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Purple up Trip

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On St Georges day Mrs Wadsley fand Mr Morey took some Branston Community Academy’ students from service families to Lincoln Bishop University to join other schools at a Purple Up Event celebrating the month of the military child.

The morning was spent writing poetry about the winds of change. Our students represented the school well fully engaging with all tasks. They wrote some great poems. Five of our students were brave enough to read out their poems in front of others. A lovely lunch was provided and students sat outside in the sunshine to eat it.

In the afternoon our students were asked to do collage art about the winds of change in their lives. Quite a few students produced stormy scenes; others used a variety of media and methods to make emotive images that mean something to them.

At the end of the day we all met up for a reflection of the day and sharing of ideas.

Service Students Trip to memorial of Arnhem Oosterbeek war cemetery

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On Thursday the 23rd , I had the Pleasure of taking 8 students to Woodhall Spa to attend a memorial of Operation Market Garden.

It was a fabulous morning where we witnessed the planting of an oak tree from an acorn brought back from Arnhem Oosterbeek war cemetery and the unveiling of a bench dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Battle of Arnhem.

Our students were given the opportunity to have a look around some WW2 vehicles and have their photos taken in the vehicles and meet Pegasus the Shetland Pony who is the mascot of the Parachute Regiment.

One of the students was given the privilege of placing a flower at the original Arnhem Oak and another 2 students had the honour of reading a poem  out in front of many dignitaries in attendance. They were given the opportunity as they had co written the winning poem especially written for the event.

The event was  wrapped up with a stunning display by the Red Devils which we all thoroughly enjoyed.

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Y13 Wellbeing Ambassadors

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As our Y13 wellbeing team begin exams and start to look forward to their next steps, we want to say a big thank you for all the support, kindness, and care you’ve shown the many students you have supported during this academic year.

You’ve made a real difference and your hard work never went unnoticed.

We wish you all the best for the future

Thank you for everything 💫Wellbeing Ambassadors

Important information for Free School Meals (FSM) eligible families.

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The UK Government is providing targeted support for households reliant on heating oil who are facing financial hardship. This funding is available via the Lincolnshire Community Foundation and eligible households will receive a £300 prepaid off‑grid energy voucher.

To qualify, households must:

  • Have a combined income of less than £36,000
  • Have savings of less than £6,000
  • Not be on a mains gas supply
  •  Use heating oil as the primary fuel for heating and/or hot water
  • Be at risk of losing immediate access to heating or hot water due to a lack of heating oil
  • Be able to pay the difference between the voucher value (£300.00) and the full cost of the heating oil, including delivery

Applications are now being accepted via the Crisis and Resilience Fund: Heating Oil Support Scheme – Lincolnshire Community Foundation and are limited to one per household.

The Lincolnshire Community Foundation can also be contacted via crf@lincolnshirecf.co.uk or on 01529 572575.

Yr 10 Work Experience

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Our year 10 students had their work experience during the week of 16th March.

These photos show some of the fantastic opportunities our students had whilst on placement. There was  a huge number and a wide variety of employers involved including builders, motor vehicle engineers, hospitality venues, child care settings, building societies and many  more.

Below are a few quotes from some of the employers:

‘Your contractors were very polite and efficient and this includes the young man on work experience today.’

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to three girls who came last week, they were brilliant and the children adored them!

it has been great to have her here and she has completed all tasks to a high standard, she has been professional, polite and has really got stuck in.

Showing interest, asking questions/keen to learn, been on time each day, always puts his phone away whilst working.

A very successful week, with some student gaining weekend or part-time work, whilst others were offered apprenticeships for the future!

 

 

Exam Certificate Collection.

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Examination certificates for those candidates who sat exams during Summer 2025 will be available for collection from the Branston Community Academy school reception on Wednesday 14th January, between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
If someone is collecting the certificate on the candidate’s behalf, they must bring valid identification, and a signature will be required upon collection.
Result certificates are proof of education and will be required during additional education and employment therefore, it is important these are collected and kept safe.