At The Axholme Academy, we firmly believe that regular school attendance and punctuality are fundamental to enabling our students to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and maximise their achievements.
This morning, we recognised the outstanding Form groups in KS4 with the best attendance during Spring 2, rewarding them with a pancake breakfast. Congratulations to 10OUS and 11OUS on their achievement!
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As part of National Careers Week , Mrs. P's Y11 Food students engaged in an informative lesson on the role of Professional Food Tasters. They watched a video about how pet food is tested for its sensory properties and were subsequently tasked with assessing food products based on flavour, texture, aroma, and quality, completing discrimination, preference and hedonic scale testing.
In celebration of National Careers Week, Zoe from North Lindsey College visited our Year 10 Computer Science and IT students to showcase the diverse range of Digital Careers offered at the campus. She highlighted the vast opportunities in graphic design, podcasting, vlogging, and computational thinking, while elaborating on the skills developed through BTEC and T-level courses, as well as the assessment methods and required GCSE qualifications for admission to each program.
Some of our girls had the chance to speak directly with female welders, engineers, technicians and other women working in manufacturing, engineering and digital roles. It’s was a brilliant opportunity to hear real stories, ask questions, and see what these careers look like day‑to‑day.
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Epworth Library/ Anthony McGowan Trip Write Up by Katie Munro, English - Student Teacher
On Wednesday 4th February, a group of 26 enthusiastic Year 7 students visited Epworth Library for a brilliant author event with the award‑winning Anthony McGowan. The trip offered an incredible chance to hear McGowan speak about his life, his writing, and the real experiences that inspire his stories. He entertained the audience with hilarious tales from his month‑long solo expedition to Kluane National Park and Reserve in Canada, where he carried out research for Bear Adventure. including the unforgettable moment he thought he was face‑to‑face with a bear, only to discover it was pine cones! McGowan also treated students to a reading from his newest book, The Beck inviting Leo to join him on stage to play both Grandad and a stream, complete with a wonderfully over‑the‑top Elvis wig. The event ended with a Q&A session where our students asked thoughtful, confident questions. Each student left with a handmade, signed bookmark from McGowan—a brilliant memento of an inspiring afternoon.
SK said “I really liked the trip, I especially loved hearing about authors and their different points of view. I’d love to be an author when I'm older so it was great to hear about how he wrote. ”
FG said “It was so much fun. Anthony was hilarious talking about his trip in Canada. I enjoyed learning more about how authors write and how long it takes them to write. I would go on a trip like that again”
IM said “I loved the trip, he was really funny. I felt inspired to read all the animal books he has written. Overall just a really good trip. “
HG said “The author used lots of humour and was loud when he was talking which was interesting and made me pay attention. He also has lots of different kinds of books which made me want to read them. Especially about the dog in Chernobyl."
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This club is for anyone who would like a space to relax/ chill out.
What a fantastic start to the summer term we have had this week with reward assemblies for all year groups and our KS4 ready graduation. Well done to so many of our brilliant students, keep up the good work!
CS Workshop raises awareness of testicular cancer
Take-Over Day: experience of the world of work
We took a lovely group of students to York yesterday to watch a performance of The Woman in Black at the Grand Opera House. Their behaviour was impeccable and they thoroughly enjoyed the show.