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Safer Internet Day

February

 
February 6th 2024 marks Safer Internet Day nationally, 'Inspiring change; Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online'.
 
Today our Year 9 and 10 students were introduced to everyday narratives delivered by South Yorkshire Police, and throughout the week all year groups will engage in activities in our PSHE, Form and Votes for Schools Curriculum.
 
Further guidance can be found here for parents/carers at home;
 
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Y8 MiSST Musicians

January 2024

A fantastic opportunity for our Y8 MiSST musicians. Grimethorpe Youth Band are offering the chance for young trumpet players of all levels to join them for a FREE workshop. See the poster for details, should be a brilliant day to meet with musicians across Barnsley!
 
South Yorkshire Police - Dangers of Off Road Vehicles

January 2024

 
Our Year 10 and 11 students heard from community officers John and Nick from the South Yorkshire Police about the Dangers of Off Road Vehicles.
 
We are thrilled to have our very own Police Cadet here in Year 11, Harley can be seem supporting to help reduce off road vehicle related crime.
 
Happy New Year!

December 2023

 
Happy New Year from everyone at Barnsley Academy.
 
We would like to thank you for your continued support over the past 12 months and look forward to welcoming you to share new experiences with us in 2024.
 

 

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Uno Madness

December 2023

Uno madness, celebratory breakfast was shared amongst students during form time for their commitment to achieving success in all subjects through our core values Ambition, Determination and Respect.
 
Congratulations to students;
 
7B- University College London collectively achieving 18,552 merits
8V- Pennsylvania University collectively achieving 12,784 merits
9V- Loughborough University collectively achieving 13,650 merits
10G -Trinity College Dublin collectively achieving 17,561 merits
MiSST Northern Play Day

November 2023

It was wonderful to host the MiSST Northern Play Day. Seeing our students perform alongside students from three other schools as part of an orchestra was great. The progress students have made since starting the programme was noticeable. Thank you to all colleagues involved as it was a big event to coordinate.

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Kathryn Burn - BBC's The Apprentice

November 2023

We had Kathryn Burn, runner up on BBC’s The Apprentice, in school today to speak to our Year 10 students and GCSE Year 10 Business cohort. Kathryn delivered some fantastic sessions and students were very engaged in both the assembly and workshop. Staff feedback was also very positive.

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Maths City Trip

November 2023

Maths City today was an amazing trip! Students really engaged with all the activities, and some did not want to leave.

 

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Remembrance Sunday

November 2023

 
Our wreath made it's final journey on Remembrance Sunday to be laid at Barnsley town center Cenotaph by our very own ex-military personnel, Ms. Steward. Lest we forget.
 
 
 
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The National Youth Orchestra

November 2023

 
It was a pleasure to unite The National Youth Orchestra at Barnsley Academy. We are excited to see our main hall filled with our own MiSST students and their new instruments in the coming weeks.
 

This October, The National Youth Orchestra is bringing its entire community of teenage musicians together. At NYO Unite, hundreds of teenagers will come enjoy a series of day-long music making activities across the UK.

Each Unite event will be an epic day uniting teenagers from the whole NYO community, including The Orchestra and NYO’s ground-breaking Inspire programme.
 

NYO Unite marks the start of the greatest adventure in orchestral music for many of the teenagers taking part – as they begin their journey with NYO Inspire, or take their seat in the ‘world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers’ for the first time.

Teenage musicians will come together to make new friends, learn new skills and work with NYO tutors and conductor, Constança Simas, exploring Aaron Copland’s Rodeo.
 
Aalumnus Ex-Student

November 2023

 
One of our mantras is 'come here, do well. leave here, do good'. With this in mind , it is great to see our alumnus ex-student; Drew Leonard still actively engaging and supporting the community. In his role as a Youth Councillor, Drew is advocating for a fair deal for public transport in South Yorkshire.
 
Restart a Heart

October 2023

 
Over 150 Year 9 Students and Staff took part in the Annual Yorkshire Ambulance Services 'Restart a Heart' learning vital life saving skills.
 
