Burnt Mill Academy
Young people are learning the art of communication. ALONGSIDE French, students at Sir Frederick Gibberd College, in Harlow, have the unique opportunity to expand their knowledge through Latin and sign language. A group of 32 students have picked Latin as an additional language to learn,…
CHILDREN needing extra support with their social skills or emotional health are starting to benefit from a new alternative education provision. BMAT is working closely with Essex County Council to offer primary aged pupils in Harlow, who are at risk of being permanently excluded from…
A UNIQUE business focused school is sending teenagers out to the world of work once again as part of their studies. Year 11 students at BMAT STEM Academy, in Harlow, undertook a week of work experience earlier this year to get a taste of the…
A LOUD and energetic performance from a rapper got children excited about poetry. Hip hop artist, poet and award-winning author Karl Nova made pupils at Cooks Spinney Primary Academy, in Harlow, look at poetry in a fresh new way during a visit to the school.…
Primary school children took a leap of faith and headed off on a residential trip. YEAR 5 and 6 pupils from Roydon Primary Academy, in Roydon, spent three days at the Kingwood activity camp in Kent. The group of 37 pupils took part in wall…
Young sporting stars are striving for their ambitious career goals. STUDENTS at Epping St John’s Church of England School, in Epping, are coming on in leaps and bounds when it comes to sport. Boxer Louie Ward, Year 11, is a member of Repton Boxing Club…
Things have got a whole lot noisier at a Harlow primary school. THE music curriculum at Freshwaters Primary Academy is being expanded to give children more creative opportunities. A range of new opportunities have been introduced this year – The school choir has this year…
PUPILS at Little Parndon Primary Academy, in Harlow, are venturing from country to country as part of their Culture Vultures project. Having taken virtual visits to Australia, New Zealand and Africa, their most recent trip saw them indulge in India and Pakistan. Pupils took part…
A PACKED audience at the Harlow Playhouse was treated to four wonderful adaptations of the work of William Shakespeare on Thursday night. Roydon Primary Academy Romeo and Juliet IT takes a lot of courage for Year 4 pupils to get up on the big stage…
BURNT Mill Academy is the only secondary school in Essex to achieve the country’s highest accolade for arts education. The school, in Harlow, has been awarded the prestigious Artsmark Platinum Award. Artsmark, awarded by Arts Council England, helps to unlock the potential of young people,…
A PACKED calendar of sporting sessions and competitions is giving BMAT children a wealth of opportunities to thrive. The Trust, which has four primary schools in Harlow, has invested in the sporting development of its youngest pupils, with dedicated PE staff appointed to the schools.…
YOUNG footballers got to experience a professional match, thanks to free tickets secured by their schools. Families from BMAT primary and secondary schools were invited to experience a women’s football match at the London Stadium at the Olympic Park in London. Having secured 55 free…
A NEW rugby kit has been designed by young players at Twickenham Stadium. Four keen rugby players from Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, spent the day at the home of England rugby. During the visit, they were challenged to come up with a new rugby…
CHILDREN who may lack confidence in taking part in sporting competitions are thriving at their own clubs. Students who attend nurture classes at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, are finding their feet at the newly launched sport clubs. A whole programme of sporting events –…
Attention! One way of getting the attention of teenagers is to put them in front of an Army Regular. Students at Burnt Mill Academy, in Harlow, are opting for a unique course as an alternative to the traditional GCSEs. A bespoke cadet course has been…
