Our Year 7 students had a fantastic opportunity to meet author Mo O’Hara, who joined us for a special visit as part of our World Book Day celebrations. From the moment she stepped into the hall, her energy, humour and storytelling instantly captivated the boys, creating an atmosphere buzzing with excitement and curiosity. All Year 7 classes came together for the session, and both students and staff were fully engaged throughout. The boys asked thoughtful, enthusiastic questions and gained a genuine insight into the life of an author - discovering how imagination, persistence and a love of reading shape the creative process. They left the hall absolutely buzzing, continuing to talk about the session for the rest of the day. Many students said how inspiring it was to hear about Mo O’Hara’s writing journey, the challenges she has faced, and what keeps her motivated. Experiences like this truly help to spark a love of reading and creativity, giving students something memorable and meaningful to carry with them. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect with an established writer and to feel inspired in their own reading and writing journeys.

Royal Marines CCF Training Day Last week our Royal Marines CCF cadets spent the day training for observation post duties. The morning focused on learning the orders process, a key skill that’s highly transferable to the world of work. After cooking a ration pack lunch over stoves in the playground, the cadets headed to Trinity Fields in glorious sunshine. Working in teams of four, they set up camouflaged observation posts, monitored local traffic, took detailed notes, and reported significant events back to HQ using correct voice protocol. As always, the real focus was on developing communication, leadership, teamwork, and independence. It was wonderful to see the camaraderie between cadets across all year groups throughout the day! #CCF #CadetsInAction #Teamwork #Leadership #ErnestBevinAcademy

We welcomed our new Year 6 families to Ernest Bevin Academy on Wednesday evening. Families heard from our Principal, Mr Ade, about the values that make Ernest Bevin such a special place to learn, and from one of our brilliant Year 7 students who shared their experience of settling into life at the school. Visitors also met our amazing Year 7 ambassadors, who spoke proudly about their subjects and showed examples of their work, while our Year 10 and Year 11 students led tours of the school and our facilities. A big thank you to everyone who came along — it was great to see so many families beginning their journey with Ernest Bevin Academy. We look forward to welcoming many of you back soon. #ErnestBevinAcademy #SecondarySchoolJourney #SchoolCommunity

Throughout this week, we’ve been celebrating International Women’s Day, and recognising the remarkable women who help make Ernest Bevin Academy such a special place. Our students took time to write personal appreciation cards to female members of staff, thanking them for the guidance, support and inspiration they provide every single day. 💜 Their thoughtful comments provide a powerful reminder of the vital role these women play in shaping our school community and supporting our students to thrive. #InternationalWomensDay #InspiringWomen #SchoolCommunity #ErnestBevinAcademy #IWD2026 #GiveToGain