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What a night for our netball stars! 🌟
Our fantastic Year 8, 9, and 10 students stepped up to the challenge for the Year 11 netball tournament at Fenton Manor!
11 amazing students proudly represented The Discovery Academy, playing 6 tough games against some of the hardest teams in the city. They showed grit, winning two games and securing 4th place in their group!
We're so proud of the determination and teamwork on display, and it was brilliant to see new friendships and connections made.#thediscoveryacademya#netballt#teamworkm#FutureStarsS#FentonmanorM#schoolsportS#staffordshires#proudProud
Amazing well done 👏👏
Wow amazing! Well done girls 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Proud of you All🫡Amazing watching and cheering you on⭐️👏Looking forward to many more 💃🏼Lets Go Girls
Our students and staff all took 10 minutes to read today at 10:10 am for our 'Take 10 to Read' initiaNational Literacy Trustracy Trust! 📖🧘♀️
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting how reading is a simple, effective, and completely free way to unwind and look after your#mentalhealthawarenessn#take10t#readingtimeT#NationalLiteracyTrustt#freeselfcareT#thediscoveryacademyTheDiscoveryAcademy
Fabulous idea
🌍💚 Today is World Mental Health Day! 💚🌍
We believe that prioritising mental health is a year-round commitment, not just a one-day event.
To show our unwavering support, Alpha Academies Trust will turn yellow today as a symbol of support for everyone struggling with their mental health.
Remember, it's always okay to talk about how you're feeling and to ask for help when you need it. Let's continue to break the stigma and build a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and u#WorldMentalHealthDayM#alphaacademiestrusta#breakthestigma##mentalhealthmattersa#youarenotalone##alphaturnsyellowlphaTurnsYellow
Standing in solidarity with every young person struggling with their mental health this #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Time to Relax and Recharge! 🧠
On Friday, 10th October, we are encouraging all students and staff to pause and boost their wellbeing as part of our Academy Day!
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, we're joining the nati#Take10ToReadoRead initiative.
Reading is a simple and effective way to relax and escape life's pressures. We ask everyone to take 10 minutes to read at 10:00 AM.
It's a simple, free way to look after your mental health. Don't#Take10ToReadb#mentalhealthmatters##academydayh#reading##thediscoveryacademy#TheDiscoveryAcademy
What a fantastic day for our Year 6 Students! 🔬✨
Today, they had an amazing session at The Discovery Academy, getting to know their science teachers and diving deep into the world of microscopes! 🧪
They learned all about the equipment's uses, the names of all its features, and even got to look at fascinating microorganisms up close.
Thank you to The Discovery Academy for hosting this sessio#ScienceExplorationa#thediscoveryacademya#microscopesc#FutureScientistst#STEAMS#HandsOnLearningr#educationa#scienceisfunI#eatonparkacademyademy
What lovely photos of the Y6 pupils.
🚨 Important Safeguarding Notice: Children’s "Spy" Books 📚
Dear Parent/Carer,
We are sharing an important safeguarding notice regarding certain popular children's books by Andrew Cope, specifically the Spy Dogs, Spy Cats, and Spy Pups series.
We have been made aware that some older editions of these books contain a printed web address at the back. This domain is no longer controlled by the author and has unfortunately been taken over by another party. This outdated link now leads to inappropriate adult content.
The publisher, Puffin, has taken swift action: they have paused the sales and distribution of these books and are actively working with schools and retailers to remove them from circulation. They emphasise that the current website has absolutely no connection to the author or the publisher.
What You Need to Do:
📌Check Your Books: If your child has any Spy Dog, Spy Cat, or Spy Pups books at home, please check the back pages for any printed website links.
📌Ensure Safety: Please make sure your child does not attempt to visit the site mentioned in the book.
📌The Stories Are Safe: It is perfectly safe for children to continue reading and enjoying the stories themselves—the only concern is the outdated web link.
📌Have a Conversation: We recommend talking with your child about the importance of always checking with an adult before visiting any web addresses they find printed in books or anywhere else.
Thank you for helping us keep our children safe.
