This week’s Milkshake with the Head was proudly hosted by our Executive Headteacher, Mr Williams, recognising students who have gone above and beyond for our school community.
👏 Congratulations to students nominated for:
• Outstanding teamwork during their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice expedition
• Amazing commitment and maturity in supporting our Stephen Lawrence assemblies and activities
• Confidently delivering an assembly at Thomas Estley Community College, sharing the message of Stephen Lawrence and the importance of anti-racism
We are incredibly proud of the leadership, courage and teamwork shown by our students. A well‑deserved celebration of positive values in action!
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Students have lots to look forward to this week in our canteen! Highlights include:
✅ Tuesday: Pork or veggie meatballs in rich tomato sauce with spaghetti, finished with a chocolate muffin 🍝🧁
✅ Wednesday: Beef or vegetable chilli with spicy wedges & nachos, plus carrot cake 🌶️🥕
✅ Thursday: Chicken tikka or vegetable curry served with rice and naan, followed by shortbread 🍛
✅ Friday: Chicken or Quorn nuggets with chips and beans, and an iced marble sponge 🍟🍰
🍝 Daily options (Tue–Fri): Pasta bar with a choice of two sauces and jacket potatoes with fillings.
A great mix of favourites and fresh flavours – there’s something for everyone! 😊
#CountesthorpeAcademy #SchoolMeals #Week3Menu
As part of our expanding language curriculum, Year 7 students recently enjoyed an immersive Spanish Café experience designed to bring classroom learning to life. The event gave students the opportunity to practice their Spanish in a fun, real-world setting by ordering food and drinks en español.
The café offered a delicious selection of breakfast options, including freshly made churros, madeleine cakes, fruit, hot chocolate and orange juice. Students confidently used their growing language skills to place orders, listen attentively and respond appropriately, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of a Spanish café.
This engaging experience not only reinforced key language skills such as speaking and listening but also helped students build confidence and enthusiasm for learning Spanish. By combining culture, communication and cuisine, the Spanish Café provided a memorable and meaningful way to enrich students’ learning beyond the classroom.
🍽️ What’s on the menu at Countesthorpe Academy next week? 🍽️
We’ve got a fantastic week of lunches lined up, starting Monday 27 April!
Students can look forward to favourites such as:
✨ Southern fried chicken with crispy potatoes
✨ Roast pork with all the trimmings
✨ Sweet & sour chicken with rice
✨ Cheeseburgers and curly fries
There’s also a great selection of vegetarian and vegan options each day, including vegan chicken strips, Quorn sausages and veggie burgers – plus our ever-popular pasta bar and jacket potatoes available daily. 🍝🥔
And of course, no week is complete without desserts like chocolate brownie, crumble and custard, iced flapjack and ginger shortbread! 😋
A big thank you to our kitchen team, led by Mrs K. Glover, for keeping our students well fed! 💚
We were proud to see our Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors visit Thomas Estley Community College to deliver their powerful anti-racism assembly to Year 8 students.
The ambassadors spoke with confidence, honesty and passion, inspiring meaningful conversations and reflection among their peers. We’re especially excited that Thomas Estley will now be launching their own Stephen Lawrence Ambassador group, who will work in collaboration with our ambassadors as they develop and grow.
We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, commitment and courage our students have shown in creating and delivering these assemblies. Their voices are making a real difference, inspiring young people across the region to stand up for equality, respect and inclusion. 👏
#StephenLawrenceAmbassadors #AntiRacism #StudentLeadership #InspiringChange #YouthVoice #Proud
This week’s Milkshake with the Head was awarded to pupils for amazing Bedrock reading – a huge well done to everyone recognised for their hard work and commitment to reading! 📚⭐
Today’s milkshake session was kindly hosted by Mrs Aitcheson, Headteacher, who enjoyed celebrating students’ success and hearing all about their reading achievements.
Keep up the fantastic effort – we’re so proud of you! 👏
This week at Countesthorpe Academy, our Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors have been leading a powerful series of assemblies to mark Stephen Lawrence Day.
Through their presentations, our ambassadors have highlighted who Stephen Lawrence was, the vital work they do within our school community, and why it is so important for us all to be actively anti‑racist. They spoke confidently and thoughtfully, encouraging students to reflect, challenge prejudice, and stand up for fairness and equality.
We are incredibly proud of their commitment and leadership—and the impact of their message doesn’t stop here. Next week, our ambassadors will be taking their assembly to Thomas Estley Community College, where they will be presenting to Year 8 students, continuing to share these important conversations beyond our own school.
Well done to our Stephen Lawrence Ambassadors for representing Countesthorpe Academy with such maturity and purpose. 💛
#StephenLawrenceDay #CountesthorpeAcademy #AntiRacism #StudentLeadership #Respect #Equality
Today’s Milkshake with the Headteacher was hosted by Mrs Aitcheson and celebrated students who were nominated for their outstanding 10X Challenge work and presentations during CREW time.
It was wonderful to recognise the effort, creativity, and confidence these students have shown, and to hear them talk proudly about their learning in a relaxed and supportive setting. Opportunities like this highlight the importance of ambition, resilience, and going the extra mile in everything we do.
Well done to all the students involved—you should be very proud of your achievements! 🥤⭐
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Please be reminded that our school closes early for students on Tuesday 21stApril 2026 at 2pm to allow our teachers and staff to focus on professional development.
Full details can be found at https://links.clcc.college/early25