynsey McCabe from the Elephant Group and Alex Lazzari from Newcastle University to speak to Year 11 and Year 12 respectively about the importance of aiming for a competitive university. Both sets of students had been identified for the presentation as they are currently the top […]
BBC Bitesize Careers 2024
Exciting news! Macmillan welcomed the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, sparking inspiration for our students! Years 7,8, 9 and 10 had the opportunity to take part in these dynamic sessions and met some incredible professionals including; Steve Forbes (The Host) – Presenter for Southampton FC, Talk Sports , Radio Times and Talk TV, Alongside GuestsSteven Finn […]
End of Term Review
As we come to the end of the term it is always a good time to pause and reflect on all that we have achieved so far this academic year. Students have had some fantastic opportunities and it has been brilliant to see them so engaged in all that has been on offer. We hope […]
Thackray – Year 11 History Visit
This week our Year 11 historians visited the Thackray Museum in Leeds. The visit is in preparation for their GCSE examination and looked at a key section of the exam paper – Medicine Through Time. It was a fantastic and insightful visit that our students will certainly benefit from when sitting their exam.
BAFTA Award-Winning Writer Inspires Students with Creative Workshop
Towards the end of last week, students in Year 11 and Post 16 Language had the extraordinary opportunity to be visited by Phil Mealey, a BAFTA award-winning writer renowned for his work on sitcoms like The Royle Family and Early Doors. During the session, all students were captivated by Phil Mealey’s personal journey from childhood […]
Highlights from the Successful Sport 360 Taster Day!
Following the success of our recent Sport 360 Taster Day, take a look at our film that captures the excitement, energy and opportunities that await you. Following the success of our recent Sport360 Taster Day, take a look at our film that captures the excitement, energy and opportunities that await you. The essence of Sport360 […]
A Day of Literary Excitement: Author Steve Skidmore Leaves a Lasting Impression
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the acclaimed author, Steve Skidmore, for a day filled with literary exploration and inspiration. The event proved to be an incredible experience for both students and staff alike. Year 7 students were treated to a captivating session with Steve, where laughter echoed through the hall as he shared […]
Remembrance 2023
Students from Macmillan Academy and Archibald Primary School this year paid their respects to all those who have died in conflict and war through the creation of a special documentary style film. Our film was shown to over 2000 students and 300 staff within our trust on Friday the 10th of November. This year we […]