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Principal's Welcome
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to the third edition of LABextra!, the newsletter for the Leigh Academy Bexley community. At the end of our first official year as Leigh Academy Bexley, part of Leigh Academies Trust, we are proud of the achievements and progress we have made together.
Staff have been busy training and preparing to implement the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum starting in September 2024 with our new Year 7 cohort. The MYP is a holistic approach to education that encourages critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. It promotes intercultural understanding and global awareness. Through the MYP, students will develop communication, collaboration, and self-management skills.
The refurbishment projects continue throughout the Academy with the toilet facilities upgrade well underway. The projection and audio in the Main Hall and New Hall will be revamped at the start of the summer break alongside bringing the whole school IT network onto the LAT infrastructure; all carefully planned and managed by the Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) IT Projects Team.
We are looking forward to welcoming four new Assistant Principals at the start of the academic year to further strengthen the leadership of the Academy, two of which bring their subject and curriculum expertise from other LAT academies. In addition to a new Music teacher and new Geography teacher who are very excited to start her teaching career with us.
The articles below provide a small insight into the progress being made at Leigh Academy Bexley.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe, healthy summer break.
John Dixon, Principal
Refurbished Science Labs
Refurbished Science Labs
Classroom Refurbishments
Classroom Refurbishments
Brand New Library
Brand New Library
As we draw the academic year 2024 to an end, we take this time to reflect on the amazing journey we have all been privileged to be on.
We said our farewells to our year 11s who also celebrated their leavers assembly and prom with their peers, we held our first ever interform competitions which were over the the three modules. The winners of module one were 10H1 and the winners of module two were 7H1, well done to both form groups. The results of module three are yet to be announced but we know, whoever they are, they will appreciate the treats and goodies they receive.
The whole of Leigh Academy Bexley had the opportunity to experience their first ever Cultural Capital Day back in March and due to its success we held a second round, that was another amazing day. The sun shone in our favour - and this day enhanced our students’ knowledge of what people see and experience in other walks of life.
Our college team has, over this year, built bonds with our families and we hope this lasts long past the next academic year. We feel that the care and attention we provide to our students, we have, in return, gained the trust and partnership with our parents.
Our behaviour points excelled, where we have held on to the top position with positive behaviour points - Holkham are (and will always be) Number One! We now need to bring this same level of positive energy and gusto into next year - We have got this Holkham!
Ms Pieroulli
Vice Principal
Head of Holkham College
As the year finally comes to a close, we can look back and celebrate the success of Knole College. Knole students have remained on top with the highest attendance. A huge shout out to the students, the tutors and the college team for working incredibly hard. We’ve had a lot of hot chocolate mornings to celebrate the commitment and resilience shown by our tutees. We were in the lead with over 39,000 positive points, until very recently Holkham has just overtaken us. Well done Holkham College! Next year we look forward to this challenge!
We sadly had to say goodbye to one of our SSMs in module 2. But as one door closes, the other opens! We have had the pleasure of introducing Ms McMullin to our team, who has been a positive and bubbly personality in the Knole College Team! We are having to say goodbye to our Head of Year and year 10 Tutor Ms Chana. We wish her well in her future endeavours.
We look forward to our final rewards assembly, where we can highlight the hard work students have put into ensuring their attendance, behaviour and punctuality is 100%.
Knole College wishes every student and staff an amazing Summer break! We hope the sun shines throughout the 6 weeks and you all have a restful break! If you get the opportunity, I’d recommend a visit to the beautiful Knole Park. Knole House is located in Knole Park and has one of England's largest country houses. The country house known as a calendar house, consists of 365 rooms, 52 staircases, 12 entrances and 7 courtyards.
Ms Shiyani
Vice Principal
Head of Knole College
Petworth has stood out this Module as the College with Integrity at its centre - we have been the College with the lowest negative points throughout the year. We decided to not promote the positive points nor ask our Petworth students to request positive points as we expect our students to behave and work hard at all times! We have also been very proud of our attendance which has consistently been either the highest of all colleges or one of the best each Module.
