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 […]
STEM Roadshow Inspires Students
Macmillan Academy were excited to welcome back the STEM Roadshow, funded by BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Navy. Over the past 20 years, this inspiring programme has reached more than 1.3 million pupils, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM subjects across the UK. Designed to ignite interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
Visit to 3t Training
As part of our Careers Education Programme Y6 pupils from Class 18 visited 3t Training on Victoria Street, Middlesbrough. They learnt about the training facility, and the types of industries that they support, including the offshore industry and construction industry. Pupils had opportunity to work in a training room on offshore simulation activities, to control […]