St Aidan's Academy News

Math student selected for Oxford workshop

19th March 2018
BRIGHT mathematician joins top number crunchers.

Academy progress recognised by inspectors

7th December 2017
STAFF transform the fortunes of a North-East academy.

Academy pupils are on the ball

12th October 2017
NEW Ping Pong table is a big hit with pupils.

Transformed school marks milestone

21st December 2016
PRINCIPAL has high praise for academy at school celebration event.

Pupils raise awareness with jeans for genes

10th October 2016
STUDENTS swap uniform for a day to learn about genetic disorders.

Sisters secure a triple whammy celebration

30th August 2016
IT WAS triple success for triplets who gained 34 A* and A grades.

Academy on the rise thanks to new leadership

1st March 2016
SENIOR school managers have won high praise from Her Majesty’s inspectors.

Pupils mark Holocaust memorial day with moving tribute

21st January 2016
STUDENTS have been recording messages to remember one of the worst war crimes in history.

600 poppies are handed to students in special act of worship

18th November 2015
STUDENTS paused to reflect on the servicemen who have been killed and injured in the line of duty.

Pupils receive privilege tie in special school assembly

16th November 2015
STUDENTS have forged new ties with their learning after being presented with a symbol of responsibility.

Caring pupils show suport to local residents in need

3rd November 2015
STUDENTS are beginning to reap what they sow as an academy helps local community.

Young Darlington Thai boxer kicks up a storm

5th October 2015
SIZE, age and injury proved no barrier for a Thai boxer as she fought her way to national glory.

MOBO winning gospel rap artist leads the celebrations at academy

21st July 2015
RENOWNED rapper Guvna B dropped in to help students celebrate a successful year in style.

Young maths students are ranked among the best in the country

15th July 2015
THE numbers are adding up for an academy’s wizard mathematicians in UK competition.

Students chosen to lead their peers at transforming academy

15th July 2015
Pupils will lend their strength and authority to a rejuvenated academy in another successful year.

Academy appoints new official school champion representative

14th July 2015
A TRANSFORMING academy in Darlington has appointed an official school champion.

School sports leaders help town's youth stay fit

22nd June 2015
YOUNG leaders have been praised for being good sports after helping town stage host of events.

Students' education at a revitalised academy comes to a formal close

19th June 2015
YEAR 11 school leavers in Darlington have been urged to go forward, spread their wings and fly.

Pupils help launch fundraiser for Christian Aid

22nd May 2015
AN aid worker has called students to arms in the international fight against global poverty.

Players lift schools football trophy

18th May 2015
YOUNG footballers have etched the name of their school on a prestigious trophy.

Swimmer strikes gold for Team GB in Berlin competition

5th May 2015
A YOUNG swimmer has struck gold after competing for the first time on an international stage.

Year 11s to compete in final of Town Football contest

28th April 2015
SCHOOLBOY footballers are celebrating after reaching the final of a town-wide competition.

Team GB hopeful shoots for the stars

28th April 2015
A WHEELCHAIR basketball player is bouncing after being approached to train with Team GB.

Footballer makes school history with cup final places

14th April 2015
MID-FIELDER celebrates after winning goals help secure his team a place in national finals.

Pupils raise money to support a community in Uganda

10th April 2015
FUNDRAISING proved to be a piece of cake for kind-hearted academy staff and students.

Taekwondo second dan to train with Great Britain junior team

7th April 2015
A BLACK belt is making a martial art out of his sport after being selected to train with Team GB.

Young swimmer to fly the flag for team GB in Berlin

7th April 2015
A SWIMMER is making a splash after being selected to compete for her country.

New head teacher sets out clear vision for the future

11th March 2015
After enduring a period of turbulence a North East academy is looking at brighter skies.

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