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A Level & GCSE Results Days
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19th August: A/AS Level Results Day
Early Closure Friday 23rd July 2010
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Silver Practice Expedition September 2010.
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Silver Practice Expedition September 2010.
Parent Reference Group
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Parents are welcome to attend the Parent Reference Group meetings. The next meeting will be held on Monday, 20th September at 6pm.
The Mayors Parade 2010
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Concert Band at the East of England Showground
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The Thomas Deacon Academy Concert Band, comprising of around 30 students aged between 12 and 18 entertained the crowds at the East of England Show with a stunning orchestral performance on the Plaza Stage.
SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION SUMMER 2010
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Parents’ Reference Group meeting
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Inspire Careers Conference gets the X factor!
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Over 40 organisations generously offered their time to inspire, inform and prepare the students at Thomas Deacon Academy for the 21st century workplace. To see the video click on the link to find out more....
Inspire Careers Conference
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Inspire Careers Conference 21st October 2010
Riding on the wave of success of the last two years events we are hoping 2010 will be no exception. This is the Academy's premiere event and plays a major role in our student's careers education programme. Last year over 40 organisations invested their valuable time to support students to explore, excite and engage in industry and the world of work. We are again seeking to build new partnerships to bring education and business together to help develop the workforce for tomorrow's local and global economy. So why not get involved?
SIXTH FORM STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT THE YOUNG ENTERPRISE COMPETITION
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The young enterprise competition has been run with a different format this year culminating in a closed judging session last night (Wednesday 28 April 2010) at Perkins Engines.
Marrakech Trip
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Marrakech Trip
Update as of 23/04/2010 @ 10:45am
Update by David Brooks
Flight will take off on time and should arrive at Gatwick at 14:15 on the 23rd april 2010. Coach pickup will be 15:00 hours and ETA Peterborough will be 18:30 hours.
Reception will be in contact with the coach during the trip from Gatwick and should have updates on the ETA.
Please contact Thomas Deacon Academy reception on 01733426060 for updates.
Easter School at Cambridge University
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One of our Year 12 students has recently attended an Easter school at Gonville and Cauis ( pronounced keys) College, Cambridge University and shares her thoughts on the experience.
Little Shop of Horrors 2010
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February Newsletter available
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The February 2010 edition of the Academy Newsletter has been released and is available for download from here
Home Access
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How Home Access works
Home Access is the government programme which will help to ensure that more children in state-maintained education in England have access to technology at home to support learning. The programme was born out of the recognition that there are still a significant number of learners who lack access to a computer and the internet at home. The programme will benefit over 270,000 households that currently lack access by March 2011 and initially the programme will target learners in years 3 to 9 inclusive.
The Home Access programme aims to ensure that it can best meet the individual needs of a variety of learners, as well as taking into account the need for flexibility for local tailoring. To achieve this there are a number of ways in which families can benefit under the programme.
ParentPay
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There is currently an issue with the ParentPay system used at the Academy by parents to make payments to the cashless catering system.
Year 13 Engineers Trip to Perkins
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Space Centre Trip, 5th February, amendement to return timings.
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“Attention re yr 7 Space Centre trip on Friday 5th February. Earlier return.
ALL scheduled external exams will continue to run as normal.
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From Monday 11th January, in the event that the Academy closes due to the bad weather, ALL scheduled external exams will continue to run as normal.
Term 3; Welcome back.
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Term 3 commences on Tuesday the 5th January for all students.
Fairtrade at Thomas Deacon Academy
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Sustainability now forms an integral part of the D&T curriculum, and pupils must consider the environmental impact of their work from the outset.
Author Chris Ryan visits Thomas Deacon Academy
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Thomas Deacon Academy’s Post 16 Open Evening 2009
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Thomas Deacon Academy opened its doors to all prospective Post 16 students on October 7th. The event was an incredible success and witnessed potential students arriving from all parts of the city and beyond. The evening showcased the wealth of opportunities available and had expert staff on hand to provide insight and advice.
HARmony Camp 09
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Thomas Deacon Academy HARmony Camp 09 - Peterborough ran for the second successive year with almost 40 new year 7 students spending three memorable days with Heroes and new friends from years 10 - 13 at Thomas Deacon.