#SafeguardingNotice #ParentCarerInfo #OnlineSafety #SpyDogs #BookSafety #AlphaAcademiesTrust
🏃♀️ The Discovery Academy Cross-Country Stars! 🏅
What an amazing day for our runners! 🎉
Yesterday, 12 fantastic girls took part in the All Schools' Cross-Country competition at Trentham Academy! Miss Edge loved seeing the sheer enthusiasm and ambition from every single student. Just look at the concentration in the starting photo—it perfectly captures the moment! 📸
To qualify for the upcoming County Cross-Country Competition, the girls had to finish in the top 15 of their category... and we had some brilliant results!
In Year 7, Isobelle ran an incredible race and finished in 2nd place! 🥈
In the Year 8/9 race, one of our students secured a fantastic 7th place, and Molly (Y8) secured her spot in 14th! 🌟
The Discovery Academy is set to be one of the leading schools at the County event! A huge shout-out and good luck to Isabella (Y9) and Isobelle (Y7), who are shaping up to be some of the best in the County!
We are so proud of all 12 girls for their hard work and determination. Good luck to all our #dacrosscountry##countyqualifierso#runnersi#trenthamacademyT#ProudMomentm#studentsuccess##crosscountrys#thediscoveryacademyiscoveryAcademy
Unfortunately Isabella wasn’t able to attend yesterday due to being ill with tonsillitis, but came first in Year 8/9 two weeks ago at St. Joseph’s College. Has she automatically qualified? Thank you
Our Year 7 students had an absolutely brilliant time yesterday at Northwood Stadium for the Year 7 Partnership Games! 🤩 They competed in a variety of different sporting events, which was a fantastic chance for them to become more involved in school sport. 🏃♀️⚽️
Crucially, the entire event was planned and delivered by our brilliant Year 10 Sports Leaders! 👏 They ran all the activities for Year 7s from across the city, and staff commented on how exceptionally well the day was ran and how professional our leaders were. 🎉
Huge well done to both our Year 7 and Year 10 students—your conduct was exemplary and a true reflection of our core values. We're so proud of everyon#partnershipgamesa#sportsleaders #year7s#schoolsportr#ukS#proudp#NorthwoodStadiumo#PEw#activekids##thediscoveryacademyiscoveryAcademy
Thank you so much to PCSOs Lownds and Davies for the excellent VR headset session with Year 7! Our students really enjoyed it and found it a fantastic way to view different scenarios.Yesterday, PCSO's Lownds and Davies attended Discovery Academy to show year 7 the Virtual Reality (VR) headsets , they spoke to pupils about how we use these to educate pupils about all kinds of scenarios
𝟭 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 to go until our Open Event! ⏱️
📅 Wednesday 15 October
⏰ 5PM - 8PM
📍 Burslem & Cauldon campuses
Find the perfect course for you or your young person, including T Levels, Apprenticeships and BTECs! 😃🥳
Pre-register 📲 stokecoll.ac.uk/open-events
Are you thinking about studying at Reaseheath College for a September 2026 start? If so, why not attend one of our course open events where you can discover the many courses we offer, tour facilities, speak to our specialist staff and get information about finance, transport, accommodation & learner support.
Find out more about our open events and how to register here: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/further-education/experience/
𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘?
Our doors will be open from 5:30pm - 8pm and you can arrive at any point during this time. This gives you plenty of time to browse our outstanding facilities, visit key departments, listen to talks, apply to study at NSCG and pick up one of our 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙-𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 so make sure you, plan your journey and pre-register to save time on entry.
Just follow this link 👉 tinyurl.com/mr5jrw6y
Our Year 8 students had an unforgettable visit to the Black Country Living Museum! 🏛️🌍 They got to experience life as it was in the past, with amazing tour guides who shared fascinating stories and insights. 💬👥
The highlight? A Mine Tour! ⛏️🌑 Students ventured underground to see firsthand the challenges that mine workers faced—a truly eye-opening experience. 👀💪
For our Peaky Blinders fans, you might notice a familiar sight in the photos! 📷 Yes, the Black Country Living Museum is also a filming set for the series, and you can spot Charlie’s Yard in the background! 🎩🔥
A big thank you to everyone involved for making it such a memorab#blackcountrylivingmuseumL#historycometolifer#learningoutsidetheclassroomT#Year8Tripm#fridayfunp#minesandmemoriess#EducationalAdventuren#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy
I went here with school as a child and it was amazing I still talk about it today with my own children! These children will remember this trip for years to come! It's such a wonderful place to visit ☺️
♟️ Calling All Junior Chess Players! 📣
Ready to test your skills and compete for the county title? Sign-ups are NOW OPEN for the Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships 2025!
