<![CDATA[Washington Academy News Feed - School News]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D0%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:22:20 GMT Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:22:20 GMT <![CDATA[ A legacy of service: Sunderland secondary schools celebrate retiring staff who shaped our communities ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=143 This Christmas, local secondary schools Consilium Evolve, Thornhill Academy and Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, are celebrating the retirements of three highly valued colleagues.

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:22:20 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy spreads festive cheer with annual care home tradition ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=142 Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has been spreading Christmas cheer in the local community by supporting Washington Manor Care Home in Concord, continuing a valued tradition that takes place each year.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:24:40 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy students cast their spell as published authors ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=141 Seventy six of Washington Academy’s talented students have transformed their imagination into reality, becoming officially published in the Young Writers Grim Tales competition. Competing against students of all ages from across the country, they have showcased exceptional creativity and storytelling skill.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:40:23 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Behaviour Success: Trust Named in Top 2% Nationally ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=140 Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:59:05 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=140 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy Commemorates Remembrance with Whole-School Assembly ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=139 Washington Academy marked Remembrance this week with a thoughtful and respectful whole-school assembly. Students who are part of the cadets proudly attended in uniform, demonstrating their commitment and honouring those who have served.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:03 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=139 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy shine with national award recognition ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=137 Washington Academy  is celebrating national recognition as part of the trust’s continued success and innovation.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:57:19 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Finalists at Education Today Awards! ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=138 Washington Academy are proud to announce that their IT Team has been named finalists in the Best Use of Technology / ICT in School category at the Education Today Awards 2025.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:57:32 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=138 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy celebrates GCSE success ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=136 Washington Academy has highlighted some of its key successes as teenagers collect their results and look to the future.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:32:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=136 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy continues to improve, say Ofsted inspectors ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=135 The school and its academy trust are praised for addressing areas for improvement with “rigour and urgency”

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:59:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ School celebrates World Book Day with launch of new library ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=134 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:20:02 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ Pupils learn how to face their fears in mental health workshop ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=133 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:38:20 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy received cheque from partners, Marelli! ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=132 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:36:24 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy Geographers take on the Lake District! ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=131 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:27:01 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy celebrates World Poetry Day ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=130 Local school holds poetry competition to be judged by their poet-in-residence  

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:59:39 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=130 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy celebrates World Book Day ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=129 Books at local school’s second hand bookshop fly off the shelves!    

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:46:16 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=129 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy visits Hartlepool Power Station ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=128 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:54:34 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Ofsted Inspection 6th & 7th March 2024 ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=127 Please click the following link to read the letter from Ofsted to all parents and carers of students at Washington Academy.

The Headteacher would like to encourage you to complete the parent survey by using the link on the letter.

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 14:46:01 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy hits the back of the net with visit from Sunderland AFC women’s team players ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=126 Our students encouraged to achieve their own goals!

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:40:43 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Parent Bulletin - March 2024 ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=125 Please click the link below to read our Parent Bulletin for March 2024.  Here you can catch up on our School News and read about important information you need to know!

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 15:11:25 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Revision Timetable - February Half Term ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=124 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:26:08 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy students soak up the culture in York ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=123 Local students taken on a trip to the National Railway Museum and the JORVIK Viking Centre

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:50:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ Letter to Year 11 Parents/Carers from Headteacher ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=122 Please click the link below to read the letter from the Headteacher explaining that Washington Academy are providing free Revision Guides to all Year 11 students for all subjects.

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:09:34 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy welcomes representatives from Humanotopia! ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=121 Local school children take part in motivational, life changing course and commit to three changes to improve their future.

]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2024 09:36:45 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Parent Bulletin - February 2024 ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=120 The Parent Bulletin for February 2024 can be found below.

]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:56:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy welcomes pop up community library ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=118 Local school takes in town library staff during refurbishment  

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:10:03 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ Behaviour Policy Update Dec 2023 ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=117 Please see the below letter regarding updates to the school behaviour policy.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:50:39 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ End of Term Christmas 2023 ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=116 Please see below attached letter regarding the end of term Christmas 2023.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:13:39 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Curriculum Changes ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=115 Please see important letter below for Years 7 and 8 parents.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:44:34 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ RSE Consultation ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=114 Dear parents, please see the attached information about our current relationships and sex education curriculum. 

]]> Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:08:41 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=114 <![CDATA[ Prepare to Perform ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=113 Please see the attached information for Year 11 parent/carers. 

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 14:20:52 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=113 <![CDATA[ Parental Bulletin ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=98 This week's Parental Bulletin can be found below.

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:25:54 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy donate story books to Newcastle NICU this World Prematurity Day ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=112 Local students knit hats for premature babies

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy students conquer Catbells fell and Ghyll Scramble ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=111 Students take part in action packed outdoor weekend

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:28:32 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy hosts Anti Bullying Conference ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=110 Students ‘Make a Noise about Bullying’ this Anti Bullying Week

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:26:38 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ Awards Evening Video ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=109 It’s hard to believe that a month has passed since the inspiring Consilium Awards. I am proud to share the highlights of that memorable night with you all and take the opportunity to thank you again for your support in the organisation of the event.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:27:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy Celebrates Second Reward Event with 'The Mercian's' Concert ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=108 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:40:29 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=107 Wed, 8 Nov 2023 08:35:31 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Wonder Made Wild ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=106 Washington Academy students work with Wonder Made Wild to create light sculptures

]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 12:19:16 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy Wins Big at Consilium Awards ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=105 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:01:30 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ Careers Updates ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=104 What we offer

Careers education and guidance programmes make a major contribution to preparing young people for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of life. A planned progressive programme of activities supports them in choosing 14–19 pathways that suit their interests and abilities and help them to follow a career path and sustain employment throughout their working lives.

Please find below our regular careers updates and bulletins.

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:09:14 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy announces Poet in Residence ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=103 Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, now has a community Poet in Residence; professional poet Catilin Kendall has taken up the post.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:54:58 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Washington student shoots and scores! ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=102 A student from Washington Academy has been successful in securing a place on the squad after being nominated for the district football trials.

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 10:34:52 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy student selected for the England Boxing Performance Pathway ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=101 It’s a knockout for local student!

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:52:48 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ Washington Academy hold Macmillan Coffee Morning ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=100 On Friday the 29th of September Washington Academy held a Macmillan coffee morning to raise vital funds for people living with cancer which raised £208.75.  Residents from local care homes Washington Manor and Willow Brook were invited to the school for some cake and dancing!

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 09:46:57 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ MCKS Food Pantry ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=99 We have started to receive store cupboard deliveries from MCKS Charitable Foundation UK

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:01:40 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Lockdown Drill ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=97 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:03:33 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Parental Bulletin ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=68 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:07:26 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ 'Shrek' Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=95 Please see the attached letter for the upcoming 'Shrek' theatre trip in February 2024.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:13:11 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=94 Please see the attached letter for the upcoming 'Jesus Christ Superstar' theatre trip in June 2024.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:01:43 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ 'Aladdin' Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=93 Please see the attached letter for the upcoming 'Aladdin' theatre trip in February 2024.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:39 GMT https://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=93