Year 10 Health Day
A Day of Discovery and Growth On Monday, our Year 10 students took part in Health Day, a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of health and well-being across physical, mental, and sexual health. The day featured a range of interactive and thought-provoking sessions, including new experiences like wheelchair basketball, which proved to be a […]
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
The Endeavour Foundation supports our families, academies and communities as we work together to support children and young people to be safe, healthy and achieve well academically. We understand that navigating challenges—both big and small—can be overwhelming at times. To help support you, we’ve put together a document with helpful resources, including links to services […]
Endeavour Foundation Celebration Event 2025
Macmillan Academy is supported by the Endeavour Foundation; a charity which aims to drive change and unlock the potential of children and young people. To celebrate the progress the Foundation has made so far thank our partners for their support, on Wednesday 9th July, we held our first celebration event, here at the academy. […]
China Trip 2025
Recently, a group of our students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Beijing — and what an adventure it’s been! The trip began at Beijing Language and Culture University, where students were welcomed with open arms. They quickly immersed themselves in Mandarin lessons, practised graceful Tai Chi Fan routines, and even sang in Chinese — […]
Sister Act Jr
The audience brought the house down following a dazzling final performance of Sister Act Junior, marking the end of an unforgettable journey filled with music, laughter, and community spirit. The cast of talented young performers lit up the stage with their energy, heart, and harmony, delivering a show that had the audience clapping, cheering, and dancing in […]
Year 11 Prom 2025
With GCSEs finally out of the way, our students were ready to let loose and celebrate in style. As always, they pulled out all the stops, rocking stunning dresses, sharp suits, and arriving in everything from classic cars to quirky rides. The sun was shining as proud parents, friends, family, and staff lined up […]
Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly
On Thursday 19 June, our Year 11s came together for one last time to celebrate their amazing journey over the past five years. With their tutors by their side, they looked back on all the unforgettable moments—from sports days and drama shows to outdoor adventures and exam stress (yes, even that!). There were plenty […]
RCS Playmaking Festival 2025
Each year, students from Macmillan and Archibald, alongside schools across the country, take part in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Associate Schools Programme. Through this inspiring initiative, young people collaborate to create powerful performances as part of the Playmaking Festivals, which are held in schools, regional theatres, and at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon. For […]
A Sweet Send-Off
Today marked the final whole-Year group exam for Year 11 students at Macmillan, and spirits were high as the Class of 2025 celebrated the end of an important chapter. In recognition of their exceptional effort and dedication throughout the year, students were treated to ice cream before collecting their much-anticipated leavers’ hoodies. The atmosphere […]
Year 13 Leavers’ Celebration
A warm and emotional afternoon unfolded at Macmillan Post16 as staff and students gathered to celebrate the remarkable journey of the Year 13 cohort. The event marked the end of a significant chapter for students who have spent either two or seven years growing, learning, and thriving within our school community. The farewell celebration […]