Winter Fayre 2025
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🎉🎄 Day 6 Winners Announced! 🤩
A massive well done to our fantastic winners from Day 6 of our 16 Days of Christmas Campaign! You've kicked off the festive season in style and we're thrilled to be giving out our Christmas rewards! 🎁
Didn't win today? Don't worry! You still have 10 more days! Be in to win for the rest of our amazing Christmas rewards and spread th#16daysofchristmas
#thediscoveryacademy##Day6WinnersA#christmascampaigns#FestiveFunC#ChristmasRewardsu#WinBigs#HolidayCheerW#seasonsgreetingser #SeasonsGreetings
🎅 Winter Fayre is TOMORROW! 🎄
WHO IS EXCITED?! We know we are! Get ready for a day packed full of festive fun and cheer! 🎉
Don't worry about the weather—rain or shine 🌧️☀️, we'll be open, warm, and spreading the Christmas spirit all day long!
🎁 What's On Offer?
Over 85 Fantastic Vendors: The perfect chance to find unique Christmas gifts and treats! 🛍️
FREE Bouncy Castles: Let the little ones bounce until they drop! 🏰
Spectacular Special Guests:
Santa and His Elves 🧑🎄
The Grinch (Watch out for stolen treats!) 💚
A Stormtrooper (May the festive Force be with you!) 🌌
Amazing Festive Treats:
Hot Chocolate Station: Indulge in hot choc with whipped cream and marshmallows! ☕
NEW THIS YEAR: Delicious Cheesy Chips! 🍟🧀
🎟️ The Grand Raffle!
We have an absolutely AMAZING 28 hampers up for grabs in our raffle tomorrow! 🤩
A huge thank you to our fabulous departments for their incredible generosity and donations!
We have something for everyone:
🐾 Pet Hampers
🍪 Biscuit & Sweet Hampers
🥂 Adult Hampers (with plenty of beverages!)
Don't miss your chance to win a spectacular prize!
Come on down and join the fun! See you TOMORROW! 👋
#WinterFayre #ChristmasFayre #FestiveFun #Tomorrow #SupportLocal #ChristmasIsComing #SantaClaus #RafflePrizes #UKFayre #ChristmasCheer #Bentilee #STOKE
Huge congratulations to our former student, Cam! We couldn't be prouder of your achievement🫶Nick Degg is getting ready to hand over the baton as the city’s Poet Laureate.
He promised to ‘get poetry everywhere’ when he took up the role - and he’s definitely delivered. As our Centenary poet Laureate he’s documented the year with performances everywhere from a civic council meeting to the top of a fire engine in Burslem.
We’re now preparing to welcome Steven Beattie as the new Stoke-on-Trent Poet Laureate who will step into the post in May 2026.
And, for the first time, the city will also have a Young Poet Laureate – with Cameron Hart taking up the role in January 2026.
Read more: orlo.uk/inQkq
🎄 On the third day of Book Bingo, my true love gave to me...
