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  • 20/05/25

    SWA VE Day Celebrations

    As part of the nationwide commemorations for VE Day 80, our students have taken part in a number of meaningful activities to honour this historic occasion, both within the academy and in the wider community. One highlight was the VE Day 80 Poster Competition, organised by Clifton Parish Council...
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  • 19/05/25

    Fond Farewells to Year 11 and Year 13

    As exam season gets underway, we’ve had the bittersweet pleasure of saying goodbye (for now!) to our wonderful Year 11 and Year 13 students. Year 13 marked their final day on Friday, 9th May, with a joyful celebration on the school field. The afternoon was filled with sunshine, music...
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  • 19/05/25

    Physics Students Explore Cutting-Edge Science at CERN

    Our A-level Physics students have recently returned from an unforgettable trip to CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland. CERN is home to the world’s largest particle collider and plays a leading role in global scientific research. On the first day, stu...
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  • 01/05/25

    Year 9 Bronze DofE Practice Walk 2025

    Last Saturday, a group of Year 9 students took part in a practice walk as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award preparation. The walk took place in and around Ivanhoe, offering students the opportunity to develop their map reading and navigation skills in a real-world setting. Stud...
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  • 01/05/25

    Exploring Black History Through the Higher Project Qualification

    We are proud to share that our students recently took part in an exciting and meaningful initiative, the Black History Higher Project Qualification (HPQ), developed in collaboration with Pearson Edexcel. This unique programme is designed for Key Stage 3 learners and encourages students to explore to...
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  • 30/04/25

    Outstanding Results in the Pink Kangaroo Maths Challenge

    We are thrilled to share the exceptional achievements of three of our Year 11 students who qualified for the highly competitive Pink Kangaroo Maths Challenge. Henry S – Gold Kangaroo William K – Gold Kangaroo James H – Bronze Kangaroo...
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  • 30/04/25

    SWA Society Visits Parliament

    On April 1st, SWA Society members had the exciting opportunity to visit the UK Parliament. Students explored its historic halls, stepped into the House of Lords, and heard MP David Lammy speak passionately on pressing global issues, including the conflict in Gaza and the rights of Ukrainians. The...
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  • 27/03/25

    International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

    This week, our staff and students had the privilege of attending the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade event hosted by SpectaculArts. The event was powerful, hard-hitting and challenging, an experience that was necessary for reflection and u...
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  • 21/03/25

    Stepping Into the Past: Year 10 Experience Life on the WW1 Front Lines

    Year 10 experienced an immersive World War One workshop, trying on authentic uniforms and handling period weapons to deepen their understanding of the past.
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  • 18/03/25

    Year 12 Geographers Take on Dorset!

    From fieldwork investigations to coastal adventures, students put their skills to the test and even set a new record for appetite.
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  • 11/03/25

    Success at Code Quest!

    On Saturday, the 1st of March 2025, a group of our talented Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in the Annual Code Quest Programming Competition at Lockheed Martin in Ampthill. Competing against schools from across the region, they showcased their problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and programm...
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  • 06/03/25

    New Chief Operating Officer Appointed at BEST

    We are pleased to announce that Mark Liddiard has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST). Mark joins us from The Football Association, where he has spent the last 24 years in various roles supporting grassroots football. In addition to his...
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