Champions League thriller, Team TA video and a nest in a cone

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Champions League thriller as part of tour

Our Year 10 football academy students had a two-day tour they will never forget. It included tickets to watch the Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League 1/4 final. They were seated just behind the goal where the penalty shootout eventually took place.  They also had a tour of the Etihad Stadium, took part in Ninja Warrior, and visited a university.  The experience of these unbelievable two days will stay with these boys for a very long time.  It was an amazing experience.

 

Team TA | VX3 video

We are pleased to be able to share a video that shows off both Team TA and our kit from VX3. The feedback from our students has been incredible. Thank you to VX3 for filming this.

Whole School Assembly

We started off the term with an assembly for Years 7-11.  We celebrated some of the incredible achievements from the past term, including the Greenpower team’s visit to Alabama (more on that next week).  It gave me the opportunity to talk about the horrors of the slave trade, the segregation policies of America and our own discrimination laws in the UK.

Royal Lifesaving Society National Speeds competition

On 23rd-24th March Eden represented Torbay lifesaving club in the national speeds competition at Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham. This was a huge event with over 550 competitors from all over the country.  Eden competed in a number of events including obstacle, manakin towing, manikin carry and relay events as well.  Lifesaving is such an important skill to have and develop especially being located in Torbay and the access we have to the sea.  Lifesaving has now become a commonwealth sport and Eden is hoping to be selected to compete in Germany this year.

We wish her all the best and are so proud of her achievements so far.

A nest in a cone!

I had a shock this week when I went to move a cone, a bird flew out from underneath it and there was a next full of eggs under it.  Updates to follow!

Photography

This week has seen our creative arts department witness the weaving together of very different threads of creativity. The photoshoot that took place was an extraordinary collaboration between A-level photographer Hollie Hand and Year 8 dancers Daisy Board and Lilly Thomas. This amazing coming together of talent culminated in a photoshoot that transcends conventional boundaries.

The photographer Hollie Hand, has a passion for storytelling, while the Year 8 street dancers breathed energetic life into their vibrant and expressive dance moves. Dressed in costumes designed by Hollie, the dancers meticulously echoed the spirit of urban culture.

Mrs Lynch was delighted with the work produced for Hollie’s Level Photography portfolio.

Year 9 PE with Mr Welsh

The Year 9s have been competitively developing their climbing skill set with Mr Welsh this week. Teaching climbing lessons offers a wide range of benefits that go beyond the physical aspects of the sport. It empowers students to develop their physical fitness, problem-solving abilities, goal-setting skills, teamwork, and resilience. By introducing students to climbing, teachers can provide them with a unique and transformative learning experience that fosters personal growth, self-confidence, and a love for adventure.

Weekly Recap: Exciting Cadet Activities Unfold

This week at our Torquay Academy cadets, it’s been a whirlwind of activity, with cadets engaging in a diverse range of training and challenges. From practising their leadership skills to braving the elements. Here’s a glimpse into the action-packed two weeks our cadets experienced:

Senior Cadet Instructor Course at RAF St Mawgan: Three of our cadets, LCpl Payne, Cliff, and Cocker, embarked on an intensive journey as they undertook the Senior Cadet Instructor Course at RAF St Mawgan. With just a week’s notice, they dove into the training, eager to learn the ropes of being a senior cadet instructor. It’s a testament to their dedication and commitment to enhancing their skills within the cadet program. The Cadet Training Team from Taunton, provided an amazing training course that has allowed our cadets to get the very best training the cadet system has to offer outside of the school.

First Aid At Work Course: Meanwhile, six other Army cadets delved into the realms of first aid through the First Aid At Work (FAAW) Course held at Torquay Academy. Notably, this marked a significant milestone as it was the first time the course was hosted at Torquay Academy, underscoring our commitment to expanding opportunities for cadet training.

Preparation for the 3 Peaks Challenge: Three of our cadet staff members embarked on a reconnaissance mission in preparation for the impending 3 Peaks Challenge. Despite challenging weather conditions preventing the participation of eight cadets, our dedicated staff braved the elements, completing several walks. Their resilience and determination serve as an inspiration to us all.

Exciting Wednesday Cadet Session: The Wednesday cadet session kicked off the new term with a bang! RAF cadets showcased their tactical prowess as they engaged in simulated combat, demonstrating their readiness for the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Army cadets immersed themselves in marksmanship training, with remarkable scores reflecting their hard work and dedication to their craft.

