A group of our students embarked on a prestigious summer school as part of our association with Universify. During the holidays, they got the chance to spend a week at Oxford University, providing a window into the world of higher education and academic excellence.

During their Oxford visit, our Year 10 students engaged in a range of activities, including attending university-style classes, living in student rooms in college, exploring the historic city of Oxford and talking to current university students.

Now in Year 11, these students have embarked on a year-long mentoring program designed to support their academic growth and university aspirations.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and ambition demonstrated by our Year 10 students during their participation in the Universify programme and look forward to supporting them throughout Year 11 and beyond.

We were thrilled by the enthusiasm of our new cohort during our recent summer school programme, designed to warmly welcome some of the incoming Year 7 students. The event served as a fantastic introduction to our academy and ignited the enthusiasm of our new students.

Drama took centre stage as students delved into the world of theatre with Mickey's Theatre School, in addition to scaling our climbing wall, learning some new instruments and valuable life skills.

Music enthusiasts discovered their musical talents while others embraced cooking.

Our summer school commenced with creative workshops led by Middleport Matters. Students engaged in diverse art projects, exploring their artistic talents and setting a creative tone for the summer. These experiences were not only enjoyable but equipped our students with valuable life skills. Students participated in various sports activities, promoting fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They also had a memorable visit from a travelling zoo.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, especially Ms Garrity, Ms Aitken and Mr Rowley, and community partners who made this summer school a memorable experience for our Year 7 students.

It's been an action packed summer and return to the Academy, with lots of visits, events and of course, celebrating the successes of both our outgoing GCSE students and our new Year 7 cohort.

As we ushered in a new academic year, there was an air of excitement and anticipation that filled the hallways of our academy. September 6th marked the first day for Year 7 students at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, and it was a day filled with bright smiles, smart attire, and the promise of a remarkable journey ahead.