24/03/23
Beatboxing & Singing Workshop
The Lower Academy recently welcomed renowned musician Randolph Matthews, who
delivered a fun and engaging beatbox & singing workshop to a group of our Year 7 students.
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- 20/03/23
British Science Week 2023
To celebrate British Science Week, Lower Academy students enjoyed taking part in a variety of different experiments and workshops of scientific discovery.Read Full Story - 17/03/23
Author Alex Bellos Shares his Passion for Reading & Writing
On Tuesday 14th March the Lower Academy welcomed author Alex Bellos to work with our Year 7 students.Read Full Story - 06/03/23
School Nurse Champion's Presentation
Well done to our School Nurse Champions for recently delivering a professional & insightful presentation to Heads of Services & Managers of the Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service.Read Full Story - 03/03/23
World Book Day
Detective stories was the theme for this year’s World Book Day at the Lower Academy.Read Full Story - 24/02/23
Matilda Jr. Casting Revealed
Throughout February, 40 Lower Academy students dedicated their time and hard work to auditioning for our upcoming school production of Matilda Jr.Read Full Story - 23/02/23
Music Industry Taster Day
On 23rd February, Lower Academy students took part in a Music Industry Taster Day, learning new skills from professional musicians.Read Full Story - 22/02/23
Students launch UKHarvest Food & Fuel Project
On Tuesday 21st February, the Lower Academy welcomed guests from the food rescue charity UKHarvest and, UK Power Networks with a new environmental project aimed at reducing food waste.Read Full Story - 14/02/23
Children's Mental Health Week
During Children’s Mental Health Week, students took part in a range of activities in addition to our regular focus on mental health & wellbeing throughout the year.Read Full Story - 11/02/23
Free Afterschool Teatime Club - Years 7 & 8
In order to support families with the cost of living, we are delighted to offer an after-school Tea Time Club free of charge to our Year 7 & 8 students.Read Full Story - 09/02/23
Cooking with Parents
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week & to help encourage positive wellbeing, the Lower Academy welcomed parents to join with their children in a special cooking class.Read Full Story - 31/01/23
Students Embrace LGBTQ+ Project
A group of Year 8 students recently took part in a project to promote and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights. The project was part of their RSHE lesson.Read Full Story