Outdoor Adventures and Training: Beyond the confines of the classroom, our cadets explored various outdoor activities, including the climbing wall, drill exercises, observations, and patrolling. These activities not only foster camaraderie but also instill essential skills crucial for their development as cadets.

Looking Ahead: As we gear up for the upcoming cadet camp, our Wednesday training sessions are laser-focused on preparing our cadets for the adventures that lie ahead. Whether it’s mastering new skills or strengthening teamwork, each session brings us one step closer to achieving our goals.

In conclusion, the past couple of weeks has been nothing short of remarkable, with our cadets seizing every opportunity for growth and learning. As they continue to push boundaries and embrace challenges, they embody the spirit of resilience and determination that defines our cadet unit. Here’s to many more weeks filled with exciting adventures and achievements!

  

Economics Visit

Iain Ramsey, from the Bank of England, came to school to speak to some of our Economics students. He discussed the current economic climate and spoke about careers in economics and finance.

Young Writers Competition

It would be great to have some TA entries for this writing competition launched by CAAB Publishing. Take time to read through the guidelines and always check the closing date. Talk to your English teacher for advice and encouragement.

The two short story categories are:

Twisted Winter Tales (writers aged 13-16). Closing date 1 October 2024
Terrific Tricks and Terrible Treats (writers aged 8-12). Closing date 2 September 2024

Visit the website for more information: https://www.caabpublishing.co.uk/submit-competitions

Y7 Maths With Miss Wooldridge

Year 7 have been working hard demonstrating how well they have mastered their understanding of equivalent calculations when working with fractions. They have used their knowledge of forming reciprocals to divide fractions and practised pre-cancelling to simplify multiplying fractions with great success. They have also recapped how to find fractions of amounts using bar model representations and some more challenging questions trying to find the original amount as demonstrated brilliantly by Seren in 7T5.

They use mini-whiteboards in every maths lesson as a really effective way to check student understanding and give immediate feedback.  Any misconceptions or misunderstanding can be identified and acted on quickly to support learning. Students enjoy the opportunity for low-stakes practice and show excellent engagement and participation using the whiteboards.

Students in the Y7 maths intervention during tutor time have made superb progress recapping on some Cycle 2 skills. Miss Wooldridge has been very impressed with how well they have developed their understanding of ordering and calculating with decimals.

Science with Mr Swettenham

Mr Swettenham’s 7Q7 class have enjoyed nearly three whole cycles of Science with plenty of practical’s this year.  This week they have been learning about kinetic theory and changes of states.  Within this week’s practical, the class added heat energy to stearic acid and observed how the temperature of the substance remained constant whilst undergoing a change of state.  7Q7 then used their results to plot a graph demonstrating this.

Students of the Week

Year 7 – Elliott Hytche and Harlow Bown

Year 9 – Daniel Elkins and Maja de Carvalho

Y9 Football win

Well done to our Y9 football team, who progressed into the next round of the South Devon Cup with an 8-1 win over Teign School.

Goalscorers: Oscar M x2, Ben J x2, Thomas Ross x2, Callum P, Leela C.

Louis Tillen

Last Sunday, Louis Tillen, from year 9, played in the Devon Cup final at his team Exeter Athletic RFC’s home ground, Bravelands.  They entertained a very strong U14 Newton Abbot RFC side, who were undefeated in 2 years.  It was a fierce encounter, with both sides playing a very physical game, but Louis’ team came out on top, with an incredible 40-22 win, being crowned champions of Devon in front of a huge home crowd!

Governor’s Platinum Certificates

Year 7 – Tiffany Eastley

Year 8 – Brodi Docherty

Governor’s Gold Certificates

Year 7 – Heidi Milner, Jack Parton, Poppy Haslett and Madison Wood

Year 8 – Brodi Docherty and Tristan Ellis

Governor’s Silver Certificates

Year 7 – Harry Austin, Elena Bolton, Ayrton Sharp, Bobby O’Reagan, Marli-Ray Cutajar, Darcy Dainton, Frances Roberts, Edith Mackenzie, Giovanni Vaio, Isla Bryant, Bailey Taylor, Jackson Lane, Jack Crabb, George Garbett, Rosie Bevan, Arlo Brady, Kobi Burness-Moakes, Izzie Mildren, Rosco Biagott, Calum Carpenter, Alfie Williams, Isla May, Lilly-Rose Haughton, Annalise Little, Charlie Berry, Mila Cairney and Charlie O’Connor

