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Bike Fest returns for fourth year

On Saturday 6 July, the 4th annual Shafton Bike Fest will take place. The event which will run from 12 pm to 3 pm, is a charity motorcycle show held by students at ̨Íåswag Academy Shafton and its charity committee to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Barnsley Food Bank.

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National Student Voice Award wins for ̨Íåswag Family schools

̨Íåswag Academy Shafton in Barnsley and ̨Íåswag Grange Academy, Wakefield have scooped wins at this year’s National Student Voice Awards. The awards, organised by Votesforschools, recognise schools that prioritise student voice and empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities.

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̨Íåswag Academy Shafton Students scoop Young Champions win

Winners of the Barnsley Young Champion Awards were announced at a celebration evening at the Metrodome Arena on Friday, June 14. The Barnsley Chronicle teamed up with Barnsley College for the biggest-ever search for its town’s inspiring young people. There were 15 awards in all, with one being awarded to students at ̨Íåswag Academy Shafton.

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Inspirational educators win prestigious National Teaching Awards

Dedicated teachers from ̨Íåswag Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) have been recognised with Silver Awards in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact they have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care. The Trust has four winners.

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