Petworth has successfully worked hard as a team to support all our students providing a safe space for students to express themselves to feel heard. The team's actions to help support exam stress for our year 11s to the year 10s in their recent mocks. Understanding that pressures from home life and peers can affect behaviour and the students' attendance. This has resulted in low negative behaviour points and achieving one of the highest College attendance percentages, ensuring correct procedures are completed including good communication from the college team and parents/carers, ensuring support action plans and completed reviews, report cards, home visits, timetable changes where needed.
I can leave you with a little known fact that Petworth House and Park was the setting for Ridley Scott’s huge hit Napoleon.
Congratulations to all the Petworth students for completing this academic year. Well done to you all for arriving to form on time and completing your silent reading in the mornings and working through the maths, brain teasers and scattergories on the daily digest. As well as completing the news round quiz every Friday. Now that the exam period has finished, it’s excellent to have you all back in the hall for our weekly assembly. Especially now I can play a song to match the theme of our assembly.
And finally an individual achievement for one of our College students. Recently, Tillie C’s team came fourth in the Southern Area at the 2024 National Team Championships. However, two months ago she competed in the European Championships individuals held in Northern Ireland and won a gold medal!
Mr Harding
Vice Principal
Head of Petworth College
Congratulations to Richmond students for completing the academic year having progressed in all curriculum areas. The school has become a beacon in so many areas including:
Students utilising Chromebooks for independent learning. Students can be seen completing homework on their Chromebooks at lunch.
Students using their opportunities for additional learning. Year 11s using the library for silent study after school prior to exams.
Students tracking their own progress in lessons using their specialist exercise books.
The students excelled across the curriculum this year however highlights include:
Our year 11 students completing their GCSE examinations.
Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 completing their first cultural enterprise day with all students attending a trip and widening their cultural capital.
Sports day that saw so many of our students given the opportunity to compete in their colleges.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Richmond team for their continual efforts to improve the learning experience for students and the LABexley staff who support the students' academic progress.
I wish the students a well earned break but advise they use the time to strategically target any areas identified by their end of term exams. This will allow students to start the next academic year with a calm and organised outlook which will support their positive well being.
Mr Crowther-Green
Vice Principal
Head of Richmond College
As we come to the end of our first year as Woburn College, we can reflect on many positive aspects from our Post 16 cohort. Year 12 students can celebrate being the year group with the highest attendance (92%) this academic year and year 13 look like they’ll achieve grades that would be in line with national averages, it’s fair to say we have moved a long way in a year.
We expect to see a big improvement in grades for our A level subjects in particular. Sociology is forecast to be the best performing subject, closely followed by History. Maths is also predicted to do very well, so we are hopeful that we will have lots to celebrate on 15th August and look forward to sharing the success stories in the next edition of LABExtra!
Over the next two academic years our Post 16 will continue to evolve. Next year we add two T Levels to our curriculum. These will be in the subject areas of Digital and Finance, giving students the opportunity to not only hone their skills in the classroom but also in a work environment. We have recently secured Sony as one of our employment partners and are excited to grow this partnership. Mr Collins is working hard to secure other employment partners and if you have a business or work in a company that would like to support either our T Level students and/or careers education at Leigh Academy Bexley please get in touch with him via the info@labexley.org.uk.
We have also had some individual success to celebrate in Woburn College this year, with three students winning the Jack Petchey award for Outstanding Achievement.
Sydney J is a very polite, mature and well mannered student who is hardworking, kind and helpful. Sydney voluntarily helps in Open Evenings and in her own time provides support to Key Stage 3 students with their numeracy and literacy. She has been the voice of the Woburn College students, a role she has done with maturity and selflessness with the goal of improving Woburn College for everyone's benefit. She will be a huge loss to Leigh Academy Bexley, but a huge asset to her chosen institute for undergraduate study.
