16/12/25
Festive Creativity Shines: Students Celebrate Success in BEST Christmas Card Competition
SWA Student, Eloise D was crowned the overall winner in the BEST Christmas Card Competition.
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16/12/25Community Events & Resources
Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.Read Full Story
16/12/25A Cut Above: Supporting a Great Cause
Year 10 student, Troy M, shows generosity and community spirit through charity fundraising.Read Full Story
16/12/25Supporting Students’ Next Steps
Year 9 families attend a successful Options Evening at Samuel Whitbread Academy.Read Full Story
16/12/25A Magical Day Behind the Scenes
Year 9 students explore creativity and craftsmanship at the Warner Bros. Studio TourRead Full Story
16/12/25
27/11/25Students Explore Global Seismology at Cambridge University
This month, a group of our A Level Physics and Applied Science students recently had an exciting trip to Cambridge University to attend a specialist lecture. The lecture, titled "Looking in the Earth: A Journey Through Global Seismology," provided a fascinating insight into th...Read Full Story
27/11/25Local Politics in Action: SWA Hosts School Parliament Group
On Tuesday, 25th November, Samuel Whitbread Academy welcomed students from Robert Bloomfield Academy and Shefford Lower School for the second meeting of the cross-school School Parliament Group. This collaborative initiative brings together young people from all three schools to explore political is...Read Full Story
27/11/25Officially Amazing! Careers Best Practice
We are pleased to share that we have been recognised as "Officially Amazing" by Amazing Apprenticeships for our outstanding Careers programme and support. Officially Amazing is a free-of-charge platform that recognises and celebrates the different approaches being taken by schools...Read Full Story
26/11/25Sixth Form Open Evening & Careers Fair: An Evening of Opportunity
On Thursday 13th November, Samuel Whitbread Academy was delighted to welcome students, families and employers to two major events in our calendar: the Sixth Form Open Evening and the annual Careers Fair. Both events were a tremendous success, showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to o...Read Full Story
26/11/25Remembrance at Samuel Whitbread Academy
This year, the academy marked Remembrance Day with a series of meaningful events that brought our community together in reflection and gratitude.Read Full Story
23/10/25A Deep Dive into Degree Apprenticeships at Network Rail
This week, our Year 12 and 13 students had an incredible opportunity to spend a day at Network Rail HQ, immersing themselves in the world of Degree Apprenticeships. The visit was a huge success, thanks to the warm welcome from Helen and her team of dedicated degree apprentices. Hearing direc...Read Full Story
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