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  • 27/02/26

    Sixth Formers Take Part in Lessons from Aushwitz Project

    We are proud to announce that Year 12 students, Lily S and Abigail M, were selected to participate in the prestigious Lessons from Auschwitz (LFA) Project, organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust. As part of this remarkable opportunity, the students took part in a one‑day visit t...
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  • 26/02/26

    Running the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research

    We are incredibly proud to share that Raj, father of Year 10 student Naiya, will be running the London Marathon this April in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK. This will be Raj’s second marathon, and his motivation is deeply personal. Both his grandmother and his wife’s grandm...
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  • 26/02/26

    A World of Discovery: SWA Celebrates International Day

    On Friday 13th February, Samuel Whitbread Academy celebrated its annual International Day, a wonderful occasion recognising the diverse cultures and heritage of our school community. Students took part in a vibrant non-uniform day, proudly wearing traditional national dress or outfits inspired by...
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  • 26/02/26

    SWA Ranked 73rd in the Country for School Sport!

    We are delighted to announce that Samuel Whitbread Academy has been ranked 73rd in the country in the School Sport Magazine Top 200 2025!
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  • 26/02/26

    Film & Media Alumni Shares Industry Insight with Students

    We were delighted to welcome back former student Ellis Blake, co-founder of creative media agency Project XIV, who returned to SWA to share his professional journey with our Film & Media students. Ellis spoke passionately about his pathway from school to the creative industries, offering valu...
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  • 26/02/26

    Students Engage with UK Parliament Team

    On 11th February, we were delighted to welcome the UK Parliament Engagement Team into school for a day of political learning and discussion. Across Periods 1 and 2, the team delivered interactive presentations to 160 Year 9 students and 50 Year 12 Politics and History students. The sessions were...
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  • 26/02/26

    Sixth Form Visit National Apprenticeship Show

    On Monday 10th February, 150 of our Sixth Form students attended the National Apprenticeship Show for a highly informative and inspiring day focused on future opportunities. Students explored a wide range of higher and degree apprenticeship options, speaking directly with leading employers and tr...
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  • 26/02/26

    Inspiring the Next Generation: Year 9 Girls in STEM Workshop

    Samuel Whitbread Academy was proud to host our annual Year 9 Girls Computing STEM Workshop, welcoming 50 students for an exciting morning dedicated to coding, collaboration and creativity. We were delighted to be joined by students from King James Academy Royston, Freman College, Robert Bloomfiel...
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  • 30/01/26

    Samuel Whitbread Academy Hosts Successful Model United Nations Event

    Students from seven local schools unite to discuss and debate pressing global issues.
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  • 30/01/26

    Bringing History to Life at Southill Estate

    Year 9 HPQ students explore Black British history through local heritage
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  • 30/01/26

    Fundraising Success!

    Year 9’s Christmas Fair raises £833.46 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance
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  • 30/01/26

    Lunchbox Lectures are Back!

    Our Lunchbox Lectures have got off to a fantastic start this term, with four inspiring talks already delivered to students across the academy. Topics have ranged from science at sea to Black migration in the UK following World War II, giving students the chance to explore new ideas, perspectives and...
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