25-26 Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter

@Brooke Weston Academy / 27 Feb 2026

As this term ends, we want to say a huge thank you to all our students for your hard work, effort and achievements this term 🌟 You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves. A big thank you to our parents and carers as well for your continued support, it truly makes a difference 💙 Don’t forget to check out our End of Term Newsletter! This has been sent to all via Edulink, but you can always

@Brooke Weston Academy / 27 Feb 2026

Wow! Well done to our amazing Sixth Formers - you have made a difference! 💙 #bethedifference #weAREbrookeweston

@Brooke Weston Academy / 23 Feb 2026

Last week, our Year 13 students had a brilliant session in the Weston Theatre with Becci Williams from Nottingham Trent University! 🎓✨ Becci delivered an incredibly helpful talk on Student Finance, just in time for applications opening in March for those heading to university in September/October 2026. 💼💷 She covered everything from how the repayment system works to extra funding opti

@Brooke Weston Academy / 19 Feb 2026

💼 Engage with Your Future 💼 Apprenticeships & Careers at Brooke Weston ✨ We were delighted to welcome Ian from Tresham College to speak with our Year 7 and Year 9 students. They explored what an apprenticeship is, how it compares to A‑Levels, college routes and direct employment, and the huge range of opportunities available. A big well done to Year 7, whose thoughtful questions impresse

@Brooke Weston Academy / 14 Feb 2026

❄️🏆 Brooke Weston Academy WINTER CUP! 🏆❄️ Get ready BWA students… the inter‑tutor competitions are here and the Winter Cup arrives in Week 8! 💥🔥 Here’s what you need to know 👇 📅 Year groups compete on their designated day (Lessons 3, 4 & 5) 🥪 First lunch on your competition day 👟 Come to school in FULL PE

@Brooke Weston Academy / 10 Feb 2026

🌐 Safer Internet Day 2026 – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI 🤖✨ This topic has been discussed with our students through assemblies this week. 🏫💬 Today we’re recognising Safer Internet Day 2026, and this year’s theme is: ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.’ 💡🔐 The focus is on

@Brooke Weston Academy / 9 Feb 2026

🔫 L98A2 Weapon Concentration - Waterbeach Training Weekend with CCF! 🔫 Our cadets and cadets from other BWT schools, took on an action‑packed weekend at Waterbeach to qualify on the L98A2 Weapon System ahead of summer camp, and what a brilliant job they did! 💪🎯 To take part in this summer’s weapons‑based activities, including the live firing range package, cadets mu

@Brooke Weston Academy / 6 Feb 2026

🌟 Truth From the Youth 🌟 This week, our students had an AMAZING time taking part in a range of exciting 'Truth from the Youth' workshops! Here’s what they got up to… 👇 🧡 Welcome & Introductions: We kicked off the day with a warm welcome from SEND IASS. Students learned what SEND IASS is, how they support schools, parents/carers, help with EHCP applications and where to

@Brooke Weston Academy / 2 Feb 2026

We’re so proud of former BWA student Adie Harris, who left us in 2016 to join No. 617 Squadron in the Royal Air Force! ✈️ Adie has visited us several times over the years, giving updates on his journey and inspiring our students with his experiences. He now holds the rank of Leading Hand, acting as a key link between junior colleagues and senior management 🎖️ It’s always amaz

@Brooke Weston Academy / 1 Feb 2026

📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚 We’re delighted to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place in the school library from Thursday 5th February to Wednesday 11th February! 🎉 Book Fairs are a wonderful chance for children to dive into new stories, discover authors they love, and build a lifelong love of reading. ❤️📖 Every purcha

@Brooke Weston Academy / 30 Jan 2026

✨ History unlocked! We’ve dug up some amazing build‑phase photos of Brooke Weston Academy... enjoy the throwback! 🏗️💙 #weAREbrookeweston

@Brooke Weston Academy / 27 Jan 2026

All of our classrooms are named after remarkable individuals who excelled in their fields - from innovators and activists to artists, athletes, and pioneers. Here are just a few… how many can you name? 🌟

@Brooke Weston Academy / 21 Jan 2026

We ARE Brooke Weston At the heart of everything we do are our shared values - ARE: 💡 ASPIRE We encourage every student to aim high, be ambitious and believe in what they can achieve - academically, creatively and personally. Our curriculum is designed to open doors, create opportunities and build futures. 🤝 RESPECT We are a kind, inclusive community where everyone is valued. Respect shapes the way

@Brooke Weston Academy / 15 Jan 2026

🚀 Brooke Weston Careers Fair 2026 is coming! 📅 Tuesday 17th March 2026 🕒 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Brooke Weston Academy ✨ Over 30 exhibitors from across the region will be there to inspire students about: ✅ Apprenticeships ✅ Gap Year opportunities ✅ Higher & Further Education ✅ Career pathways 💡 Whatever stage you’re at, there’s s

@Brooke Weston Academy / 12 Jan 2026

🌟 Meet Mrs Theodore – Your School Counsellor! 🌟 📍 Room: Coltrane 👋 Welcome! Counselling is a safe space to talk about your feelings and find ways to cope with life’s challenges. 💬✨ Remember: Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health! 💚 I work with all students, and it’s an honour to support everyone who comes to see me.

