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As part of the Year 7 transition process, students took part in a wonderful project with Bright Torches, a company that serves to ignite a passion for Shakespeare. The project began back in July with a story-teller introducing the story to the year 6s. It then continued to run for the first half term and culminated in an exciting performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to showcase their creativity and teamwork. The project was designed to help new students settle into secondary school life by encouraging collaboration, confidence, and communication. Over several weeks, pupils worked together to learn their lines, design the set, and create props, guided by their English teachers. Through exploring Shakespeare's language and characters, they developed a deeper understanding of the play while also building friendships and a sense of belonging within their new school community. The brilliant performance of the play was held in the school hall. The students' pride, enthusiasm and hard work shone through as they brought the magical world of fairies, lovers, and mischief to life on stage. Everyone was so impressed by the talent and confidence displayed by the young performers, who were appearing in their first secondary school production. The evening was a tremendous celebration of creativity and teamwork, marking a memorable start to the students' secondary school journey and leaving everyone excited for the learning and opportunities ahead. #acleacademy #brighttorches

Well done to some of our Y11s for running a cake sale before half-term to raise funds for the prom. An incredible £339.15 was raised. #acleacademy

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Acle Academy is proud to support Breakthrough T1D UK in raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes - a lifelong condition that affects thousands of children, young people and adults across the UK. By learning more and showing our support, we can help make a difference for everyone living with diabetes. Visit breakthrought1d.org.uk to find out more about the amazing work being done to fund research and support those affected. #acleacademy #breakthrought1duk

That's all 15 Days of Revision Tips! Remember - small, consistent actions make the biggest difference. Keep up the hard work, Year 11. You've got this! #acleacademy

Congratulations to Georgina, Jayden G, Rebecca, Toby B, Catherine, Alexander H, Molly M, Joe, Sophie H, River, Volodymyr, Tilly C, Jacob W-B, Christopher, Olivia S, Nivani, Olivia D, Tomas, Ethan E, Max D, Ebony, Thomas R, Charlotte B, Rosie T, Enzo, Isaac M, Flynn, Jacob D, Jude S, Lexie T, Kimberly, Mason J, Frazey, Callum B, Seb, Aleisha, Seren N, Poppy J, Keean, Taylor P, Jessie H and Isla H for their Star Student nominations. #acleacademy

Year 11 Mock Exams – Important Reminder! A reminder to all Year 11 parents, carers and students that mock exams begin straight after half-term, with the first set running from Monday 3rd November. Week 1 is Core Subjects Only – students will sit exams in: English Language Maths Science The full exam schedule is below, so please check it carefully. Over half-term, students should balance rest with focused revision. Remember, active revision works best - not just reading notes! Try: Flashcards or self-quizzes Mind maps and memory recall Teaching topics to someone else Timed past paper practice and reviewing answers Recommended resources: · GCSEPod – great for English Language · MathsWatch – perfect for Maths revision · Past papers + mark schemes (available online) · Google Classroom – all lesson and revision resources are uploaded there Come prepared! Please make sure you have: 2 black pens Pencil and ruler Calculator (for maths and science) Any other essentials you'll need Use the next couple of days to collect everything you need for the break - revision guides, notes, or papers - and ask your teachers if you need any help. If you have questions, speak to your English, maths, or science teachers, or contact Mr. Sayce or Ms. John. Good luck with your revision, Year 11 - remember, success starts with preparation and perseverance! #acleacademy #classof2026