Stanground Academy

DOFE group have done so well today. All back fine, tents set up and getting some cooking done. Students having a bit of a chill playing ball games and catching up before getting their phones. Well done everyone and thank you all for your support

Year 6 Transition Information – English Summer Reading Pack A reminder for all parents and carers of students joining Stanground Academy in September 2026: If your child was unable to collect their 'I Am Rebel' English Transition Pack during their transition days, please visit Reception to collect a copy before the end of the academic year. The pack contains important reading activities that will help support your child's transition to secondary school and prepare them for English lessons in September. We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students in September! #stangroundacademy #year6transition #futureyear7 #ReadingForSuccess #AspireValues

Celebrating Sustainability at STA! Last week, our fantastic Sixth Form Eco Team – Keana, Kyra and Florentyna – launched STA's first-ever SWISH event. Thanks to weeks of planning and preparation, an incredible 125kg of clothing was saved from landfill and given new homes as brand-new outfits. A huge thank you to everyone who donated, attended and supported the event, as well as Cristina and Swish Kit for their invaluable support. We are also grateful to Peterborough City Council for their advice, support and for featuring the event on their Facebook page. Their guidance and signposting to key contacts, including support for our litter-picking initiatives, has been greatly appreciated. While external support has been invaluable, the real success of our Eco-Schools journey has come from the dedication of the Stanground Academy team behind the scenes. A special thank you goes to Miss Gray, whose Geography expertise, leadership of Eco Society, Eco Crafts, trip organisation, assemblies, meeting administration, litter-picking coordination and countless hours of personal time have helped make the last two years such a success. Mrs Walton pointed us in her direction at the beginning, and she certainly wasn't wrong! We would also like to recognise Mrs Lavallin for her significant contributions to our Eco-Schools work, including sustainable fashion lessons, the SWISH event and Earth Day activities. A huge thank you also goes to Florentyna for compiling our Eco-Schools application, bringing together two years' worth of evidence, meeting notes and achievements. Alongside Keana and Kyra, her hard work means we are now ready to submit our application for the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. Over the last two years, our amazing team has delivered: SWISH Fashion Event Weekly litter picking in the community and school grounds Eco Crafts Cut Your Carbon Challenge Earth Day activities, including bunting and a plant swap Student-led assemblies Sustainable fashion and Eco-School Geography lessons Recycling projects Uniform Shop Tree planting School garden design competition Ongoing food waste reduction initiatives A special mention also goes to Mr Schofield for his years of work helping save food from landfill, and to Mrs Walton and Mrs Joannou for their continued support throughout the project. As far as we know, STA is one of the only secondary schools delivering such a wide range of environmental initiatives, and we couldn't be prouder of what has been achieved. The SWISH event was such a success that SWISH 2.0 is already in the planning stages, so keep an eye out later in the year when it's time to refresh your winter wardrobe! #ecoschools #GreenFlagAward #swish #sustainability #StudentLeadership #reducereuserecycle #EnvironmentalAction #peterborough #aspire

Student Spotlight: Charlotte Charlotte is making great strides towards her dream of a career in musical theatre. A passionate singer and performer from a young age, Charlotte has dedicated countless hours to developing her skills through weekend performing arts training and weekly dance classes. Her hard work has already led to opportunities to perform in a variety of productions, including West End and local theatre shows, pantomimes, and our school production of Hairspray last year. This month brings even more exciting opportunities. Charlotte will be performing a solo rendition of "Good Morning Baltimore" as part of a theatre show and has also been invited to sing at The Actors' Church in Covent Garden on the 28th, where she will perform alongside established West End singers. We are incredibly proud of Charlotte's commitment, determination and enthusiasm for the performing arts. These achievements are a wonderful reflection of our ASPIRE values in action, and we look forward to seeing where her talent and hard work take her next. Well done, Charlotte, and good luck with your upcoming performances! #proudtobesta #StudentSpotlight #aspire #performingarts #CelebratingSuccess #FutureStars

On Friday, Stanground Academy Performing Arts students had the pleasure of working alongside students from The City of Peterborough Academy and Kingswood Academy, both part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, in a professional theatre workshop led by The Paper Birds. The Paper Birds are a renowned theatre company known for their innovative and thought-provoking verbatim theatre practice, which uses real-life stories and experiences to create powerful performances. The workshop provided our students with invaluable insight into professional theatre-making and creative devising techniques in advance of preparing for their own devising projects in their upcoming studies. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate, create, and learn from such talented practitioners and fellow performers. #StangroundAcademy #PerformingArts #ThePaperBirds #GreenwoodAcademiesTrust #ASPIRE #CreativeArts

We would like to clarify that Stanground Academy is open as normal on Tuesday 07 July and Wednesday 08 July 2026, with students expected to attend at the usual start and finish times. During these two days, staff will be taking part in additional training and briefings. As a result, there will be no after-school corrections, detentions, clubs or other after-school provision running on either day. School open as normal Lessons running as usual No after-school corrections No after-school clubs or provision Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please contact the academy directly. #stangroundacademy #ParentUpdate #SchoolCommunication

