30/01/26
Fundraising Success!
Year 9’s Christmas Fair raises £833.46 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance
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30/01/26Lunchbox 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...Read Full Story
18/12/25Students Lead the Way in Supporting the Rotary Shoebox Appeal
We are proud to share the success of this year’s Rotary Shoebox Appeal, led by our Year 12 students in collaboration with Year 9–11 form groups. The initiative brought students together to collect donations for disadvantaged individuals and families across Eastern Europe, demonstrating g...Read Full Story
18/12/25From SWA to the Oscars
Hayder’s award-winning short film continues its remarkable journeyRead Full Story
16/12/25Festive 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.Read Full Story
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
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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
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