Year 8 – Vaughan Heavens, Jessie Mountstevens, Annie Aldous, Tyler Evans and Tyler Evans

Year 9 – George O’Hanlon

Governor’s Bronze Certificates

Year 7 – Gracie Fancourt, Seren Chadwick, Treesa Telson, Harley Smith, Oaklie Chancellor, Seren Stephenson, Summer Reed, Oliver Forsdyke, Sophie Howard, Jesse Isemede, Lottie Knight, Haydon Coatesworth, Leonard Toribio, Jax Biagott, Lily-Jo Prior, James Costello, Catherine Remesh Mani, Daisy-Mae Rees, Matilda Thorner, Jack Hughes, Phoebe Acton, Serenity Ward, Elizabeth Francis, Khalid Al-Ajrami, Lucy French, Immy Shaw, Leo Nicholson, Oktawian Siennicki, Chloe Taylor, Lilly Shaw, Myah Sellick, Harlow Bown, Bobby Joint, Harry Evans, Dion Maharjan, Jorgie-Jayne Barnett, Olivia Martin, Eric Montague, Freddy Novis, Maddie Smith, Sonny Wildy, Alex Iftode, Esmie Riggs, Jessica Stoyle, Sophia Blake, Alfie Makin, Ben Walters, Bonnie Stacey, Tyler Jackson, Jack Robinson, Gabi Cobain and Benjamin Cowie

Year 8 – Sophia Peryer, Tyler Evans, Archie Somerset, Max Warner, Anya Cosslett, Heidi Bowers, Cody Burton, Leon Snell, Scarlett Hill, Elliott Baines, Mollie Peters and Summer Pallant

Year 9 – George O’Hanlon, Bailey Heaward, Indy Evans, Oliver Welsh, Grace Halsey, Harry Newman, Harrison Harkin, Evie Alford and Laurentiu Mihai

Principal’s Gold Certificates

Year 7 – Brayden Lane, Poppy Anderson, Flo Evans, Toryn Bond, Freya Brown, Olivier Kawula, Leo Shaw, Viktoria Simunkova, Riley Johnson, Jessica Ferguson, Cayden Castle, Max Kapusta, Mia Wilkins, Elissia Greenwood, Ruby Turner, Allen Burns-Muir, Riley Page, Rudy Abdulla, George Pitts, Oceana Furse, Tate Reynolds, Tia Woodward, Aaliyah Akpo, Cordi Williams-Powell, Keylan Hodgson, Frederick Blagdon, Xanthe Tyson, Toby Preston, Billie-Jo Dolling, Harry Rowlands, Billy Marshall, Kierra O’Neill, Freja-Mae Mcelkenny and Anna Rozanska

Year 8 – Louise Porter, Logan Watt, Tegan Harrison, Lewis Collett, George Evans, Lucie Bowers, Phoenix Reeman, Mason Findlay-Peers, Gustaw Adamczak, Hattie Gamble, Michael Wynd, Poppy Sanderson, Katie Peryer, Keane O’Neill, Sean Canham, Jayden Hardman, Kaitlin Jarvis, Harry McCarthy, Charlotte Holmes-Vittles, Emily Watts-Simpson, Edi Ferencz Csibi, Emily Lock, Anastasiia Tukilush, Aiden Hooper and Allanna Butler

Year 9 – Harry Newman, Harrison Harkin, Oliver Cocker, Adam Sadlik, Felicity Adams, Bailey Heaward, Grace Halsey, George O’Hanlon, Indy Evans, Oliver Welsh, Summer Lawford, Toby Waring, Ashleigh Evans, Grace Gibbings, Amelia Rose, Farrah Ambrose-Paradise, Liam Anthony, Kiki Marker, Lottie Roberts, Ella Randall, Connor Dean, Scarlett Finley-Squires, Brodie Reddish, Benjamin Jolly, Hallie Davies, Halayna Hussain, Connie Kinghorn, Nataliya Spasova, Isabella Bentley, Lena Galazkiewicz, Nyla Wakefield, Hannah Brazier and William Candy

