Nene Park Academy

♻️ Give your old uniform a new home! 👔🎓

As our Year 11 students complete their exams and prepare for their next chapter, we're inviting families to donate any Nene Park Academy uniform that is no longer needed.

We also welcome donations from students in any year group who may have outgrown items or have spare uniform at home.

📍 Simply drop donations off at Reception during school hours.

Our brand new **PFA-run Uniform Box** helps provide affordable pre-loved uniform to NPA families, while reducing waste and supporting our school community 💙

Every donation can make a difference to another family. Thank you for your support! 👏

Have you got any uniform at home that could help another student? 👇

Rocking the stage for a brilliant cause 🎸👏

We are very proud to celebrate Teddy, who performed for the second year running at an annual festival held in memory of respected musician Nick Smith.

Teddy joined a fantastic line-up of local musicians who gave their time, talent, and energy to help make the event such a memorable occasion, while also raising money for charity. 🌟

A brilliant achievement and a wonderful example of using talent to bring people together. Well done Teddy!

What song always gets a crowd going? 👇

A proud evening of achievement and celebration 🪖👏

This week's parade was a special occasion as we celebrated the achievements of our newest cadets and recognised the outstanding contribution of one of our senior cadets.

A huge congratulations to all of our recruits who have successfully completed their Basic Syllabus and were proudly presented with their berets. This is a fantastic milestone, and we look forward to seeing each of you continue to grow in confidence, skill and leadership within the contingent. 🌟

The parade also gave us the opportunity to say farewell to RSM Barnes, whose leadership, dedication and commitment have left a lasting legacy within NPA Cadets. As he prepares to begin the next stage of his journey at Harrogate Training College, we would like to thank him for everything he has given to the contingent and wish him every success for the future.

We have no doubt he will continue to make us proud. Good luck, RSM Barnes! 💙

Please join us in congratulating our recruits and wishing RSM Barnes every success in his next adventure. 👏

⚡ A magical reward for a fantastic achievement! 🧙‍♂️✨

On Monday, the English department took a group of students to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour to celebrate their achievements on Sparx Reader. 📚👏

From stepping aboard the Hogwarts Express and wandering through Diagon Alley to coming face-to-face with the fire-breathing dragon at Gringotts, students were fully immersed in the magic of the Wizarding World. 🏰🐉

Of course, no trip would be complete without a taste of butterbeer too! 🍺✨

It was a well-deserved reward for the hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm these students have shown towards their reading. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and delighted that they enjoyed such a memorable experience. 🌟

If you could visit one place from the Harry Potter world, where would it be? 👇

🌟 Helping families plan for the future

As parents and carers, understanding the changing world of work can make a real difference when supporting your child's future career choices.

Meridian Trust has created a fantastic resource exploring future labour market trends, helping families understand the skills, industries and opportunities that are shaping tomorrow's careers.

Whether your child is already thinking about their next steps or you're simply starting conversations about the future, this is a great place to begin.

You can explore the Future Trends resource here:
🔗 https://pathways.meridiantrust.co.uk/future-trends

Together, we can help our young people make informed decisions and prepare for the exciting opportunities ahead.

Creativity is in full flow 🎭✨

Preparations for the Meridian Trust Performing Arts Festival are well underway, and our students have been working with award-winning poet, rap battler and children’s author Mark Grist to create material for the big event 👏

We can’t wait to see their work showcased on 8th July.

Watch this space…

What type of performance are you most excited to see? 👇

🌞 Looking for affordable family days out this summer?

If you're planning activities during the holidays, don't forget that the **Great British Summer Savings** scheme is still available until **1st September**.

Families can enjoy savings on:

🍽️ Children's meals
🎬 Cinema trips
🎭 Theatres and live entertainment
🏛️ Museums and attractions
🚌 Free bus travel for children aged 5–15 throughout August

Whether you're planning a day out close to home or exploring somewhere new, it's worth checking whether your chosen venue is taking part.

We hope you're all having a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer break! 💙

Meet Geoff 🤖👏

Last week, our Digital Ninjas put their coding skills to the test by programming their robot, Geoff, to successfully navigate a journey down the corridor to Mr Grover’s office!

The challenge showcased not only their understanding of coding and problem-solving, but also their teamwork, creativity, and ingenuity 🌟

Even better, the enthusiasm and excitement on display throughout the project was absolutely infectious.

A very worthy recipient of our Beautiful Work accolade, well done to all involved!

If you could programme Geoff to complete one task around school, what would it be? 👇

A round of applause for Jasmine! 🎻👏

We are incredibly proud of Jasmine, who represented Nene Park Academy this week by performing in the Meridian Trust Showcase.

Jasmine's musical journey continues this weekend as she takes to the stage with the Peterborough Community Orchestra on **Sunday 12th July at 3:00pm** at **Crowland Abbey**. 🎶

If you're looking for a relaxing and uplifting way to spend your Sunday afternoon (and perhaps recover after the football! ⚽😉), why not come along and show your support? Tickets are available by scanning the QR code included with this post.

Good luck, Jasmine! We hope you enjoy every moment of your performance. We're all incredibly proud of you. 💙