Aiming Higher, Succeeding Together
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The 160 students who sat and passed their A-levels this summer can be extremely proud of their achievements over the last two years. 100%of the International Baccalaureate students secured their Diplomas; whilst the A-level pass rate improved 2 percentage points to 98%.
Academy Head Girl Nominated for Award
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We are delighted to feature Amy Wilmot. The Academy Head Girl for 2009 - 2010 has been nominated for a local Young Peoples' Award for her contribution to the local community.
A Starry Night...
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Peterborough Young Peoples' Film Awards (aka POSCARS) winners
Winners All
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Deserved Recognition for Academy's staff and students at the ET Awards
International Music Project
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Schools of the World Unite Project
A ground-breaking project is being spearheaded by Richard Phillips, Lead Teacher for Music Performance in the Academy.
On Top Of The World
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A GROUP of dedicated youngsters at Thomas Deacon Academy are making a trip to one of the natural wonders of the world this summer – and helping needy children along the way.
Published Talent!
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ET story about HMI monitoring report
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The Thomas Deacon Acdemy was visited by four inspectors earlier this month for its inaugural inspection since opening its doors to 2,100 pupils in September 2007.
Disruption: Gas Main Upgrade
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Upgrade of Gas Main will affect traffic in Park Crescent
Vocational Programme Success
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Evening Telegraph Article about the LEAP Programme which is based at the Perkins Learning Centre run by one of our sponsors, Perkins Engines. Additional details feature the achievements of Thomas Deacon Academy students on the programme
Hockey Excellence
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Congratulations to Mike Yeoman who is coaching the Welsh team at the UK School Games this summer. Mike leads our hockey Development programme at the Academy and has had a terrific influence on the success of our teams, in particular the U14 Boys.
First Visitors to the Forbidden Island
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After author Malcolm Rose’s recent visit to the Thomas Deacon Academy, a group of students from Achievement Support were luckily enough to interview him. When they asked him about his next book ‘Forbidden Island’, they were given an amazing opportunity.
Technology College, Fairtrade Project wins major PrintIT Award
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Parents Portal: Open Access
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Access to the Parents Portal no longer requires a log-in name and password
ET Report of Bauer Event
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Meet Mr Roboto
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Question: how do you get teenagers hyped up about house-cleaning? Answer: ask them to design a robot that does all the boring tasks they’re always being nagged to do! It might seem a dream to most of us but the time when a robot will wash the dishes and do the laundry may not be far away.
Creative Industries Showcase
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Bauer Media link with Thomas Deacon Academy for seminar discussing the future of media - key personnel from Bauer Media will be holding an interactive seminar on Friday, 24th April, for over150 Thomas Deacon Academy students.
Thomas Deacon goes to...Albania
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Thomas Deacon Academy is taking its global partnership with Albania to a new level next month.
The Daily Telegraph says...
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Education today has moved away from the 'chalk and talk' philosophy of previous generations...
Extreme Physics
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From Sunday 5th to Wednesday 8th April four Academy students took part in a major event organised by Oakham and Rugby Schools called “Extreme Physics”.
On the Map...
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The Geography Department at the Thomas Deacon Academy have been awarded the Geography Quality Mark by the Geographical Association – and is one of only 50 schools across the UK to have achieved this recognition.
Think ... about Darwin
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TV legend Johnny Ball brings Darwinism to life for pupils
Young 'Masters' chosen for display
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ORIGINAL works of art created by the city's talented youngsters turned the walls of a council building into a blaze of colour.
Mastering Maths
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Innovative Series of Workshops for Gifted Mathematicians at the Thomas Deacon Academy
Award-Winning Recognition
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Not one, but two, award bodies have recognised the innovative achievements of Thomas Deacon Academy, in Queen's Gardens.
Holland Hockey Tour
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Evening Telegraph story about our third sports tour of the year, this time to the Netherlands and focusing on Hockey
Inspiring Futures
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HANDS-on activities at a careers exhibition gave Academy students on a real insight into some of the further education and career opportunities available to them. The event was sponsored by Perkins Engines.
