Everyone at Samuel Whitbread Academy is deeply saddened at the passing of a Year 11 pupil, which has come as a great shock to us all. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the pupil...

An unfortunate incident within our community, resulting in Shefford Saints Football Club's storage unit & equipment igniting. For more details read The Comet's article.

Following the recent passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, the staff and students at Samuel Whitbread Academy would like to pass on our deepest condolences to The Queen and The Royal F...

Please see the pdf file below for the latest BEST newsletter to keep our parents, staff and the community informed on two-tier education conversion in the Shefford and Stotfold cluster.

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Choux pastry today and the year 10s have smashed it. Excellent Choux buns.... they're filling them with cream and dipping in chocolate tonight. Great work guys https://t.co/n9uXfM3M8i

On the day the Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest, we remember his 2006 visit to @SamWhitAcademy - then Samuel Whitbread Community College. He accompanied The Queen for a tour of the school's new buildings. Here's how @thecomet24 covered the Royal visit: https://t.co/3P2fiJx4mK https://t.co/6oqIIAkPAk

Tom gets Man of the Match today in Bedford's comprehensive win against Richmond @SamWhitPE #bestfamily super proud https://t.co/GkehYC8LY5

Roly Poly bread today for Y10. Excellent food skills and passion for product shown by the student. First batch cooked at home and finished by Millie - Superb! @BedsSchTrust @SamWhitAcademy https://t.co/v2g1lkDUNF

Everyone at Samuel Whitbread Academy is deeply saddened at the passing of a Year 11 pupil, which has come as a great shock to us all. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the pupil's family and we ask for their privacy to be respected at this tragic time. Over the coming days and weeks we will be focusing on providing the necessary support, including bereavement counselling with trained professionals, to all in the school community who have been affected by this devastating loss.

Unfortunately, our Internet has been down today and we have not had phone access. If you need to contact the school urgently and cannot get through on the normal channels, please phone 07835471157.

Please see the link below for details of the GoFundMe page to raise money for Shefford Saints FC after the awful news that fire destroyed their training and matchday equipment. As long term supporters of SWA, we encourage all who can to help! https://www.thecomet.net/news/crime/shefford-saints-fire-7899344

This evening sees the eagerly awaited debate between student teams from RBA and SWA, headed and adjudged by Sir Geoffrey Palmer and the FJSS Group about whether statues linked to racism and the slave trade should be torn down or remain. Students have been working hard on their debate and we invite people to join the Zoom session to see and hear from all. The event starts at 7pm and joining details are below.

SWA featured on ITV Anglia News again today as students returned back to school, showing the testing process and outlining the importance of a safe school environment during the pandemic. Click the link below to watch the short clip. https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-03-08/excitement-and-nerves-as-children-head-back-to-school