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title: "Year 11 Going Strong: Halfway There!"
url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-05-22-year-11-going-strong-halfway-there"
school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy"
---

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# Year 11 Going Strong: Halfway There!

  ![Image of Year 11 Going Strong: Halfway There!](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/images/news/706003823_1680214329719999_7623509663012913690_n.jpg)  22 May 2026

A huge **well done** to all of our **Year 11 students** at **St Michael’s Catholic Academy** — you’ve reached the halfway point of your **GCSE exams**, and you are absolutely smashing it!

### Hard Work and Determination Paying Off

Your **resilience, dedication and determination** have been incredible to see. Each exam is a step closer to the finish line, and you continue to show just how capable and focused you are.

**Keep going — you’ve got this!**

### Time to Relax and Recharge

The **Year 11 Wellbeing Afternoon** was the perfect opportunity to take a well‑earned break. With the sunshine shining, students enjoyed a fantastic afternoon filled with:

- A busy and fun **photobooth**
- A much‑loved visit from the **ice cream van**
- Plenty of **football and Boro spirit**

It was wonderful to see everyone relaxing, laughing and celebrating together.

### The Countdown Is On

To top it all off, the **Prom guest list has been confirmed**, and excitement is building as the countdown begins!

### We Are So Proud of You

We are incredibly proud of every single one of you. Keep believing in yourselves — the **finish line is in sight**.

**Well done, Year 11 — keep going strong!**

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