The Priory Ruskin Academy has been recognised for its exceptional 2016 performance by the Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT). Educational Outcomes data from SSAT has shown that the Academy is in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress, the second consecutive year it has received this accolade.
The latest edition of the Academy newsletter is now available.
After weeks of exciting build up, Wednesday 29th March saw our current Sixth Form football team play against the 'Ruskin Old Boys', a team of former Sixth Form students from the past two years.
The Priory Ruskin Academy raised over £700 for Comic Relief on Friday 24th March. We are overwhelmed, once again, by the generous spirit of the Ruskin community - thank you everyone!
Students at The Priory Ruskin Academy were delighted to present a cheque for £942.86 to the Rotary Club of Grantham, in support of Rotarian Action Group Against Child Slavery.
Year 8 and 9 students have had an amazing afternoon in the company of Nikki Sheehan, author of Who Framed Klaris Cliff and Swan Boy. Coordinated by Mrs Geeson in partnership with KGGS, Nikki visited to talk about her books and writing process and, with her contagious creativity and imagination, inspired our students to collectively start to create their own story.
Staff and students at The Priory Ruskin Academy marked World Book Day on Thursday 2nd March, enjoying a number of activities…and allowing staff to have a bit of fun too!
The Priory Ruskin Academy is delighted to be providing the venue for the St Barnabas Hospice Strictly Ballroom Finale on 22nd April.
During half term students from Ruskin, along with pupils from the other Priory Federation Academies, travelled to Bardonecchia, Italy, on the annual ski trip. The trip was a huge success and the weather conditions for skiing in Italy were great, ranging from snow at the start of the week to bright sunshine by the end of the week.
To celebrate World Book Day on 2nd March, students at The Priory Ruskin Academy will be able to collect a voucher from their English teachers, The Reading Room and Student reception. This voucher entitles them to a free book from local retailers such as Asda, WH Smith and Waterstones and amongst the great titles on offer this year are books from brilliant British authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, Francesca Simon and David Walliams, who have all written them exclusively for WBD. Also making an appearance is Enid Blyton's The Famous Five, which has been specially illustrated to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Students also have the option to use the voucher to get £1 off any book of their choice instead.
The first edition of the Trust's new newsletter, The Priory Star, has now been published.
A huge well done to all Ruskin staff and students who took part in the Rotary Swimarathon on Saturday 4th February.