Milena D is a very quiet, humble and helpful student. She provides services to all students by voluntarily helping to organise books and other learning resources in the library. This led to her being given the 'Active kindness award' in the school. She is always punctual to lessons and has a 100% attendance record.
William B has voluntarily supported the school with Open Evening activities. He has ushered in parents and guardians around the school thereby advertising the school in a positive way. He offers services to his peers and cheers up his Form group with jokes whenever they are feeling gloomy. He has performed incredibly well across all of his subjects and is looking to complete the Extended Project in his own time as well. He is fully deserving of this recognition and has a bright future ahead of him.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who have been involved in supporting Woburn college this academic year. I know it has been greatly appreciated by the students. I hope you all have a wonderful summer holiday and look forward to our continued development in 2024-25.
Mr Wilson
Vice Principal
Head of Woburn College
English
Year 10 should be congratulated on how hard they have been working preparing for their Spoken Language assessments in this module - the presentations have been very impressive. Select students were also given the opportunity to take part in a workshop run by Jack Petchey to further develop their presentation and public speaking skills.
In KS3, students were clearly inspired by their novel study this module as the creative writing and essay writing that was produced in their end of year exams was impressive - some students even got their work included in the staff bulletin as a celebration of what they have achieved.
Students have been engaging beautifully with the library and are now able to complete Accelerated Reader quizzes each time they finish a book. This is already having a positive impact on their reading ages and we look forward to hearing about what students have been reading over the summer holidays when they return in September.
Computer Science
Computer Science
This was yet another busy term for our Computer Science Department.
Our Year 7 students had the opportunity to design logos for our new Esport team.
Our Year 8s and 9s learnt more about how to use Google Slides more effectively while combining all different assets to create a multimedia product.
Our Year 10s had their first ever 90 minute mock exam and they have done really well. A BIG well done to all our Year 10s.
We had 2 sessions with our new Year 7s starting in September where they developed their programming skills as well as using Google Canvas to create some logos.
We’ve launched our new Esport clubs to test out the equipment ready for September.
We also had our first ever Esport event during the Sports Day where students had the opportunity to win additional College points. Thank you to our Year 12 ICT students who supported the Esports as this would not have been possible without them. They were perfect role models for our younger players.
Some Logo Designs:
Esport @ Sports Day Photos:
Year 6 Activities week:
SEN
In the past two years, the way students with special needs are supported has improved significantly, making sure that our students are able to access a rich and ambitious curriculum.
As of the end of Module 5, 215 students are receiving bespoke interventions. This is a significant increase since the start of the academic year 2023-2024.
Congratulations on a successful academic year to all students who access the Learning Engagement Centre (LEC). All students have worked hard completing their end of year assessments. Many ‘LEC’ students have made huge steps in their progress both academically and personally and it has been a pleasure to see an increasing number of them attending mainstream lessons independently. The students have also all fully engaged during our visits to the academy's library.
Congratulations to all of those students that completed Draw and Talk, Reading wise and the Retracking programme this year with Ms Leahy. All of the students have engaged well throughout and made good progress.
Congratulations to all those who attend the English Intervention. Students have been working hard and are getting used to reading aloud and vocalising their ideas in a smaller classroom setting.
Students have engaged well in their Speech and Language Intervention and have been able to transfer the skills learnt into the classroom. Lego therapy has proved very successful and supported communication skills.
The SEN team are looking forward to continuing the work with all students and families in the new academic year and wish all our students a restful and successful holiday.
The Inclusion Team
DT/Engineering
This year, the students at LABex have been busy with various projects in DT (Design and Technology) and Engineering. They have worked on projects ranging from creating a puzzle in Key Stage 3 to building a functional bicycle seat for their GCSE Engineering project. We recently had over 50 year 6 students from the academy participate in a taster day for different lessons, and some students went home building their phone holders at the end of the session, as shown in the pictures. Key Stage 3 surprised the leaving year 11s by creating a Sweet Cart for the Leavers' prom in June; the leavers and staff adored this.
