Today we are celebrating a fantastic group of students who have truly impressed us with their achievements in French 🇫🇷
Not only have they shown great enthusiasm, dedication and progress in their language learning, but they have also demonstrated something just as important — being kind, supportive and respectful members of our school community.
We are incredibly proud of the way these students encourage one another, show respect in lessons and represent our school values every day. 🌟
Bravo to all of you — keep up the amazing work! 👏
#MilkshakeMoment #StudentSuccess #FrenchAchievements #ProudHeadteacher #Respect #Kindness #Teamwork
🍽 Next Week’s Menu at Countesthorpe Academy 🍽
We’re excited to share our delicious menu for the week commencing Monday 22nd June!
Students can look forward to a variety of favourites throughout the week, including:
✨ Chicken chunks with curly fries
✨ Homemade beef lasagne with garlic bread
✨ Traditional toad in the hole with roast potatoes
✨ Flavour-packed chicken curries with rice and naan
✨ Classic fish and chips to round off the week
We also offer tasty vegetarian options every day, alongside our popular Pasta Bar and Jacket Potato choices.
And of course, don’t forget the desserts… from carrot cake and flapjack to chocolate muffins and ice cream 🍰
There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
#CountesthorpeAcademy #SchoolMeals #WeeklyMenu #HealthyChoices
We were absolutely delighted to host Peter Thompson, CEO of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA), Department of Health and Social Care, for an incredible guest speaker session!
Peter joined us to speak with our Year 12 students and Year 10 Science students, sharing invaluable insights from his varied and prestigious career in public policy and regulation.
✨ Career Highlights Shared:
👍 The HFEA: Leading the UK regulator of fertility services (like IVF) and human embryo research, navigating some of today’s most complex public policy areas.
👍 Civil Service Impact: Working across the Ministry of Justice and the Cabinet Office on constitutional reform and EU justice.
👍 Landmark Legislation: Guiding the Gender Recognition Act 2005 through Parliament—a historic piece of social reform.
👍 Higher Education: Serving as a member of the Council of Queen Mary University of London.
A massive thank you to Peter for taking the time to inspire our students and offer a peek behind the curtain of high-level civil service and scientific regulation.
🙌 Our sincere thanks also go to the Futures for All Programme for making this fantastic career talk possible!
#CountesthorpeAcademy #FuturesForAll #STEMCareers #Inspiration #PublicPolicy #IVF #SchoolScience #CareerTalks
This week’s Milkshake with the Head was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate some truly brilliant students from across the school.
These students were nominated by staff for consistently demonstrating kindness, supporting others, and showing real dedication to their work – values we’re incredibly proud to see every day. 🌟
Today’s session was hosted by Mrs Challinor, Head of HIVE Sixth Form, who enjoyed hearing all about their achievements while sharing a well-earned milkshake!
A huge well done to everyone involved – you are wonderful ambassadors for our school community! 👏💙
#MilkshakeWithTheHead #StudentSuccess #ProudToBe #KindnessMatters #HardWorkPaysOff
This week, Mrs Aitcheson was delighted to host another Milkshake with the Head, celebrating some of our fantastic students.
👏 A huge well done to those recognised for successfully completing their DofE Silver assessed hike — a brilliant achievement demonstrating teamwork, determination and resilience.
⭐ We also celebrated students who have shown outstanding resilience in school, overcoming challenges and continuing to give their best every day.
We are incredibly proud of all our students and the positive attitudes they show both inside and outside the classroom. Keep up the great work!
#CountesthorpeAcademy #ProudToBe #StudentSuccess #DofE #Resilience
On Wednesday, our Year 7 and 8 team enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of cricket competing in the U15 competition!
The team showed great determination and resilience across all their matches, securing a well-deserved victory and narrowly missing out in others. Every game was played with enthusiasm, commitment, and excellent sportsmanship.
There were some outstanding bowling performances, with students consistently putting pressure on the opposition, while strong teamwork and communication in the field created great opportunities throughout.
With the bat, the team demonstrated maturity and tactical awareness, carefully building innings and adapting to each game situation.
A brilliant effort from everyone involved and plenty of positives to take forward — well done, team! 👏🏏
#CountesthorpeAcademy #TeamSuccess #SchoolSport #Cricket
We’ve got another fantastic week of delicious meals lined up! 😋
From chicken strips with herby potatoes and meatballs in gravy, to a traditional roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🌟
Fancy something different? Try our tandoori chicken flatbread or classic pepperoni pizza! 🍕
And of course, don’t forget the sweet treats… chocolate cornflake cake, ginger shortbread, iced flapjack, and homemade muffins are on the menu too! 🍰
✅ Vegetarian and vegan options available every day
✅ Pasta bar and jacket potatoes served daily
It’s going to be a tasty week – we can’t wait to see you there! 👏
#SchoolMeals #WeeklyMenu #CountesthorpeAcademy #FoodForAll #HealthyEating
On 4th June, we were delighted to host Gather Create Grow, a fantastic local textile art group working in partnership with Blaby District Council on this year’s anti-discrimination initiative.
Our student ambassadors collaborated with the group to produce vibrant, positive artworks celebrating diversity and community cohesion. The session was full of creativity, energy, and plenty of fun!
We’re proud that our students’ work will be showcased as part of the upcoming Cosby Yarn Bomb – keep an eye out for their wonderful creations!
A big thank you to Blaby District Council for funding this inspiring event. 💫
#CountesthorpeAcademy #StudentVoice #DiversityMatters #CommunityCohesion #CreativeLearning
Today’s Milkshake with the Headteacher was proudly hosted by our Executive Headteacher, Mr Williams!
We were delighted to celebrate a fantastic group of students who have truly stood out this week. They were recognised for:
✨ Showing outstanding resilience
✨ Demonstrating consistently great behaviour in class
✨ Contributing to a fantastic class CREW display board
✨ Showing dedication and hard work in French 🇫🇷
A huge well done to all of our award winners – we are incredibly proud of your achievements and positive attitudes! 👏
#ProudSchool #StudentSuccess #Resilience #HighStandards
At Countesthorpe Academy, we are proud to launch our refreshed Homework & Independent Learning Strategy, designed to help every student build strong habits, develop independence, and achieve success.
Research shows that completing homework regularly and to a high standard has a significant impact on student progress. Our approach focuses on short, purposeful tasks that link directly to classroom learning and help students prepare for future exams and beyond.
🤝 A true partnership between school and home
We believe success comes from working together:
- Students build positive study routines
- School provides high-quality tasks and support
- Parents help encourage consistency and organisation
📱 Stay connected with your child’s learning
Parents can:
- Use Satchel:One to track homework, deadlines, and completion
- Receive updates via Google Classroom, Sparx, and other platforms to stay fully informed about progress
🎓 Need extra support? We’ve got it covered
Our weekly Saturday School is available for students who want additional help completing homework in a supportive environment — with guidance from staff and our HIVE Sixth Form students.
⭐ Recognising effort and supporting progress
We celebrate consistent effort through rewards, while also providing structured support to ensure no student falls behind.
Together, we can ensure every student at Countesthorpe Academy reaches their full potential. 💙
#CountesthorpeAcademy #ParentPartnership #StudentSuccess #HomeworkSupport
