Wath Academy

Today we have been looking at the British Value of democracy and have voted in the UK Youth parliament elections, along with 21,000 students across Rotherham.

Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) represent the views of their peers. It provides opportunities for young people to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning and we are excited to be a part of it.

Please visit our website to view the latest photos from our recent events:
https://www.wathacademy.com/gallery/?pid=452&gcatid=27

A big thank you to Adam Galliford Photography for capturing these fantastic moments!

Congratulations to all our talented artists who entered the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield Chinese New Year art competition. Students produced some incredible artwork to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Elyse W. in Y8 was the overall winner, with runners up Robyn M. Y9 and Olivia S. In Y7. Their work is currently on display in Sheffield University's Diamond Building.

Today, our Year 12 and Year 13 Health and Social Care students took part in an insightful talk from Visiting Angels, a company specialising in home care.

Students learned about careers in the care sector, including the key skills needed to succeed in this rewarding field. They also enjoyed taking part in interactive activities and had the opportunity to ask questions, helping to support both their current studies and future career aspirations.

A proud day for Benjamin Smith and his family on Saturday, with an England Rugby U18 international debut vs France Rugby U18. Finished with a try scored in true 'Yorkshire Grit' style!

A memorable day for all involved in his rugby development over the years!

Well done Benjamin!

⭐ ACADEMY AWARDS 2026 ⭐

We would like to provide local businesses with an opportunity to be involved in this year's Academy Awards by sponsoring a page in the programme or even a prestigious award.

All money raised through sponsorship will be put directly in to making the event even more special. If you would like to sponsor the event, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

🎉📖 It’s Readathon Week! 📖🎉

Get ready to dive into some amazing books and make a difference! Every page your child reads helps support hospitals like Sheffield Children’s Hospital and our school library.

👉 Check out our website for all the details and let’s get reading!
https://www.wathacademy.com/page/?title=WHOLE+SCHOOL+LETTERS&pid=545&action=saved

Today is Day, a national celebration recognising the vital role technicians play in schools and colleges across the UK.
Behind every successful practical lesson, experiment, or creative project is a technician working in the background to make it all happen. From preparing equipment and maintaining resources to ensuring lessons run safely and smoothly, their expertise and dedication are invaluable to both staff and students.
Today we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our technicians who support the Academy every day. Enjoy your sweet treats!
We appreciate everything you do.
https://techognition.org/

Ben Smith has been selected to face France in this weekend's England U18 fixture. Everyone at Wath Academy wishes him the very best of luck. The fixture will be streamed live on the official England Rugby YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/englandrugby

That’s a wrap 🎬

Grease 2026 comes to a close after three evening shows, a matinee performance, over a 1000 attendees and, most importantly, more than 100 students with positive lifelong memories, greater confidence and new friendships.

Thank you to our incredibly dedicated Performing Arts department who have worked tirelessly over the last few months and an extra special thank you to our talented students for their time and professionalism. What a show!

Photos courtesy of Adam Galliford Photography

Year 11 students have been working extremely hard over the last few weeks, not only giving 100% in their recent trials, but also engaging with our wider interventions and initiatives.

From Pringles for Progress to our Calculator Challenge, past paper initiatives, tutor interventions, Grade Boosters, period 0s and period 6s…we are incredibly proud of their hard work and resilience.

Keep it up Year 11!

On Tuesday, a group of our Year 10 students visited Crowden Activity Centre in the beautiful Peak District. 🏞️

They took part in an exciting day of outdoor challenges, including ‘weasling’ through rocky tunnels, where they showed real resilience and determination when faced with tricky obstacles.

They tested their focus and precision in archery competitions before heading into the hills for orienteering challenges that encouraged teamwork, communication and problem-solving. 🧭

We are incredibly proud of how the group supported each other and embraced every challenge throughout the day. Well done, Year 10! 👏