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Thomas Clarkson Academy is proud to announce the success of its students in the Young Arts Open Competition, organised by Wisbech and Fenland Museum and supported by 20Twenty Productions CIC. The competition, which featured generous sponsorship from Wisbech Rotary, offered cash prizes for 'Winner' and 'Highly Commended' entries.
Students from Year 12 and 13 at TCA recently enjoyed an unforgettable weekend of culture in the historic city of Rome. As part of the Sixth Form experience at TCA, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance their classroom learning and gain valuable life experiences.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the National Reading Champions Quiz 2025! This exciting competition saw teams from TCA pitting their literary knowledge against other students in the region.
The students of TCA delivered a stellar performance at the Shakespeare School Festival 2025, held at the Key Theatre just before the Easter holidays. Under the guidance of Mr. Clay, Head of Drama, the young actors brought the Bard's work to life with exceptional skill and enthusiasm.
Cambridge University, in collaboration with the charity SheCanEngineer, recently hosted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day through their Women in Engineering Society. The event welcomed a small group of TCA’s Year 10 students, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore the world of engineering.
Creativity and imagination took centre stage as students from Thomas Clarkson Academy and The Wisbech Academy participated in an exciting Open Art Competition. With the theme "Role Model," students were given the freedom to use any 2D materials and create pieces of any size, resulting in a diverse and inspiring collection of artwork.
In a heartfelt initiative to support young carers, Wisbech Primary Care Network (PCN) organised a successful pop-up event at Thomas Clarkson Academy on Young Carers Action Day. The event aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young carers and to provide them with much-needed support and resources.
A group of enthusiastic Year 10 and Year 11 students recently participated in the ELSA Next Generation Discover Believe Come Program, a series of interactive workshops led by local businesses. This initiative provided students with a unique opportunity to develop essential employability skills, including team building, communication, and problem-solving.
Year 10 students with an interest in the Health Care sector attended the Health and Care Career Expo in Peterborough. The Expo provided students with valuable insights into the wide array of jobs available within the NHS, extending far beyond the clinical setting.
Year 9 students at Thomas Clarkson Academy had an enriching experience on Tuesday as an expert trainer from Talk The Talk conducted an engaging and dynamic workshop aimed at enhancing their communication skills. The "Talk About Communication" workshop provided a creative learning environment where students developed their speaking and listening abilities.
In celebration of World Book Day, all students at Thomas Clarkson Academy have been issued a WBD token via their form tutors. These tokens can be redeemed for a free £1 WBD book at selected retailers until 23rd March. For more information on this year's free WBD titles and the terms and conditions, please visit their website.
