Thursday 18th May saw a visitor from Bletchley Park in school, talking to selected students in Years 7, 8 and 9, plus the Robotics Club about the Enigma machine.
Year 8 Foundation pupils went on a trip to Manchester Museum on Tuesday 22nd October as part of the project they are studying this term, ‘My World'.
This term, the Year 8U History class have been participating in project-based learning to investigate the causes and effects of immigration to Manchester.
Sector Drops Weeks aim to give all students an insight into the career pathways available within particular sectors such as construction or medicine. This term the team focussed on Engineering.
It has been a diverse first term for Manchester Academy's Music department. KS3 pupils have engaged in a range of activities and given some superb performances and creative work.
As part of the Giving Nations Challenge, a programme where young people learn about charities, social enterprise and individual giving, Manchester Academy students chose to work with The Christie charity.
Every student in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (KS3) has been given a ‘Manchester Reading Miles Passport.’ This is to encourage them to read for pleasure.
Manchester Academy’s Music Department celebrated music from around the world during the month of March.
Manchester Academy welcomed the writer, teacher and workshop leader, Dave Cryer on Tuesday, 7th February.
The National Literacy Trust has launched the Reading Miles Global Challenge, a new competition for all UK schools that will run from 9th January to 16th March 2012 and we’re taking part!