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On 6th February, 50 Year 11 students from our school had the incredible opportunity to attend the Poetry Live! event at Peterborough's New Theatre. This enriching experience allowed them to engage with several renowned poets featured in the AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Anthology of Poetry, a key component of the Year 10 and 11 curriculum.
What a day it was! On Monday, Year 7 students from Thomas Clarkson Academy (TCA) and The Wisbech Academy (TWA) had the incredible experience of witnessing top-tier musicians perform works by great composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Satie, Eilish, and the ever-popular Saint-Saëns’ "Carnival of the Animals."
In a groundbreaking initiative, a group of dedicated students have taken on the role of Wellbeing Ambassadors to support their peers with mental health challenges. These ambassadors will serve as the student voice for mental health within the school, participating in wellbeing lunch clubs and raising awareness about the importance of mental health.
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TCA are promoting Safer Internet Day, the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety.
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Year 12 Chemistry and Biology students recently had the chance to expand their academic and career horizons at the University of Lincoln's ‘Be Inspired: Alternatives to Medicine Bio Day’ discovery event. This initiative is part of the university's ongoing efforts to provide students with a taste of higher education through expertly curated workshops.
We are thrilled to announce that Toby, a Year 7 student at TCA, has taken a leading role in an original Christmas short movie titled "I Believe." This unique film is a delightful blend of a feel-good Christmas movie, "Blair Witch Project," and "X Files." Toby shines as one of the three lead characters, Lucas, and stars alongside his sister Lily, who plays his on-screen sister, Louise.
Thomas Clarkson Academy (TCA) and The Wisbech Academy (TWA) Year 7 students recently had a fantastic opportunity to participate in the Royal Opera's 'Everybody Sing' initiative. Held in TCA's theatre, this exciting session brought Mozart’s beloved opera, ‘The Magic Flute,’ directly to over 300 children, creating an unforgettable musical adventure.
Almost 200 high achievers from Year 9, 10, and 11 at Thomas Clarkson Academy recently achieved remarkable success in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge. This international competition tests problem-solving skills and computational thinking abilities through a series of engaging and challenging tasks. Our students approached these tasks with great enthusiasm and determination, demonstrating their ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
Our top sixth form mathematicians have recently achieved remarkable success in two prestigious mathematical competitions: the Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) and the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls (MOG). These events provided an excellent platform for our students to showcase their skills and dedication to mathematics.
Thomas Clarkson Academy is delighted to announce its continued investment in the Bookbuzz programme for Year 7 and Year 8 students this academic year. This year, the initiative also includes Year 7 students from The Wisbech Academy, highlighting the collaboration between the two schools within the trust. The programme aims to foster a love for reading among students by providing them with high-quality, carefully selected books.
Josh, a Year 12 student, recently showcased his bravery and intellect at the Philosophy and Ethics Conference held at Newham College, Cambridge. Josh took the stand to argue that Natural Moral Law is an outdated philosophical concept, engaging in a lively debate that was part of a diverse range of topics covered throughout the day.
Christmas came early for some of our students after they received a book and chocolates in the spirit of a Christmas Eve Icelandic tradition. Our academy is once again hosting its annual Jólabókaflóð, or "book flood," event. This cherished tradition, celebrated on Christmas Eve in Iceland, involves exchanging books and spending the evening reading by a cosy fire while enjoying chocolate.
