A moving candle-lit ceremony was held at the Academy to observe Holocaust Memorial Day, honouring the memory of those who suffered under the Nazi regime. This year’s event has special significance as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp.

In a spectacular end-of-term production, Academy students showcased their incredible talent in Fairytale Intertwined. After months of dedication and rehearsals, the students delivered a fantastic performance that captivated an audience of around 100, including parents and staff. The show, which blended classic fairytales in a fresh and exciting way, was met with resounding applause and admiration.

Year 11 students recently enjoyed a captivating performance of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, presented by some of their own teachers.

In a heart-warming initiative to support the local community, the Academy's staff and students joined forces to collect non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Fusion Food Bank in Dewsbury. Mrs Sheard, a Science teacher at the Academy, organised the collection, encouraging each form group to fill a box with donations.

We are delighted that our annual Careers Fair, which recently took place at the Academy, was a resounding success. Representatives from a diverse group of training providers and local colleges participated in the event, where they shared valuable information about future career opportunities available to our students.

Thornhill Secondary School, as it was initially named, was officially opened on its present site on the 25th November 1964. At this time, it was part of the County Borough of Dewsbury Education Committee. Kirklees Council did not exist in those days. The school’s former premises on Edge Lane became the local Junior and Infant School, which remains the case today.