Manshead CE Academy

Bronze DofE Expedition Update…

Our Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze participants have reached their lunch stop before the final push to the finish at Ashridge Monument.

The teams remain in great spirits, supporting one another and showing fantastic resilience after a challenging two days of walking.

Good luck for the final stretch; the finish line is in sight!

Day 2 of our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition is underway.

The campsite is stirring into life, with Rob enthusiastically making sure everyone is awake and ready for the day ahead, while Miss Griffiths has wasted no time getting her breakfast started!

Good luck to all our students as they begin another day of adventure, teamwork and resilience.

Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award students have successfully arrived at the campsite, pitched their tents, and are now putting their expedition skills to the test by cooking their evening meal!

After a fantastic day of walking and teamwork, spirits are high and everyone is doing brilliantly.

Meanwhile, Mr Jeffs, Mr Dazley and Miss Griffiths are carrying out the most demanding task of the expedition so far… relaxing in the sunshine and keeping a watchful eye on proceedings…

Good luck to our fantastic Year 10 students who set off on their Bronze Expedition today.

All 24 students left school bright and early at 9am and were already on the move by 10:00; showing great enthusiasm and determination from the start.

Wishing them an amazing adventure as they navigate, hike, and build valuable skills along the way.

A huge thank you to Mr Jeffs and Mr Dazley for supporting and guiding them on this journey.

We look forward to hearing all about it!

Can You Help Make Our Culture Day Amazing?

Manshead CE Academy is reaching out to our community to help make Culture Day on 16th July a truly memorable experience for our students.

We are looking for cultural performers, musicians, dancers and community groups who may be interested in performing during the day.

Do you know anyone involved in:
🥁 African drumming
💃 Bollywood or Bhangra dance
🎶 Steel pan or samba groups
🎭 Cultural music, dance or performance groups

If you can help, or know someone who might be interested, please contact us via social media or email [email protected].

Please share with your friends, family and local community groups.

Today we celebrated our Year 13 students at their Leavers’ Assembly and Breakfast Celebration.

A huge thank you to Miss Taylor and her team for organising such a wonderful morning, giving students the opportunity to reflect on their time at Manshead, celebrate their achievements, and look ahead to the exciting journeys that await them.

A special thanks to Mrs Smith for organising all the baby pictures!

We are incredibly proud of all our Year 13 students and wish them every success in their examinations and future endeavours.

Join Our Team at Manshead CE Academy

At Manshead CE Academy, we are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team across a range of roles, a Catering Assistant, Drama & Music Technician, and Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral).

Whether working in the classroom or supporting our wider school community, you will play a vital role in shaping positive experiences and outcomes for our students.

As part of our team, you will benefit from a strong ethos, a collaborative staff culture, and excellent opportunities for professional development within a school that values creativity, high expectations and student success.

Join Our Team at Manshead CE Academy

At Manshead CE Academy, we are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and ambitious learning environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers of Art, Maths, Music and English who are eager to inspire young people and make a real difference.

As part of our community, you will benefit from a strong ethos, collaborative staff culture, and opportunities for professional development within a school that values creativity, high expectations and student success.

Great to see our local primary schools: Caddington Village School, Slip End Village School, Ardley Hill Academy & St Augustine’s Academy coming together with our Curriculum Leaders for English, Maths, Science and Ethics to strengthen Year 6 into Year 7 transition for our learners.

The focus of today’s collaboration centred on:

Building curriculum continuity to create a clear and progressive KS3 learning journey.

Ensuring consistency across subjects, with shared expectations around reading, writing and literacy.

Sharing pupil insights to identify strengths and address gaps.

Supporting a smoother transition, bridging learning gaps and building on prior knowledge.

By working together, we are ensuring every learner feels confident, prepared and ready for the next stage of their education.

Stronger collaboration = Stronger outcomes for our students.

CULTURE DAY 2026 IS COMING!

On Thursday 16th July, Manshead School will come together to celebrate the incredible cultures, traditions and communities that make our school so special.

Students will have the opportunity to:

🎭 Experience live performances
🌎 Explore cultural stalls from around the world
🍜 Sample international food
🎨 Take part in arts, crafts and creative activities
⚽ Compete in Global Games
🏆 Win prizes and take part in competitions

Culture Day is about learning from one another, celebrating our differences, sharing our heritage and discovering new cultures from across the globe.

We are also looking for support from our wider community!

🎶 Do you perform music, dance or cultural arts?
🎭 Are you part of a cultural or community group?
🎁 Could you donate a prize for our raffle?
🌍 Would you like to help us make the day even more special?

We would love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]
📅 Thursday 16th July 2026
📍 Manshead CE Academy