This was the 10th Anniversary of the event with more than 35,000 students across Yorkshire taking part. From the engagement on offer, we have some potential future life-savers here!
A Special Thank you to St John Ambulance DROP ZONE - York Region 🇨🇦 @YorksAmbulance
 
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World Mental Health Day

October 2023

 
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and in Form this morning students were set a different type of homework challenge. This week we aim to join other schools nationally; 'to get Britain talking' about their mental health and have a 'proper chat' about what is going on in our minds.
 
Sporting Outcomes

September 2023

Excellent sporting outcomes last week for both teams. Our Year 7 boys achieved a 6-2 win against Astrea Academy Dearne and in another event over at Ackworth Independent School our girls were victorious with a 4-2 win in Pontefract.
 
We were thrilled to find out that player of the game went to our very own student Lola, scoring a hat-trick in the ESFA girls cup. Collective team effort, well done to all involved!
 
P5 Launch

September 2023

 
We were thrilled to have over 110 Year 11 Maths students attend P5 yesterday #ambition #determination #Respect
 
*Reminder to Parents/Carers; Exam Entry evening will be taking place in the Academy on Thursday 28th of September 2023 from 4-6pm. You will have the opportunity to attend one of two talks 4:30pm or 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided from 4:00pm.
 
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Hard Work Beats Talent

September 2023

Week one completed; golden ties for birthdays, golden tickets for excellence and golden moments in lessons. Prefects, Head Students and the Principal discussed actions for the Year ahead over hot chocolate.
 
Barnsley Academy Best in Everyone School Bag

September 2023

 
Introducing our Barnsley Academy Best in Everyone School Bag for all of our new Year 7 students'. Form tutors will have the honour of distributing the bag and one pencil case including basic equipment.
 
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back tomorrow for an 8.15am start.
 
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Sara & Krystyna
Congratulations to Krystyna for achieving eleven GCSEs including five Grade 9s and Sara for successfully achieving a Grade 9 in English Language. We are thrilled with both of your overall results. Well done.
 
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Sindy
Congratulations to Sindy who achieved nine GCSEs including a Grade 9 in English Literature and Grade 8s in Maths and Business. Very well done Sindy.
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Tyler
Congratulations to Tyler who achieved ten GCSEs including five Grade 9s in Physics, Maths, Statistics, Biology and Geography. Very well done Tyler.
 
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Evan
Congratulations to Evan who achieved nine GCSEs including Grade 8s in English Literature, Combined Science, Business and a Distinction* 2 in Sport Studies. Well done Evan.
 
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Isabelle, Olivia, Bryony & Elisa
Congratulations to Isabelle, Olivia, Bryony, and Elisa on your outstanding GCSE results. Best of luck in your future academic journey.
 
Congratulations Class of 2023 - Jake, Corey & Jenson
Congratulations to Jake, Corey and Jenson on your fantastic Maths results. We are so pleased that all of your hard work and dedication paid off.
 
Congraulations Class of 2023 - Katie
Congratulations to Katie who achieved GCSE Grade 7's and 8's in English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Combined Science, Business and Statistics. Very well done Katie.
 
Congraulations Class of 2023 - Vish
Congratulations to Vishnujan who achieved 10 GCSEs including 7 Grade 9's, and 3 Grade 8's. Very well done Vish.
Congraulations Class of 2023 - Hazel
Congratulations to Hazel who achieved 10 GCSEs including 8 Grade 9's and 2 Grade 8's. Very well done Hazel.
 
Congratulations Head Student - Chloe
Congratulations to our Head student Chloe on her GCSE results achieving a Grade 8 in English Literature, Grade 7 and 6 in Combined Science and Maths, and D2* in Sports Studies. Chloe has been an outstanding role model to her younger peers.
 
Well done Chloe.
 
Congraulations Head Student - Drew
Congratulations to Drew who achieved 10 GCSEs including 7 Grade 9's, 2 Grade 8's and 1 Grade 7. Very well done Drew.
 