...A fierce foundling finding family, Hetty Feather's Christmas! ✨
🗓️ Clue 3 is REVEALED! Check your Bingo Board now and mark off the third title! You're one step closer to that magnificent Full #bookbingo##readingchallengeg#thediscoverylibrarye#christmascampaignasCampaign
🎄✨🎅 16 Days of Christmas Attendance Prizes! 🎅✨🎄
🎁🎉 Make sure you’re in school TOMORROW for your chance to win some fantastic prizes 🎈✨
🎅 Who knows? Tomorrow could be YOUR lucky day! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the festive season together while showing off that brilliant attend#16daysofchristmass#attendancechristmasn#WinBigt#StayFestive##HolidayJoy #christmascountdownm#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy 🎉
🎉🎄 Day 5 Winners Announced! 🤩
A massive well done to our fantastic winners from Day 5 of our 16 Days of Christmas Campaign! You've kicked off the festive season in style and we're thrilled to be giving out our Christmas rewards! 🎁
Didn't win today? Don't worry! You still have 11 more days! Be in to win for the rest of our amazing Christmas rewards and spread th#16daysofchristmas
#thediscoveryacademy##day5winnersA#christmascampaigns#FestiveFunC#ChristmasRewardsu#WinBigs#HolidayCheerW#seasonsgreetingser #SeasonsGreetings
🌟 Stoke-on-Trent SEND Fun Alert! 🌟
Finding inclusive activities just got easier! Stoke-on-Trent Council is dedicated to ensuring children and young people with SEND have the best time! 🤩
Weekly Fun: Our SEND Youth Clubs (12-25s) offer social, consistent, and safe spaces in Bentilee & Chell Heath. Staff love watching young people grow and make real friendships! 🤗 👉 loom.ly/d39CGAc
Afterschool Clubs: Check out Kindi Club (Sneyd Green) for activities and a hot meal! Book via Project Indi or FREE via Aiming High. 👉 loom.ly/pI8gE9A & loom.ly/2C-mER4
Holidays: Don't miss our round-ups of SEND-inclusive activities or the specialist providers in the HAF Programme (with The Hubb Foundation). 👉 loom.ly/Os10JG0
Free/Low Cost: YMCA North Staffs offers accessible, universal fun for all! 👉https://loom.ly/NcgyA6Q
#StokeOnTrent #SENDMatters #InclusivePlay #SEND #LocalOffer #YouthClubs #KidsActivities #UKParents
🎶 On the second day of Book Bingo, my true love gave to me...
...A jealous king who couldn't see, The Winter's Tale! 💔
🗓️ Clue 2 is REVEALED! Check your Bingo Board now and mark off the second title! Another square closer to that magnificent Full #bookbingo##readingchallengeg#thediscoverylibrarye#christmascampaignasCampaign
🎄✨🎅 16 Days of Christmas Attendance Prizes! 🎅✨🎄
🎁🎉 Make sure you’re in school TOMORROW for your chance to win some fantastic prizes 🎈✨
🎅 Who knows? Tomorrow could be YOUR lucky day! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the festive season together while showing off that brilliant attend#16daysofchristmass#attendancechristmasn#WinBigt#StayFestive##HolidayJoy #christmascountdownm#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy 🎉
🎄 Door-sational Achievements! 🚪✨
A HUGE well done and massive congratulations to all our incredible Year 7 students who participated in this year's Christmas Door Competition! 🎉
We were completely blown away by the level of pride, dedication, and festive creativity shown by every single form. The effort you put into transforming your classroom doors was truly inspiring, making judging a delightful but incredibly tough job! You've successfully spread so much holiday cheer throughout the academy! 🌟
🏆 And the Winners Are... 🥁
Here are the well-deserved top spots! Give them a virtual round of applause! 👏
🥇 1st Prize: 7 KEG - An amazing effort and a stunning door! You set the bar high!
🥈 2nd Prize: 7 LUK - Fantastic design and brilliant execution!
🥉 3rd Prize: 7 JIC - Super creative and wonderfully festive!
A big thank you to everyone for taking part and making the Year 7 Hub look so magical!
Take a look at their incredible creations in the photos below - you won't be dis#christmasdoorcompetitionD#Year7Successn#FestiveFune#academycommunityc#thediscoveryacademyi#christmas2025 #StudentPride5 #StudentPride
I think the Rudolph one should have won best one 🦌🎄🤶🏼☃️🎁
i think ag5 should of came 3rd or placed
🎉🎄 Day 4 Winners Announced! 🤩
A massive well done to our fantastic winners from Day 4 of our 16 Days of Christmas Campaign! You've kicked off the festive season in style and we're thrilled to be giving out our Christmas rewards! 🎁
Didn't win today? Don't worry! You still have 12 more days! Be in to win for the rest of our amazing Christmas rewards and spread th#16daysofchristmas
#thediscoveryacademy##Day4WinnersA#christmascampaigns#FestiveFunC#ChristmasRewardsu#WinBigs#HolidayCheerW#seasonsgreetingser #SeasonsGreetings
Everyday devices make life easier, but they can also pose hidden risks if not used safely. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares simple steps to prevent overheating, fires, and other hazards, helping parents and educators spot warning signs and model safer habits for young people.