Principal’s Silver Certificates

Year 7 – Isla Herbert, Codi O’Shea, Chantelle Robinson, Emily Bowden, Faith Hartley, Kevin Mathew, Maisy Hart, Thomas Zaple, Morley Villiers, Tyler-Joseph Broadley, Hydie Munday, Seth McCann, Mia Piewiszko, Elias Jeffery and Bonnie Talbot

Year 8 – Faith Stevens, Crea Crofts, Toby Hamilton, Reuben Harrison, Olivia Williams, Harry McCarthy, Jenson Gorin, Tom Weaver, Noah Margetts, Lewis Graham, Luke-Smith Harding, Oscar Read, Lewis Allington, Bali Mudge, Heston Hart, Molly Hollomby, Thomas Cox, Sanje Hoxha, Max Weston, Sunny Weedon, George Viediernikov, Max Weston, Kiara Ujj, Alesha Black-Matthews, Evie Ford, Saphi Byers, Dylan Matthews, Immy Pace, Finlay Clark, Sonny Hutchings, Kordian Wisnik, Ruby Fitzgerald, Maria Nihtyanova, Riley Gilmour, Kaelum Bowness, Ella Weeks and Jonathan Oleksy

Year 9 – Bailey Heaward, Kiki Marker, Ella Randall, Farrah Ambrose-Paradise, Nataliya Spasova, Miley Soby, Lili Budavolgyi, Benjamin Jolly, Lena Galazkiewicz, Nya Bettridge, Nevin Vithayathil, Rebecca Quarshie, Isabella Bentley, Liam Anthony, Nyla Wakefield, Scarlett Finley-Squires, Oscar Leonard, Lewis Phillips, Benjamin Houghton, Freya Mealin, Haillie Davies, Emma Giles, William Candy, Connor Dean, Imogen Symonds, Aleksandra Treder, Brodie Reddish, Alba Fogarty, Oscar Mills, Barnaby George, Cody Jones, Kaiden Mclaren, Hannah Brazier, Larna Waller, Ethan Anyon, Harry Paull, Mikolaj Piasecki, Lauren Tanton, Naphtali Phinehas, Hamish Herring, Harrison Richards, Lexi Jessup, Abigail Yau, Ayden Goldsbrough, Leonardo Marcheggiani, Lucas Chappell, Demi Minty, Layla Broadway, Ben Jeffs, Kiel Mortimer, Isabelle Kelly, Scarlett Lacey, Francesca Skelly, Shannon Clark, Callum Pile, Freya Coatesworth, Kelsey Drew, Sunny Long, Jasper Franklin, Ava Storey, Olly Whittred, Emilee Payne, Josh Parkinson, Maisie Sandercock, Carla Lawrence, Chloe German, Cody Cave, Blayre Holden, Thomas Connelly, Lucas Quaintance, Aaron Saunders, Mihai Marin, Alex Nagy, William Kelly, Orley Copeland, Darcy Mellish, Julia Tatarynowicz, Kallie Stewart, Maks Adach, Charlie Wise, Ben Tucker, Grace McCarthy, Analais Biggs and Phoebe Smith

Principal’s Bronze Certificates

Year 7 – Belle Silvester, Emelia Wood, George Kasparis, Kara Breach, Tyler Davis, Caius Harman, Hollie Bassett, William New, Lucas Vesely, Casie Howell, Samuel Johns, Archie Phillips, Jake Richards, Freddie Bowerbank, Riley Gomes, Cody Gardner, Casey Clark, Niah Slowley and Mason Dur

Year 8 – Toby Howell, Ivan Masliakovas, Ethan Lewis, Riain Leal, Imogen Harnett, Riley Burton, Ollie Martin, Dolly Gagg, Isabella Allen, April Hubbard, Paris Reid, Theo Beresford, Francis Downer, Sienna Welsh, Archie Harman, Holly Nunn, Millie Russell, Emily Colclough, Lily Campbell, Harry Pitman, Olivia Pope and Caleb Harford-Brown

