Today, we were honoured to welcome Lynsey Knott, a Criminal Barrister from 1 High Pavement Chambers, to speak to our Year 10, 11, 12, and 13 students as part of our ASPIRE programme.
Lynsey Knott, a Criminal barrister with almost 20 years experience, spoke to our students as part of our ASPIE programme. This series of seminars is designed to inspire students by introducing them to a variety of career paths they might not have considered. Today, was our last seminar of the Academic Year.
Lynsey provided an insightful talk on what it means to be a barrister, detailing her role as a criminal barrister. She explained the intricacies of representing clients in court, preparing legal arguments, and the importance of upholding justice.
What made Lynsey’s visit even more special is that she is a former Countesthorpe student herself! She demonstrated that this career path is accessible to all young people, sharing her journey from our classrooms to the courtroom.
Thank you, Lynsey, for inspiring our students and showing them that with determination and hard work, they can achieve their dreams! 🌟
#CountesthorpeAcademy #ASPIREProgramme #CareerInspiration #FutureBarristers
Lots of tasty food including fish 🐟 and chips🍟 , cheese burger 🍔 , pasta bar 🍝 and lots of sandwiches 🥪 😋
The Wellbeing Ambassadors guided a fantastic Spring Wellbeing walk in Crew this morning! 🌿 Twenty-nine students took part, capturing the beauty of spring in our fields and hedgerows. 📸 It was a lovely event with invigorating icy air and warm sunshine in perfect balance. 🌬️☀️
Students were encouraged to be mindful, enjoying the sensations of sun on skin, the sounds of birdsong and breeze, and the vibrant colors of spring unfurling. 🌷🐦
A big thank you to Crew leaders for signing up the right students and to Mrs. Weston for accompanying us. 🙏
#Wellbeing #SpringWalk #Mindfulness #NatureLovers
Countesthorpe Academy Year 8 girls broke down barriers by taking part in a ‘Changing the Face of Construction’ workshop.
In collaboration with Blaby District Council, 25 students from Countesthorpe Academy took part in a workshop which featured engaging talks from women who have made significant strides within the construction industry.
These speakers shared their inspirational personal journeys, challenges and triumphs, providing invaluable insights and motivation for the students. Their stories highlighted the diverse roles available in construction, from Design and Technology to Social Values and Planning.
Overall, the event was a resounding success, breaking down stereotypes and leaving the students inspired and empowered to explore new possibilities within the construction industry, a field traditionally dominated by men.
The workshop ended with a fun team-building exercise, fostering teamwork, confidence and perseverance! We look forward to seeing these young trailblazers continue to break barriers and build bright futures. 💪🔧 #GirlsInSTEM #FutureBuilders
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Congratulations to this week’s hot chocolate with the head winners!
Nominated by their teachers for excelling in an area of school life, our students are congratulated this week by Executive Headteacher Mr G. Williams.
This week’s students have led Let’s Talk, our award winning peer mentoring scheme, Achieved Bronze, Silver or Gold in our Accelerated reading programme, or helped to showcase our eSports provision on National News!
Well done everyone for being the best you can be!
#hotchocfriday #hotchocwiththehead
Today, our Year 7 students had a fantastic opportunity to immerse themselves in French culture at our special “French Café” event! 🍽️✨
With the help of our wonderful Year 9 students and staff, the Year 7s practiced their French ordering skills, asking for delicious breakfast staples like croissants 🥐 and hot chocolate ☕. It was a delightful way to bring their classroom learning to life!
To add to the fun, each table featured a languages quiz, challenging students to test their knowledge and learn even more about the French language and culture. 🧠🎉
Events like these are invaluable in helping our students develop their French skills in a real-world context. By engaging in practical activities, they gain confidence and fluency, making their language learning journey both enjoyable and effective. 🌟
Bravo to all our students for their enthusiasm and effort! 👏 We look forward to more exciting events that enrich our learning experiences at Countesthorpe Academy. 🎓✨
#CountesthorpeAcademy #FrenchCafe #LanguageLearning #Year7 #Education #FrenchSkills
Today we celebrated the achievements of our eSports club who have not only been brilliant eSports players, but also were great ambassadors for the school on our recent national news segments.
With some sporting Comic Relief attire, our eSports club enjoyed their time with Mrs Aitcheson, and especially enjoyed their milkshakes and cookies!
Well done to all the students involved – you are all fantastic!
#hotchocfriday #schoolesports
Countesthorpe Academy Students formed part of Leics Sing’s Choral Spectacular this week.
On Wednesday 17th March, students from Countesthorpe Academy formed part of a ‘Choral Spectacular’ by joining Leics Sing! to celebrate all things A Capella, alongside hundreds of other young voices from local Leicester and Leicestershire Primary, Secondary and SEND schools.
Under the expert guidance of Simon Lubkowski, renowned gold medal barbershop singer, the event showcased incredible talent and enthusiasm, focusing on different styles of A Capella, including modern, unaccompanied Choral, Barbershop and improvised/aural inspired pieces.
Students demonstrated immense commitment and dedication in the run up to the day through a combination of school and massed rehearsals, resulting in an amazing event which saw students singing their hearts out and creating beautiful harmonies.
The energy and passion displayed by everyone made the event truly ‘spectacular’ and gave real insight into the variety of music that can be created with voices only!
🌟Countesthorpe Academy had the incredible honor of welcoming the inspiring Stef Reid as part of our ASPIRE programme! 🌟
Stef delivered a powerful presentation to our students, sharing her journey and encouraging everyone to overcome challenges and aim for the very top. Her words were truly motivating and left a lasting impact on all of us. 💪✨
Stef Reid MBE PLY is a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter. She is a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder. Stef’s journey is remarkable; she lost her right foot in a boating accident at the age of 16, but she didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dreams. She has competed for both Canada and Great Britain, winning medals at the Paralympic Games and World Championships.
The ASPIRE programme at Countesthorpe Academy aims to open students’ eyes to different career paths, ones they can only dream about. Every two weeks, a guest speaker attends to talk about their non-linear path to success, inspiring our students to think big and aim high.
Thank you, Stef, for showing us that with determination and resilience, we can achieve anything we set our minds to! 🙌
#CountesthorpeAcademy #ASPIREProgramme #Motivation #Inspiration #AimHigh #OvercomeChallenges #StefReid #Paralympics #Champion #CareerPaths #DreamBig