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🎶 On the first day of Book Bingo, my true love gave to me...
...A tale of a ghostly night, A Christmas Carol! 👻
🗓️ Clue 1 is REVEALED! Check your Bingo Board now and mark off the title! This is your first step toward that Full House prize! 🏆
#bookbingo #readingchallenge #thediscoverylibrary #christmascampaign
🎄✨🎅 16 Days of Christmas Attendance Prizes! 🎅✨🎄
🎁🎉 Make sure you’re in school TOMORROW for your chance to win some fantastic prizes 🎈✨
🎅 Who knows? Tomorrow could be YOUR lucky day! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the festive season together while showing off that brilliant attend#16daysofchristmass#attendancechristmasn#WinBigt#StayFestive##HolidayJoy #christmascountdownm#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy 🎉
🎉🎄 Day 3 Winners Announced! 🤩
A massive well done to our fantastic winners from Day 3 of our 16 Days of Christmas Campaign! You've kicked off the festive season in style and we're thrilled to be giving out our Christmas rewards! 🎁
Didn't win today? Don't worry! You still have 13 more days! Be in to win for the rest of our amazing Christmas rewards and spread th#16daysofchristmas
#thediscoveryacademy##day3winnersA#christmascampaigns#FestiveFunC#ChristmasRewardsu#WinBigs#HolidayCheerW#seasonsgreetingser #SeasonsGreetings
Well done students.
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✨ Due to some unexpected bumps in the road (we're blaming it on festive fate!), a few of our lovely stallholders have sadly had to drop out at the very last minute. We're not saying it was The Grinch, but we're keeping an eye out for any suspiciously green activity! 💚🤷♀️
Need a Spot? We're Jingle-Belling! 🔔
If you're a vendor with amazing Christmas goodies, a dazzling craft, or something delightfully festive, we've got a couple of unexpected, super-duper-last-minute spaces that need filling!
We already have a massive lineup of over 80 incredible stallholders, so we are bursting with festive cheer (and tables)!
➡️ Join Our Waiting List! 📝 We'd love to say everyone will get in, but realistically, our waiting list is getting longer than Santa's 'Nice' list. There are no promises we can squeeze you in, but you never know when another Grinch might strike! 😉
How to Apply: Sleigh On Over! 🛷
Fill #thegrinchdiditt#lastminutespotse#christmasmarketW#VendorCalln#craftfaira#thediscoveryacademyt#HoHoHurry##SmallBusinessaftFair #TheDiscoveryAcademy #HoHoHurry #SmallBusiness 🎅🤶✨
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📚 Book Bingo is HERE! Starts TOMORROW! 🤩
Get ready to dive into some great reads and win prizes! Book Bingo will begin tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd December!
Pick up your Bingo Board: Head over to the Discovery Library to collect your board and get started.
⭐How to Play: We'll be posting a new book clue on social media and around our academy every day, starting tomorrow!
⭐Check your board, mark it off, and BINGO!
What you can win for:
⭐A Full House 🏆
⭐A Line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) 🎁
⭐6 Random Books marked off 🎉
Don't forget: Bring your completed boards to Mrs Adams or Mrs Belt before Friday 19th December to collect your well-deserved prize!
Let the reading adventure begin! Good luck eve#bookbingo##readingchallengeg#thediscoverylibrarye#schoolfun##WinPrizes##bookloversB#getreadingG#christmascampaignasCampaign
Christopher Townsend-Steele
Kori Grattan
🎄✨🎅 16 Days of Christmas Attendance Prizes! 🎅✨🎄
🎁🎉 Make sure you’re in school TOMORROW for your chance to win some fantastic prizes 🎈✨
🎅 Who knows? Tomorrow could be YOUR lucky day! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the festive season together while showing off that brilliant attend#16daysofchristmass#attendancechristmasn#WinBigt#StayFestive##HolidayJoy #christmascountdownm#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy 🎉
📚 Mock Exam Reminder Alert!