LABex will also receive increased funding for constructing a new modern engineering workshop, complete with laser-cutting technology, 3D modelling stations, and other advanced equipment. The interest in our courses is so high among year 9 students as an option that the courses are oversubscribed within days. Both Engineering and DT are undergoing a transformation, with workshops being rebuilt and an emphasis on improving teaching quality. This has been an exciting year, so watch this space for what project we will be building next year.
Humanities
After a monumental effort from the Humanities team this examination season to support our Year 11 and 13 students through their 21 exam papers and two controlled assessments, Module 6 has given us some time to really invest in our other year groups.
Year 7 Historians have been learning about different female monarchs across the globe- from Queen Njinga of Angola who successfully ‘stood up’ to Portuguese dominance by using a member of her entourage as a human stool for several hours (!) to Queen Isabella de Castilla who dictated her own marriage to unite Spanish lands into one kingdom, we are celebrating those stories so often overlooked on the monarchical stage.
Year 8 Historians have been exploring the events of the French Revolution through performance- turning our Humanities tables and chairs into the Bastille or Versailles, much to the confusion of any leadership team colleagues who happened to pass by during a performance.
Year 9 History have immersed themselves in the tensions of the Cold War, studying the graffiti of the Berlin Wall and going head to head in teams as American and the Soviet Union as they made the same decisions Kennedy and Khrushchev wrestled with in October 1962.
Our Year 10 students have done some fantastic analysis of their mock papers, with many Geographers now maximising their use of diagrams to support some of the more complicated theories.
Year 9 Geographers have been preparing for summer by learning more about the coastal processes of LongShore Drift and erosion as well as exploring the financial impacts of protecting our coastlines.
Finally, our Year 12 students continue to take more ownership over their own learning. Here, the Sociologists are conducting their first formal debate on the impact of new media on society.
We could not be prouder of how our Humanities students have conducted themselves this year and are, as always, incredibly thankful to those teachers who have taken on a Humanities KS3 class this year to help us ensure consistent teaching. We very much look forward to returning full of energy in September to continue building on all of the hard work from this year.
Maths
Maths
Maths have had a steady and positive academic year. The team have been successfully developing the Curriculum to ensure all students have the opportunity to have the best planned lessons.
We had the pleasure of entering in the 2024 Maths Feast that took place in Ebbsfleet Academy. Students were engaged and focused. They worked together in their teams to solve mathematical problems. Students were so well behaved and a huge asset to the Academy. So huge, that they were recognised for their hard work with a certificate.
Maths also had the pleasure of teaching in the double rooms with 60 students. The year 11s showed their dedication, motivation and care for the subject, and worked incredibly hard in the subject.
We look forward to doing bigger and better things in the maths department next year! Watch this space!
Drama
The final module was an introduction to the use of mask performance for Year 7s. I’ll admit it was mildly unnerving having thirty masked teenagers looking at me, however we took on the rules of the mask in no time! They performed the ‘major and minor’ and ‘passed the focus’ techniques, exaggerated and kept the mask facing the audience as much as they could. Technically they conquered this, except for one rule, when they were rehearsing in groups ie: to not talk with the mask on! Initially this was challenging on many levels as when you have an enthusiastic Year 7 student pouring out their ideas with a mask on you cannot understand a word they are saying as the mask muffles the voice! However, we learnt and we mastered this technique as they created short scenes around a dance contest and a prison break to the backdrop of music from Mission Impossible.
Year 8s were introduced to Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the initial reaction was not one of elation with the main objection raised over the language in use. However, when we discussed the new language they had created with the slang and shortened text phrases, they reached a conclusion that in 500 years THAT would then need to be translated and explained to new audiences! The students went on to learn the story, characters and main themes in Macbeth. My favourite was the Witches scene and they performed this using Shakespeare’s original text! They contemporised the characters as tramps, posh business people, SAS soldiers and gangsters, which all added different ‘eerie’ qualities to their performances as the witches.