Year 10 Work Experience Success! A huge congratulations to all of our Year 10 students who completed their work experience placements last week! We have received some fantastic feedback from employers, who praised our students for their enthusiasm, maturity, positive attitudes, and willingness to learn. We are incredibly proud of how they represented both themselves and our school throughout the week. For students who attended external placements, the week provided invaluable experience in real workplaces, helping them develop confidence, communication skills, and a greater understanding of different career pathways. Students who took part in our internal work experience programme also had an amazing week, gaining insights into a variety of industries, developing essential employability skills, and meeting a range of professionals who generously shared their knowledge and experiences. A huge thank you goes to all of the employers who welcomed, supported, and inspired our students. Your time, guidance, and encouragement make a real difference, helping to prepare the next generation for the world of work. Thank you for making this experience so valuable, memorable, and impactful for our young people. #workexperience #year10 #CareersEducation #FutureReady #employeeengagement #ProudSchoolCommunity

What a Fantastic Start to Their STA Journey! From all of us at Stanground Academy, we hope you enjoyed your Year 6 Transition Days and had a fantastic introduction to life at STA! It was wonderful meeting so many of our new students, and we are incredibly excited for you to begin the next stage of your journey with us. We hope you've had fun, made new friends, and started to feel part of our academy community. Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to welcoming you back in September for the start of an exciting new chapter! #stangroundacademy #year6transition #welcometosta #AspireAchieveSucceed #FutureReady #backinseptember

CULTURE DAY EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE Friday 10 July 2026 Doors Open: 5:30pm Show Starts: 6:00pm At Stanground Academy, inclusion and equality are at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse community is made up of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, languages and cultures, and we believe that celebrating this diversity enriches the lives and experiences of everyone within our Academy. We would be delighted to welcome students, families, friends and members of our community to join us for a special evening celebrating the incredible talents and hard work of our students. This exclusive performance offers a unique insight into Stanground Academy's annual Culture Day celebration. Book your tickets now: www.ticketsource.com/stanground-academy For any questions, please contact: jhope@stangroundacademy.org We look forward to celebrating with you! #stangroundacademy #cultureday #CelebratingDiversity #InclusiveCommunity #studentsuccess #AspireValues

Athletics Championships Success! A huge well done to our students who competed against 16 schools across the city on Tuesday - an incredible day with fantastic effort and teamwork throughout! Team highlights: The Year 7 Boys delivered an outstanding performance, finishing as overall champions and securing 1st place. The Year 8 Boys also performed exceptionally well, earning 2nd place overall. The Year 8 Girls squads produced strong finishes throughout the competition, with every athlete making a valuable contribution to the team's success. Well done to all students for their commitment, effort and teamwork. Standout individual performances: Jonah – 200m Zuriel – 800m Cachae – Discus (just 4cm off the championship record!) Jorryn – Triple Jump, 1500m (record-breaking performance!) A fantastic all-round team effort, with every student contributing valuable points. Please congratulate them when you see them - they've done the school proud! #teamwork #athletics #studentsuccess #ProudSchool #champions

Year 6 Parent/Carer Reminder – Uniform Pop-Up Shop Today! Following last night's Year 6 Transition Evening, NSU (Nationwide School Uniforms) will be back on site today with their pop-up uniform shop. This is a great opportunity to: Meet our new uniform suppliers in person Try on uniform items for size Purchase uniform if you wish Location: Activity Studio (access via the Sports Centre) Date: Thursday 2nd July Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm If you are unable to attend today, there will be another opportunity during the summer holidays (date and time to be confirmed). As NSU is primarily an online provider, uniform can also be purchased at any time via their website, with delivery available either to your home address or to school. We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 families to Stanground Academy! #aspire #year6transition #stangroundacademy #schooluniformdrive

FREE Summer Holiday Clubs for Eligible Families! Looking for exciting activities for your child this summer? The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme offers FREE holiday club places for children and young people aged 4–16 (Reception to Year 11) who receive benefits-related Free School Meals. Fun sports and creative activities Healthy meals and drinks provided each day Inclusive provision with support available for children with SEND/additional needs Fully funded through the Government's HAF Programme Parents and carers are encouraged to book early and provide any information about additional support requirements to help ensure the best possible experience for their child. For more information and to secure a place, visit MACCA Sports Academies #HAFProgramme #summerholidays #freeschoolmeals #familysupport #HolidayActivities #MACCA #HealthyHolidays #sendsupport

Junior Padel Camp – Summer 2026 Looking for a fun and active way to keep your child engaged this summer? Join our Junior Padel Camp at Padel Peterborough, Stanground, designed for young players aged 9–15 years. Camp Dates 27-30 July 2026 03-06 August 2026 10-13 August 2026 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Ages: 9–15 years Pricing £25 per child per day £85 per child for the full 4-day week (save £15) What's Included? Professional coaching and skill development Fun drills and match play Mini games and teamwork activities Refreshments provided throughout the day Lunch options available Whether your child is a complete beginner or already enjoys padel, our camp provides a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, stay active, build confidence, and make new friends in a fun and supportive environment. Padel Peterborough, Stanground 07395 814176 @padelpeterborough Limited spaces available – secure your child's place today!

Our Sports Leaders were fantastic this morning supporting Oakdale Primary School's Sports Day They showed excellent leadership, teamwork and confidence while helping to run the events and encourage the younger pupils throughout the morning. A huge well done to everyone involved - you represented Stanground Academy brilliantly #stangroundacademy #sportsleaders #leadership #teamwork #community #proudtobestanground

Reminder for Current STA Students (Years 7–12) Please note that tomorrow (Wednesday 01 July 2026) and Thursday 02 July 2026 is a late start, with students arriving for 10:00am and going straight to Period 2. Also, don't forget to check out our shared post below for important information about our upcoming Transition Days and Transition Evening Fair. Thank you for your continued support. #year6transition #stangroundacademy