<![CDATA[Notton House Academy News Feed - Latest Announcements and GOOD News!]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D11%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:28:19 GMT Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:28:19 GMT <![CDATA[ Best Practice Award 2026 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=441 Well done, and thank you to Linda for achieving this remarkable accolade two years in a row! Letter attached and details below!

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:28:19 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=441 <![CDATA[ Very apPEELing Work Experience! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=440 Dante is really enjoying his Friday work experience placement in the kitchen at a local pub, and today, he earned £7.52 in tips! Awesome work!

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:15:56 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=440 <![CDATA[ Welding Progress for Lance ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=439 All staff are very proud of Lance and the progress he has made learning to weld at The Wheels Project.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:26:46 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=439 <![CDATA[ Fundraising THANK YOU! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=438 Thank you to all staff and pupils for supporting our chosen charity for 2024-25: The Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal. We raised £188.95! AWESOME team work!

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:44:38 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=438 <![CDATA[ Fishing Gear DONATION ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=437 With sincere thanks to The Sparks family, who have kindly donated a significant amount of fishing gear to Notton House Academy, so that the staff and young people can enjoy the great outdoors, and learn a new skill during the evenings.

]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2025 12:12:18 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=437 <![CDATA[ Fundraising 2024-25 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=436 Thank you to everyone who has donated to our chosen charity - The Grand Appeal. We have raised nearly £190 from a range of school events and activities.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:33:24 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=436 <![CDATA[ SCHOOL GAMES: Silver Award ACHIEVED! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=435 We are delighted to announce that we, Notton House Academy, have achieved the School Games Silver Award for the 2024/25 academic year.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:41 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=435 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh Practice Walk ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=434 Students brave the heat to practise a D of E Walk!

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 10:28:40 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=434 <![CDATA[ Theo Begins His Work Experience Journey! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=433 Work Experience Begins for Theo at Boston Tea Party Cafe in Bristol!

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:41:55 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=433 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper Fun! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=432 What a lovely photo of staff and pupils on Christmas Jumper Day!

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:39:32 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=432 <![CDATA[ Fundraising Update! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=431 2023-24 Charity Fundraising Update

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:48:42 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=431 <![CDATA[ Patrik goes fishing! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=430 Patrik had a wonderful evening going fishing, and it was his first ever time too! He did so well, and was patient, resilient, and eager to learn. Well done Patrik!

]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:37:11 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=430 <![CDATA[ We have achieved BRONZE! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=429 We are delighted to announce that we, Notton House Academy, have achieved the School Games BRONZE Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year. 

 

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:25:32 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=429 <![CDATA[ Super Smart Cadets! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=428 William and Josh look amazing in their cadet uniform, showing their respect for the new King, a day before the coronation!

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 16:28:42 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=428 <![CDATA[ Coronation Buffet Lunch ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=427 A coronation buffet lunch fit for a KING was in order today, the day before the crowning of King Charles III.

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 16:24:33 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=427 <![CDATA[ Super Cadet! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=426 Josh was awarded ‘Cadet of the Month’ and received an engraved plaque with his name on. His Cadet leader remarked on how ‘kind, patient, and considerate’ Josh is towards his fellow cadets and Cadet Leaders. 

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:19:28 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=426 <![CDATA[ We are Mental Health Champions! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=425 With thanks to Martyn, our well-being lead, and to pupils Leo, Patrik, and William for becoming our very first Mental Health Champions!

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:54:19 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=425 <![CDATA[ School to re-open ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=423 School will re-open Tuesday 13th December for staff and students. 

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:54:46 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=423 <![CDATA[ 12.12.2022 School Closed ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=422 School is closed to staff and students on Monday 12th December 2022. 

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:53:01 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=422 <![CDATA[ Everest Base Camp ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=421 Amazing achievement for our visiting animal therapy mentor Caroline, for climbing up to base camp of Mount Everest!

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:26:01 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=421 <![CDATA[ New Academy Councillor Vacancies ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=420 Are you interested in supporting a local residential specialist school? Do you want to help improve the lives of our young people? Can you spare time at last once a term for visits and meetings?

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:07:30 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=420 <![CDATA[ It's a SILVER Award for NHA! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=419 NHA have been awarded a SILVER award for their work on the Anti-Bullying Alliance Programme!

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:43:28 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=419 <![CDATA[ Goodbye and Good luck! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=418 Six adventurous years at Notton and now it's time to say farewell. 

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:02:38 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=418 <![CDATA[ Final Ofsted Report, May 2022 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=417 Notton House Academy continues to be rated a GOOD school by Ofsted!

