Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Assessment week can be challenging and it's particularly warm, so we're helping everyone stay refreshed with ice pops on sale this week at breaks and lunches for 20p. Take a moment to recharge, catch up with friends and enjoy a well deserved treat!
All proceeds will go to the Year 11 prom.

Good luck to all our students next week during Whole School Assessment Week. Remember, assessments are an opportunity to show what you know, not who you are. Please get plenty of rest, stay positive and do your best. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation and remember, progress matters more than perfection.
You've got this!

Warm weather information for next week

On Tuesday we celebrated our incredible Year 11 students as they marked the end of their journey with us. The assembly was filled with laughter, memories, awards, and reflections on the achievements, resilience, and growth shown by this fantastic year group.
We are immensely proud of everything they have accomplished and wish them every success as they begin their next chapter. Thank you for the memories, Year 11 – you'll always be OCAERS.

On 11th June, ten of our female students from OCA attended the female STEM event at Cronton College.
The task was to design an "Eco Classroom" to consist of a large space and outdoor area.They then they had to present it to the panel of judges.
The team were given a list of roles and they each chose one with Efemena taking on the role of the director. Other roles included landscape architects, architects, engineers and sales and marketing. Each role involved researching and planning different parts of the overall design using iPads, creating sketches and mood boards. Part of the morning involved the different roles meeting with their counterparts from the other schools and one group went outside to measure a site and talk about how to make the best use of space. Our team took the lead in delivering the final presentation to the judges. Although they didn't win, all of the girls contributed to the task and they all worked well as a team. We are very proud!

What a phenomenal result for our Year 10 boys' rugby team who beat Saints Peter and Paul by 56 - 12 on Tuesday. They have now made it to the finals of the North West Plate.
Many, many congratulations!

Sabor De Portgual Menu.

Our Rugby Enrichment y7-9 students enjoyed a fantastic evening at AMT Headingley Stadium in Leeds, watching Leeds Rhinos take on St Helens. The group had the brilliant opportunity to watch both the Academy and First Team matches, as well as experience matchday like never before by stepping onto the pitch as flag bearers. A truly memorable experience, and our students represented us superbly throughout – a real credit to themselves!

Our Year 10 Hospitality & Catering students visited Riverside College today to work alongside their talented chefs in a professional kitchen. They made chicken parmesan, spaghetti in ragu with garlic and parmesan bread rolls and for dessert we enjoyed sticky toffee pudding and ice cream! It was a tremendous afternoon and our students were brilliant ambassadors for our school.

Year 10 Work Experience was a tremendous success! Students embraced the opportunity to experience the world of work and loved being employees for the week. Employers were full of praise for our students and have indicated their willingness to continue supporting work experience placements at OCA in the future. It was an extremely positive week that was enjoyed by staff, students, and employers alike, highlighting the value of these experiences for all involved. Please see our website for more fantastic photos and employer feedback by clicking the link below titled Work Experience 2025/2026:
https://ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/key-info/careers/