Year 9 & 10 Art and Design

July 2023

Yesterday a group of our Year 9/10 Art and Design Technology students walked a section of the local heritage trail with artist Patrick Murphy. Students are working in collaboration with the community to develop designs depicting imagery from our rich history of coal mining and transportation, as part of the Telecom Project 'Working Worsborough'.

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DofE Bronze Award

July 2023

We are incredibly proud of all of our D of E participants for breaking through their own limits, showing resilience and perseverance right up to the end. We look forward to the next group of Bronze participants working with Pioneer Leadership as we move to build our relationship with the aims of achieving the Silver Award 23-24'.
 
MiSST - Gresham School

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DofE - Wentworth Castle Garden Project

May 2023

It was lovely to see our Duke of Edinburgh students out in the local community working tremendously hard to complete the voluntary section of their Bronze award. We look forward to seeing how they transform the Barnsley Academy plot at the Union Jack Project Wentworth Castle Gardens.
 
Best in Everyone Awards 2023

June 2023

We were honoured to celebrate three outstanding winners at the national Best in Everyone Awards at Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Friday. These students have shown exceptional character and work in the classroom and beyond. Congratulations to Jack, Sportsman of the Year, Drew, Computing and Elliot, for Creative Writing. A special thank you to their families and teachers that attended on the night to support them on their journey to success.

Enlighten Education - Year 10's

July 2023

 
Our ambitious Year 10's students were determined to learn faster, think critically and remember more in The Success Lounge memory workshops today. We were thrilled to welcome guest speaker Karim Al-Abbas and Enlighten Education to explore thought provoking perspectives and approaches to problem solving in learning.
 
Each session empowered students to think both as individuals and collectively. It provided techniques to ask questions and think independently. Built skills that encourage collaboration with a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.
"I never dreamed about success, I worked for it"
 
 
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Eco-conscious Students Deliver New Initiatives at Barnsley Academy

New student-led Eco-Committee is encouraging young leadership in support of green initiatives, including tree-planting and recyclin

This work has seen a brand-new Eco-Committee set up at the academy which is enabling young leaders to develop their own ideas for how to tackle environmental issues and encourage whole-school engagement.

The Eco-Committee, which comprises students from Year 7 to Year 10, has recently worked on an environmental review of the school looking at topics including waste, biodiversity and energy. They have devised an action plan and an Eco-Code for how they would like to change the habits of both students and staff to reduce waste and improve biodiversity around the school grounds.  

Alongside this, the students are working closely with staff towards achieving The Eco Schools Green Flag – an international accreditation that has recognised and rewarded young people’s environmental actions for over 25 years. This involves demonstrating their commitment to green initiatives and designing programmes for the school which will help improve local and global communities, such as a new recycling scheme and the ‘Turn off BA’ initiative – with the latter aiming to ensure that all unnecessary electricity outputs at Barnsley Academy are turned off overnight.  

Recently, students also supported a local initiative headed by Dan Jarvis, Labour MP for Barnsley Central, to plant more trees in the area. Representatives from Barnsley Academy’s Eco-Committee joined Mr Jarvis earlier this month to plant a new tree in the school grounds.

Commenting on their work on the new Eco-Committee, Cameron Wild, a Year 10 student at Barnsley Academy, said:

“Our work has helped reduce waste. We have reduced the number of computers left on overnight and started a paper a recycling programme.  We have also started to improve the biodiversity around our school grounds. It has helped us to understand how much we could change our environment around school. Small changes make a big difference. Overall, I really enjoy working with others to help make our school a better place and I am looking forward to working on more projects in the future.”

Naveed Khan, Principal at Barnsley Academy, said:

“Combatting the effects of climate change and protecting our precious natural resources is an issue close to many of our hearts, including our students. Through our new Eco-Committee, it has been fantastic to see our students developing initiatives that will make a difference both in school and locally and showing leadership as they put them into practice. We look forward to supporting them to continue this work and taking positive steps to address environmental issues for the future.”