This is a fantastic opportunity for young players (Under 8 to Under 18) of all levels—from newcomers to seasoned competitors—to participate in a 6-round rapid play tournament. Don't miss out on this brilliant extracurricular activity!
Tournament Details:
Date: Saturday, 22nd November 🗓️
Location: Painsley Catholic College, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH 📍
Secure your spot today and see if you have what it takes to be a County Champion!
➡️ Sign up here: www.staffsjun#staffschessu#JuniorChessh#ChessChampionshipsh#staffordshirep#extracurricular #chesslifei#juniorsportsi#countytitlesr#rapidplayT#Checkmatei#painsleycatholiccollegeeyCatholicCollege
🎭 Spotlight on Student Success! 🌟
We're absolutely bursting with pride for one of our incredible students, Callan! 🎉
Callan is set to shine brightly as he performs in the pantomime Cinderella atMitchell Arts Centreentre throughout December! What an amazing achievement! 🤩
Everyone at The Discovery Academy is not only proud of his talent but also deeply impressed by the incredible growth in his confidence. Stepping out and putting himself forward for a professional production outside of our school shows takes huge courage, and Callan has done just that!
This is a fantastic opportunity to see his hard work and passion pay off on a big stage!
Let's all send huge congratulations and good luck to Callan! Break #studentsuccesse#pantomime##cinderellaC#mitchellartscentreA#discoveryacademystarsa#ProudSchoolr#theatrelifeh#performingartso#breakaleg##thediscoveryacademyeryAcademy
Well done cal so so proud of you xx
well done cal !! ✌️😋
Good job callun !
well done cal!
Amazing! Well done callan! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻How on earth do you fit it all in????
Well done Callun x
Well done callan
Proud of you cal 💙💙
Amazing ! Well done Callan. 👏
Super proud mum indeed, I can't take credit though this is all down to him all his hard work and determination is definitely paying off well done Callan 👏 xx
Well done, Callan! 👏
Well done callan 💙
Well done Callan you must be so proud Emma Plant what a credit Callan is to you 👏 xx
so so proud of you cal!! 🩵🩵
Well done Callan, we can’t wait to watch you on that stage again 🕺🏼👏🏼
Awesome Callan, well done 👏
Well done Callan, what a credit your lovely boy is to you Emma Plant ❤️ it’s lovely seeing how far he’s come from nursery to now xxx
🎉Well done to all our students who achieved 100% attendance last week!
An incredible 1129 students were in the 100% club for the fifth week back. We also have a fantastic 711 students who have maintained 100% attendance for this term.
Can you join the club next week? 💪
#thediscoveryacademy #ATTENDANCE #welldone #fifthweek #100PercentClub
STALLHOLDERS! WE NEED YOU! ❄️🎄
Get ready for festive cheer 🎉, twinkling lights ✨, and a fabulous winter celebration! Our annual Winter Fayre is coming, and we need YOU to make it magical. 🌟
Remember the brilliant atmosphere of past events? We're looking for our fantastic returning vendors and warmly welcoming new ones to join the fun. Bring your amazing festive bakes 🍪🍰, cosy crafts 🧶🧣, and unique seasonal products! 🎁
We'll sort the logistics; you bring the magic. 🪄
Spaces are limited – sign up now to secure your spot! 🏃♀️💨
Secure your spot: loom.ly/jq0jFM0
Questions? Email events@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk 📧
Let's make this w#winterfayree#vendors☃#christmasmarket##familyfunh#Bentileer#CommunityEvent##weneedyouC#vendorsEvent #WeNeedYou #Vendors
🥳 Netball News: U16 Festival Success! 🥳
What a fantastic performance by our Year 10 and 11 Discovery Academy girls at the U16 Netball Festival at Fenton Manor on Tuesday, 30th September 2025! 🌟
As the saying goes, "A photo is worth a thousand words," and the pictures truly show the spirit and effort! The team proudly represented the school, giving their all in every game—we had wins, draws, and some tough losses, plus some great friendly matches.
Against 13 competing schools, we secured a brilliant 6th place finish! 👏
For five of our Year 11 girls, these tournaments have been an incredible journey, making memories and forging friendships with players from other schools.
