Daylesford Academy

Today, our staff proudly wore green in support of Mental Health Awareness Week to help raise awareness, encourage conversations, and show solidarity with anyone experiencing mental health challenges. 💚

At Daylesford Academy, we know that mental health matters every day , for our students, families, and staff. Creating a safe, supportive, and understanding environment remains at the heart of everything we do.

A huge thank you to our team for getting involved and continuing to promote kindness, empathy, and wellbeing across our school community.

To our incredible Year 11 students — good luck starting your GCSE exams today!

You’ve worked hard, shown resilience, and come so far already. Remember: these exams are just one part of your journey, not the whole story. Believe in yourselves, stay focused, and do your best — that’s all anyone can ask.

We are proud of every single one of you and will be cheering you on every step of the way.

You’ve got this 💜

Summer Term ☀️
Just a reminder that school reopens tomorrow!
We’re looking forward to welcoming all our staff and students back after the Easter break .

📚✨ World Book Day at Daylesford!

Today, staff got into the spirit of World Book Day by dressing up as characters from treasure island . It was great to see the creativity and enthusiasm across the school, and most importantly, to use the day as an opportunity to celebrate reading with our students. 🏴‍☠️

Events like this are a great way to make books feel fun, accessible and engaging. Seeing staff join in helps create a positive culture around reading and storytelling.

A big well done to everyone who took part and helped make the day enjoyable for our students. 📖👏

Happy New Year !
Just a reminder that school reopens tomorrow!
We’re looking forward to welcoming all our students back after the Christmas break .

Curious Creatures visited our school today — and what an incredible learning opportunity it turned out to be!
Students explored hands-on experiences with a range of unusual animals, sparking curiosity, confidence, and thoughtful discussion. For many of our students activities like this help build engagement, communication skills, and a sense of wonder about the world around them.

A huge thank you to Curious Creatures for delivering such a safe, educational, and inspiring session. It’s amazing to see our young people asking brave questions, overcoming fears, and discovering new interests.

Creating memorable, meaningful learning experiences is what education should be all about.

🌺 Remembrance Sunday 🌺

Today, we pause to remember and honour all those who have served and sacrificed in times of war and conflict.

We stand together in gratitude and reflection, recognising the bravery of the men and women who fought for our freedom, and those who continue to serve today.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

🎃 Half Term and Halloween Wishes from Daylesford Academy 👻

As we reach the half-term break, we would like to thank our students, families, and staff for their hard work and dedication this term. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Halloween and we look forward to welcoming students back for the term ahead 🍂✨

🇬🇧 Celebrating British Food Fortnight at Daylesford Academy! 🍴

Over the past two weeks, our students have been busy planning, preparing, and cooking a delicious range of traditional British dishes — from toad in the hole with a splash of homemade apple sauce to cheesecake and a Greggs cheese and onion bake .

This project has given our young people the chance to explore British culinary heritage while building vital life skills — teamwork, time management, creativity, and confidence in the kitchen.

We’re incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, independence, and pride our students have shown throughout this celebration of food and culture. A huge thank you to our staff team for their guidance and encouragement every step of the way! 👏

🍂🚭 A big thank you to Alison and the team at White Ribbon Association for delivering our brand-new smoking awareness boards! 🚭🍂

These boards will help us raise awareness about the importance of making healthy choices and support our school community in learning more about the benefits of stopping smoking.

We’re looking forward to sharing important information and encouraging positive conversations with our students . 💜