D6 - Darwen Aldridge Sixth Form

⚽️🎓 NEW Football Trial Date – Manchester ⚽️🎓

Are you ready to take your football and education to the next level?

Join us for our Manchester Football Trial and train alongside some of the region's most talented young players while exploring the opportunity to combine your football development with academic study.

📅 Monday 22nd June
📍 Ordsall Leisure Centre, Craven Drive, Salford, M5 3DJ
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00PM

✅Open to male students aged 15-17 ready to start college this September.
📢 Register your interest today: www.darwen6.com/ssfa

As part of the Football Academy Programme, you'll benefit from:

✔️ High-quality coaching
✔️ Competitive football opportunities
✔️ BTEC Sport studies
✔️ A pathway to develop as both a player and a person

This is more than a trial — it's an opportunity to be part of a programme that supports your ambitions on and off the pitch.

Former DAES student Callum Mead has worked on a film called Past Life. The film has been nominated for Best Feature and Best Independent Film at the prestigious National Film Awards.

✅ Please vote here - https://nationalfilmawards.co.uk/voting

Past Life (2026) is a British psychological sci-fi thriller following Jason (Aneurin Barnard), a war journalist with PTSD
who discovers through hypnosis-led by celebrity hypnotist Timothy Bevan (Jeremy Piven) —that he is experiencing memories of a 1980s serial killer's past life. Jason and Bevan partner to solve these cold cases, set against the backdrop of Manchester.

Callum has worked on this film as a camera trainee, learning from seasoned industry professionals.

Want to follow in his footsteps? Apply for our Media, Broadcast & Production T Level here:
https://www.darwen6.com/courses/t-level-media-broadcast-production

Good luck with your exams, Year 11! 🤞

You’ve worked hard and now it’s time to show what you can do. We are incredibly proud of your effort and we’re here to support you every step of the way with your next steps after GCSEs.

If you’re thinking about your future and ready to apply, you can find out more and start your application here:
www.darwen6.com

We look forward to welcoming many of you into our Sixth Form community. 🙌🌟

Are you interested in combining football training with your college education?

Join the Football Academy at Darwen Aldridge Sixth Form and train alongside experienced coaches, including former professional footballer and Baller League coach Stephen Sama.

You’ll develop your skills on the pitch while studying for a Level 3 Sport Diploma (A-Level equivalent), helping you progress in both sport and education.

📅 Trial Dates: Thursday 14th May & Thursday 4th June
⏰ Time: 5PM–7PM
📍 Location: Darwen Aldridge Sixth Form

Open to students aged 15–17 who are considering starting college this September.

Learn more:

🟢 Stephen Sama — Football Academy D6 offers a dynamic learning environment with a wide range of courses, supportive staff, and state-of-the-art facilities to help students thrive. Discover our curriculum, application process, and opportunities to achieve your goals at D6.

⚽ Stephen Sama Football Academy Trials ⚽

Join Stephen Sama Academy, founded by former professional footballer Stephen Sama, and take the next step in your football and education journey.

📅 Trial Dates:
Thursday 14th May | 5PM–7PM
Thursday 4th June | 5PM–7PM

📍 Location:
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD

🤔 Who is this for?
Students aged 15–17
Planning to start Sixth Form / College in September 2026
Passionate about football and committed to improving

✅ What you will get:
✔ Elite coaching from UEFA-qualified coaches
✔ Train with former pro Stephen Sama
✔ Level 3 Extended Sport Diploma (equivalent to 3 A-Levels)
✔ Football + education pathway
✔ Professional development on and off the pitch

🌐 Sign up now:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qGyJrqdgDG

🔥 LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! 🔥

⚽️🎓 Ready to take your football and education to the next level?

If you’re looking for an opportunity where BTEC Sport studies and high-quality coaching come together, this is for you.

At our Sport Programme at DACA, you’ll combine:
✔️ BTEC Sport studies
✔️ High-level coaching
✔️ A pathway to develop as both a player and a person

This is more than a course — it’s an opportunity.

📍 Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, BB3 3HD
📅 Thursday 14th May & Thursday 4th June
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⏳ Limited spaces available

📌 Sign up here: https://dripl.ink/rgyMo

Register now — don’t miss out.