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4Schools inspires students to consider a creative career
̨swag Academy Bishopsgarth and ̨swag Academy Redcar have welcomed Channel 4’s initiative aimed at inspiring school students to explore careers in TV and broadcasting.
‘Life-changing’ careers programme inspires Middlesbrough students to think big
Middlesbrough schools have praised a “life-changing” careers programme that gave students an expert insight into the world of work. Forty students from the town’s secondary schools have completed the Skills For Life programme, which aims to spark imagination and ambition in young people.
̨swag Academy Adwick raises over £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Students and staff at ̨swag Academy Adwick have raised more than £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust after a charity event. The ‘Forever 19’ event was held in memory of Joseph Lunn and Lulu Blundell, who both passed away at age 19 after battling cancer.
Discover career opportunities at ̨swag
We’ll be exhibiting at recruitment events in Belfast on Wednesday 3 May and Thursday 4 May.
Ofsted praises ‘rapid improvements’ at ̨swag Junior Academy Brumby
Pupils and staff at ̨swag Junior Academy Brumby have been praised by Ofsted following a two-day inspection in February.
Middlesbrough students to perform on stage at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with international musical stars
Students from ̨swag Academy Riverside will be performing on stage at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, on 24 April with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.
̨swag Academy Valley achieves quality standard for careers work
̨swag Academy Valley in Worksop, has been recognised for its outstanding careers work this week. The school has achieved the national Quality in Careers Standard awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).
OA Hasland Hall Principal to run London Marathon
Ian Cooper, Principal at ̨swag Academy Hasland Hall, will be running in this year’s London Marathon on 23 April.
First VX Regional Centre of Excellence is launched
̨swag Academy Kirkby has officially been named the first VX Regional Centre of Excellence after a launch event at the school in March. It joins the National Centre of Excellence which is based in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
OPA Bell Lane student to take on 127 mile charity cycle challenge
An ambitious 8-year-old will be cycling 127 miles over 3 days to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association.