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The Cast storm to another hit with their performance of 'Ghost'

Airedale's Sixth Form performing arts students triumphed yet again this week with their emotive and professional production of 'Ghost'. Performing to near sell out audiences every night, the rotating …

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Star-struck students meet astronaut Rick Mastracchio

Three students from Airedale Academy had the chance to meet former NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio at the Space Lectures event held in Pontefract on Saturday 24 March. Rick has flown on three NASA Space Shuttle missions as a …

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Academy Council members conduct Skype interview with John Bercow

Airedale Academy student council have taken part in a Skype conversation with the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, this morning. They asked him over 20 questions which included "What advice would he …

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Change to school calendar - Summer Term

Please note that there will be a slight change to the calendar at the end of term.   We will hold one Whole School Activity Day on Monday 23 July in lieu of the reward days initially planned for the 16 & 17 …

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Students Crack Codes in Escape Room

Three intrepid teams of Y11 students attended Locked In Games in Leeds last night to take on the three escape rooms: The Nursery, The Hospital and Narnia. All three teams managed to crack all the codes in less than the hour …

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Attendance Week 26-29 March

Regular attendance at school is vital to help children achieve and get the best possible start in life.   Children who frequently miss school often fall behind. There is a strong link between good …

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Pupils make a 'Big Bang' in Birmingham!

A group of students and members of the Science department visited the Big Bang Show in Birmingham yesterday. It certainly started off with a Bang! Amongst other things, students watched ‘Gastronaut, the …

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Students offered chance to see Space Shuttle on trip to Florida

Students are being offered the opportunity to participate in a fantastic trip to Florida to see the Space Shuttle and visit some of the state's other attractions. The trip, which is open to students in current years …

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Airedale awarded Beacon status for work on anti-bullying

Airedale Academy has been successful in our bid to become a Beacon School for the Barnardos Anti-Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic bullying programme. The award is recognition for our commitment and hard work in …

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Students prepare for Three Peaks challenge to raise money for Cancer Research

A  dedicated group of Y11 students are planning to complete the Three Peaks Challenge, while raising money to donate to Cancer Research. Everyone in the group is undertaking the challenge in memory of loved ones who have …

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Dauntless Y11s brave freezing conditions for English masterclass

We have had a superb GCSE English masterclass in the theatre today! Well done to the 70 Y11 students who made it in to school despite the icy conditions, and to Mrs Richmond for her fantastic revision session!  …

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