@Brooke Weston Academy / 9 Jan 2026

❄️ Welcome Back! ❄️ It’s been a cold but wonderful first week back! Our students have jumped straight into the swing of things, and a big shout-out to our amazing Year 11 and Year 13 students who are tackling their mock exams with focus and determination. 💪📚 We recently shared important information about the dangers of frozen water on our stories. During this type o

@Brooke Weston Academy / 3 Jan 2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break and a Happy New Year - however you celebrated, we hope it was restful and enjoyable for all. 🎄⭐ As we begin the new term, please note the following important dates: 📌 Monday 5th January: School closed for staff training day 📌 Tuesday 6th January: School reopens to all students We look forward to welcoming everyone back and starting th

@Brooke Weston Academy / 1 Jan 2026

✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨ As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re excited to welcome 2026 - a year full of fresh opportunities, growth, and learning. 🌟 Let’s embrace new challenges, celebrate achievements, and keep moving forward together. Here’s to making 2026 a year of progress, innovation, and success! WE ARE BROOKE WESTON!

@Brooke Weston Academy / 31 Dec 2025

🧪✨ Elephant’s Toothpaste in action! A small‑scale but seriously impressive reaction: hydrogen peroxide + potassium iodide = FOAM! #weAREbrookeweston #morethananeducation

@Brooke Weston Academy / 29 Dec 2025

We are so proud of our brilliant Year 8 students in 8 English! 🎉📚 Guided by Miss Broad and Mrs Dixon, the class have been exploring the powerful verse novel ‘The Weight of Water’ by Sarah Crossan 💧✨ Over the last two weeks of term, students have thrown themselves into a creative project: imagining a bookshelf belonging to the protagonist, Kasienka. Each shelf was filled wi

@Brooke Weston Academy / 27 Dec 2025

Hi, my name is Eli and I am a student at Brooke Weston Academy. I will be running 5km a day for the next 30 days to raise money for my step-brother Max’s cancer treatment. Max is a kind caring boy who never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face. I have decided to run 5km a day to set myself a challenge and hopefully to inspire others to exercise more, as it is a key component to a healthier lifestyle

@Brooke Weston Academy / 25 Dec 2025

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at Brooke Weston Academy! 🎅✨ Here’s a festive clip of our amazing Year 7 students singing Feliz Navidad to spread some holiday cheer. 🌟🎶 Wishing you all joy, peace, and happiness this season! #weAREbrookeweston #merrychristmas #happyholidays

@Brooke Weston Academy / 24 Dec 2025

📚✨ Book Buzz at Brooke Weston Academy! ✨📚 All of our wonderful Year 7 students were gifted a Book Buzz book at the end of term - perfectly timed for some cosy festive reading! 🎁🎄 Mrs Fitzjohn shared her excitement, saying: 💬💛 “I am so excited that yet again we have been able to provide our newest additions to the BWA family another book for their s

@Brooke Weston Academy / 22 Dec 2025

🎄🔬 Christmas Elf Bringing Festive Fun to Science! Since December 1st, our cheeky Elf has been turning the science lab into a winter wonderland of experiments! Each day, pupils discover a new scene that mixes Christmas cheer with STEM learning. From Safety First (goggles on!) to Forensic Elf solving a mince pie mystery, the ideas have sparked curiosity and creativity. Mrs Kemp said “Year 8&rsqu

@Brooke Weston Academy / 20 Dec 2025

🎄✨ Celebrating the Creativity of Year 8 English! ✨🎄 We are incredibly proud of the hard work and effort from our wonderful Year 8 English students, who have been busy crafting their very own Christmas poems! 📝 🌟 They’ve been developing their poetry-writing skills and learning how to write with purpose and audience in mind. To help build links within our community

@Brooke Weston Academy / 18 Dec 2025

🎄 A Heart‑warming Act of Generosity This Christmas 🎁 We have received an incredibly generous donation during this festive season of giving from Tim Broad at Oakley Car Sales. Tim has gone above and beyond in showing kindness and community spirit at a time of year when it truly means the most. Tim shared these heartfelt words about his donation, "Christmas has always been a time for giving back

@Brooke Weston Academy / 17 Dec 2025

🎄✨ Christmas Dinner Day! ✨🎄 Today our students and staff enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner together – mufti day, big smiles, crackers, and plenty of holiday cheer all around! 🍽️😊 A lovely way to come together as a school community before the end of term. ❤️ #weAREbrookeweston

@Brooke Weston Academy / 16 Dec 2025

🎉 Yesterday at Brooke Weston Academy… We handed out chocolates and thank-you notes (from colleagues, students, parents and visitors) to all our amazing staff! 💛 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to write a special message of appreciation, it truly means so much. 🌟 Let’s celebrate together and make someone’s day! 🩵 #weAREbrookeweston

@Brooke Weston Academy / 15 Dec 2025

🎉 District Champions! 🏆⚽ A huge congratulations to our Year 11 and Year 10 Football Teams. Year 10 represented Brooke Weston Academy in the finals against Montsaye in Kettering on Friday 12th December. They played brilliantly and came out on top with an amazing 4-2 victory! 👏🔥 Well done to all the players! You’ve done BWA and your community proud! 💪🙌

@Brooke Weston Academy / 11 Dec 2025

🎄✨ Science is supporting Mother Christmas! ✨🎄 Our Science Team have banded together to help Mother Christmas during this Festive period. Science are helping collect presents for children and teenagers this festive season. 🎁 Gifts welcomed for all ages, but especially for teens, including pyjamas, toiletries, vouchers. If donating, please leave the gifts unwrapped. If you'd lik