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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.
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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.
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Our EMAT Annual Report 2024 is out now!
East Midlands Academy Trust has published its 2024 Annual Report.
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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.
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#EMATters Celebration Awards 2024
Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pupils smash 5,000-mile target for East Midlands Academy Trust torch relay
Pupils were joined by Olympic athletes for an incredible week-long torch relay as part of the East Midlands Academy Trust Olympic Day programme of events.
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Free event for schools: Behaviour for Learning
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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.
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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.
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Caterpillar Pod welcomes its first pupils
We're delighted to have welcomed our first pupils to the new Caterpillar Pod at Castle Academy.
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EMAT publishes Annual Report
East Midlands Academy Trust has today published its 2022 Annual Report.
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Pupils' artwork on display for World Mental Health Day
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Silverstone museum roars into Castle Academy!
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EMAT to open new unit for Northamptonshire SEND pupils
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Take part in our school uniform survey
We are currently reviewing our school uniform to ensure it is appropriate and value for money.
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Celebration and Recognition Awards 2022
Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.
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Olympic Day 2022
The #EMATOlympics took place throughout June involving pupils from all seven schools that make up the East Midlands Academy Trust.
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Fun Run to Beijing
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Competition success for Castle pupils
Three pupils from Castle Academy have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in West Northamptonshire Council’s Knife Angel art competition.
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First-ever EMAT poetry anthology published
The anthology brings together poems by both primary and secondary pupils from across the trust
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Another Good Ofsted rating for Castle Academy
Pupils, staff and governors at Castle Academy are celebrating the outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection.
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EMAT's first ever Olympic Day is a success!
East Midlands Academy Trust has hosted its first ever Olympic Day sports festival.
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Pupils walk a staggering 5,885 miles
Pupils walk the distance from UK to Tokyo ahead of summer Olympics
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NSPCC Number Day
NSPCC Number Day adds up to great fun for East Midlands Academy Trust pupils
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EMAT teams up with GB Olympians for sporting event
We are thrilled to announce that we are teaming up with the GB Olympians Association to hold an Olympic sports event at The Harefield Academy in June.
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Covid catch-up funding
Since the full re-opening of schools in March, we as Trust have been working hard to support our pupils on their return to school.
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Clarence the Dragon visits Castle to inspire reading
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NHS fundraiser
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EMAT honoured for providing vital food parcels for families during Covid lockdown
Staff from the Trust’s seven schools provided a massive 35,000 meals to families who would normally receive Free School Meals.
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Vending machines to inspire love of reading
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Key worker eligibility
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Pupils receive Royal seal of approval for birthday portraits
Pupils have received a letter from the Queen thanking them for their artwork to mark her 94th birthday.
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Our food bank is supporting families during the Coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus
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East Midlands Academy Trust to host regional conference on SEND provision
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Our Trust Awards are returning for 2020!
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Hobbit holes at Castle Academy provide a quiet haven for breaktimes
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Activities week for pupils at Castle Academy
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Pupils get on their marks for inaugural Festival of Sport
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Who were the winners in our Trust Awards 2019?
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Progress of Castle Academy pupils places school in national top 10%
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Castle Academy pupils step back in time for new archaeology sessions
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Olympic bronze medallist inspires Castle Academy pupils to aim high
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After School Care
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Castle Academy unveils newly refurbished library to promote reading
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