Year 9 – Ethan Anyon, Lana Waller, Blessings Nguono, Hannah Brazier, Riley Gilmour, Max Weston, Immy Pace, Ava Storey, Freya Coatesworth, Ben Jeffs, Josh Parkinson, Ayden Goldsbrough, Naphtali Phinehas, Isabelle Kelly, Kiel Mortimer, Lucas Chappell, Chelsea Milton, Francesca Skelly, Emilee Payne, Alex Nagy, Jasper Franklin, Darcey Mellish, Carla Lawrence, Sunny Long, Maisie Sandercock, Aaron Saunders, Orley Copeland, Scarlett Lacey, Callum Pile, William Kelly, Millie-Ann Wigston, Thomas Connelly, Ben Tucker, Kelsey Drew, Mihai Marin, Sophia Burnham, Maks Adach, Olivia Fordrey, Kallie Stewart, Brody Cooper, Jack Slater, Blayre Holden, Tallulah Houlahan, Halle Wotton, Anthony Potter, Julia Tatarynowicz, Chloe German, Rayhan Shamim, Gracie-May Tolley, Jake Knight, Analais Biggs, Phoebe Smith, Daniel Elkins, Grace McCarthy, Rufus Scrase, Millie-Anne Adamson, Maddie Kenyon, Maile Beavis, Sam Bowden, Amelia Lawton, Joshua Ward, Declan Smith, Lola Benney, Scarlett Huxtable, Serina James, Ruby Sellick, Sera Elsa Jomon, Kyron Connor, Dylan Parker, Marlee White, Charlotte Little, Ellie Mildren, Izzy Voisey, Luke Horrocks, Lucy McMahon, Matthew Bailey, Mason Bryant, Millie Routledge, Ryan Allaker, Amy Rogers, Maja de Carvalho, Nikkita Hookway, Nancy Brown, Oliver McHugh, Kyle Madge, Anna Pearn, Eunan Campbell, Zak Turner, Sienna Painter, Blake Adamson, Layla Loizides, Nea Joshy, Logan Hammacott, Joe Boyce, Charlie Burton, Jason Mewett, Grace Green, Fredi Tuci, Leah McClements, Leela Cartwright, Mya Brown, Eva Spicer, Ellie Farthing and Bella Williams

Year 10 – Sara Santos Martins, Dolce Zulhayir, Rayan Nafim, George Scrimgeour, Emma Matthews, Austin White, Lewis Watt, Williams Denega, Ruby Bovey, Dean Conway, Lucas Quaintance, Phoebe Denbow, Bartosz Mitula, Molly Longthorpe, Joshua Rogers, Ruby Donaldson, Bella Kirby, Colby Britton, Willow Kendal, Lucian Churchward, Simon Drost, Jayden Trevelyan and Jessica Nicholson

House Students of the Week

Year 7

Christie – Samuel Kuc

Darwin – Jack Robinson

Fawcett – Elise Musgrove

Harrison – Oaklie Chancellor

Kitson – Leo Shaw

Pengelly – Rosa Murray

Year 8

Brunel – Luke Smith-Harding

Christie – Sophia Peryer

Darwin – Ava-Rae Mills

Fawcett – Dylan Matthews

Harrison – Jaden Harrison

Kitson – Annie Aldous

Nearne – Leah Hollis

Pengelly – Alex Moss

Year 9

Brunel – Toby Waring

Christie – Matthew Bailey

Darwin – Leo Maasz

Fawcett – Kaiden Mclaren

Harrison – Millie-Anne Adamson

Kitson – James Northcott

Nearne – Kyron Connor

Pengelly – Lexi Jessup

Homework Students of the Week

Year 7

Brunel – Maddie Smith

Christie – Keeley-Mae Moran

Darwin – Summer Reed

Fawcett – Codi O’Shea

Harrison – Jackson Lane

Nearne – Kierra O’Neill

Year 8

Brunel – Olivia Stewart

Christie – Jamie Tully

Darwin – Lewis Graham

Fawcett – Daisy Humphreys

Harrison – Molly Hollomby

Kitson – Naomi Szyszka

Nearne – Charlie Sanderson

Pengelly – Poppy Sanderson

Year 9

Brunel – Emma Giles

Christie – Maddie Kenyon

Darwin – Grace Green

Fawcett – Connie McMahon

Harrison – Fredi Tuci

Kitson – Neve Lithgow

Nearne – Layla Broadway

Pengelly – Alex Nagy

Sparx Leaderboards – top 10 students’ XP points so far this year

Sparx Level Up

Congratulations to these students for achieving a new level in their Sparx this week! Certificates and badges will be awarded at the end of every cycle.

Tassomai Leaderboards