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  • 11/06/25

    Year 12 Biology Students Contribute to Re-wilding Project

    Our Year 12 Biology students had a fantastic week getting hands-on with real-world science at the Southill Estate. They were busy conducting vital sampling work to explore biodiversity, as part of an exciting and ongoing re-wilding project with Charles Whitbread. We are incredibly grateful for this...
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  • 11/06/25

    Get Ready for the SWA Science Fair 2025!

    ​​​​​​Mark your calendars! The SWA Science Fair is just around the corner, taking place on Thursday, July 10th, from lunchtime onwards. This exciting event is open to all years, and there will be fantastic prizes for top entries!
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  • 04/06/25

    Project Partridge: Hatching Hope for the Wild

    Building on our springtime success with ducklings, we're now helping native partridges take flight!
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  • 04/06/25

    From Pompeii to Pizza-Making: An Italian Adventure

    An action-packed journey through ruins, lemon groves, and coastal roads leaves lasting memories for our Year 10 Geography students.
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  • 22/05/25

    Community Events

    Here are some great resources for summer activities and workshops happening in the local community.
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  • 20/05/25

    A Winning Streak: Hollie Shines in Cheer and Acro!

    We are proud to celebrate the recent achievements of Hollie F (Year 9), who has had an exceptional few weeks in both cheerleading and acro. Over the weekend of May 10th, Hollie travelled to Amsterdam to compete in a major cheerleading competition. Her Senior Level 1 team placed 1st, and her U16 L...
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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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