Appleton Ambition

Day 5 of #NCW2026 is all about higher education.
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Day 4 of #NCW2026 is all about pathways.
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Day 3 of #NCW2026 is about the labour market and how we can find out what kinds of jobs exist in out local areas.
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Day 2 #NCW2026 is all about skills needed in student's chosen careeers.
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As part of national careers week students will be learning about careers in all areas of health care through medical mavericks academy. This will take place in their science lessons. #NCW2026 @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social @careersweek.bsky.social

Day 1 of #NCW2026 is all about that all important decision making.
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1 day to go until #NCW2026 We are looking forward to what's in store!
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2 days to go until #NCW2026 Our plans are ready!
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3 days to go until @nationalcareersweek and we are busy planning lots of amazing ways for students to get excited about careers. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social

I am so proud of our KS3 and KS4 boys national badminton teams. We had plenty of wins throughout the day. We finished the day with a great 8-2 win over Silcoates school from Wakefield. Overall out of West Yorkshire our ks3 boys finished 6th and our ks4 boys finished 9th. Xavier was our top player.

We have won the Yr8 Bradford schools south league. We won 9-1 today against Grange to win the league. Our yr9s won 4-0 and finished 2nd in their league. We have now qualified for the Bradford schools knockout stages in all 5 yr groups. Amazing is the word!!!

Today, as part of National Apprenticeship Week we are learning about T Levels in secondary. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social

Today secondary students learn about the apprenticeships available in a range of different subjects. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social @rgarli905.bsky.social

It's Safer Internet Day 2026 today and it's based around the theme of ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. Please see the guide below for some helpful tips. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social

Today Y10 have a visit from Appris: appris.ac.uk
West Yorkshire's leading provider of Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeships. Find out how your child can access over 200 local employers that regularly recruit apprentices. They have an open evening coming up!

As part of children's mental health week in secondary we have launched "tellusatappleton" an online form for children to share their worries confidentially if they don't feel ready or able to talk to someone in school or at home. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social

Today secondary students learn about the world of apprenticeships to kick off National Apprenticeship Week 2026 @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social
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Next week we’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with @place2becharity.bsky.social In secondary we will be spending the week discussing the theme of "This is my place" talking about belonging and the impact on our mental health.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week and we have a packed week of activities for all secondary students. @appletonacademy.bsky.social

This evening, we celebrated our Year 11 Scholars. Their presentations were thoughtfully prepared and confidently delivered, showcasing the progress they’ve made.
We were incredibly proud to share this milestone with them and their families. @appletonacademy.bsky.social

Our Year 10s are very happy to take part in Creative Futures at the Alhambra Theatre and met inspirational Bradfordians, including actor award winning actor Shaun Thomas, writer of BBC Drama Virdee Amit Dhand and actor, comedian and writer Jessica Knappet. @appletonacademy.bsky.social

So good to see our students collaborating with Bradford Colleges and working with professionals in the industry at the Creative Futures event! Hopefully inspired some future creatives from Appleton! @appletonacademy.bsky.social

Our annual careers fair is coming up on 10th June. Also open to all carers from 3.20 - 4.30. Hope to see you there!

This week's Career of The Week has been voted the 6th most popular career by teenagers nationally.
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This week's Career of Week is Nurse. This career has been voted the 7th most popular career by teenagers nationally.
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Well done!

Well done everyone!

Bradford School Proms 2025!
Appleton Singers and Theatrical Society took to the stage at St. George’s Hall ✨ We are so proud of our young people and how they represented Appleton both on and off the stage. 🎶✨🎭✨
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