Trust celebrates some of its best-ever GCSE results
The Learning Community Trust says it is ‘absolutely thrilled’ with the GCSE results across its schools in Shropshire – with increases in high grade achievements across a wide range of subject areas. Many of the schools have recorded their best results since joining the Trust, with 100 per cent pass rates in a long list […]
Equation for Excellence: Maths Fest Sparks Collaboration and Competition Across Trust Schools
Charlton Academy was proud to host the third Learning Community Trust Secondary Mathematics Fest of the academic year, bringing together Year 7 and 8 students from across the Trust’s secondary schools for a day of collaborative challenge and competition. The event featured three rounds of timed problem-solving activities, designed to test students’ mathematical reasoning, teamwork, […]
Burton Borough student rows to charity success
A Newport student has taken part in a tough fitness challenge to help raise vital charity funds. Tusker Hanlon, who is in Year 11 at Burton Borough School, joined a 24-hour ‘ergathon’ hosted by CrossFit gym in Telford where teams competed continuously on indoor rowing machines. The event raised vital funds for two charities making […]
Students cook up a treat in Rotary competition
Students from Burton Borough School in Newport have been putting their culinary skills to the test as part of this year’s Rotary Young Chef Competition. The event was delivered in partnership with Newport Rotary Lite and judged by culinary experts Peter Roberts and Mark Hesbrook. Principal Caroline Bedford said the event brought together creativity, technical […]
Red Alert: Burton Borough adds a splash of colour for charity
Burton Borough School in Newport was awash with colour, community spirit and compassion as students and staff took part in ‘Wear it Red Day’ in support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The event – championed by the school’s Hawkstone House – saw the entire school add a splash of red to their school uniforms […]
Burton Borough students help Newport Food Bank
Students at a Burton Borough School have made generous donations to the town’s food bank to help those in need in time for Christmas. The pupils collected over 250 items, and Newport Food Bank manager of volunteers Matt Partridge visited the school to receive the donation. Principal Caroline Bedford said: “We are incredibly proud of […]
Schools join forces for magical choir performance
Students from all of our schools came together to give a very special musical performance. The Learning Community Trust hosted the first-ever performance of its LCT Choir at New Road Academy in Telford – a milestone in its mission to unite students through creativity and shared experiences. The event featured an evening of festive music, […]
Burton Borough students host festive afternoon tea
Students from Burton Borough School in Newport laid on an afternoon of festive treats to showcase their skills and entertain invited guests. Year 7 pupils hosted a Christmas afternoon tea to celebrate their hard work this term – and demonstrate what they had learned in their design and technology food lessons. They prepared a selection […]
Oarsome: New gym investment is a ‘game changer’
Students at a Newport school have had their PE lessons transformed thanks to a ‘game changer’ of a community partnership. The pupils at Burton Borough School have received a donation of ten Concept 2 C rowing machines thanks to two local councillors – Tim Nelson and Peter Scott. Elliot Murphy, from Burton Borough’s PE department, […]