The Roundhill Academy

A day of all weather's on the Geography field trip today. Students had to test the river and 3 different locations. The students were great but a huge shout out to Jakey, Jaicob and Scotney who weren't afraid to het their hands dirty.

This week year 7 and year 8 students have been to The Big Bang Fair. The Big Bang Fair brings science and engineering careers to life with hands-on activities and shows. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition.

A buzzing revision breakfast today for year 11 before their final Maths exam.

GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR YEAR 11 STUDENTS.

Today, our year 11's had their leavers assembly and traditional shirt signing day. Exam's are still going on for the next week or so but it was great to give them a good send off and to celebrate the cohort of 2026.

📈 SUBJECT FOCUS OF THE WEEK- BUSINESS STUDIES 📈
Recently in GCSE Business, students have been looking at the benefits and drawbacks of different ways of working. They have also been learning about what good and poor communication looks like in business, and real-life examples of the impact this has on an organisation.

They have also been learning about different types of Organisational Structure in the workplace, and why these differ depending on the context of a Business.

Our year 8 students enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Leicester Botanic Gardens today, where they explored a range of ecological and environmental science activities.
The day began with an engaging briefing from the Botanic Gardens staff, introducing students to different global climates, including warm temperate, tropical and Arctic-alpine environments, and examining the adaptations plants and animals need to survive in these conditions.
Students then worked in small groups to take part in six hands-on ecological investigations around the site. Activities included analysing soil samples, field sketching, woodland sampling using quadrats, microscope work, and pond dipping, giving students valuable practical experience in ecological fieldwork.
To round off the visit, students attended a short talk about career opportunities available through the University of Leicester, providing an insight into future pathways in science and higher education.
We were delighted to hear the staff at the Botanic Gardens praise the excellent behaviour, enthusiasm and engagement of our students throughout the day. Well done to everyone involved!

Today we had a visit from the air ambulance service to talk to our students about the great work that the service provides and how we can help to support the air ambulance.

Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up to the end of year trips is this week, FRIDAY 5TH JUNE.

Year 8 students went outside to recreate a hydrological cycle diagram in their Geography lesson. It gave them an opportunity to be creative, whilst recalling facts.

Remarkable Day at the Holocaust Exhibition Centre today! 🕊️
Today, 47 of our incredible Year 9 students visited the Holocaust Museum. We could not be prouder of their conduct—they showed absolute maturity and respect throughout the entire visit.
During the day, students deeply engaged with the history of the Holocaust and antisemitism, and they were privileged to hear a powerful first-hand account from a Holocaust survivor. It was truly a mind-blowing, unforgettable opportunity for everyone involved.

This impactful trip directly supports our curriculum and community values:
• RE: Unit 2 (Human Rights)
• PSHE: Unit 2 (Living in the Wider World)
• British Values: Mutual Respect and Tolerance
Thank you to our students for representing our school so brilliantly! 👏🌟