MiSST - Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London

April 2023

 
We are exceptionally proud of our Year 7 students who took to the stage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London this week to perform alongside Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Kanneh-Mason family and renowned saxophonist, Jess Gillam. The concert took place in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Misst - Music in Secondary Schools Trust.
 
Barnsley Academy students joined 250 of their peers from across the country, the concert included music by classical, jazz and film composers, as well as by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, who joined the students on stage for a performance of Any Dream Will Do from the musical Joseph.
 
Unicef Rights Respecting School - Soccer Aid 2023

April 2023

As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, we were delighted to announce to our Year 7-10 students that we will be holding our first charity event Soccer Aid here in the Academy on May 10th. Two 'Players of the Match' will be selected from each Year group with the star players attending the football game at Old Trafford on the 11th of June. 
 
DofE - Wentworth Castle Gardens

April 2023

A group of Duke of Edinburgh participants were out today to visit Wentworth Castle Gardens. Here they learned about the history of the site, explored the enormous maze of greenery and spoke to the gardeners about upcoming voluntary work at their impressive Union Jack Garden Project.
Boxing Intervention

March 2023

 
Well done to our aspiring boxers on how they conducted themselves at Retro Fitness Wombwell.
 
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MiSST Together Day in Warwickshire

March 2023

We are incredibly proud of our talented Year 7 musicians for representing the Academy's core values of ambition, determination and respect at the MiSST Together Day in Warwickshire. Students spent the day rehearsing as part of an orchestra, in sectionals, a choir and delivered a concert, performing music by Bologne, Ruiz, and Lizzo!
 
The Royal Navy at the Academy

March 2023

We were fortunate to host two chefs serving in The Royal Navy at the Academy as part of our Character and Careers Curriculum. Our Year 10 Hospitality and Catering students' learned about life in the armed services and were set a timed challenge to make smoked haddock fish cakes and summer berry pavlovas. We were incredibly impressed by the culinary standards on display.
Year 10 Business Studies Competition

March 2023

Well done to the winners of our Year 10 Business Studies competition, who developed a innovative product design concept for a new cereal. A special thank you to our expert judging panel from local business Fresh Pak Chilled Foods
Year 7/8 Dodgeball Team

March 2023

Congratulations to our Year 7/8 dodgeball team on their win against Trinity Academy St. Edwards earlier today. This means that they will progress to the South Yorkshire round of the National Secondary School Dodgeball Championship.
 
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Mathematical Challenge - Year 10

March 2023

Well done to these Year 10 students for achieving silver & bronze awards in the National Intermediate Mathematical Challenge.
The challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought & fluency to solve interesting problems.
Mathematical Challenge - Year 9
Well done to these Year 9 students for achieving silver & bronze awards in the National Intermediate Mathematical Challenge.
 
The challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought & fluency to solve interesting problems.
 
Anti Bullying Ambassadors

March 2023

Ten remarkable students attended training today in Manchester to successfully become Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. We are fortunate to be associated with The Diana Award. The only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess Of Wales. Empowering young people to make positive change.
 
Celebrating World Book Week

March 2023

Celebrating World Book Week with local author Jennifer Burkinshaw. Our students engaged in discussions surrounding her debut novel 'IGLOO', a story about a teenage girl who needs to find her true self and true ambitions in a sea of expectations.
Up the Swanee! with Ian McMillan

February 2023

 
Thrilled to have Poet, Playwriter, Broadcaster Ian McMillan, Music Composer Luke Carver-Goss and Curator Steven Skelly in the Academy today. Students engaged in a series of workshops exploring the local heritage through Music, Poetry and Drama. We can't wait to see the final production 'Up the Swanee'!
#100%everyday
 
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Intermediate Maths Challenge

February 2023

Students in Year 9 and 10 completing the Intermediate Maths Challenge this morning. The challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.

