The Hazeley Academy

We're so proud of our staff and the hard work they put in everyday to support our students. So we thought we'd introduce a few to you. Meet Mr O'Flaherty:

How long have you been at The Hazeley Academy?
6 Years in September.

What do you love about working here?
The kindness and humour of both staff and students.

What's a fun fact/hidden talent about you?
I have been in 3 documentaries as an extra.

What you're involved in outside of school?
I helped run a medieval martial arts group for 6 years before moving into teaching.

Who inspires you?
People of history who have done a 180 turn to improve themselves and the world such as William Wilberforce.

What's your favourite quote?
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

We are delighted to see one of our students making local news and featured by MKFM during her recent work experience placement.

As part of her time at the local radio station, Catarina was set a challenge to create and present her own guide to Milton Keynes for teenagers. Her article, “Milton Keynes Uncovered: One Teen’s Guide to the New City,” highlights popular places for young people to eat, socialise, and explore across the city.

Catarina demonstrated excellent communication skills, creativity, and a real understanding of what young people enjoy in Milton Keynes.

This is a fantastic example of students gaining real-world experience, building confidence, and sharing their voice within the community.

You can read her full feature here:
https://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/milton-keynes-uncovered-one-teens-guide-to-the-new-city/

Milton Keynes uncovered: One teen's guide to the new city MKFM welcomed Catarina Almeida, 14, for work experience this week, and set her a challenge to deliver her guide to MK's best hot spots for teenagers - here's her delivery.

Our final open event of the year is taking place next week. Please email [email protected] with your subject of interest to register for the event. We look forward to meeting you online on the 18th June.

Although we didn’t capture many photos, our Year 9 trip to Milton Keynes Theatre to see To Kill a Mockingbird was a truly memorable experience.

All 45 students, alongside staff, were fully immersed in this powerful and thought-provoking production of Harper Lee’s classic novel. The performance sparked meaningful conversations and reflection, bringing the themes studied in class to life in an unforgettable way.

We are incredibly proud of how thoughtfully our students engaged with the play and represented the Academy throughout the visit!

Our Year 12 students recently visited Dentons MK expertly organised by Worktree.

During the visit, students explored a range of career pathways within the legal sector and gained valuable insight into application and interview processes. They had the opportunity to apply for a role, go through shortlisting, and take part in a mock interview experience – giving them a real taste of what to expect in the workplace.

Alongside this, students developed essential employability skills, including:
- How to confidently communicate their strengths;
- The importance of positive body language;
- Effective verbal communication techniques.

A fantastic and insightful experience for all involved – thank you to Dentons MK and Worktree for supporting our students in their future career journeys!

It’s Drop Down Day!

Today our students are stepping out of their usual timetables to explore exciting activities, workshops, and new learning experiences!

From creativity to teamwork, it’s a day to discover, grow, and have fun. We can’t wait to share some highlights with you later!

We bet you’ve also been wondering how the A Midsummer Night’s Dream trip to the Globe Theatre went… again, what a fabulous day we had with 80 of our Year 7 students!

Students enjoyed a live performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in its original language, brought to life with a fun and modern twist!

The show was a huge hit with both students and staff, especially thanks to the brilliant audience participation throughout. Puck was definitely a fan favourite, particularly when he accidentally fell in love with our audience neighbour, Ian… who quickly became a star of the show himself!

Despite the traffic and the rain, everyone had an amazing time, and many of our staff are already planning return visits with their own families this summer. A wonderful cultural experience and a fantastic day all round!

We bet you’ve all been wondering how the Stranger Things trip went… and we’re delighted to say our students had an amazing time at the performance of Stranger Things: The First Shadow!

Students were completely captivated by the world of Hawkins, enjoying the remarkable sets, incredible special effects, and outstanding performances from the talented cast.

We are incredibly proud of all the students who attended. Their behaviour was impeccable throughout the trip, and they were a true credit to our Academy, demonstrating excellent Character and Community spirit at all times.

We're so proud of our staff and the hard work they put in everyday to support our students. So we thought we'd introduce a few to you. Meet Mr Maffey:

How long have you been at The Hazeley Academy?
Almost 12 Years.

What do you love about working here?
Not knowing what tomorrow will bring. This beats a boring office job any day!

What's a fun fact/hidden talent about you?
I have been interviewed on TV in Europe and Asia - can you guess which countries?

What you're involved in outside of school?
I love going on EDTs (Extreme Day Trips) to different countries with my son - we started a year ago and so far have done Germany, Norway and Italy.

Who inspires you?
My kids inspire me to always try my best.

What's your favourite quote?
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer." - anonymous