We are so proud to have been a part of their netball experience. ❤️
#Netball #SchoolSports #TheDiscoveryAcademy #NetballFestival #U16Netball #Teamwork #GoodLuck #ProudCoach #FutureStars 🏀✨
After-School Sports Fun! 🤩
Get ready to glow! ✨ We're excited to announce two fantastic after-school sports clubs starting soon:
Glow in the Dark Multisports Club
⏰When: Fridays
Netball Club (Year 7 & 8)
⏰When: Mondays after school
Take a look at how much fun our students are already having! 🥳 It'll be great to see YOU there. Come and get involved!
#SchoolSports #AfterSchoolClub #GlowInTheDark #Netball #ActiveKids #FunFriday #MondayMotivation #GetActive #Sport #SchoolLife #TheDiscoveryAcademy
Hi how do I register please? Thank you 😊
Is basket ball still on today after school for year 7’s
🖤 Happy Black History Month! ✊
October is here, and it's time to celebrate and honour the incredible contributions and achievements of the Black community!
This month, Mrs Belt has been completely engrossed in 'The Story of Britain's Black Nurses' by K.N. Chimbiri. 📚 What a read! It's an epic journey, charting the history of nursing from ancient and medieval Africa, through colonisation and enslavement, wartime, massive social change, and right up to the creation of the NHS.
This book tells the powerful, often untold, story of Britain's Black Nurses: from embalming mummies in ancient Egypt, through the enslaved Africans forced to care for their enslavers, and shines a light on legendary figures like Couba Cornwallis, Mary Seacole, Princess Adenrele Ademola, and Eric Ferron, right up through the Windrush generation and to the vital roles they hold today.
🤔 Interested in a Nursing Career? 🩺
Come and borrow this essential book from the Discovery Library this Black His#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025!#blacknurseso#NHSn#nursing0#ukhistoryu#blackhistoryr#historybooko#readmoreHistory #HistoryBook #ReadMore
A fantastic week on Sparx maths with students answering 28,570 questions correctly this year!🎉
Another special mention to 10g2 for topping the leaderboard again this week!💪
A reminder that Sparx maths is set every Wednesday.
#sparksmaths #thediscoveryacademy #maths #alphaacademiestrust
It's National Poetry Day in the UK! ✨
Take a moment today to read, write, or listen to a poem. Poetry reminds us of the beauty, power, and 'play' of language. ✍️📚
Why not share a line from your favourit#NationalPoetryDayt#poetryisarta#poemofthedayt#alphaacademiestrustaAcademiesTrust
Dear Parents,
As online gaming continues to grow in popularity and with the release of some new games it's important we stay informed about the platforms they use and the potential risks involved. One such platforDiscordscord, a free voice, video, and text chat app widely used by gamers to communicate during gameplay.
While Discord can be a fun and social tool, it also presents safety concerns if not properly managed. Children may encounter inappropriate content, unsolicited messages, or strangers in public servers. Some games also include chat features that can expose players to bullying, scams, or harmful language.
Here are a few tips to help keep your child safe:
🛡️ Talk openly with your child about who they’re playing with and what platforms they use.
🔒 Check privacy settings on Discord and games to limit who can contact them.
👀 Monitor activity and encourage your child to report anything that makes them uncomfortable.
🧠 Educate them about online etiquette and the importance of not sharing personal inf#parentingtipsr#OnlineSafetyn#GamingSafetya#discordsafetys#digitalparentinga#keepkidssafee#GamerParentsa#internetsafetye#TechTalky#privacysettingsacySettings
Our Year 9 students were cooking up a storm in the Discovery Kitchen today, making some fantastic pizza rolls! 🍕🤤 Don't they look absolutely delicious?
But we have a VERY important, and potentially controversial, question for you all! Take a look at the tomato purée tube in the picture. Which end do you think is the TOP? 🤔
Let's kick off a Discovery Debate!
❤️ LOVE this post if you think the straight end is the top!
👍 LIKE this post if you think the red cap is the top!
Cast you#DiscoveryKitchen##pizzarollst#year9cookingl#schooldebatei#tomatopureemysteryo#whichwayisupe#foodfunh#cookingclassF#thediscoveryacademyeDiscoveryAcademy
