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Tuesday 28 April 2026 Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge We are delighted to share details of our students' participation in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Regional Final, which took place on Wednesday 22nd April at Saffron Walden County High School.Our school champions were accompanied by Miss Guest and Mr Dare, and the afternoon began with a pre-competition workshop led by The Speaker's Trust. During this session, students refined their oracy skills, focusing on voice, structure, body-language and audience engagement, helping them prepare confidently for the evening's competition.Students then delivered powerful and thoughtful speeches in front of a large audience and judging panel:• Elliot S spoke compellingly on the theme of Identity,• James S delivered an insightful and challenging piece on Labels.They represented the school with confidence, maturity and skill, and we are extremely proud of the way they conducted themselves throughout the event.We would also like to acknowledge Esme O, who was our school reserve &ndash
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Tuesday 28 April 2026 Careers Newsletter
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Tuesday 3 March 2026 Jack Petchey Nominations
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Tuesday 3 February 2026 Space - Free Send Support SPACE offers free support to families of children and young people with SEND.
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Tuesday 27 January 2026 Quantum Theatre Macbeth Production On Thursday 22nd January, Year 11 were lucky enough to watch a staged production of Macbeth, and it proved a memorable experience, and Year 11 were impeccably behaved. Seeing Shakespeare's language brought to life on stage helped clarify the play's tension, themes, and characters in a way the classroom alone cannot. The actors delivered confident, engaging performances, particularly in moments of high drama, and the epic sword fight scenes were gripping, fast paced, and convincingly choreographed. What stood out most, however, were the interesting directorial choices; particularly was the decision to have King Duncan present on stage, silently watching Macbeth during his soliloquy as he considers regicide. This choice intensified the moral pressure of the moment and made Macbeth's inner conflict feel immediate and unsettling. Overall, the production was dynamic, thoughtful, and accessible, deepening our understanding of the play while remaining thoroughly entertaining. It was an excell
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Wednesday 12 November 2025 Remembrance Day Form representatives commemorated Remembrance day on behalf of their tutor groups by laying a commemorative cross to honour the fallen. The rest of the school observed a two minute silence to pay their respects.
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Wednesday 12 November 2025 Remembrance The school was represented by Ava, Ruby and Mr Appleford at Sundays Remembrance Day ceremony and parade in Halstead. A truly humbling and respectful event where the town came together to show respect, care, and a real community togetherness. 'We will remember them'
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Thursday 9 October 2025 Colchester United Community Foundation Colchester United Community Foundation run an Inclusive SEN Holiday Football Camp. The camp is designed specifically for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the Colchester area.
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Wednesday 24 September 2025 Careers News & Information - 22/9/25
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Friday 12 September 2025 Year 11 Parental Information Evening
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Tuesday 2 September 2025 Pre-Register for School Photos Exciting news! Carmel Jane Photography will be visiting our School on the 10th of September 2025, to take the Individual Photos
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Tuesday 19 August 2025 Open Evening - September 2025 The Ramsey Academy warmly invites you to our Open Evening on Thursday, 25 September 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
