It is amazing that the Scotts Miracle Grow school garden won FOUR Silver Gilt Medals – our best yet. Wilmington Academy was very instrumental in producing props for the 1970s garden.

Our students were competing with huge internationally renowned gardeners and nurseries that spend thousands of pounds to build and grow their displays, so we can all be justly proud of our achievements.

The pupils that were most fortunate to attend the show this year, were able to rub shoulders with a few celebrities who graced our stand with their presence. Allan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift.

Last year two pupils represents the school at the school but this year we had seven students representing over a three days.

Please click on the link to see a wonderful article about Wilmington Academy and the Chelsea Flower Show. 

http://www.lovethegarden.com/schools-blog/news-from-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-friday

We have rescheduled our Academic Review day to take place on Friday 21st June.  Please click here to read more details

The Academy leadership teams are proposing to change the times of the school day with effect from September 2013.  Please click here to read full details.  A meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th June at 5.30pm in the main Academy hall.  Please feel free to come in and discuss any issues or concerns you may have.

During the week beginning July 8th years 7,8 and 9 will take part in Project Based Learning Week.  Please click here for more details.

We would like to invite you to a short but important meeting for parents/carers for ALL students going on the visit to Bath on the 26th-28th June 2013.  The meeting will take place on TUESDAY 4th JUNE 2013 in the hall at 6pm.  The final arrangements for the visit and an itinerary will be distributed during the meeting and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Also can we remind you that the outstanding balance for the visit is due on 1st June.

T. Salih    Assistant Principal Minerva

On April 18th, a team of students and staff travelled to wonderful and historic Ypres, Belgium and embarked on an educational expedition to learn about Britain’s contributions to the Great War. We visited interactive museums, cemeteries and memorials in the hopes of widening our scope of knowledge of the countless brave souls that sacrificed so much so we can enjoy our current freedoms and way of life today. Though the gusty winds made for a challenging day, the group persevered and kept up their pursuit to see, do and learn more. It ended on a light note in Ypres’ town centre where the group enjoyed the sunshine, chocolates and waffles that Belgium has gained such a high reknown for. It was an exceptionally long day, but the energy, determination and wonder of a new place made for an inspiring visit.
Mr. Quemby

For more information please click here