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Principal's Blog

Friday 15 November 2024 Remembrance, Wickes national finals and sporting success During the week before Remembrance Mr Whelan had the pleasure of leading an assembly for each year group. This began when he first joined the school...
Friday 8 November 2024 Climbing the UK's 3 highest peaks, international dance and house golf The Torquay Academy Cadets have achieved something monumental: successfully conquering the famous Three Peaks Challenge, summiting Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon
Friday 25 October 2024 Greenpower National State School Champions and remarkable football results Each year, our in-house motorsport team competes against schools from across Britain to qualify for the annual World Greenpower Finals, an event reserved for the best of the best...
Friday 18 October 2024 Science club awards, photography & national success Year 9 had a fantastic opportunity to take part in the ‘Wickes Wellbeing Challenge Day’ led by the visiting Inspirational Learning Group. Torquay Academy is one of only...
Friday 11 October 2024 Enterprise challenge, CCF and national cup progress Year 9 had a fantastic opportunity to take part in the ‘Wickes Wellbeing Challenge Day’ led by the visiting Inspirational Learning Group. Torquay Academy is one of only...
Friday 4 October 2024 Light painting, DofE Silver and 20mph zone update The formal consultation on the 20mph zone will soon start. This is an important milestone in helping to create a safer environment around our school. The addition of the zebra crossing...
Friday 27 September 2024 Barton Community Cafe, Chemistry trip and Open Evening On Friday, we opened the Barton Community Cafe. This part of the umbrella of the Torbay Promise which we are very grateful to Barton Hill Academy to be working along on this project...
Friday 20 September 2024 GB selection, a national champion and Lourdes Over the summer a few of my friends (Charlie Fox, Bogdan Pamfile, Vensan Crushcov, Lewis Dewar) and I visited Lourdes together with Mrs Venter as volunteers to help out with...
Friday 13 September 2024 Fun Friday, Silver DofE on Dartmoor and House Mascots The Year 7s had their Fun Friday in their playground today. There was a wide range of games for them to play and winning would lead to sweet prizes. We had lots...
Friday 6 September 2024 Year 7's First Day, the illusion corridor and TA Way Our new Year 7s have made an incredible start to the year. We have been very impressed by them this week and they have thrown themselves into the life of the school. They attended...
Thursday 22 August 2024 GCSE Results Day! Year 11 students collect their results We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Year 11 students, who have once again surpassed expectations with their remarkable GCSE results...
Thursday 15 August 2024 A level results success! Y13 students collect their results We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Year 13 students, who have once again demonstrated their dedication and resilience by achieving...
Friday 19 July 2024 Summer Fest, Spurs, Lisbon, Lake District, Activities Week From the moment the lunch bell rang, the school was transformed into a vibrant festival ground, buzzing with anticipation. Our entire school community came together for an unforgettable...
Monday 15 July 2024 National Golf Finals, National Dodgeball Finals and World Dance Championships Listen National Golf Finals Harry Smith, Ben German and Will Denega qualified for the England Schools National Golf Finals at Woodhall Spa Golf Club. Woodhall Spa Golf Club is a renowned golfing destination in Lincolnshire and is the home to England Golf. The course is ranked in the top 100 in the world and is …
Friday 5 July 2024 Netball World School Champs, Art Exhibition and Pizza Our netball academy girls from Years 9,10,11 & 12 travelled to Loughborough to compete in the World School Games to take part in a three day tournament. They started their...
Friday 28 June 2024 Year 11 Prom, walking football & celebration evening Our Year 11s looked magnificent as they arrived at their Prom this year. We couldn't be more proud of their achievements over the past five years with us. We look forward to seeing...
Friday 21 June 2024 Girls break 50 year old record and climbing Snowdon Between the 14th and 16th June, 19 yr12 students undertook their DofE Gold Practice Expedition in Snowdonia National Park supported by Adventure Academy Staff. The 3 day...
Friday 14 June 2024 Fastest in England, Future Lioness & England netball call up Keeley won the under 17 100m in 12.66 sec at the Devon open track and field meeting in Plymouth, later followed by a stunning win in the 300m, setting a massive new...
Friday 7 June 2024 Football Champions, Coasteering and Gliding Our U18s won the County cup against Colyton Grammar School. It was an entertaining game that saw us take a commanding 2-0 lead before Colyton grabbed two goals...
Friday 24 May 2024 DofE Gold at Buckingham Palace, Netball tour & athletics Many congratulations to Harvey Bates in Year 13, who has achieved all levels of his DofE, from Bronze to Gold here at TA. He had the pleasure of attending the Gold award ceremony...

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