Some Year 9s have been fortunate to take part in playwriting workshops offered with Little Fish Theatre Company and they are working towards completing their Bronze Arts Award in Playwriting. Other Year 9s started to explore the technical aspects of Theatre such as costume, sound and set building, which will contribute to their Year 10 Btec course in Performing Arts if they have chosen it as a KS4 option.
Year 10 completed Component 1 of their Btec which was a 12 page write up on Things I Know To Be True by Andrew Bovelle and Frantic Assembly, with positive results! Now they are embarking on Component 2 where they will deliver a performance to a live audience.
This module we had the pleasure of hosting Woodland Academy Trust’s Northumberland Heath Primary School’s end of year performance at The Leigh Academy Bexley. We supported their performance of 80 students and an audience of 100, and are deeply excited at the prospect of developing this partnership further.
Finally, Mr Wardzynski has been developing a fantastic Drama Club and they have performed their first showcase in 5 years. This has been a passion project for Mr Wardzynski, as the last production was interrupted by the pandemic. Now we have our first step back into school performances. Next year we will be doing a whole school performance in the Main Hall, so brace yourselves for much more Drama!
Art
Art
This module saw every KS3 student given the opportunity to explore sculpture through practical lessons working with clay.
Year 7 explored climate change and the impact of plastic waste in the oceans. Creating their own coral reef with clay and plastic rubbish.
Year 8 looked at the history of Gargoyles and created their own clay gargoyles exploring an array of different emotions.
Year 9 have been looking at Architecture and collaboratively made a favela city inspired by the favelas in Brazil.
Year 10 Art students have continued to explore the theme of ‘Power’. Independently researching and developing their own ideas and artworks. There is already a diverse mix of outcomes and areas of study chosen by the students including, painting, drawing, sculpture and textiles. We very much look forward to seeing how their ideas and artworks continue to develop over the summer and into Year 11.
This year saw Leigh Academy Bexley enter the ‘LAT Visual Arts Competition’ for the first time. An art competition open to all LAT schools to enter. With over 400 entries from KS1 through to KS5 across the Trust Leigh Academy Bexley are proud to announce that the KS4 first prize went to Mary Louise in Year 10 for her fantastic clay sculpture “Heart in Hand”.
Photography
Photography
Year 10 Photography students have been working on their own personal projects that run until the summer. Each student has chosen a concept they want to explore and has given their project a relevant title. They have been independently researching photographers that explore similar themes to their interests, and are taking their own photographs in this style. They are now learning how to edit their photos successfully using the online tool Photopea.
Science
Exploring Acids and Alkalis: A Hands-on Practical for Year 6 Students Introduction: In the fascinating world of science, practical experiments play a vital role in helping students grasp complex concepts. Recently, the Year 6 students at our school were treated to an engaging and eye-opening practical session on acids and alkalis. In addition to this, the Year 7 students also had the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing planets in their regular science lessons. Let's delve into the details of these exciting activities! Acids and Alkalis Practical: The Acid and Alkali practical was a captivating experiment that aimed to introduce Year 6 students to the concepts of acidity and alkalinity. Under the guidance of our dedicated science teachers, the students embarked on a journey to uncover the secrets of these chemical substances.
During the practical, students were provided with a range of common household substances, including vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, and soap solution. Working in groups, they conducted experiments to determine whether each substance was acidic or alkaline. By using universal indicator paper, the students observed colour changes that indicated the pH level of each substance. Through this hands-on experience, the Year 6 students not only learned about the properties of acids and alkalis but also understood the importance of safety precautions when handling such substances. The practical session fostered a sense of curiosity and ignited a passion for scientific exploration among the students.
Meanwhile, the Year 7 students were engaged in an equally stimulating project – designing planets. In their regular science lessons, they had the opportunity to showcase their creativity and scientific knowledge by creating unique and imaginative models of planets in our solar system. Under my guidance the students researched the characteristics of different planets, including their size, composition, and unique features. Armed with this knowledge, they let their creativity soar as they crafted visually appealing models using various materials such as clay, foam, and paint. The planet's design project not only provided an avenue for artistic expression but also reinforced the students' understanding of the solar system. By visualising and constructing their own planets, the Year 7 students gained a deeper appreciation for the vastness and diversity of our universe.
