The Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub has announced an exciting partnership with Teach First to offer a comprehensive School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme. This initiative aims to equip aspiring teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.
As we approach the Easter break, we are pleased to announce that holiday loans are now available for academy library books. Students are reminded to renew or return their books before the Easter break to avoid any overdue notices.
In a thrilling display of literary knowledge and keen observation, tutor group 8F emerged victorious in the recent World Book Day competition. The challenge required students to identify book titles and authors from a series of cleverly designed picture clues, with all identifying information removed. Their impressive performance earned them the top spot, and they were awarded a certificate and a selection of sweets to celebrate their achievement.
Students from Thomas Clarkson Academy have entered the Young Arts Open Competition, a free, open-submission art competition for young people aged 18 and under living, working, or attending a school or college in Fenland, West Norfolk, or South Holland. The competition is organised by Wisbech and Fenland Museum and supported by 20Twenty Productions CIC.
Thomas Clarkson Academy celebrated British Science Week with a series of engaging and educational quizzes and activities, exciting science lessons, and hands-on experiments.
Our sixth form students now have the incredible opportunity to participate in the GivingTime programme, a unique initiative that combines professional coaching with community volunteering. This programme, offered by the charity GivingTime, aims to support students in their transition from education to the workplace.
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Today marks National Offer Day, a significant milestone for families across the region. Thomas Clarkson Academy is thrilled to announce that offers for places in the upcoming academic year have been sent out.
Excitement is building at Thomas Clarkson Academy as KS3 students prepare to represent the school in the National Reading Champions Quiz 2025. This prestigious competition invites avid readers from across the UK to join their school's reading team and showcase their literary knowledge.
The Cambridgeshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has received government funding for 2025, ensuring that free holiday scheme places will be available during the Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays. This initiative aims to support eligible primary and secondary school children and young people by providing enriching activities and nutritious meals.
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Thomas Clarkson Academy's recent food drive has been a resounding success. The academy extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who came together to support local families in need.
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Thomas Clarkson Academy continues to welcome applications for its 6th form intake for September 2025. The academy offers a range of exciting opportunities for prospective students.
Children's Mental Health Week, an initiative launched by the children's mental health charity Place2Be, is set to take place from 3-9 February 2025. This annual event, now in its 11th year, aims to empower, equip, and give a voice to all children and young people across the UK.