Countesthorpe Academy was bursting with creativity, colour and character this World Book Day, as students and staff came together to celebrate the magic of reading.
Our students truly shone this year! The effort and imagination poured into their costumes were nothing short of brilliant, from vibrant fantasy figures to classic literary icons, every outfit showcased a genuine love for stories and storytelling! A huge well‑done to everyone who dressed up and brought their favourite characters to life.
Congratulations also go to our costume prize winners, whose standout looks earned them some well‑deserved goodies!
As part of the celebration, all Year 7 and Year 8 students received a free World Book Day book and took part in a series of fun competitions during their library lessons, helping to spark new reading interests and encourage book‑based discussions.
Our fantastic faculty also stepped into character, adding to the excitement with their own imaginative costumes. Seeing teachers transform into beloved heroes, villains, and storybook favourites created a wonderfully joyful atmosphere across the academy.
World Book Day is all about celebrating the power of imagination, and this year, our school community did exactly that.
Here’s to more reading, more imagining, and many more stories still to come. 💫📖
Please be reminded that our school closes early for students on Tuesday 10th March 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
Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026
Here’s what’s cooking next week in the CA dining hall!
✨ Daily Highlights
Monday:
- Battered Fish with crispy potatoes, peas/beans
- Veg: Cheese & vegetable bake
- Fruit crumble & custard
Tuesday:
- Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread
- Veg: Vegetable pasta bake
- Fruit muffin
Wednesday:
- Roast Turkey with stuffing, roast potatoes, broccoli & carrots
- Veg: Vegan savoury bake
- Iced school sponge
Thursday:
- Mini meatballs in gravy, mash, peas & carrots
- Veg: Quorn meatballs
- Chocolate cornflake cake
Friday:
- Pepperoni pizza & curly fries
- Veg: Cheese & tomato pizza
- Shortbread biscuit
🍝 Available Every Day:
- Pasta Bar (choice of 2 sauces)
- Jacket potatoes with a selection of fillings
Today our Year 11 students took part in an invaluable Employer Interview Workshop, gaining first-hand experience of what a real job interview feels like. We were delighted to welcome an amazing group of local employers and professionals who generously gave their time to support and inspire our students.
A huge thank you to all the organisations and volunteers who attended — your guidance and encouragement make a real difference to our learners’ futures.
👥 Employers & Representatives Who Joined Us Today
🌟 Agata Wiak – Life Mat
🌟 Alex Callender – Popchips (KP Snacks)
🌟 Anna Scull – LLEP
🌟 Anneka Jones / Richard Plowman – Vistry South East Midlands — Vistry Partnerships East Midlands
🌟 Ant Askham – Metropolitan Police Service
🌟 Becky Amos – AVIVA
🌟 Carl Mifflin – Mezzle Law
🌟 Connor Doherty – Medequip
🌟 Dale Aitcheson – E.ON
🌟 Gail Bradley – Bradley Design
🌟 Grace Perry – Medequip
🌟 J J Inkley – Advanced Mortgage Solutions
🌟 Karen Bates – Retired Headteacher
🌟 Katie Hollis – Blaby District Council
🌟 Kirsty Beauchamp – Blaby District Council
🌟 Kirti Lad – Pathways
🌟 Louise Devenish – East Midlands Housing
🌟 Lucy McMillan (Parent) – NHS
🌟 Morgan Dagley – Jaguar Land Rover
🌟 Nisha Durgai – Life MAT (HR & Payroll)
🌟 Paul Hartshorn – Hit Technology
🌟 Paul Jenno – Jenno’s Coffee Shops
🌟 Paul Weston
🌟 Rachel Mullaney – Merry Maids
🌟 Sam Newton
🌟 Tom Evans – Medequip
🙌 Thank You
We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our community and the commitment shown by all involved today. Opportunities like this empower our students to grow in confidence and prepare for life beyond school.
#CountesthorpeAcademy #EmployerEngagement #CareersEducation #Year11 #FutureReady
As a reminder, the Academy will close at 2pm on the following dates for MAT wide training for staff:
- 13th November 2025
2nd December 2025(this is now cancelled)- 13th January 2026 (replaces cancelled 2nd December 2025)
- 12th February 2026
- 10th March 2026
- 21st April 2026
- 25th June 2026
School Buses will depart at 2:10pm.
Full details can be found here – https://links.clcc.college/early25