25/09/25
A Celebratory Start to the School Year
September at Samuel Whitbread Academy always begins with a sense of excitement, and this year was no exception.
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18/07/259 to 5: A Resounding Success
The school’s recent performance of 9 to 5 was a resounding success, delighting audiences with its energy and humour. Our incredible cast rose to the challenge of performing underneath the lights in full costumes in the incredibly hot weather. From the catchy opening number to the powerful fina...Read Full Story
18/07/25Year 10 Cricketers Reach Regional Finals!
Congratulations to the Year 10 boys’ cricket team, who have won the Bedfordshire County Cricket Final for the second year in a row! In an incredible repeat of last year’s Year 9 final, they beat Biddenham International School on the very last ball, with the same batter once again hitting...Read Full Story
17/07/25On Point: SWA Dancers Dazzle this Summer!
It’s been a fantastic month for dance at SWA, with students taking part in a range of exciting opportunities and achieving some incredible successes.Read Full Story
17/07/25SWA Racing Returns!
We're excited to announce that SWA Racing is back and ready to hit the track! Led by Mr K Brooks, this fantastic initiative allows students to get hands-on experience in designing and engineering a racing car. It is a brilliant way for young minds to develop their skills in STEM, teamwork and in...Read Full Story
17/07/25Community Events & Resources
Here are some great resources for activities and workshops happening in the local community.Read Full Story
17/07/25Peru Expedition: Camps International Adventure Begins!
A group of our Year 11, 12 and 13 students have embarked on an exciting one-month expedition to Peru as part of the Camps International programme. Over the course of the trip, they’ll be exploring different regions of the country, supporting local communities through volunteering projects, exp...Read Full Story
17/07/25High Attainers Celebration Evening
On Wednesday evening, Miss Duric, Dr Haynes, Ms Hoad and Mrs Brown were incredibly proud to join some of our fantastic students from Samuel Whitbread Academy for an inspiring evening of celebration. The High Attainers celebration evening recognised the tremendous hard work and dedication that o...Read Full Story
17/07/25Year 10 Maths Competition Success
Two university students, Erin Rowe and Jensen Beal, recently completed a summer internship with the Maths department at Samuel Whitbread Academy. As part of their placement, they hosted an exciting Maths competition for two of the top sets in Year 10. The challenge, designed by the interns and inspi...Read Full Story
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16/07/25Year 10s Magical Food Adventure in Disneyland Paris
Last week, a group of our Year 10 Food Tech students had the opportunity to combine two of life’s great pleasures, travel and food, on a unique culinary trip to Disneyland Paris. Over four unforgettable days, students explored the sights and sounds of the Disney parks while...Read Full Story
16/07/25Sports Days Across the Academy
This July has been filled with energy, teamwork, and a strong sense of community, as students across the school took part in a series of memorable sports events. It began with Year 10 Sports Day, which featured an exciting mix of netball, handball, football, tug-of-war and relay races. The d...Read Full Story
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