Monkton Wood Academy present their annual Tacchi Morris year 11 leavers Exhibition, which is a selection of excellent, high-quality artwork created by last year’s students.
The exhibition features the talents of the year 11 leavers art and textiles students with hopes to inspire and encourage the next generation of artists coming through.
This stunning collective showcases a professional and visually impressive exhibition, where students were able to display their creativity and earn recognition for their hard work.
The students’ artwork covers a variety of themes (including portraits, collections, landscapes, still life and abstract art), along with a huge variety of media (sculpture, painting, print, textiles, drawing). Exhibits are inspired by various artists, from the contemporary world of art to the more traditional known artists.
Exhibition on show in the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre from 10 September to 4 November.
Students at Monkton Wood Academy are celebrating their GCSE and BTEC results today. Their success is down to their hard work and the encouragement and support of their families and school staff.
Amongst a strong set of results for the entire cohort, some individual successes stand out. Sixteen students are celebrating at least one top grade 9, with five students achieving 4 or more grades at this level. One Ukrainian refugee who joined the school late, in year 11, has passed her GCSEs in English, Maths and Science despite just a few months in our education system.
The Monkton Wood Principal, Hannah Jones, said: “Huge congratulations to all our year 11 students collecting their results today. They are a terrific group of young people and the whole school community is proud of their commitment to achieving their own potential.
They should be extremely proud of what they have achieved. We wish them all well as they
move on to their next steps in education and training.”
Steve Taylor CEO of the Cabot Learning Federation said: “Across the Cabot Learning Federation, we have almost 1,800 students collecting their results today after 12 years of education, and the day is all about them as individuals. There are some extraordinary stories of young people achieving well against the odds, showing the tenacity and commitment to invest in themselves and their futures. We know that they are making their parents and carers and our colleagues proud, and we’re just as excited to see where they go next as what they find when they open their envelopes today. Well done to them and thank you to the many colleagues who have nurtured their potential and helped them to grow from the first day they were dropped off at school!”
A group of Year 10 students from Monkton Wood Academy collaborated with peers from other academies, delving into the wide-ranging uses of mathematics beyond secondary education, in a ‘girls in maths’ event.
The event included interactive sessions where the 10 students had the unique opportunity to engage with three accomplished women who have successfully integrated their maths qualifications into their professional careers.
The girls posed insightful questions, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding how mathematical skills can be applied in different industries.
Anna Ogden, a maths teacher at Monkton Wood Academy, said: “The students were a credit to the school and really immersed themselves in the event. Well done girls!”
This event is part of Monkton Wood Academy’s ongoing commitment to encouraging gender diversity in STEM subjects and empowering young women to pursue careers in fields where they have been historically underrepresented.
Monkton Wood Academy students Carla Valenzuela, Maisie Hazell, and Zoe Woodley recently participated in The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) Battle of the Bands competition, held at City Academy Bristol.
Performing under the band name ‘Ultraviolet’, the talented trio showcased their musical prowess and stage presence, making a significant impact despite being new to the competition.
While Ultraviolet did not place in the top three, they were honoured with the ‘Bravery’ award, recognising their courage as a new school participating in the event.
Their performance was highly commended by many other schools, especially for their excellent stage presence and vocal control.
Joshua Horsey, Monkton Wood’s Head of Music, said: “Monkton Wood Academy is incredibly proud of Carla, Maisie, and Zoe for their dedication, talent, and the positive impression they made at the competition.
“We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in future musical endeavours.”
Monkton Wood Academy proudly held its annual Summer Recital Evening at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre.
The event was an excellent exhibition of the musical talents of students across all year groups, with standout performances that captivated the audience.
In addition to students, the school was delighted to feature guest performances from some dedicated staff members, adding a unique and enriching dimension to the evening.
Joshua Horsey, Head of Music at Monkton Wood, said: “The Summer Recital Evening not only highlighted the hard work and dedication of our musicians but also celebrated the vibrant and supportive community at Monkton Wood Academy.
“We look forward to continuing this tradition and showcasing the incredible talents of our students and staff in the years to come.”
Monkton Wood Academy students from Years 8, 10, and 11 will see their artwork exhibited at The Brewhouse, Taunton.
This exhibition is a part of the Taunton Youth Culture & Arts Festival (TYCA), which celebrates the creativity and artistic expressions of young people in the area.
The exhibition will run from 8 July to 10 August, and it is open to all. We invite the community to come and support our talented students and enjoy the diverse range of art on display.
Students at a Taunton academy staged their own mock election to understand the importance of political participation.
The initiative took place at Monkton Wood Academy, where students had a hands-on experience of politics ahead of the upcoming General Election by staging its own mock election.
To read the full story on the Somerset Gazette website please click here.
Students from Monkton Wood Academy embarked on a memorable Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
From navigating challenging trails to camping under the stars, every moment was filled with adventure and learning.
A spokesperson for the academy said: “We are immensely proud of our students for pushing boundaries and making incredible memories together. This expedition has truly showcased their resilience and teamwork.
“As the school year progresses, the academy is now encouraging students to complete their assessors’ reports for their other units to achieve the full award before the summer break.”
It’s been an incredibly exciting week at Monkton Wood Academy as the school’s mock election candidates delivered their speeches in assembly.
Each day the student candidates have spoken to different houses, which have been acting as election ‘constituencies’. The passion and commitment demonstrated by Monkton’s future leaders have been truly inspiring.
Next on the agenda, the candidates will go head-to-head at the hustings in preparation for voting on Monday and Tuesday next week. We eagerly await the results to see who will emerge victorious.
A spokesperson for the academy said: “It’s inspiring to see such passion and commitment from our future leaders, they have all been amazing.”
