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Fabulous World Book day at Tewkesbury Academy!

It’s been another fabulous World Book day at Tewkesbury Academy!

As part of the celebrations staff put together their own exciting spin on the The Masked Singer – ‘The Masked Reader’. Short videos were made of teachers who read a couple of lines from their chosen book whilst they wore a mask or disguise….some even used a voice changer to give incredible results! Each had their own character name – their name and book was a big clue as to who they were.  Students had a great time guessing who was ‘behind the mask’!

Our Big Read this year was Cloud Busting by Malorie Blackman. Throughout the morning at the start of lessons, our Key Stage 3 classes listened to a variety of staff who had filmed themselves reading chapters from the book.

As always, the Library had some delicious complimentary cakes donated by our local supermarkets Morrisons and the Co-op. Children enjoyed their cake whilst collecting their free World Book Day book. Books were supplied by local bookshops Alison’s Bookshop and WHSmith.

Principal, Kathleen McGillycuddy said, “World Book Day is really important to us here at Tewkesbury Academy. Reading unlocks our future; literacy is something that will set us free – whatever our interests or passions. If we read well we can discover more about the world, we become more empathetic, we understand more, we can debate more, and we can see into other people’s world – this makes us better citizens.”

A big thank you to our wonderful library team for all of the work that went in to this day and to the staff involved for entertaining us all with their masks and story-telling.

 

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Students visit university for interactive media session

A group of 21 Tewkesbury Academy Year 12 A-level media studies students visited the University of Gloucestershire Park Campus to attend the Great Create interactive media session.

During the session, students engaged in a variety of workshops aimed at exploring different aspects of media production. Workshops included TV and film production, creative advertising and journalism, providing students with hands-on experience in these fields.

Kate Murtagh, Associate Assistant Principal, said: “The students had a great time coming up with their own TV programme and learnt all about interviewing and the news studio.”

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Tewkesbury students visit Natural History Museum.

It was an early start for Tewkesbury Academy’s Year 9 students when they embarked on an enriching educational journey to the heart of London.

The group were making the long journey to explore the wonders of science at the renowned Natural History Museum.

The museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. Curators use their unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. The museum cares for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years, and welcomes more than five million visitors annually.

Students were particularly keen to visit the volcanic exhibits, as this linked with their current topic of study. The experience provided a firsthand glimpse into the amazing wonders of the natural world.

Head of subject, Mrs Woodman, said: “We’ve had a brilliant day with Year 9. The students have been exceptional and were complimented on their exemplary conduct. It’s been a pleasure spending the day with all of them.”

A big thank you to Mrs Woodman, Mr Pilkington, Mrs Hood and Mrs Wager for supporting this activity.

 

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Pupil parliament welcomes inspirational speaker

Tewkesbury Academy students held their second Pupil Parliament.

It was a jam-packed agenda which included guest speaker Natalie Wang, who is running for election in the national Youth Parliament. Natalie spoke to the students about the Youth Parliament, offering tips on how they could get involved and the importance of voting.

There was a discussion regarding the parliament’s next steps and what area of student experience they are going to focus on.

The Pupil Parliament is designed to enhance student engagement and empowerment by giving them a voice in school matters.

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Students enjoy inspirational talk from a microbial ecologist

Students enjoy inspirational talk from a microbial ecologist

A group of GCSE and A-level scientists at Tewkesbury Academy had the privilege to attend an inspirational talk by an environment molecular microbial ecologist from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology about her journey from flunking chemistry to studying the guts of bees.

Dr Lindsay Newbold described her 20-year scientific journey through unconventional paths. She described the soil bacteria (with links to GCSE biology) project in the mountains, earthworms in Chernobyl, analysing water quality (links to GCSE chemistry) and work in environmental biology.

In a fascinating revelation, Dr Newbold told students their plate of chips relies on bees, birds, rats and another pollinators.
Dr Alice Kennedy, Director of Science at Tewkesbury Academy, said: “Dr Newbold gave some excellent advice about standing out from the crowd when looking for career progression.

“The event left a lasting impression on attendees, igniting a spark of curiosity and passion for science among the students at Tewkesbury Academy.”

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Jess shines at South West Cross Country Championships

 

A Tewkesbury Academy student has achieved a remarkable feat by finishing in the top 20 at the South West Cross Country Championships.

Year 10 student Jess Sheppard demonstrated exceptional talent and determination, securing an impressive 15th position in this tough competition. Jess was also part of the Gloucestershire County team, who triumphed by winning the competition outright.

Her dedication and commitment to the sport has not gone unnoticed, as she has been selected to represent Gloucestershire at the upcoming National Championships in just a couple of weeks.

Congratulations and good luck Jess!

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Tewkesbury Principal on Greatest Hits Radio

Fines for parents taking children out of school without permission will rise across England from September the Department for Education has announced. Greatest Hits Radio, Gloucestershire spoke to Kathleen McGillycuddy, Principal of Tewkesbury School about how schools should work in partnership with parents to encourage attendance.

 

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Yr Seven girls compete in the Cheltenham District football finals

The Year 7 girls’ football team from Tewkesbury Academy showcased great sportsmanship at the recent Cheltenham District football finals. Despite a slow start, the team rallied to secure a commendable third-place finish in their group.

While the girls did not advance to the semi-finals, they demonstrated their determination by securing a hard-earned draw against the eventual champions. Their performance reflected their dedication to the sport and their school.

Mr Graham-Kevan said: “They were a pleasure to work with and represented their school with pride and determination. Well done girls!”

 

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Tewkesbury Principal on Greatest Hits Radio

After the education secretary’s  proposal to ban the use of mobile phones in schools, Principal of Tewkesbury Academy Kathleen McGillycuddy was interviewed by Greatest Hits Radio, Gloucestershire.

Click on the link below to find out what Kathleen had to say.

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Students receive insight into NHS career pathways

Year 8 Students at Tewksbury Academy were treated to a theatre presentation this week informing them of careers and opportunities within the NHS.

The show – funded by the ‘We Want You’ careers outreach project from the Integrated Care System, One Gloucestershire – was an informative and fun introduction to post 16 & 18 pathways.

It focused on the different career and training options available within NHS Health & Social Care and the importance of planning for a successful future.

The session is designed to:

  • Increase students’ awareness of the wide range of careers and opportunities within the NHS Health & Social Care, highlighting non-clinical as well as clinical roles.
  • Raise the aspirations and motivate all students to consider a career within the NHS and Health & Social care.
  • Equip young people with the understanding of where to access information, advice and guidance.
  • Highlight the NHS constitutional values and the importance of patient care.
  • Ensure that the ethos of students’ educational input provides the opportunity to overcome socio/economic and cultural barriers to career progression participation.
  • Strengthen progression routes into healthcare vocational courses.
  • Promote the many routes students can take post-16, and how these different routes reflect their preferred learning styles and can all lead to fulfilling careers with the NHS Health & Social Care.

Careers Lead Sarah Baird said: “Students took part in an engaging one-hour interactive theatre presentation aiming to inspire young people to identify their skills and personal interests which can be matched to a future career in health and social care.

“The programme has been designed to raise aspirations and motivate all students to plan for and achieve the highest level they can in education and training. It will also examine the importance of GCSEs, Post-16 options, Post-18 options and staying on in education until 18.”

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