#ambition

#determination #respect

#workhardbekind #excellenceisahabit

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In it to win it! - Y11 Alton Towers

January 2023

 
Today all Y11’s were issued with a free ticket to Alton Towers on Friday 31st March. To be able to go they need to fulfil the criteria on the back of their ticket. #whateverittakes #respect #determination #ambition
 
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Y11 Hegarty Maths

January 2023

Well done to the top three students in Year 11 for hours completed on Hegarty Maths in the last two weeks. #workhardbekind #BeRemarkable #excellenceisahabit #ambition #determination #respect

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Chess Club

January 2023

Tension is in the air as our chess players battle it out to see who the champion is in our co-curricular club today. #ThursdayChessClub #Extra-Curricular

National Online Safety Website

January 2023

As part of our drive to support our wider community with online safety we have signed up to the National Online Safety Website, on this site you can access information for free courses, webinars and explainer videos.
 
Parents & carers can also download a free Online Safety App which covers hundreds of online safety guides on various topics including trolling, hacking and social media influences.
Each school has a unique enrolment link and Barnsley Academy's can be accessed by clicking below
 
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Social Media Week - Protecting Personal Data

January 2023

It's Social Media Week and we are focusing on protecting your personal data.
Here's a handy help guide for parents and families.
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Social Media Week - YouTube

January 2023

It's Social Media Week and we are focusing on YouTube.
Here's a handy help guide for parents and families.
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Year 11 Girls visit to Oxford University

January 2023

Our Year 11 girls had an excellent day at the at the Maths Institute at Oxford University. The day included students learning about what careers maths is important in and also received a lecture from a Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) advisor who supported the government in decision making during the Covid pandemic.
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#workingtogether
Social Media Week - WhatsApp

January 2023

It's Social Media Week and we are focusing on WhatsApp.
Here's a handy help guide for parents and families.
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Social Media Week - TikTok

January 2023

 
It's Social Media Week and we are focusing on TikTok.
Here's a handy help guide for parents and families.
Social Media Week - Snapchat

January 2023

It's Social Media Week and we are focusing on Snapchat.
Here's a handy help guide for parents and families.
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South Yorkshire Police - Your Life, Your Choice to Year 9

January 2023

Thank you to PC Norton from South Yorkshire Police who delivered Your Life, Your Choice to Year 9 today, as part of our wider PHSE program. #educationwithcharacter 
 
 
 
 
Lord Chief Justice’s visit to Barnsley Academy

March 2022

Barnsley Academy was delighted to welcome the Ian Burnett, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales to the school this week.

The visit provided students interested in a career in law with the opportunity to ask insightful questions into his role and understand more about the justice system in England and Wales.

This was part of an exciting opportunity for our students and forms part of a programme to raise aspirations of students. One student said, “for a while now I have been looking into different paths to take for my future in law: university, apprenticeships, A-levels, etc. So, by meeting Lord Burnett it has given me a sense of comfort and relief, knowing the paths he took and the opportunities he had. Also meeting George and Karl (local judges) showed me that you do not need to be from a prestigious, London background to have the same opportunities; something I was worried about previously. I am very grateful for the push I received to continue down the law route and one day meet him again as the barrister I hope to be.”

Lord Chief Justice’s visit to Barnsley Academy

Food Bank Delivery

December 2022

Our final job on the last day. Taking all your donations to the Food Bank. Thank you Kai and Leo for all your help 🎅🎄🧑‍🎄
 
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Lille Christmas Market

December 2022

Whilst we were having fun in school, the Y11's were still having fun in Lille. They are all back on the coach and are heading for home and their Christmas break. 🎅🤶
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Wednesday's Winners - Rewards Assemblies

December 2022

 
We gave £50 Meadowhall vouchers to our lucky dip winners from Wednesday’s reward assembly too. 🎅🎄🧑‍🎄
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Mince Pie and Coffee Afternoon

December 2022

We are all set up and ready for our parents & carers to celebrate the end of our school term.
Plenty of tickets still available, to book a place please click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/483831552197
 
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Dr Annie Hodgson from the University of York

