Students in Year 11 were put through their paces when they took part in mock interviews through the Academy's extensive careers programme. The Academy provides students with the opportunity to participate in mock interviews to equip them with the necessary skills for their college applications.
This year, as we host our annual training event, we proudly celebrate a significant milestone for the Academy: our fifth year of participating in Restart a Heart Day, a national initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential CPR skills. Organised in collaboration with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS), this annual event continues to grow in impact and importance, enhancing the safety and well-being of our community.
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Train to Teach and Early Career Teachers Open Event.
The start of a new school year presents students with numerous new challenges and changes to their learning. These are more apparent to students moving into Year 10, as this is the time when they begin their GCSE studies and preparations for moving on to college.
We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their parents to the Academy.
We are extremely impressed by the tremendous success of our students at Thornhill Community Academy in the summer GCSE examinations. Despite challenges at the start of their secondary education, where students faced lockdowns and periods of remote learning, they have performed superbly.
Four members of staff, each of whom have worked at the Academy for around a quarter of a century or longer, are among those retiring from the Academy at the end of this academic year.
Our Year 10 students gained valuable insight into the working world by participating in a comprehensive work experience programme during a week off from their regular lessons. The initiative aimed to provide students with an understanding of various career options and equip them with essential skills for the future.
A series of exciting and informative media workshops, led by Michael Longhi, Talent and Inspiration Manager at Channel 4 Schools, was held for Academy students in Years 7 and 8.
Students in Years 9 and 10 recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Paris, thanks to an expertly organised trip led by Mrs Hollins, Head of Languages. The visit was designed not only to immerse students in French culture but also to encourage them to practise speaking French in real-life situations.
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Year 11 students celebrated the end of their time at the Academy with a spectacular Leavers Prom. The event was a tremendous success, with students embracing the opportunity to dress elegantly as they gathered with their peers and members of staff to celebrate this significant occasion, marking the end of their journey through high school.
As students reached the end of Year 9, we hosted our first-ever 'Graduation' event at the Academy to mark their transition to GCSE or BTEC courses, which they will undertake in Years 10 and 11.
