Enhancing Career-Focused Teaching
Macmillan Academy, through the Endeavour Foundation, has recently expanded its cross-sector partnerships with a range of local businesses, deepening its commitment to preparing students for future career opportunities in the Tees Valley and beyond. A key part of this initiative is the Futures Group, one of the collaborative strands under the Endeavour Convening Partnership. This […]
The Forest School at Endeavour Academies
Here at Endeavour Academies, we are excited to be launching our very own Forest School supported by the Endeavour Foundation. Many of you will have heard of the concept of a Forest School – but what does that look like in a school setting? Forest School is an approach to learning that takes place in […]
Easter Revision and Activities
Over the Easter holidays, we hosted a comprehensive revision programme for Year 11 and Post-16 students, aimed at supporting their preparation for the upcoming exam season. The initiative was open to all students and covered every qualification area, ensuring no subject was left behind. Throughout the two-week break, students engaged in targeted revision sessions led […]
Recognition and Reward – Celebration
This term has seen exceptional performance from students in all year groups at Macmillan Academy. Recognition and Reward now form a higher mark within the Macmillan celebration culture, through initiatives such as the new departmental postcards, Tutee of the Week, the department recognition wall, and the end-of-term reward trips, to name just a few. This […]
Semi-finals bound!
The Post 16 men’s football team continued their impressive season with a dramatic 5-4 victory over Gateshead College in the quarter-finals of the league cup. Macmillan started strong, with Callum and Zac firing in two early goals, setting the pace for a dominant first half. Zac and Harrison came close to extending the lead […]
Archibald Pupils Shine
This week, over 100 Archibald Primary pupils had the fantastic opportunity to visit Macmillan Academy to take part in a fun and engaging PE session. The session was expertly led by Year 10 students as part of their BTEC Sport course, which requires them to plan and deliver practical lessons, developing their leadership and teamwork […]
Royal Navy Visit
Recently, a team from the Royal Navy visited Macmillan Aademy to work with a group of students on a variety of tasks designed to develop transferable skills. The students, from different year groups, including Year 9 and the Post 16 Advance group, took part in numerous activities focused on teamwork, communication, and strategy. The sessions […]
Launch – Recognition & Reward
We are pleased to acknowledge the Macmillan Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and motivating environment for its students. In line with their dedication to recognising student achievement, we are excited to see the launch of their new Recognition & Reward programme, which promises to highlight and celebrate the successes of students in a […]
LEGO League Challenge
Macmillan Academy students recently took part in the exciting First LEGO League Challenge, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a competition that brings STEM learning to life. It was a fantastic day filled with innovation, collaboration, and plenty of LEGO! Our team worked hard to design, build, and program a LEGO robot to […]
Simon: A Future in Medicine!
Huge congratulations to Simon B on receiving an offer to study Medicine at Hull York Medical School! This incredible achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the field. Throughout his time at Macmillan Post 16, Simon has benefited from expert guidance, one-on-one mentoring, and a supportive learning environment that has […]