December 2022

On Wednesday we were delighted to welcome Dr Annie Hodgson from the University of York who delivered a Colourful Chemistry lecture to all of our Year 8’s as part of our raising aspirations and careers programme. Our students had a great time.
South Yorkshire Safeguarding Awareness Week

November 2022

This week is South Yorkshire Safeguarding Awareness Week, and there are lots of ways you can learn more about keeping adults, children and families in Barnsley safe.
Safeguarding is everybody’s business and together, we can help make our borough a safer place to live, work and grow up.
Find out what’s happening and book your free places by visiting http://bit.ly/3UT5QD5.
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Young Artist at Barnsley Academy Shortlisted in International Art Competition

March 2022

Sian, a talented young artist in Year 11 at Barnsley Academy, is in the running to take home the top prize at United Learning’s International Art Competition after her work was selected from 57 entries for the final shortlist.

The art competition, now in its 14th year, challenges students aged between 15 and 18 across the Group to draw, print or paint an original piece of artwork and submit a high-quality digital photograph of the piece. Those students who finish in the final four are given the opportunity to have their work displayed at Tokyo’s celebrated International High School Arts Festival, whilst the winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to Japan to see their piece exhibited in person.

Having progressed through the first two rounds of judging, Sian is one of ten students across the country to see her work be shortlisted. Sian’s piece, titled ‘Deep in my thoughts’ is a hyper realistic self-portrait in pencil, which depicts Sian from a bird’s-eye view with her hair falling behind her. It demonstrates her attention to detail, with every individual strand of hair drawn with immense precision.

Speaking of her piece, Sian said:

“The piece that I entered into the competition has a very special meaning to me – I created it last year as a way of processing the grief I felt after my grandma passed away.

“I am thrilled to have been shortlisted amongst such exceptional talent from across the country and especially to have my work presented alongside A Level students. I'm so excited to be in with a chance to go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tokyo.”

Naveed Khan, Principal at Barnsley Academy, said:

“I am delighted that Sian has made it to final ten. Her artwork is incredible and we are so proud of her. What is particularly pleasing is that Sian’s work has been selected amongst a very high calibre of artwork, including work submitted by A Level students. We have our fingers crossed that she wins the competition and gets the opportunity to travel to Tokyo. Irrespective of the outcome, this a great achievement and one I’m sure she will remember for many years.”

All ten pieces will now go before United Learning’s Executive Team and a panel of professional artists who will have the difficult task of voting for their favourite artwork. The winners and three runners-up will be announced via social media on 17th March.

Young Artist at Barnsley Academy Shortlisted in International Art Competition

Child’s Champion Crufts Nomination

We are delighted to share that one of our students, Olivia and her dog Ruby are currently finalist for Crufts The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award. This award is recognition for her special canine companion, Ruby and this category recognises Ruby’s support and positive impact on Olivia’s life.

You can watch the Crufts finalist video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9lXxJT3fik

Voting is now live, and you can vote for Olivia and Ruby here:

https://www.crufts.org.uk/whats-on/the-kennel-club-hero-dog-award/

Please take a moment to vote for this wonderful duo and support one of our Barnsley Academy students.

Child’s Champion Crufts Nomination

Magdalen College, The University of Oxford Trip

Just before half term, a group of our Year 9 students visited Magdalen College and St Edmund Hall, which form part of The University of Oxford as part of our raising aspirations programme. Students engaged a talk from Magdalen’s Outreach Facilitator who is originally from Barnsley, question and answer sessions, tours of two colleges at Oxford University as well as attending academic sessions.

Our Year 9 students thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and the University staff found our students to be “a pleasure to work with”.

The experience has inspired many of the students to consider top universities for the next steps of their academic paths with one student saying, ‘the visit to Oxford University was a great opportunity for us all. It gave me a lot of information about the University and made me feel as it could be a potential option for me in the future’.

Magdalen College, The University of Oxford Trip
Key Stage 3 Film Night

February 2022

We held our first Film Night at Barnsley Academy, which was a real success. The school was opened up to Year 7, 8 and 9 students and their families to watch a classic film, Back to the Future. The after-school event provided parents, carers and students the opportunity to use the school facilities and meet staff.

