Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

🎾 What a fantastic few days at the Nottingham Open! 🎾

We’ve taken various groups of students to watch some incredible tennis at Nottingham Tennis Centre. 🌟

Lots of inspiration, great memories, and plenty of smiles all round! 😃👏

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⚽🏟️ Our ThinkForward cohort recently enjoyed an inspiring trip to the world-famous City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest FC! 🌳❤️

ThinkForward is a programme that supports young people in developing the confidence, skills and aspirations needed to succeed in education, employment and life. Through coaching, mentoring and real-world experiences, participants are encouraged to explore new opportunities and build their futures. 🚀🌟

The visit to the City Ground gave our cohort a fantastic opportunity to learn about teamwork 🤝, resilience 💪 and the rich history of one of England’s most iconic football clubs. A memorable day full of learning 📚, inspiration ✨ and new experiences for everyone involved!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible. 🙌

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🍎✨ National Thank a Teacher Day ✨🍎

Today, we are celebrating and thanking all of our amazing teachers and support staff for the dedication, care, and encouragement they show our students every day.

To mark National Thank a Teacher Day, our students have been creating and handing out thank you cards to express their appreciation for the staff who make such a positive difference in their lives. Any remaining cards will be delivered this afternoon by our fantastic Student Council team. 💜

🌟 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK – YEAR 7 RESIDENTIAL!

There’s still time to secure your child’s place on our exciting Year 7 Residential trip! 🎉

📅 15th–17th July
🏞️ Packed with adventure, team-building activities and unforgettable memories.
🧗 Activities include climbing, water sports, outdoor challenges and much more!

💷 Just £20 deposit secures your child’s space.

To attend, students must meet the agreed criteria, including:
✅ Good attendance
✅ Positive behaviour and reward points
✅ Year Leader approval

Places are limited and filling fast, so don’t miss out! Add your £20 deposit to arbor now!

Here’s part 2 of our Year 11 goodbye celebrations 💜

We enjoyed ice creams and drinks on the field while signing shirts, followed by the hilarious Ms Oliver’s goodbye assembly, and then lots of tears, hugs, and special memories.

We are really going to miss the Class of 2026. Wishing each and every one of them all the very best for the future! 💜💜💜

🎉☀️ ONLY 1 MONTH TO GO! ☀️🎉

The countdown is on for the Bluecoat Beechdale Academy Summer Fair 2026! 🥳🎪

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
⏰ 12pm – 4pm
📍 Harvey Road, Bilborough, NG8 3BB

🎟️ FREE ENTRY – OPEN TO EVERYONE! 🎟️

Bring your family and friends along for an afternoon packed with fun, entertainment and community spirit!

✨ Highlights include:
🦎 Gary’s Reptile Experience
🎭 Zodiac All Stars Carnival Troupe
🫧 Magical Bubble Performers
🎪 Circus Skills Workshops
🎢 Fairground Rides, Slides & Bouncy Castles
🛍️ Over 40 Artisan, Craft & Homemade Stalls
🎨 Face Painting
🍩 Donut Vans
🍦 Ice Cream Van
☕ Coffee Van
🍕 Pizza Truck
🎟️ Tombola
🎂 Cakes & Bakes
🎨 Arts & Crafts
💄 Beauty Stalls
🎯 Fairground Games
…and so much more!

🌟 Whether you’re looking for family fun, delicious food, unique shopping, or amazing live entertainment, there’s something for everyone.

📢 Please like, share and invite your friends – we can’t wait to see you there!

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💜Today, we say goodbye to our Class of 2026.💜

A day filled with pride, joy, and lots of emotion. We have loved watching you grow and achieve so much, and we are really going to miss you all.

Good luck on your next adventure—you will always be part of our BBA family. 🫶✨

📣 Save the date! 📣

We are hosting our first Parent Forum on Tuesday 30th June at 5pm.

All parents and carers of students at BBA are welcome to attend.

What a fantastic day we’ve had at Wembley Stadium! ⚽🏟️

Huge congratulations to Manchester City Women on their victory today – a brilliant achievement and a great match to watch.

A massive thank you to our incredible team who gave up their Sunday to accompany our students on this trip.