🗓️ Tuesday's Schedule:
Period 1: Computer Science📝
Periods 3 & 4: Year 10 G Reading Test
Period 5 : Year 10 W Reading Test
You've Got This! ✨
Remember all the hard work you've put in. Mock exams are a fantastic chance to practice your skills, manage your time, and identify areas where you shine (and areas to focus on later!).
We are so proud of your dedication and resilience.
Good luck to everyone sitting an exam!
#MockExams #ExamReady #DiscoveryAcademy #GoodLuck #RevisionTips #StudentLife #FutureIsBright #YouCanDoIt
❄️ It's Officially DECEMBER! Get Ready for Our Winter Fayre! 🎄
The countdown is ON! We're absolutely bursting with excitement because our annual Winter Fayre is happening this Saturday!
Join us for a day packed with festive fun, unique stalls, delicious treats, and plenty of merry spirit to kick off the holiday season!
💚 Even The Grinch Can't Wait! 💚
You might have noticed a little bit of 'chaos' around town these past few weeks... and we think we know why! That sneaky, green fellow, The Grinch, has been causing mischief because he just CAN'T WAIT to meet all of you lovely people this Saturday! Make sure you stop by to say hello (or maybe convince him to return some presents!).
🎁 What to Expect:
⛄️Local Craft Stalls - Find the perfect unique Christmas gift!
⛄️Festive Food & Drink - Hot chocolate, cheesy chips and more!
⛄️Fun for All Ages - Games, raffles, and Santa's Grotto!
Come and get into the #MerrySpirit with us! We can't wait to see you there!
#WinterFayre #ChristmasMarket #LocalEvents #Community #Bentilee #ForYou #OurCommunity #OurFamily #TheDiscoveryAcademy #December #ThisSaturday #SupportLocal #TheGrinch #SeeYouSaturday
Looking forward to this event ☺️
🎉🎄 Day 2 Winners Announced! 🤩
A massive well done to our fantastic winners from Day 2 of our 16 Days of Christmas Campaign! You've kicked off the festive season in style and we're thrilled to be giving out our first set of Christmas rewards! 🎁
Didn't win today? Don't worry! You still have 14 more days! Be in to win for the rest of our amazing Christmas rewards and spread th#16daysofchristmas
#thediscoveryacademy##day2winnersA#christmascampaigns#FestiveFunC#ChristmasRewardsu#WinBigs#HolidayCheerW#seasonsgreetingser #SeasonsGreetings
🎉 Fantastic Athletics Competition at Fenton Manor! 🏃♀️💨
We were so proud to take our incredible Year 7 students to Fenton Manor for an intense Athletics competition! They were up against 14 other local schools in a huge range of different activities and events, really challenging their physical abilities and fitness. 💪
It was amazing to see them all work so hard, cheering each other on and representing our school with such brilliant sportsmanship.
👏 Our students were a credit to us!
After a tough day of competition, the results are in:
The girls team finished in a very respectable 8th place! 🥈
The boys team secured a fantastic 7th place! 🥇
Well done to every single student who took part - your hard work and dedication paid off!#academysportso#athleticst#year7e#Fentonmanora#competitiont#teamworkw#physicaleducationt#localacademyd#ProudMomentment
Well done everyone! Some familiar faces I see on here 👍💙🩷 keep it going boys & girls!
Ready to become a teacher? Discover the #alphascitt program and launch your career with us!🌟 Celebrating Our Alpha Family: Meet Chelsea! 🌟
Here's what Chelsea has to say about being part of the Alpha Academies Trust's family:
"My experience on the SCITT training programme has been incredibly enriching. The course offers a blend of hands-on classroom practice and high-quality training sessions led by expert practitioners within the trust.
I have an outstanding mentor who has guided me with expertise, encouragement, and insightful feedback. Their support has pushed me to continually improve and has given me the confidence to grow into an amazing science teacher.
The staff are warm, welcoming, and committed to trainee success. Staff go above and beyond to provide support, creating an environment where you feel valued and empowered. Working with pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds has also broadened my experience and given me an immense sense of purpose and fulfilment.
The SCITT programme has exceeded my expectations. It provides comprehensive training, personalised support, and invaluable classroom experience."
