The inaugural Big Kick Off football tournament launched with flair and excitement at John Cabot Academy, bringing together young athletes from across the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) for a dynamic five-a-side competition that celebrated sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill.
Organised and delivered by CLF Post-16 students as part of their academic coursework, the event showcased not only sporting talent but also student leadership, event management, and collaboration.
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Reception pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy were brimming with excitement as they welcomed newly-hatched chicks into their classroom.
The young learners have fully immersed themselves in the role of scientists, observing and caring for the chicks as part of a hands-on exploration of the life cycle.
Below is how the Weston Mercury (print edition) reported this story. It even made the front page!
Reception pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy have welcomed newly-hatched chicks into their classroom. The young learners have become ‘scientists,’ observing and caring for the chicks.
To read the full story on the Weston Mercury website click here.
As the number of secondary school children struggling to read continues to rise across the UK, one Bristol school is taking a stand.
City Academy in Bristol is leading the charge in addressing the literacy crisis by introducing targeted reading lessons for students who have fallen behind.
Recognising the lifelong impact of poor literacy, the school has implemented a specialised intervention programme to help teenagers improve their reading skills and regain confidence in the classroom.
Victoria Davies from ITV News West Country visited the school to find out more.
Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, is set to represent Team UK on the international stage after securing first place at the British Functional Fitness Championships National Finals in Sheffield.
Katherine’s remarkable achievement qualifies her to compete at the Masters IF3 European Championships in the Netherlands this June, followed by the IF3 World Championships in Australia in November.
BBC Points West presenter Cheryl Dennis went along to Kath’s gym to find out more.
Kath was also interviewed twice by Joe Lemer, for BBC Radio Bristol’s Breakfast Show.
Kath also featured in a BBC News online report. To read this report click here.
Summerhill Academy has been named Bristol’s top-performing primary school based on the latest progress scores, according to data from last year’s SATs results.
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Students at Hans Price Academy made a big impression at the South West rugby championships.
The Year 9 and Year 10 boys’ and girls’ teams both came out as champions at the event held at Clifton RFC in Bristol.
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Monkton Wood Academy is celebrating an unprecedented sporting achievement—winning three district football championships in a single season.
Mel Pattemore, Head of Physical Education spoke to BBC Radio Somerset about this, here is what Mel had to say.
As the UK prepares for a major enforcement phase of the Online Safety Act beginning 25 July, concerns remain about the effectiveness of measures aimed at shielding young people from harmful online content.
Under the new rules, websites and online platforms will be required to revamp their algorithms and implement stringent age verification systems, or risk facing significant fines from media regulator Ofcom.
Amanda Parr, BBC Points West presenter, went along to King’s Oak Academy find out more.
This interview also went out on BBC Radio Bristol’s Breakfast Show.
And, this was published on the BBC Bristol News website.
Monkton Wood Academy has won three district football championships in one season.
The finals were all held at Taunton Town Football Club.
In the first match, the Year 8 team succeeded with a 4-3 penalty win against Bishop Fox’s School.
To read the full story on the Somerset Gazette website click here.