Mrs R Nkanta
Assistant Principal
Cultural Capital
No sooner did the dust settle then we were planning our second cultural capital day to take place in July. Pupils were able to suggest trips through a project in their tutor time and these have been incorporated into our Cultural Capital offer this module. New adventures such as Skiing and a trip to the London Aquarium were enjoyed by our students on July 16th and we look forward to sharing how they got on in our next LABextra.
Another exciting addition is a partnership with the Outward Bound Trust which has seen 36 of our pupils spend a week in the Lake district; rock climbing; camping; gorge walking and mountaineering to name but a few activities. This is the first residential trip we have conducted as Leigh Academy Bexley and hope that it is the first of many.
Our Duke of Edinburgh team have conducted their first mini camp; practising the skills needed for an overnight stay under the stars. They are preparing for their expedition section of the award which will take place in September when we will be looking to recruit a new cohort of pupils from Year 9.
Prom
Our Year 11 students celebrated a major life-milestone in glamour and style on Thursday 27th June at their Prom, which was a fantastic success. Students were greeted on arrival by our official photographer, capturing their vehicle of choice with a Rolls Royce or two. Staff met students on the red carpet with a non-alcoholic welcome drink. The photo booth was well received by staff and students.
After the buffet dinner, Head of Year for Holkham College, Mrs Sardar and Assistant Principal Miss Mann, hosted our first live LABex awards ceremony. Various categories chosen by the Year 11 Prom Committee saw LABex staff vote on who was most likely to be famous to who brightened up the day! Students were invited up to the stage to receive a trophy and praise from their peers. We also had our very first LABex Prom King and Queen too!
Year 10 and 11 students had made a LABex Sweet Cart for this and future events. Whilst all guests enjoyed the special cupcakes that were provided by our amazing Restaurant Team set against a backdrop of black and gold. The DJ and his assistant praised our students “they were delightful, lots of fun to work with” and the Hotel Management commented on how our Prom notably stood out from others they had hosted!
Huge thanks go to our ‘Events Coordinators’ Miss Smith and Miss Mawhinney who volunteered from the Finance and Main Office Teams, along with all other colleagues who helped out on the night. It really was a whole LABex family effort.
MFL
This year our French and Spanish students have made considerable progress. Students are demonstrating positive behaviour for learning and are beginning to understand the importance and relevance of learning a foreign language. Students are becoming more confident in speaking and writing French and Spanish in the classroom and have enjoyed a range of paired speaking activities. For example, in year 9, students can say where they go on holiday, how they get there, who they go with and what they do there. They can also express where they went on holiday last year.
To improve our digital strategy, we have signed up to Languagenut and students are enjoying the independent practice and the competitive nature of the programme. We are so proud of our language students for their increasing interest in globalisation, cultural awareness and spoken language.
PSHE
In Module 6, following feedback from our now departed Year 11s, all years have been learning about Spiral Curriculums and how to revise. They have been learning how to take Cornell Notes, how to make flashcards, and are now all experts at writing ‘Five for Five’ question sets. They have also learnt their teacher's favourite colour, and how many of their classmates have a dog in a ‘live’ example of how retrieval practice works!
They were asked these five seemingly random questions in week 1 of this module, and then those same questions were repeated each week. By Week 5, the students realised they had ‘magically’ learnt the answers! Hopefully this will motivate them to be more engaged with the ‘Five for Five’ task across all subjects in the future.
Looking forward to September, following an informative morning at the LAT Showcase, we are moving away from our traditionally thematic approach to PSHE to a more competencies-based way of learning. In line with the rest of the school, we are adopting an adapted International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme model for our Year 7’s curriculum, and KS4 and KS5 will get the opportunity to do some ‘hands on’ preparation for adult life in our new Module 2 unit, ‘Adults under construction’ which will link Unit 1: Careers, and precede Unit 3: Religious and Sex Education.
