We had a fantastic day last week when we welcomed Year 5 students from Co-op Academy Grove to our school. To say we were impressed would be an understatement. Their energy and enthusiasm were incredible, and it was a joy to have them exploring everything our Academy has to offer.
Our Year 9 students have been making great strides in their professional development through the REACH programme, which is an initiative unique to the Co-op Academies Trust. This programme is a key part of our careers provision, helping students bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work.
It was a busy end to the term last week, and a group of our students had the fantastic opportunity to visit Angel Square for the IRIS Prize event. It was an incredibly inspiring day focused on the importance of diversity and storytelling, and our students got a huge amount out of the experience.
Our Year 7 students have been proving that you are never too young to make a real difference. During tutor time, each group was tasked with designing an eco-project to improve the environment both within the Academy and across our local area. It has been inspiring to see the variety of ideas they’ve come up with, all driven by a genuine desire to look after the world around them.
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What a way to finish the half term! We held our big rewards afternoon this week, and the atmosphere was brilliant. To make sure the whole Academy could join in the celebration, Ms. Williamson led a live stream that beamed the excitement directly into every classroom.
It was fantastic to welcome so many families into the Academy this week for our latest Family Meal. There’s always such a great atmosphere when we get everyone together like this, and it was a real highlight to see the hall so full of life and conversation.
This week, the Academy has been buzzing with activity as we marked Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme this year, "This is My Place," has been at the heart of everything we’ve done, focusing on the vital role that a sense of belonging plays in our mental health and wellbeing.
There is honestly nothing better than seeing a student’s face light up when they get to show off something they’ve worked hard on. This week, we held our "PRIDE in my work" table, and it was easily one of the best days we’ve had this term.
As part of National Apprenticeships Week, our Year 10 students visited the bet365 Stadium recently for an inspiring day at the Apprenticeship Expo. With their own work experience placements just around the corner, the trip was a perfectly timed opportunity for them to see how their current studies link directly to their future careers.
Our Year 9 students recently visited Stoke Sixth Form College for an "Aspire Day," getting a real feel for college life as they prepare to make their upcoming options choices. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to look ahead at their next steps, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they handled the experience.
Our Year 11 Geography students recently spent the day at Media City, Salford Quays, swapping their desks for the waterfront to see urban regeneration in action. While the trip was an essential part of their fieldwork, the real story of the day wasn’t just the data they collected, but the incredible impression they left on the local community.
Our Year 7 students recently spent an inspiring day at the University of Birmingham, stepping away from their usual timetables to experience the energy of a major university campus. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the university offered a wonderful setting for our pupils to look ahead and imagine where their own hard work might take them. Throughout the visit, our students were fantastic ambassadors for Co-op Academy Stoke, showing a level of maturity and enthusiasm that was a real credit to our school community.
