Thank You, Liz Million! A Creative Masterclass for Year 8
Year 8 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable visit from illustrator Liz Million, whose energetic and humorous presenting style instantly captured the imagination of the whole year group. Her talk gave students a genuine, behind‑the‑scenes look at what a career in illustration can involve — from character creation to working within the wider creative industry.
Football Success and Strong Determination
Congratulations to the Year 10 football team, who earned an impressive 3–1 win in their recent match. The game featured two superb goals scored directly from corners — an exciting achievement that highlighted the team’s technical ability and confidence.
U15 Netball Match: A Hard‑Fought and Well‑Earned Victory
The U15 Netball team secured a brilliant away win in their recent Stockton Schools’ Netball League fixture at Ian Ramsey. The match began with both sides exchanging goals, keeping the first quarter tight and competitive.
Sports Leaders Shine at the Pirate Festival
Nineteen Sports Leaders travelled to Queen’s Campus to help deliver an exciting Pirate Festival for KS1 children, supported by the Stockton Schools Sports Partnership. The event focused on fun, energetic activities designed to build agility, balance and coordination in younger pupils.
Standing Together in Remembrance: Holocaust Memorial Week
Last week, our academy community has come together to honour Holocaust Memorial Week, a time dedicated to remembering the millions of lives lost and reflecting on the importance of compassion, tolerance, and justice in today’s world.
Snow, Smiles and Skiing: St Michael’s Hit the Slopes!
Students from St Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham have just returned from an unforgettable ski trip to Serre Chevalier, France — and what a week it was! From the moment they clipped into their skis, our young skiers embraced every challenge with energy, courage and plenty of laughter.
Shining Stars: Celebrating Our Learning Passport Champions!
There is plenty to celebrate at St Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham as we recognise the incredible students who have successfully completed their Learning Passports! This achievement represents 12 full weeks of taking part in What Went Well Wednesday, where pupils share fantastic pieces of work from across all their subjects.
Tasting Tradition: RE Enrichment Brings Learning to Life
Today’s RE Enrichment session at St Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham took students on a delicious journey through culture, celebration and faith! Pupils explored the foods enjoyed during a variety of religious festivals, discovering the meaning behind each tradition. They sampled dates, commonly eaten to break the fast during Ramadan; apples dipped in honey, which symbolise hope for a sweet year ahead during Rosh Hashanah; and festive treats such as chakli, enjoyed as part of Diwali celebrations.
Sports Leaders in Action at St Michael’s, Billingham!
Today, a group of our enthusiastic students took part in Sports Leaders Training here at St Michael’s Catholic Academy, Billingham, delivered by Lisa and Rose from the Stockton School Sport Partnership.
From Billingham to Big Brands: Chloe’s Inspiring Career Journey After Leaving St Michael’s Catholic Academy
At St Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham, we love celebrating the achievements of our former students - and Chloe’s story is a brilliant example of where curiosity, hard work, and an open mind can lead. Chloe left St Michael’s in 2015 and began her next chapter at Bede College, choosing A-levels in Maths, Biology, Business Studies, and an AS in Chemistry. Like many students, she originally thought she knew the career path she wanted - nursing. But college opened new doors, and discovering Business Studies sparked a passion she had never expected.
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Year 9 Take On “I’m a Year 9… Get Me Out of Here!” at St. Michael’s
Year 9 at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham enjoyed an action‑packed day of excitement, courage and plenty of laughter during our brilliant event, “I’m a Y9… Get Me Out of Here!” Inspired by challenge‑style adventure shows, the event brought together the entire year group for a mix of eating trials, fast‑paced competitions and surprise tasks that kept everyone on their toes. The atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish as students cheered each other on and faced each challenge with determination - and in some cases, hilarious reactions.
Year 8 CyberStars Shine in CyberFirst Girls Competition
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Billingham is celebrating an outstanding achievement from our talented Year 8 students — the incredible CyberStars of 8H! Over a ten‑day national challenge, four of our pupils - Amber M, Maggie S, Ellie H and Sophia L - came together as Team Star Techs to take on the prestigious CyberFirst Girls Competition, organised by GCHQ and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This exciting and fast‑growing UK competition aims to encourage girls into the rapidly evolving world of cyber security - and our students rose brilliantly to the challenge.