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Pupils go for gold at fifth annual EMAT Olympic Day

More than 500 pupils from 11 schools took part in an unforgettable Olympic Day competition yesterday (June 26th) featuring two double Olympic athletes.

Five schools unite for #EMATters Voices

Children from five East Midlands Academy Trust primary schools came together for the #EMATters Voices choir performance last week (Thursday 19th June).

EMAT Torch Relay sees Olympic stars visit 5,000 pupils

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools, supported by GB Olympians, have been joined by a host of Olympic athletes as part of the annual EMAT torch relay.

Worry Monsters help pupils open up about mental health and wellbeing

Pupils at Castle Academy have launched a heart warming new initiative designed to support mental health and wellbeing across the school, and it involves some very special new friends.

Meet our first #EMATter Master’s degree students!

We’re thrilled to announce that our first #EMATter staff have begin their Master’s degree studies, supported by EMAT.

#EMATter Celebration Awards 2025 open for nominations

Do you know anyone who deserves to be recognised?

Northampton pupils join forces to clean up the Racecourse

Pupils from three Northampton primary schools joined forces last week to clean up part of the Racecourse, demonstrating their commitment to taking action for their local environment.

Castle Academy takes part in community art project

Primary pupils at Northampton International Academy and Castle Primary School have transformed a previously bare, brick wall into a vibrant, large-scale mural that aims to enhance the experience of everyone visiting the school.

Castle's Katherine is a Star in our School!

Teaching assistant Katherine Johnson has been awarded a Hidden Hero Award as part of Unison's Stars in our School celebration.

Our EMAT Annual Report 2024 is out now!

East Midlands Academy Trust has published its 2024 Annual Report.

Castle Academy flies the flag for the environment with eco-school award

Eco-conscious pupils at Castle Academy in Northampton have been awarded a Green Flag Award for their work to make their school more environmentally aware.

#EMATters Celebration Awards 2024

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

Pupils Go for Gold with EMAT Olympic Day Ahead of Paris 2024

More than 500 pupils came together on June 26th for a huge celebration of sport ahead of the Paris Olympics.

EMAT Ability Games celebrates inclusion in sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its annual Ability Games, a day of sporting activities for children with additional needs.

Pupils’ winning designs become their schools’ Olympic flag!

As part of the EMAT torch relay this week, the winners were announced in the competition to design each school’s Olympic flag.

Olympians join pupils for the EMAT torch relay ahead of Paris 2024

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools were this week joined by Olympic athletes for the EMAT torch relay to promote sport and aiming high.

Castle pupils raise awareness of air pollution with winning poster designs

Four Castle Academy pupils have been praised for their poster designs highlighting the dangers of air pollution.

Olympic heroes lend their support for student training day

Students had the unique opportunity to interview four Olympic athletes as part of a media training day hosted by East Midlands Academy Trust.

Castle Academy pupils take their litter fight to the local council

Pupils from Castle Academy in Northampton have had their campaign against litter louts presented at a local council meeting.

EMAT Christmas card competition winner announced!

The winner of our EMAT Christmas card competition has been announced as Marcelina Kieca in Year 6 at Northampton International Academy.

Castle Academy’s music curriculum scores prestigious quality mark

#EMATter school Castle Academy has been awarded a national quality mark for its commitment to high quality music teaching.

Ability Games 2023 celebrates inclusion and sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its second annual Ability Games to celebrate inclusion with a trust-wide sporting festival.

Free event for schools: Behaviour for Learning

Pupils at Castle Academy enjoy street party ahead of King’s Coronation

Pupils at Castle Academy in Northampton enjoyed a series of ‘street parties’ as part of their celebrations for the King’s Coronation this weekend.

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Pupils across EMAT celebrate World Book Day

Pupils across the East Midlands Academy Trust family of schools have been marking World Book Day today to promote a love of reading.

New provision for children with SEND is officially open

More children in Northamptonshire with special educational needs will be able to access specialist support with the official opening of a new SEND department.

Caterpillar Pod welcomes its first pupils

We're delighted to have welcomed our first pupils to the new Caterpillar Pod at Castle Academy.

EMAT publishes Annual Report

East Midlands Academy Trust has today published its 2022 Annual Report.

Pupils' artwork on display for World Mental Health Day

Take part in our school uniform survey

We are currently reviewing our school uniform to ensure it is appropriate and value for money.

Celebration and Recognition Awards 2022

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

Olympic Day 2022

The #EMATOlympics took place throughout June involving pupils from all seven schools that make up the East Midlands Academy Trust.

Fun Run to Beijing

Olympic bronze medallist inspires Castle Academy pupils to aim high