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  • 27/11/25

    Students 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...
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  • 27/11/25

    Local 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...
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  • 27/11/25

    Officially Amazing! Careers Best Practice

    We are pleased to share that we have been recognised as "Officially Amazing" by Amazing Apprenticeships for our outstanding Careers programme and support.  Officially Amazing is a free-of-charge platform that recognises and celebrates the different approaches being taken by schools...
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  • 26/11/25

    Sixth Form Open Evening & Careers Fair: An Evening of Opportunity

    On Thursday 13th November, Samuel Whitbread Academy was delighted to welcome students, families and employers to two major events in our calendar: the Sixth Form Open Evening and the annual Careers Fair. Both events were a tremendous success, showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to o...
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  • 26/11/25

    Remembrance at Samuel Whitbread Academy

    This year, the academy marked Remembrance Day with a series of meaningful events that brought our community together in reflection and gratitude.
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  • 23/10/25

    A Deep Dive into Degree Apprenticeships at Network Rail

    This week, our Year 12 and 13 students had an incredible opportunity to spend a day at Network Rail HQ, immersing themselves in the world of Degree Apprenticeships. The visit was a huge success, thanks to the warm welcome from Helen and her team of dedicated degree apprentices. Hearing direc...
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  • 23/10/25

    Exploring the Frontiers of Physics

    Our Sixth Form physicists recently returned from an incredible trip to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN, the birthplace of the World Wide Web and home to the world's most powerful particle accelerators. This was a unique opportunity for the students to witness...
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  • 23/10/25

    Year 11 Explores STEM Careers at ExCeL

    The Science department recently took 94 Year 11 students to a STEM Careers Day at the London ExCeL Arena.
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  • 23/10/25

    Nature, Colour & Creativity in Full Bloom!

    It's been a wonderfully creative month in the Art Department!
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  • 21/10/25

    Our Day in Court

    GCSE Sociology students had an insightful day at the National Justice Museum this month.
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  • 25/09/25

    Celebrating the Life of Stephen Fox: Memorial Football Match

    At the start of June, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Fox, an extraordinary educator who dedicated 28 years of his career to Robert Bloomfield Academy and the wider Shefford community. Stephen’s passion, commitment, and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone who k...
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  • 25/09/25

    Open Evening 2025

    Our first Open Evening of the year took place on 23rd September, and it was truly a remarkable evening. It was inspiring to see our entire school community come together to showcase the excellence, dedication and passion that define our academy.  Each department showcased the fantastic work...
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