Music
Students have been enjoying the opportunity to be creative. Using digital technology, students were tasked with composing music to accompany stories. Bandlab has been used to also support Year 9 with composition of music to accompany films, adding beats from different songs.
We are excited to welcome our new Music Teacher Ms Hildebrand to the LABex family, as we wish Miss Baycroft-Willmott all the best with her maternity leave.
PE
PE
Summer Activities in Full Swing (Almost!)
Modules 5 & 6 brought a change for PE with a focus on summer activities. Although the British weather threw some curveballs, our students showed fantastic resilience, adapting to the conditions and continuing to make great progress!
Year 13 Completes BTEC Sport Course in Style
A big congratulations to Year 13 for successfully completing their BTEC Sport course! The final modules involved a deep dive into the leisure industry and the job application process. From crafting CVs to micro-coaching sessions and mock interviews, they gained valuable skills for their future careers.
Year 6 Gets Ready to Join the Fun!
We hosted two exciting activity sessions for Year 6 students, introducing them to short tennis and javelin. This was followed by a year 6 induction day filled with fun rounders games. We can't wait to welcome them in September and see them join our PE clubs!
Year 7 & 8: A huge well done to all our Year 7 & 8 students who participated in the Sports Day on July 8th! Despite the unpredictable weather, everyone displayed excellent sportsmanship and put in a fantastic effort. Congratulations to all our winners who brought home glory for their forms and colleges!
Year 9 & 10 Sports Day (July 10th): The weather forecast wasn't promising, but the rain held off until after our Year 9 & 10 Sports Day! Students pushed themselves to the limit for their colleges, and the atmosphere was electric. Well done to all participants, and a big congratulations to our champions (listed)!
Leigh Academies Trust Sports Day: Team Spirit Shines Through!
A special shout-out to the 22 Year 7 & 8 students who represented the academy at the Leigh Academies Trust Sports Day on July 9th. Although the weather wasn't ideal, their team spirit was truly inspiring. They cheered each other on throughout the day, showcasing incredible resilience. While we may not have bagged many wins, their positive attitude earned them a gold medal in our eyes! A special mention goes to Callum (Year 7) for winning the long jump and Athlete of the day!
London Youth Games: Our Students Take Centre Stage!
Our students' passion for sports extends far beyond the PE classroom. Each year, a prestigious event called the London Youth Games brings together the best young athletes from across the city. The London Youth Games boasts a rich history, dating back to 1977 when it began as the London Jubilee Games. Since then, it's become an annual tradition, fostering participation in youth sports within the capital.
“The London Youth Games has a rich and diverse history, stretching back decades and featuring some of the most influential figures in British sport of the last 47 years, royalty,senior political figures and over 1.9 million Londoners. Whilst similar youth events across the UK have come and gone, the London Youth Games has not only survived since launching in 1977, it has thrived. As one of the world’s leading annual youth sports events, the London Youth Games has continually evolved and progressed driving participation in school and community sport in the nation’s capital.” London Youth Games
We're incredibly proud of the nine students who were selected to represent Bexley at the London Youth Games! This is a huge accomplishment, and we congratulate each of them on their dedication to their chosen sports. We wish them continued success in their future endeavours!
Sports Day 2024 results
Congratulations to Richmond for being the overall LABexley Sports Day winners 2024. It was a close call between Knole and Petworth for 2nd and 3rd place, with 20 points in it! Well done to all pupils that either competed or spectated and thank you again to all staff for your support over the two days.
Senior LAT Sports Day
The Year 10 Girls placed 2nd as a team, which helped Leigh Academy Bexley Girls secure 6th place overall. Well done to all of those involved. A special mention to Anjola (10P1) who was awarded the outstanding athlete award for winning the 100m, Long jump and High jump! All pupils did their best on the day, representing the academy superbly with their teamwork and support for each other.
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