We are so proud to have passionate educators like Chelsea shaping the future of our students! We offer exceptional training, often in partnership with organisations like Teach First, to ensure all our trainees receive the very best start to their career. 💙📚👩🏫
Want to join our amazing team? 🚀
Find out more about #AlphaSCITT 👉 loom.ly/PmFd4l0
#LifeAtAlphaAcademies #InspiringYoungMinds #ProudToBeAlphaAcademies #OurChildrenMatter #WorkingTogether #AlphaAcademiesTrust #StaffSpotlight #Education #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #AcademyLife #TeacherTraining #SCITT #GetIntoTeaching #MeetOurSCITTMember
An amazing teacher already!🫶🏼
🎉Well done to all our students who achieved 100% attendance during the fourth week of this half term!
An incredible 1039 students were in the 100% club for last week.
We also have a fantastic 339 students who have maintained 100% attendance for this year.
Can you join the club next week? 💪
#thediscoveryacademy #ATTENDANCE #welldone #100PercentClub
🎄✨🎅 16 Days of Christmas Attendance Prizes! 🎅✨🎄
🎁🎉 Make sure you’re in school TOMORROW for your chance to win some fantastic prizes 🎈✨
🎅 Who knows? Tomorrow could be YOUR lucky day! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the festive season together while showing off that brilliant attend#16daysofchristmass#attendancechristmasn#WinBigt#StayFestive##HolidayJoy #christmascountdownm#thediscoveryacademyoveryAcademy 🎉
📚 Mock Exam Reminder Alert!
🗓️ Monday's Schedule:
Period 1: BTEC Sport📝
Periods 3 & 4: RE Paper 2
Period 5 : Year 9 G Reading Test
You've Got This! ✨
Remember all the hard work you've put in. Mock exams are a fantastic chance to practice your skills, manage your time, and identify areas where you shine (and areas to focus on later!).
We are so proud of your dedication and resilience.
Good luck to everyone sitting an exam!
#MockExams #ExamReady #DiscoveryAcademy #GoodLuck #RevisionTips #StudentLife #FutureIsBright #YouCanDoIt
Good luck everyone
Well done to our students! 🎉
🎉 Year 11 – MOCKS DONE! 🎉
Huge well done to our amazing Year 11s! 🎉
After weeks of revision, late nights, and pure determination, you deserve every bit of this celebrati#thediscoveryacademyc#year11Y#exams##mockexamsk#studentlifentLife
Well done
Absolutely smashed it. Little superstars - proud of you 🌟 🙂
Well done 👏 Izzy Pickering so proud 🥹 of you as always xxxx
Well done everyone! And well done to every family member supporting from home 😮💨
Thank you ☺️ The Discovery Academy what a lovely 🥰 treat xxx
Well done Year 11🥰
well done Tori Barker proud of you x
I'm so so proud guys you were outstanding 👏 #Year11 #Disco
Well done year 11, I am honored to be a form tutor of a wonderful year group, super proud of you all xx
Well done to all x
Well done everyone
Well done Macie Adams & Brandon Williams You both have smashed it ❤️❤️ all the hard work and uv reached the end ❤️❤️ proud of you both xxxxx
Excellent work year 11 😀
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Well done everyone and well done Ethan so proud of you xxx
Well done everyone and well done Brooklyn Harrison so proud of you
Well done Jack Bradburn so proud of ya x
🥳 DISCOVERY ACADEMY CRICKET STARS! WHAT A DAY! 🏏🏆
Following those big-match jitters this morning, we are absolutely bursting with pride over how brilliantly our girls played today!
We went into the league tournament knowing we faced stiff competition from ten great schools. Our team proved that talent and tenacity shine through every time! 💪
The team successfully put the pep talk into action, focusing ball-by-ball, and delivering an inspirational performance. Every player showed immense grit, fantastic teamwork, and true sportsmanship.
A massive, well-deserved WELL DONE to every single student who played for Discovery Academy today! You were phenomenal and made the whole Academy proud! 🎉
#DiscoveryAcademy #girlscricket #ProudSchool #TeamDA #winnersmentality #schoolsports #CricketSuccess
Well done girls 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
