17/07/26
Staff Farewells
As we come to the end of another academic year, we would like to take the opportunity to thank several valued members of staff as they move on to new chapters in their careers.
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17/07/26Lights, Camera, Action: Media Students Film Local Lower School Promos
Our Sixth Form students, Charlie R, Jamie G, Lana R, Maelie R and Tilly W swapped the classroom for a week of work experience filming promotional video and social media reels for our Shefford Lower School and Cotton End Lower School. The students took complete creative and technical control of th...Read Full Story
17/07/26Community Events & Resources
Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.Read Full Story
16/07/26Celebrating Our Year 11 & Year 13 Proms
Our Year 13 and Year 11 Proms provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of an important chapter at Samuel Whitbread Academy. Held at The Marquee in Bedford, the Year 13 Prom took place on Friday 3rd July, followed by the Year 11 Prom on Monday 13th July, with both evenings creating lasti...Read Full Story
16/07/26High Attainers Celebration Afternoon
On Thursday, 10th July, the Academy hosted our High Attainers Celebration Afternoon, recognising the dedication, curiosity and commitment of students who have excelled both inside and beyond the classroom. The afternoon began with a celebratory lunch before students were presented with certi...Read Full Story
15/07/26Students and Staff Raise Funds for New Sensory Room
Last week, students and staff came together to raise funds for a new sensory room in Learning Support. The Learning Support Student Team organised a successful cake sale and the ever-popular Soak the Teacher event, raising an impressive £350 towards the project. Thanks to the generos...Read Full Story
15/07/26Year 10 Computing Visit to Bletchley Park
On Monday 22nd June, our Year 10 Computer Science and IT students enjoyed an inspiring visit to The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. Throughout the day, students took part in a range of interactive workshops, including Robotics and AI, a guided World War II cryptography tour, and a...Read Full Story
15/07/26Year 10 Food: From Afternoon Tea to Paris
It has been a busy and rewarding term for our Year 10 Food students, who have demonstrated their creativity, practical skills and enthusiasm both in the classroom and beyond. The term culminated in the students' Afternoon Tea assessment, where they were challenged to design, prepare and serve...Read Full Story
15/07/26Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Success!
Earlier this term, our Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants travelled to the beautiful Peak District to complete their Silver Qualifying Expedition.Read Full Story
10/07/26Year 10 Geography Fieldwork: Bringing Learning to Life at Walton-on-the-Naze
During the week commencing 8th June, our Year 10 Geography students travelled to Walton-on-the-Naze for an exciting day of fieldwork, applying the geographical skills they have developed in the classroom to a real coastal and urban environment. The day began with physical geography fieldwork...Read Full Story
10/07/26Whitbread Racing Team Enjoys Impressive Debut Season
After nearly a year of designing, building and testing, Samuel Whitbread Academy’s Greenpower F24 Racing Team finally took to the track for their first official races of the 2026 season. The team’s debut at Bedford Autodrome marked an exciting milestone after months of hard work that...Read Full Story.jpg)
10/07/26Year 10 Geographers Explore the Volcanic Landscapes of Tenerife
At the end of May, 40 Year 10 Geography students embarked on an unforgettable enrichment trip to the volcanic island of Tenerife, experiencing first-hand the landscapes and geographical features they have studied in the classroom. Despite travel delays and a lengthy arrival process, students quic...Read Full Story
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