Autumn Concert
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This first Concert of the 'season' at the Thomas Deacon Academy featured the concert band debut of several students.
Excellence as Standard
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The Thomas Deacon Academy celebrated student excellence on Wednesday, 17 September. Presentation Evening featured the distribution of Scholarship and Trust Awards to students who have made the most significant contribution to Academy life in our first year.
12 Months On
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A recent feature in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph identified some aspects of - and reasons for - 12 months' worth of success
GCSE SUCCESS
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FIRST YEAR AT THE THOMAS DEACON ACADEMY BRINGS SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT
Themed Learning: Urban Life
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PUPILS at a city school have abandoned their books to become town planners. This story appeared in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Combined Cadet Force Anniversary
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This story about our pioneering CCF appeared in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph on 5th June 2008, the same day as a visit by Derek Twigg, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence visited the Academy to discuss the success of this venture.
IN THE PRESS: Use the force
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Academy CCF features in the Independent Newspaper
IN THE PRESS: Spectacular Academy design is a winner
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The distinctive Thomas Deacon Academy, in Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, has won a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award for its design and architecture. (Story from the Peterborough Evening Telegraph)
IN THE PRESS: Academy pupil's soup-er collection
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INSPIRED by a feature in The Evening Telegraph two Thomas Deacon Academy pupils are doing their bit for the city's homeless. Concerned about the amount of food being thrown away each day and keen to do something useful for the homeless, Year 12 pupil Terri Sumpter (17) organised a collection of food at her school. (Original Story from Peterborough Evening Telegraph 30/05/08)
Mathematics – An Enigma? Not any longer..
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What does it mean? With a simple shift of the letters, it decodes to say “The Enigma Machine is coming to the TDA”.
Ben Sampson...... hired not fired
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Thomas Deacon Academy student Ben Sampson showed students from the Cambridgeshire area that he is more likely to hear the words “you’re hired” from Sir Alan Sugar than “you’re fired”.
Visit of the Welsh Guards
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The Visit of the Band of the Welsh Guards on April 30th was a terrific event, enjoyed by 2500 students, staff and even members of a visiting AoC Conference!
Teachers TV Science Week Follow-up
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Evening Telegraph story about a visit from a Teachers TV team following up the Ready to Learn experiment from Science Week in March 2008
Dreams fulfilled...
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Press Release for the Official Opening of the Thomas Deacon Academy, 29th April 2008
Kitchen Challenge
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The Academy has entered two teams in this Challenge. This competition is just one activity sponsored by the Technology College team.
Shortlisted for RIBA award
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The Academy has been short-listed for a prestigious architecture award.
Battle of the Bands
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IT MIGHT not be Glastonbury, but some of the young stars on show at a school music show could be headlining the famous festival in the near future.
Thomas Deacon Academy hosted its first ever battle of the bands contest on 11th April, and dozens of talented young singers, guitarists and drummers took centre stage in the impressive atrium in the school's reception.
Mathletics Gold
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Year 8 pupil Deepak Agrawal (13) proved you can certainly count on him when he was awarded one of the first mathletics gold awards in the country for his prowess with numbers.
Six Months On...
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A journalist from the Guardian newspaper appraises the progress of the Academy since it opened in September 2007. Jessica Shepherd talked to staff and students last month.
Barbados Netball Tour
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Academy Tour - first game! Reported from the Barbadian point of view!
National Award for Academy ICT
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National recognition for the way the Thomas Deacon Academy was designed and equipped. This story appeared today in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Take A Virtual Tour
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Technology and Skill combine to create seamless virtual tours of the Thomas Deacon Academy
Dr Richard Barnes elected as Non-Executive Chairman
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New Non-Executive Chairman for the Thomas Deacon Academy
Principal ICT Partner Celebrates Success
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Testimonial from principal Academy ICT development partner, PINACL SOLUTIONS
Academy features in Observer Newspaper
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Thomas Deacon Academy is featured in Sunday Observer
Academy Feature in Peterborough's Evening Telegraph
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Local Press Story featuring images, video and an interview with Alan McMurdo
Student Website
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Partnership with E4Education leads to launch of new website to showcase the talents and creativity of Academy students.
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