Year 7 Tutor Challenge
These activity days have been packed with excitement and purpose – from problem-solving tasks to outdoor adventures, each session has provided a brilliant opportunity for tutor groups to bond and grow together. The challenge wasn’t just about fun; it was designed to help students develop essential transferable life skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, and creative thinking. Watching […]
Golden Ticket Day – Autumn 2025
Last week, Macmillan Academy celebrated their very first Golden Ticket Day and the atmosphere was electric! Students could visit six exciting stations, each packed with a variety of prizes to choose from. Every station was buzzing with smiles, cheers, and celebrations as we recognised the hard work, dedication, achievements, and outstanding attendance of our amazing students. A […]
Remembrance 2025
Why We Pause at 11am on the 11th of November Each year, on the 11th of November at 11am, we pause to remember. This moment marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918, when the guns fell silent on the Western Front after more than four years of conflict. […]
Odd Socks Day: Standing Up Against Bullying
On Monday we proudly took part in Odd Socks Day to mark the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week 2025 and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved and wore their odd socks with pride! Odd Socks Day is a fun and symbolic way to celebrate what makes us all unique, […]
Year 11 County Cup Success
Having been knocked out last year by the eventual winners (Conyers) in the County Cup, the boys had to play them again in the first round in an exciting contest between the current holders and previous champions in 2024. The team were clearly hungry for revenge and put in their best performance of the season. […]
Smashed – Alcohol Awareness
Macmillan Academy students from Years 7 and 8 took part in Smashed, an interactive alcohol-awareness session delivered by Collingwood Learning. The session combined a powerful drama performance with activities designed to help pupils understand the consequences of underage drinking and the role of social influence. The performance followed the lives of three teenagers affected […]
Archibald Primary – Year 4 Invaders
Year 4 had an amazing time visiting Murton Park as part of their ‘Invasion’ learning context. They spent the day in Danelaw working at ‘my lord’s’ village where they developed their skills in pottery, invasion tactics, flour production and bread making. They also practiced how to defend the village which was super important because […]
Archibald Primary – Reception Theatre Visit
Archibald Primary’s Reception Classes – Class 1 and Class 2 – travelled to Billingham Forum Theatre to watch a live performance of The Smeds and The Smoos based on the book by Julia Donaldson. The children really enjoyed the performance. They came back to school full of the adventures of the red and blue aliens […]
Macmillan Academy Production 2026
Macmillan Academy are proud to present the production for 2026 High School Musical Jr Week commencing the 29th June the academy theatre will be transformed into East High as Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on our very stage. We will see Troy, Gabriella, Ryan and the fabulous Sharpay, along with […]
Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit
On Tuesday 29th September Macmillan Academy’s Year 10 art students, Year 10 and 11 textiles and Year 12 art students visited The Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield to explore the work of internationally renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Damian Hirst, Barabara Hepworth. In addition, art students visited James Turrell’s ‘Deer Shelter’ where they were able to experience immersive […]