Mossbourne Community Academy

Recently a group of Year 9 students went on a nature expedition to Walthamstow Wetlands. Walthamstow Wetlands is one of the largest urban wetland nature reserves in Europe, containing 10 working reservoirs that supply drinking water to over 3.5 million people in London. Despite being a functioning industrial site, it also supports a huge variety of plant and animal life.

The visit offered students a valuable opportunity to explore how biodiversity and human needs can successfully coexist. During the trip, students participated in a birdwatching and a botanical bingo challenge. Inspired by famous artists, they then had the chance to sketch the species they had observed.

Drawing by Iman Ishtiyaq

Congratulations to the Year 9 netball team on winning the Essex Cup Plate, a fantastic achievement in a competition that featured over 50 schools (team photo on right). Well done also to the Year 7, 8 and 9 netball teams for their success in winning the Hackney League.

A huge well done to the Year 11 BTEC Sport class for their outstanding results. 100% of students achieved grades 5–9 overall, with over 70% of the cohort securing a distinction in their Unit 3 coursework.

Special congratulations to Sienna Hutchinson (11 Brontë), who achieved an exceptional 100% across all three units of the course.

We would like to shine a light on our recent assemblies which highlighted the power of student voice and speaking with confidence and purpose. Mr MacBrayne encouraged students to recognise the impact of their words within the school community and beyond. Students also heard from Year 10 participants in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge, whose confident speeches will inspire many to develop their own communication skills.

Jack Petchey's Speak Out Challenge Jack Petchey Foundation

Year 13 A Level Music students Pearl, Zak, Arlo, and David performed brilliantly in their final recitals last month.

Repertoire included big hits from Mozart to Black Sabbath in a top-quality evening of musical performances.

Well done to all the musicians!

In March, we were proud to host the Hackney Regional Final of the Jack Petchey “Speak Out” Challenge, England’s largest public speaking programme.

Students from across the borough impressed everyone with their oracy skills and confidence!

Congratulations to the winner, Marley Skrein, and all those who participated and took home awards.

Back in March, some of our students went on a history trip to Belgium.

Students visited Langemark German War Cemetery, Tyne Cot Cemetery and visited Sanctuary Wood Museum.

To end the trip, students went to Meinn Gate, to the Hall of Memory, where they placed poems, posters, and a poppy wreath to remember the soldiers.

Members of the Combined Cadet Force from MCA and MVPA recently enjoyed a memorable visit to the Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest regiment in Britain. The visit included a formal two course lunch, which many students described as “delectable” and a highlight of the day.

Cadets were also given a guided tour of Armoury House, where they learned about its rich history and admired the impressive artwork and architecture. The group visited the Medal Room, home to decorations awarded to regimental members, including the Victoria Cross - the highest and most prestigious military honour. The experience offered students a valuable insight into British military heritage in a truly historic setting.