We are already looking forward to our Key Stage 4 Film Night in March.

 

United Learning launches International Art Competition

January 2022

United Learning has launched its annual International Art Competition which gives young artists from schools across United Learning, including Barnsley Academy, the opportunity to see their artwork exhibited in Tokyo. 

We are excited to announce that three Barnsley Academy students have submitted pieces, which are now being put before audiences on social media (Facebook and Instagram).

Along with public voting the pieces will also be judged by United Learning’s art teachers and executive team, as well as a panel of professional artists.

The winner and three runners-up will be announced via social media on 17th March. These top four students will be given the opportunity to have their work displayed at Tokyo’s celebrated International High School Arts Festival whilst the winner, will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Japan to see their piece exhibited in person. 

We are eager to get the local community and school behind our students, who have created three unique and expressive pieces of work. 

Each piece of work is shown below and links to vote for them on Facebook and Instagram underneath the images. Please take a moment to vote for our talented Barnsley Academy students. 


Facebook

Deep in my thoughts: https://www.facebook.com/unitedlearning/photos/a.3052025615057893/3052018301725291

Fight or Flight: https://www.facebook.com/unitedlearning/photos/a.3052025615057893/3052016921725429

The Highland Express: https://www.facebook.com/unitedlearning/photos/a.3052025615057893/3052018461725275

Instagram

Deep in my thoughts: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZMMT4hsIES/?utm_medium=copy_link

Fight or Flight: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZMKR3msvoJ/?utm_medium=copy_link

The Highland Express: https://www.instagram.com/unitedlearningartcompetition/p/CZMMdUasXnT/?utm_medium=copy_link

United Learning launches International Art Competition

BAE Systems, RAF & Royal Navy Educational Programme Roadshow 2022

January 2022

Barnsley Academy Year 8 students really enjoyed a visit this week from the BAE Systems, RAF & Royal Navy Educational Programme Roadshow 2022.

This theatre roadshow celebrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and aligns closely with national curriculum to provide an engaging performance to inspire students in these subject areas.  

The theme of the show was magnetism, in which students learned about the integration of magnets, magnetism and electromagnets in their everyday lives. 

#TeamBarnsleyAcademy 

BAE Systems, RAF & Royal Navy Educational Programme Roadshow 2022
Motivational Speaker - Steve Beckles-Ebusua

January 2022

Last week Year 11 had a visit from Steve Beckles-Ebusua, a well-regarded motivational speaker who has a vast amount of experience speaking to and working with students to support motivation and positive habits for success.

Steve worked with all our Year 11 students in 50-minute workshops, in which our students completed tasks to build their confidence. Our students found the experience extremely valuable and provided some fantastic feedback:

'I found the experience enjoyable and learnt a lot about the way we look at things - such as learning specific quotes to live your life by - and how that can affect our outcomes in life. The speaker was very friendly and engaging. Overall, it was an empowering experience.' – Trudie

‘As someone who finds self-confidence a topic that is very hard to grasp due to the stresses of revision for GCSEs, Steve (the Speaker with the Orange Tie) was phenomenal at calming yet motivating me for the future ahead by relating to how far he has come as a person - we all felt like he was one of us. Myself and my fellow classmates all thoroughly enjoyed his funny yet educational presentation and we all especially appreciated how he got every student involved in the tasks, building our confidence without us even knowing, so by the end of the session we left with a positively uplifted demeanour. The personality of Steve was visibly represented by his incredible sense of style: the orange tie easily reflects a friendly, down-to-earth and memorable image which we were all grateful for. I was so thankful that he gave his time, energy and wisdom to help us see challenges as a hidden opportunity, educating younger people that ‘when you change the way you look at something, the thing you are looking at will change’. – Elizabeth

The experience was highly rewarding for our Year 11s, so much so that Steve will be coming back later in the year to work with our Year 10 and Year 9 students.

We look forward to welcoming him back.

Motivational Speaker - Steve Beckles-Ebusua