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Egg-citing News!

A massive congratulations to Fleur in Year 3, who has cracked the competition and won 1st place in the ISA Easter Egg Competition for her age group!

With over 250 entries from schools nationwide, Fleur’s egg-straordinary design stood out for its creativity and imagination.

Mrs Salkeld, Junior School Art Leader, said: "Fleur’s egg was truly unique! Her creativity and attention to detail made her design shine. A well-deserved win!"

Ms Hunter, Headteacher at the Junior School, added: "This is such a fantastic achievement! Creativity is at the heart of our school, and we are so proud of Fleur for showcasing her artistic talent on a national stage."

Well done, Fleur! You’re egg-ceptional!

#AkeleyWoodSchool #BeYouBrilliantly #ISAarts #art

𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

Akeley students took on an unforgettable Army Leadership Challenge at Longmoor, Hampshire, putting their 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, adaptability and teamwork to the test. Over the course of the day, our Year 10 and Year 12 students tackled real-world challenges—navigating tough terrain, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 strategising under pressure and working together to overcome physical and mental obstacles, all under the watchful eye of serving military personnel.

From learning tactical camouflage to experiencing the discipline of army life, including authentic ration pack lunches, this was a true memory-maker day. As Jake, Year 12, reflected:

"From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the true way of Army life, pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones. The experience tested my resilience and will have improved my confidence, allowing me to not only develop personally, but pursue an active and strong leadership role."

The impact was clear: no complaints, just determination, camaraderie and a renewed sense of leadership. A huge thank you to the British Army for this incredible opportunity—and for inspiring the next generation of leaders at Akeley Wood.

#AkeleyWood #LeadershipInAction #Resilience #Integrity #Courage #FutureLeaders #ArmyChallenge

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ​

‘My son has thrived at Akeley and didn’t want to even look at other options for 6th form.’ ​

​‘Akeley Wood Senior School has been great for our children. Having moved countries, they integrated easily and quickly, thank you to wonderful teachers/staff as well as students. Academically, they are motivated to learn and get the most out of their learning experience. Socially, they are very happy, surrounded by lots of friends.’​

​Supporting students’ individual academic and personal growth is at the heart of what we do. Small class sizes and expert teaching ensure every student gets the challenge and encouragement they need.​

Learn more about Akeley: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/visit/
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#VoiceOfTheParent #AkeleyWoodSchool #AcademicExcellence

𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 – 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬​

Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing what makes Akeley Wood Senior School an outstanding choice for Year 7 and beyond.​

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤`𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠​
At Akeley, learning is about inspiration, innovation and mastery. Our expert teachers challenge students to think critically, ask bold questions and push beyond their limits.​

With specialist teaching in every subject, small class sizes and a curriculum designed to 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, our students experience learning that is dynamic, hands-on and deeply engaging. From scientific discoveries in the lab to real-world problem-solving in business, students 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. They track their growing interests and the work they do in a portfolio, using this to build connections and extend their impact to the wider community​

📅 See it first-hand!​
🔹Wednesday 16th April - 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 ​
🔹Saturday 26th April - 𝐀𝐖𝐒𝐒 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟓𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟔𝐬​
🔹Thursday 1st May - 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫​ 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠​

Register here: https://www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk/book-an-event/

#AkeleyWood #SeniorSchool #FutureLeaders #AmbitiousLearning #InspiringTeaching

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝​

At Akeley Wood Senior School, character education goes beyond discussions—it’s about real-world application. Each week, our KS3 students engage in Character Education sessions, exploring resilience and how it shapes their academic journey, personal growth and informs their decisions each day.​

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 isn’t just learned in theory—it’s experienced. Whether navigating challenges in the classroom, working through creative problem-solving in clubs and ECAs, or pushing personal limits on trips and expeditions, our students develop a deep, practical understanding of what it means to persevere.​

​By weaving resilience into both academic and co-curricular experiences, we ensure our students are confident, adaptable and ready to thrive—whatever path they take.​

​#CharacterEd #AkeleyWoodSchool #Resilience #BeyondTheClassroom #BeYouBrilliantly

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐲

During British Science Week, it was wonderful to see our students shining a light on the overlooked contributions of pioneering scientists and the innovations that quietly shape our modern world. Through thoughtful research and creative projects, they explored the breakthroughs of figures whose work was undervalued in their time—demonstrating the respect, integrity and curiosity that define true scientific discovery.

From the physics behind high-speed engineering of downforce of the Lotus 78 to the revolutionary ideas of scientists like Nikola Tesla and Hedy Lamarr, their work called on others to develop a new 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 for these visionaries and the 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 they showed in pursuing progress. It was a powerful reminder that science is not just about what we know, but about who made it possible—and who will shape the future next.

#BritishScienceWeek #STEM #Respect #Integrity #Innovation #AkeleyWoodSchool #BeYouBrilliantly