]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2022 19:40:37 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=417 <![CDATA[ It's British Red Cross Week! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=416 During our weekly tutor time PSHE lesson, pupils will be learning more about The British Red Cross, and the amazing work they do to help others less fortunate.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 23:34:27 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=416 <![CDATA[ Welcome Ofsted ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=415 Two inspectors will be with us on Tuesday 17th May and Wednesday 18th May to carry out a Section 8 Ofsted.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 21:00:25 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=415 <![CDATA[ It's Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=414 At NHA, we will be learning more about mental health in our weekly PSHE tutor time lesson.

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 13:52:34 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=414 <![CDATA[ Amazing Pupil Attendance! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=413 Well done to all pupils and their families. In term 4, pupil attendance was up to 83%!

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 13:30:21 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=413 <![CDATA[ Learn@ MAT Career's Day 2022 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=410 Please join us for the Learn@ MAT Career's Day, to be held at Knowle DGE, on Thursday 24th March, from 10am to 3pm. More information on the attachment below.

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:24:45 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=410 <![CDATA[ Ex Pupil is the face of Bristol buses! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=407 It is lovely to see former pupil Reagen M, who is the face of Bristol City Robins, by having his photo on over 40 buses around the city of Bristol.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:19:54 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ Christmas Fayre ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=406 We hope all pupils, families, staff, and visiting professionals, can join us on Saturday 11th December for our Christmas Fayre.

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:20:28 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=406 <![CDATA[ October Half Term Site Works ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=405 There have been so many great site improvements over the half-term break. The academy is looking better than ever!

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:13:21 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=405 <![CDATA[ Term 2 Family Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=404 All families are welcome to attend our next Coffee Morning on Wednesday 1st December.

Our guest speaker is Matthew Hemson, Sand Tray and Music Therapist.

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:01:04 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=404 <![CDATA[ It's a HUGE Pumpkin ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=401 Well done to staff and boys who grew and harvested this GIANT pumpkin! I cannot wait to see what culinary delights will be made from this.

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:33:00 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=401 <![CDATA[ Black History Month ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=400 Black History Month October 2021 at Notton House Academy

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 10:15:58 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=400 <![CDATA[ Wear yellow for Mental Health ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=399 This Friday 8th October - Wear yellow to show your support for young people's mental health.

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 10:11:39 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=399 <![CDATA[ School Photographer ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=398 Tempest, our School Photographer, is at Notton House Academy on Friday 8th October 2021.  Photos will be available for you to purchase a further information will be sent home via the students.

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 10:12:20 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=398 <![CDATA[ Makaton Week 1 ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=394 We now have a SIGN of the week following our MAKATON staff training!

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:51 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=394 <![CDATA[ And here's the TROPHY! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=393 Where will this sit proudly for all to see? Well done NHA Killer Bees cricket team!

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:02:52 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=393 <![CDATA[ We are the CHAMPIONS! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=392 Well done to the Notton House KILLER BEES staff cricket team, who won the league yesterday!

]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:47:24 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=392 <![CDATA[ Well done to all Year 11s! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=391 We are so very proud of all pupils for their efforts, hard work, attendance, and ongoing resilience, through what has been an unusual and very testing past 18 months.

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:37:48 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=391 <![CDATA[ 15 Years Anniversary ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=390 15-Year anniversary since HRH Princess Anne opened the newly built education block at NHA. And it is looking better than ever!

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:04:56 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=390 <![CDATA[ Thank you AGAIN Morrisons Chippenham! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=389 More visits this term to Morrisons, Chippenham to collect food supplies.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 09:38:00 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=389 <![CDATA[ Thank You Again to Morrison's! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=388 Thank you to Morrison's in Chippenham for their generous donations for our families.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:05:39 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=388 <![CDATA[ Farm to Fork! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=386 The vegetables that were harvested on Monday, have now been cooked, and made into a delicious stir fry!

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:26:45 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=386 <![CDATA[ Reap what you Sow! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=385 Middle School have done well with their seasonal planting, and here we have some radishes and Pak Choi ready for cooking in their food technology lesson on Wednesday!

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:58:36 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=385 <![CDATA[ Thank You Morrison's! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=384 Huge thanks to Sarah, Morrison’s Chippenham Community Champion, for supporting Notton House with food parcel supplies.

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 17:39:41 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=384 <![CDATA[ Thank you ASDA! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=383 Huge thanks to ‘The Asda Foundation’ who have donated £600 to enable us to provide food parcels to help our families.

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 17:36:14 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=383 <![CDATA[ Food Bags for Families ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=381 Staff have worked tirelessly this week to bring in items for food bags for our families; plus, we are so lucky to have been given a £600 Asda voucher to help purchase some essential items.

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:34:19 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=381 <![CDATA[ Delicious Dinner! ]]> https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=380 Drew loves his food technology lessons, but what he loves more, is taking his culinary creations to Suzie, to show her is amazing skills!

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:44:04 GMT https://www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=2&storyid=380