The Addams Family
Last week saw the culmination of several months of hard work as over 70 students either took to the stage or worked behind the scenes in the academy production, The Addams Family young@part. Students started the week with a dress rehearsal and then a successful performance for Year 4, 5 and 6 students from Archibald […]
Macmillan Mock Election
Here at the academy we are today holding our very own mock election. This is a key part of Global Citizenship ensuring our young people have the skills and understanding to make informed decisions when they become voting age. Heidi from Post 16 has been instrumental in running this year’s mock election, to find […]
Annual Year 11 Prom: A Night to Remember
The annual Year 11 Prom was held last Friday evening, and what a night it was! A true and fitting conclusion for our Year 11 students. They arrived in style, greeted by hundreds of family and friends who had gathered to watch. From limos and sports cars to even the Ghostbusters’ iconic vehicle, the arrivals were nothing […]
Year 8 PE Rewards Trip
A group of around 30 Year 8 students recently had a fantastic time at the Kingswood residential in Hexham. During their stay, they participated in a wide range of exciting activities that challenged their skills and teamwork. Among the highlights were the thrilling leap of faith, the exhilarating high swing, and the demanding obstacle course. […]
Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly
All of the hard work and revision undertaken by students in their recent GCSE exams was celebrated in their Leavers’ Assembly earlier today. From joy and relief to nostalgia and pride, it certainly was an emotional afternoon! The assembly was a fitting tribute to their dedication and perseverance. The day concluded with a much-loved tradition: shirt signing. This provided […]
Year 9 Shine
Recently a group of our Year 9 students joined the Shine programme at the University of York, exploring higher education for the first time. Shine, described as a sustained support programme for pupils from Year 7 to Year 11, partners with schools across the region. The initiative aims to raise awareness and knowledge of […]
Driving Up Attendance
Get in There… to be in with a chance of winning a young person’s driving experience! For every full week of attendance, you’ll receive one ticket for the end-of-term draw. There are 6 tickets available and up for grabs! So what is the prize… Young Driver Experience is a driving lesson for 10 – 17 […]
Health and Social Care – Careers Event
Year 10 Networking in health and social care careers event. Year 10 students studying health and social care were invited to attend a networking event to discover the many careers within this growing sector. There were 20 guests from 20 different sectors, from the typical nurse, midwife and paramedic, to a clinical scientist, a senior […]
Higher Ideas Exchange 2024
Macmillan Academy hosted its annual Higher Ideas Exchange, where students and their families gained the chance to speak with representatives from universities. Attending were all the local universities, but also those from further a field, such as Herriot Watt, Edinburgh, Loughborough University, Lancaster and Sheffield University. This year we added medical specialists from Newcastle University […]
Holiday Activities & Food Programme
Dear all, The booking site for the Christmas delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme is now live. There are thousands of places for children and young people from families in receipt of benefit related free school meals to book onto. Please could you email / share the following link with those parents / […]