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14th December 2018

SAA hosts ‘A Christmas Carol’

More than 100 Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed watching a special performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Thursday, December 13. Actors from Quantum Theatre visited the academy to perform to students, who are studying Charles Dickens’ novel as part of their English GCSE studies. They also took part in a question and answer session... Read more.

19th November 2018

Admissions Policy 2020

We are currently consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2020/2021. You can view the proposed policy here or come into reception to view a hard copy. The consultation period starts from Monday, November 19 2018 until Wednesday, January 9 2019. If you would like to comment on the proposed policy, you can do so by... Read more.

9th November 2018

Anti-Bullying Week – Nov 12 -16

St Aldhelm’s Academy will be supporting Anti-Bullying Week next week by stressing the importance of always treating people with respect. Students will be making respect pledges onto bunting using words, pictures, drawings and poems and this will then be placed in reception as well as around the school. The anti-bullying message will also be part... Read more.

29th October 2018

Unused uniform donated to Rwandan children

We were pleased to donate four boxes full of unused, brand new St Aldhelm’s Academy uniform to a Rwandan charity this summer. Amakuru, a charity which helps provide street children with accommodation, clothing, food and education, collected the uniform from us and distributed it to the vulnerable young people they support. This is the second... Read more.

11th September 2018

College and Sixth Form Open Events

Following on from our successful Y11 Parent Information Presentation Evening last week, here is the information given out about upcoming college and sixth form open events (please click on it to enlarge) Read more.

25th July 2018

Sports Day 2018

We enjoyed another very sunny and very successful sports day this year, with a great level of sportsmanship on display. Students from all years took part in individual running, jumping and throwing events and also competed in team tug of war competitions. They were all trying to win points for their houses and after all... Read more.

19th July 2018

Sports Day 2018

Please see below for details of the arrangements for sports day, which will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018. It will take place between 1pm and 4pm and parents are welcome to come and cheer on their children. Students need to come to school in full PE kit and bring plenty of water, sun... Read more.

18th July 2018

It’s Showtime!

Our summer production Beauty and the Beast opens tonight and we’re confident it’s going to be a showstopper! Students of all ages have worked so hard on the ambitious production, rehearsing for months to get everything as good as it can be. There’s been just as much hard work behind the scenes with students and... Read more.

29th June 2018

Beauty and the Beast – rehearsal times

Please see below for details of all forthcoming rehearsal sessions for Beauty and the Beast REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMES JULY A reminder the shows are on July 18 and 19 at 7pm. Tickets costing £3.50 for adults and £2.00 for children are now on sale from reception.   Read more.

22nd June 2018

Brecon Beacons 2018

We are pleased to share some photos from our recent trip to the Brecon Beacons. We took 48 children, from Years 7 to 9, to Wales for the four day, action-packed stay at the Acorn Adventure site. Students were able to try out a range of fun and challenging activities, including shooting, climbing, abseiling, kayaking,... Read more.