Recent News

26th February 2020

Italy and Coronavirus – latest information

Please visit this link for the latest Government advice about the coronavirus and Italy. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19 There is a lot of information on there but the key section for us is Section 9 as the pupils that went on the half-term ski trip travelled from a Category 2 area. This section states: WHAT TO DO IF... Read more.

3rd February 2020

Recommended reading list Yr 9

At our recent Year 9 parents’ consultation evening, we had many people asking for book recommendations for their children. A list of suitable books will be sent home with Year 9 students this week and you can also find it here: Recommended Reading List Read more.

20th January 2020

Talented students raise £240 for cancer charity

Talented Technology students have given the Wessex Cancer Trust a belated Christmas gift of £240. The money was raised from the sale of students’ Christmas decorations in a pop-up shop at the Sovereign Centre, Boscombe last December. Maria Tidy, Community Engagement Manager at the Wessex Cancer Trust, visited St Aldhelm’s Academy last Friday to meet... Read more.

19th November 2019

Parent Voice meeting for Yr 7 parents

We will be holding a Parent Voice meeting next Wednesday for all interested Year 7 parents and carers. Please come along to meet other parents and help us improve transition for next year’s new Year 7s. We look forward to seeing you! Letter re Parent Voice 201119 CKG Read more.

15th November 2019

SAA needs you! Student council elections underway

It’s not just our national politicians currently embroiled in an election – we are currently looking to elect student representatives to our new student council. If you’d like to have a say in decisions made at St Aldhelm’s and are confident you could represent your peers, then why not put yourself forward for election? To... Read more.

5th November 2019

Read Aloud – how you can help your child succeed at school

As children become young adults, and life becomes ever busier, please don’t underestimate the importance of continuing to read to your sons and daughters! A recent consumer survey has found that only 32% of British children are read to daily by an adult, and most parents stop reading to their child by the age of... Read more.

25th September 2019

Our Year in Pictures 2018/19

Please click on the link below to see photos from all trips and events in the 2018/19 academic year. Year in pictures 201819 v1 Read more.

20th September 2019

Students enjoy Mayflower play

Forty five Year 10 and 11 students enjoyed an evening of culture at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton last night (Thursday, September 19). We went to see ‘An Inspector Calls’ which is one of our GCSE English Literature texts, and students really enjoyed seeing it live on stage. For many students, it was their first... Read more.

11th September 2019

After school clubs from September 2019

Breaktime, lunchtime and after-school clubs start next week – September 16. There is a wide array of different options – from fantasy football to Djembe drumming. Hopefully there is something for everyone! Clubs 2019-2020 Read more.

4th September 2019

GCSE Results 2019

St Aldhelm’s Academy are delighted our results this year continue to reflect the hard work and commitment of our students and staff. St Aldhelm’s Academy is very proud to be inclusive for all young people, demonstrating that regardless of ability and background, academic success can be attained! Many students achieved very strong results including: Aaron Read, who achieved grades 9 and 8 in Combined Science, a... Read more.