17/02/25
Celebrating Our Passion for Reading Champions
Students from Key Stage 3 were recognised for their outstanding dedication to reading in their Reading and English lessons.
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- 11/02/25
Future Forward: A Live Workshop Inspiring Year 9 Students
Year 9 students recently took part in an engaging and thought-provoking live workshop, ‘Future Forward’, delivered by actors from Performance in Education.Read Full Story - 10/02/25
Children’s Mental Health Week
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, students across the school took part in a range of creative activities designed to promote wellbeing, self-expression, and open conversations around mental health.Read Full Story - 10/02/25
Basildon Round Table Boosts School Allotment with Donation
We are delighted to announce that the Basildon Round Table has generously donated a range of high-quality gardening equipment to support the development of our school allotment.Read Full Story - 07/02/25
Year 9 Inspired by Former Arsenal FC Coach Steve Eadon
Year 9 students were treated to an inspiring and interactive talk from Steve Eadon, a former Arsenal FC Community Outreach Officer who spent over a decade working on innovative projects that combined football and education.Read Full Story - 04/02/25
Year 9 Students Explore Exciting Career Paths
As part of our drive to ensure all of our young people get quality advice to make informed decisions on the skills needed for a successful career, we hosted a Saturday morning Taste your Future session on the 1st of February.Read Full Story - 04/02/25
Students Explore Biodiversity with New Bug Tools
After recently winning the ‘Best Student Voice’ award from Plastic Clever Schools, our students received a £50 voucher to support their eco-initiatives.Read Full Story - 27/01/25
Students Explore History and Innovation at IWM Duxford
Year 8 students recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Imperial War Museum Duxford.Read Full Story - 27/01/25
RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2025
Last week, a group of students braved the rain and wind to participate in the Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2025.Read Full Story - 20/01/25
Year 7 Explore World Religions to Mark World Religion Day
To commemorate World Religion Day, Year 7 students participated in a thought-provoking and immersive activity, aimed to deepen their understanding of the fundamental traditions of the six most widely followed religions around the world.Read Full Story - 20/01/25
Fairtrade Committee Launch
The Lower Academy is proud to announce the establishment of its new Fairtrade Committee, comprising student representatives from all year groups.Read Full Story - 13/01/25
Dame Rebecca Harris MP Inspires Students at the Lower Academy
Last week, the Lower Academy had the honour of hosting Dame Rebecca Harris MP, Shadow Chief Whip.Read Full Story