Acle Academy is CLOSED for the Summer Break: Year 7 and 11 to return on Wednesday 4th September Year 8,9 & 10 to return on Thurs...
More InfoAcle Academy is a thriving secondary school for 11-16 year olds, located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and serving 500 children and their families. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic reputation.
Learner of the Month – June and July 2024 Congratulations to George, who was selected by Mrs. Watts as the June 2024 winner of the Learner of the Month award and to Tilly, who was selected as the winner for July 2024. George and Tilly will receive a £10 Amazon voucher each. #acleacademy #learnerofthemonth
19 JulService Area Drop-Down Day On 9th July, our students took part in the third Service Area drop-down day of the year. Here's a flavour of what each service area offered. Charity Our most recent Drop-Down Day for our Charity Service Area focused on 'Charity Sports.' We had a number of great activities for our Year 9 students, including a full afternoon of dance, dodgeball, and flag-making (some changes were made due to the rain). We continue to support some great charities, and this time we chose Age UK. Many thanks for the support so far; the 'Just Giving' page is still open if you would like to make a donation. https://www.justgiving.com/page/acleacademy-nonstopsports-nonuniformday Each group rotated through the activities. The dance group learned how to construct a dance routine with a focus on the theme of Norfolk. The groups then worked hard in the gym to dodge the ball in the team game of dodgeball. With the build-up to the football match, the groups designed and made England flags. The event ended with an ice cream sale, with the proceeds going toward our charity of the month, Age UK. A big thanks to all the pupils and staff for supporting these activities in the Charity Service Area. Community For the final Drop-Down Day of the year, Year 7 participated in a series of activities themed around supporting the community, engaging in inter-house activities with the upcoming sports day, and improving the environment of Acle Academy. Three groups in Year 7 took part in a range of arts and crafts activities, which included creating gifts of appreciation, making sports day paraphernalia, and painting community murals. Additionally, a small number of students were selected to form two specialised groups. The first group assisted in the renovations of the Acle bungalow and its surrounding grounds. The second group of students helped to paint benches and assisted the site team in improving the appearance of various areas within the school. DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, Campaigns and Equality) For the DICE service area drop down day, our Year 7 students did some work on online radicalisation. They considered the meaning of radicalisation, the reasons why people choose to radicalise others and how to spot the signs of it in themselves and others. The students also had the opportunity to discuss their experiences and worries with their teachers and peers. In their second session they made an identity board where they considered what made them and created their own identity boards to celebrate their individuality. Enrichment Years 9 and 10 took part in a carousel of exciting activities including 'Ghost Audio', where creepy musical scores were composed to accompany imagery from the film 'The Woman in Black'; learning some British Sign Language and competing against the clock to spell words; creating and testing paper aeroplanes with a consideration of physics and control factors; working in groups to construct the tallest straw towers where their group and leadership skills were put to the test; and, due to the poor weather, a sports quiz in lieu of football penalties. Students gained points for their houses as part of these competitions, the results of which will be shared soon! Study support. Once again the Study Support Service Area welcomed professionals from our community to share their academic and career progression with our students - reminding them what they can go on to accomplish with a commitment to their studies here at Acle Academy. Dr. James Fisher from Acle Medical Practice introduced students to the variety of careers within the NHS and demonstrated how to use some of the medical kit he uses to take care of the people in our community. Dr. Anna Rodriguez spoke passionately about careers in animal care and Norfolk Police introduced pupils to the equipment they use to keep our communities safe - demonstrating how to use their handcuffs and TASER gun. Budding chefs enjoyed a knife skills workshop with our very own kitchen supremo, Mr. Kennedy - producing some expertly chopped vegetables that were turned into a tasty soup. Thank you to all the professionals who've worked alongside Study Support this year to inspire and motivate our young people to consider the plethora of careers their studies could lead them to. #charity #age_uk
19 JulCongratulations to all our Sports Day winners and participants! Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable. Here is a small selection of photos from the Sports Day presentation. #acleacademy
18 JulRSC Playmaking Festival On Friday 12th July, our ten Royal Shakespeare Ambassador students went to Norwich Playhouse to perform their version of Macbeth that they had been working on for a couple of months as part of the RSC's Playmaking Festival. Students have been working with Mrs. Barber, Mr. Frost and Sophie (RSC Associate Director) on an abridged version of Shakespeare's famous Scottish Play for a couple of months, and were responsible for two sections of the play, with other schools responsible for the rest of the play. The performance was a wonderful culmination of all the students' efforts, and it was a truly fantastic show. Our students looked extremely confident and performed to the best of their ability in front of a live, paying audience. We are extremely proud of their achievements, and are already looking forward to next year's Playmaking Festival! #acleacademy #thersc #norwichtheatre
17 JulLost property If any of these jackets belong to your child, please collect them before the end of this term (we close at 1:00pm on Friday 19th July). Any remaining items that have not been collected, or if we have not received a phone call to hold them, will be donated to charity.
17 JulHead Students We are thrilled to announce that the standard of applications for Head Student this year was incredibly high. The exceptional presentations and impressive ideas, creativity, and leadership skills demonstrated by all applicants made it an extremely tough decision for our Senior Leadership Team and governors. We are immensely proud of every student who applied. Your efforts have truly showcased the talent and dedication within our Acle community. Congratulations to our new Head Students: Daisy S, Sayaki and Freya G! They will be supported by our Deputy Head Students: Melissa, Millie S and Kia. Each Service Area will also have their own Deputy Head of Service Area and we are very proud of Ella, Charlotte E, Tommy, Matilda, Genevieve, Lexi and Reuben on being awarded these roles. Well done to everyone, and we look forward to seeing the amazing plans you have for our school in the coming academic year! #acleacademy #aspiration #oracy
16 JulCongratulations to Nicky, Alexander B-B, Samuel E, Frankie B, Maddy M, Evangeline, Eva K, Abigail, Jonas K, Farly, Matthew G, Chloe C, Mason A, Elle, Isobel, Sophie H, Catherine, Rebecca and Alfie P for their Star of the Week nominations. #acleacademy
16 JulSports Day Friday was Sports Day at Acle Academy and it was a day filled with energy, teamwork and outstanding performances from our students! This afternoon, we will be presenting the results and celebrating the achievements of our talented athletes. #acleacademy
15 JulCongratulations to ex-Acle Academy Student, Alfie Hewett! What an inspiration for our current students. #acleacademy #alfiehewett6
15 JulAwards Ceremonies Yesterday was a day of pride and celebration at Acle Academy. We had a fantastic afternoon recognising the hard work and achievements of our Year 9 and Year 10 students. In the evening, it was our Year 7 and Year 8 students' turn to shine. We were thrilled to acknowledge their dedication and accomplishments. A huge congratulations to all our award nominees and winners – your hard work and commitment are truly inspiring. Keep up the great work! Thank you to all the teachers, staff, and parents for your continued support. Together, we make Acle Academy a place where students can thrive and succeed. #acleacademy #kindness #respect #aspiration #determination #organisation #resilience #independence
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