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
Friday before half term, we said a fond farewell to our incredible Year 13 students at Countesthorpe Academy HIVE Sixth Form. It was wonderful to come together and celebrate all they’ve achieved during their time with us.
Students enjoyed a special celebration event, where we shared memories, laughter, and a few keepsakes to mark the occasion — including our “Bee-lieve in yourself” themed pens and bee/hive keyrings 🐝💛
Although many are still busy completing their exams, we want to wish each and every one of you the very best of luck. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and the resilience you’ve shown.
We can’t wait to celebrate your successes again in August when results are released — we know you’ll do amazingly well!
Wherever your next steps take you, remember to always 🐝 believe in yourself.
#HIVESixthForm #ClassOf2026 #BeeLieveInYourself #CountesthorpeAcademy #SixthFormSuccess #GoodLuck
We’ve got another great selection of meals lined up for students next week, with plenty of choice to suit all tastes!
On the menu:
🍝 Pork meatballs with spaghetti and chicken & pancetta pasta bake
🌶️ Beef chilli with wedges & nachos
🍛 A choice of chicken tikka or korma with rice and naan
🍗 A classic chicken nuggets, chips & beans day
Vegetarian options are available every day, including veggie meatballs, macaroni cheese, vegetable chilli and curry.
And don’t forget the desserts… 🍰
Chocolate muffins, treacle sponge & custard, carrot cake, shortbread and iced sponge will be available across the week!
Plus, there’s always the popular pasta bar and jacket potato options available daily.
✅ A tasty, varied menu to keep everyone fuelled for learning!
#CountesthorpeAcademy #SchoolMeals #WeeklyMenu #FoodForThought
As we look forward to another exciting and very busy term, I would like to thank you for your continued support. Our pupils continue to work incredibly hard and I am proud of their progress, achievements, and resilience. Year 11 and 13 are now well into their exam season and I wish them the very best of luck as they continue with their revision. Our final farewells will take place over the coming weeks where we have both Awards Evenings and Proms to look forward to. These are always very special occasions.
As we look ahead to the second half of the Summer Term, we will be placing a strong focus on two key priorities: attendance and punctuality. We have worked hard since January to improve both areas and have seen some improvements, but we are still not where we want to be.
Regular attendance is essential for children to achieve their full potential. Every lesson matters, and even occasional absences can have a significant impact on learning, confidence and progress. We are therefore asking you to support us by ensuring that your child attend school every day, even when they might not be feeling 100%.
Equally important is punctuality. Arriving at school on time helps children settle calmly into the day, begin learning positively, and avoid missing important teaching and routines at the start of lessons. Late arrivals can be disruptive not only for the child concerned, but also for the wider class.
If your child is persistently late to school and/or lessons, you will be receiving a separate letter to explain the actions we will be taking to ensure your child’s punctuality to school and lessons improves.
During this half term, we will be:
- closely monitoring attendance and punctuality
- celebrating and rewarding excellent attendance and punctuality;
- recognising students who consistently demonstrate positive habits;
- working with families where attendance causes concern; and
- continuing to promote the importance of being in school, on time, every day.
A reminder that all students MUST be through the main gates by 8:42am. After this, they are late. Once through the gates, they must go straight to their CREW room to prepare for the start of the day.
I firmly believe in recognising and rewarding students who do the right things every day. Pupils with excellent attendance and punctuality will have opportunities to receive certificates, rewards, special recognition and participation in celebration events throughout the term. We want all students to feel proud of their commitment to school and understand the positive impact these habits have on their future success.
Mobile Phones – Upcoming changes
I would also like to remind you about mobile phones. Mobile phones should be switched off and stored safely in school bags during the school day. Any mobiles phones out of bags during the school day will be confiscated. If you need to contact your child during the school day please contact our main reception who will relay any important and urgent messages.
From September, and inline with Government Policy, we will be a mobile phone free school. I will write to you towards the end of the term with more details on this and the consequences for students who breach this policy, but be assured that this policy will be appropriate to the needs of students and their safety and well-being.
Thank you once again for your continued support,
Mrs C. Aitcheson
Headteacher
🍽️ What’s on the menu next week at Countesthorpe Academy? 🍽️
Week commencing Monday 1st June, our catering team has a great range of hot meals and desserts on offer!
Pupils can enjoy favourites such as southern fried chicken, roast pork with all the trimmings, sweet & sour chicken, and cheeseburgers with curly fries, followed by treats like crumble & custard, chocolate brownie, and ginger shortbread.
🌱 Vegetarian and vegan options are available every day, alongside our popular pasta bar and jacket potatoes with fillings.
A tasty, balanced choice for everyone – we look forward to seeing pupils enjoy next week’s menu!
#CountesthorpeAcademy #SchoolMeals #HealthyChoices #WeeklyMenu
