The City Times - Summer Term by The City Academy, Hackney

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Upcomingevents

SummerSchool

Tuesday27th-30thAugust2024

InductionDayYear7&12

Thursday5thSeptember2024

Inductionallyears

Friday6thSeptember2024

Year7MeettheHeadofYear&Tutors

Tuesday17th-18thSeptember2024

StudentPhotoDay(Y7/Y10/Sixthform)

Friday27thSeptember2024

Culture Day

On June 28th, The City Academy, Hackney, proudly hosted its second Culture Day, a vibrant celebration of diversity and unity

Students and staff showcased their heritage by wearing traditional attire or colours representing their countries The day was filled with enriching activities, taking students off their usual timetables to immerse in various cultural experiences

Highlights included storytelling, samosa making, flamenco dancing, sumo wrestling, Nigerian gele wrapping, and a grand finale assembly featuring a catwalk and a performance from The Lion King cast members It was a day of joy, learning, and togetherness, truly embodying the spirit of our academy

SUMMERTERM

As another successful year comes to an end, we reflect with pride on all the hard work and success that the students at the academy have enjoyed.

We are proud to be a school at the heart of our local community and we continue to offer our students the very best opportunities to succeed in all fields: the academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal.

We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new school year.

9TO5MUSICALPERFORMANCE

Ourschoolproductionisalwaysahighlightoftheyear,andthisyear'sperformanceofDolly Parton's"9to5"wasnoexception.Itwasanincredibleshowthatcaptivatedeveryone.

Adedicatedteamof50studentsfromYears7to13,20backstagecrewmembers,and numerousstaffhaveworkedtirelesslysinceJanuarytobringthisproductiontolife Many audiencemembersproclaimeditthebestshowyet.

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TripDay

On Friday 5th July , every student in the academy had the opportunity to participate in an extra curricular activities, with the majority of students going on trips to a variety of locations across the capital From the Science Museum to Epping Forest, the Docklands museum to the Olympic Park our students were out and about taking advantage of the cultural offerings of the City

Our Year 10 Geographers spent the day studying urban regeneration in Stratford as part of their GCSE field work and caught the eye of a member of the public, who e-mailed to commend the students: “Your pupils are a shining example to City Academy and youth in general. ”

Sports Awards

The Sports Awards 2024 was a grand celebration of another successful year for both staff and students

The Year 7 Boys basketball team triumphed in the Jr NBA finals, while the Year 8 Girls basketball team made it to the Jr NBA finals

The Year 8 Girls basketball team won the COLA competition in Southwark

Our Year 8 boys football team reached the London Cup final, and we achieved outstanding success in the Hackney Indoor Athletics Championship, with our Year 7 & 8 teams taking first place overall Congratulations to all our talented athletes!

Project Band

Throughout the year, our Year 7 students have been learning and practising their instruments for the Project Band concert. This hard work culminated in a spectacular event, with each class performing a different song.

The concert, attended by both students and parents, was a resounding success and a fantastic celebration of the students' dedication. A video of the concert has been sent to Year 7 parents via PAM Parent, allowing everyone to relive the event or share it with family members who couldn't attend.

A special thanks goes out to the instrumental teachers, whose guidance and support made this project such a triumph.

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Sports awards - 2024

Shirt signing day

Year 11 Prom 2024

Big Bang Day

Sports Day

On Thursday, July 18th, The City Academy held its annual sports day, a true showcase of our school spirit. This year's event highlighted the impressive athleticism of our students, demonstrating their dedication and skill. It was fantastic to see them using correct techniques and forms, reflecting the hard work they've put into their PE classes

The day was filled with healthy competition and rivalry, pushing our students to perform at their best while displaying outstanding sportsmanship. A huge congratulations to Ludgate house who are the 2024 sports day winners!

BigBang Day

On Tuesday July 2nd, we hosted our annual Big Bang STEM event. Students from Years 7, 8, 10, and 12 participated in diverse workshops, including pet first aid, AI training to detect minions, VR lab skill practice, and murder-solving using chemical tests. The Royal Institution's Community Science Show thrilled our soon-to-be Year 7 students and their families, sparking excitement for science at The City Academy. The Careers Carousel offered students insights into STEM careers through engaging discussions with STEM ambassadors. A standout moment was welcoming Cricket the chihuahua, who served as an excellent "patient" in the pet first aid course run by the Royal Veterinary College.

Our Year 11 students danced the night away at their prom, marking the start of their next chapter! At Leyton Football Club, they were welcomed with a long red carpet, where staff and peers cheered and took photos

Inside, the dance floor buzzed with energy as everyone showcased their moves. The Prom King and Queen were crowned and some lovely memories were made

Culture Day 2024

Year 11 Vs Teachers Football Match

Year 13

Final Art Piece

Sports Day 2024

STUDENT COMMENDATIONS

Our motto is "Values & Success" and we want to celebrate students when they demonstrate commitment to our values. At the end of every term, staff nominate students they feel deserve special praise This is an opportunity to highlight our exceptional students and the values that they are displaying whilst being at school. Below are staff commendations for the whole term & the values they have been commended for.

Hosannah Esezobor

Year 7

Leading by example & working together

Augusta Ekemezie

Year 8

Working together & respecting individuals

Weaam Algadi

Year 9

Leading by example & commitment to communities

Simone Guthrie

Year 10

Dedication to learning & achievement