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  • 10/07/26

    Year 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...
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  • 10/07/26

    Whitbread 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...
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  • 10/07/26

    Year 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...
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  • 20/05/26

    Celebrating Our Brilliant Club Graduates

    Year 10 and Year 12 students were recognised for their hard work and academic achievement.
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  • 20/05/26

    A Fond Farewell to Years 11 & 13

    Celebrating memories, milestones and the next exciting chapter.
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  • 13/05/26

    SWA Crowned ESFA U18 National Champions in Historic Victory

    Samuel Whitbread Academy’s Under-18 football team etched their names into school sporting history on Friday 1 May after defeating Hampton School 3-1 to lift the ESFA U18 National Cup and become national champions. In front of a small but mighty crowd at the Stoke Bet365 Stadium, Whitbread p...
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  • 30/04/26

    Duck Hatching Project Brings New Arrivals to SWA

    Two ducklings have successfully hatched, with a third expected to arrive this Friday as students continue following the journey live.
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  • 30/04/26

    Community Events & Resources

    Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.  
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  • 30/04/26

    The Perpetrators of the Holocaust

    Understanding the people behind the atrocities Article Written by Year 12 students Abigail M and Lily S
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  • 29/04/26

    Young Farmers Gather for Good Friday Tractor Run

    Students proudly took part in a local community tradition as the Young Farmers set off on their annual tractor run.
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  • 29/04/26

    Whishaw House Crowned Winners of House Debate Competition

    Students showcased confidence and teamwork in this year’s debate event, focused on the topic of a four-day school week.
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  • 29/04/26

    Year 10 Students Hit the Slopes in Sestriere

    Students enjoyed an unforgettable week of skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring Italian culture during the Easter holiday ski trip to Italy.
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