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Students at The Priory Ruskin Academy were celebrating another set of excellent Sixth Form results on A Level results day, 18th August. 99% of students have passed their A level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, with over three quarters at grades A*-C or equivalent.
In July, students from the Academy and various other secondary schools came together to perform the musical, `Miss Saigon`. The outstanding performances were worthy of a West End stage!
On 7th July, over 150 Primary school children came to the Academy to participate in a day of music.
On July 11th, a group of eighteen Year 9 and 10 French GCSE students left Ruskin for a five day trip to the Centre des Etoiles in Normandy, France.
On Monday 11th July, The Priory Ruskin Academy held a Visual Arts evening showcasing stunning examples of GCSE and A level work from across the faculty.
On the evening of 13th July, talented students from the Performing Arts Department participated in the spectacular Summer Review.
The Priory Ruskin Academy has been nationally recognised for its exceptional 2015 performance by the Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT). Educational Outcomes data analysis from SSAT has shown that the Academy is in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress made by students between their key stage 2 results at primary school and their key stage 4 results.
On Tuesday 7th June, Year 7 and 8 students had a fantastic morning listening to Californian born author, Robin Stevens, promoting her Murder Most Unladylike series. The first four books, Murder Most Unladylike, Arsenic for Tea, First Class Murder and Jolly Foul Play are all now out in the UK, with her 5th book being released October 2016.
The Priory Ruskin Academy is to host a balloon launch in support of St Barnabas Hospice on Friday June 10th.
Girls at The Priory Ruskin Academy benefitted from a special tennis mentoring visit on Tuesday 3rd May when professional tennis player, Jade Windley, visited the Academy to run coaching sessions throughout the day.
On 4th May 2016, Ben Smith (401 marathon runner) was warmly welcomed into the Academy by staff and students. He has challenged himself to run 401 marathons in 401 consecutive days. The aim is to raise £250,000 for two fantastic charities, ‘Stonewall’ and ‘Kidscape’. Both these charities work tirelessly to combat bullying in our schools and society
Ms Tina Dingley, Corporate Fundraiser for St Barnabas Hospice in Grantham gratefully received a large sum of money that was raised by the Academy students.