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  • STEM workshops for British Science Week

    Published 06/04/22

    During British Science week a selection of pupils from Years 8 and 9 were selected to attend some hands-on EPIC Engineers STEM workshops.

    Pupils were presented with engineering challenges that encouraged them to explore the essential skills that are needed to be successful in a STEM career through a series of design and build challenges.

    Year 8 pupils took on the Tunnel building task, where they needed design, construct and test a supporting structure using paper straws. Year 9 pupils explored the physics of flight through concepts such as aerodynamics and forces. They designed and constructed Straw Gliders and got to see how far they could travel in the air.

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  • Action for Conservation inspire pupils to become the next generation of conservationists

    Published 06/04/22

    Action for Conservation worked with a group of Year 8 and 10 pupils over a series of workshops for pupils to create their own conservation project.

    Pupils learnt how and why we should conserve our planet’s resources and in the final session presented to the group their ideas and plans to create a more sustainable environment around our academy. Our Year 10 pupil leaders worked with groups of Year 8 pupils to guide and support them during their presentations.

    Attending the workshop allowed me to think about more potential job ideas involving geography and it helped me to develop my leadership skills by bringing the team together’

    Katie, Year 10 Pupil Leader

    The variety of projects was incredible to see the pupils come up with and in the Summer term it will be great to see some of the projects in action. 

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  • Pupils explore Salford Quays for GCSE Geography

    Published 06/04/22

    Year 11 GCSE Geography pupils took a trip to Salford Quays to complete their fieldwork.

    The pupils explored the local area and gained an understanding of how successful the regeneration of Salford Quays has been. They completed their research across the Quays including The Lowry Theatre, Detroit Bridge, The Imperial War Museum and Media City. Pupils spent time exploring each site and photographing each landscape and taking notes regarding its characteristics.

    The aim of the trip was to answer one key question; Has regeneration improved environmental quality and leisure opportunities?

    It was a fantastic day, pupils really enjoyed visiting the sites whilst learning more about the history and development of Salford Quays. Here is what some of the pupils had to say about the experience.

    ‘By going on the trip I learnt more about the opportunities created due to regeneration in more detail. A memorable moment from the trip was watching the canals from the bridge.’

    Amna, Year 11 pupil

    ‘I liked visiting all the sites, but seeing Media City I really liked, and the pictures I took. I learnt how to carry out an environmental quality survey’.

    Josh, Year 11 Pupil
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  • Pupils Rise to the Challenge​​​​​​​

    Published 06/04/22

    The Rise programme and the Manchester United Foundation aim to engage and empower innovation inspiring leaders of today and united communities of tomorrow. The programme offers young people the opportunity and support to come up with a project or idea that can make a difference.

    Each year Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the challenge. Applicants are able to use videos, projects and group interviews to allow them to have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential.

    Zina and Fatima in Year 11 are representing the academy by taking part in the RISE programme. They have shown a huge level of commitment that has really impressed everyone involved in the project

    Their journey on the RISE Project so far has taken them to Old Trafford to meet with applicants from other schools and listen to guest speakers and former global winners and as part of their individual projects they delivered a presentation and workshop to a group of Year 8 pupils about their ideas. The Year 8 pupils then designed and created posters about the girls projects which have since been displayed around our academy.

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  • Teachers support pupils with revision strategies

    Published 06/04/22

    On Thursday 31st March, 150 pupils across years 7, 8 and 9 attended the ‘How to revise’ evening’. Pupils learnt how to revise effectively and focused on effective study strategies and techniques which can be applied to all subjects.

    The event provided pupils with advice, confidence, resources and the ability to positively contribute and raise the standards of their revision skills.

    ‘I had no idea how to revise before today. The strategies will really help me to revise and do well in all my subjects’.

    Year 7 Pupil

    ‘I thought revising was so complicated, but I now know if I work hard and use the right strategies I can do well’. 

    Year 9 Pupil

    The pupils demonstrated a tremendous commitment to their learning and they worked incredibly hard throughout the event. Here at the academy, we offer a diverse curriculum and we are committed to ensuring pupils have the highest aspirations and expectations of themselves. We were thrilled to see so many of pupils in attendance.

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