Entries by Julie

Jack Petchey Workshop

On Wednesday 14th November, students took part in a day of public speaking workshops led by an external provider from the Jack Petchey Foundation. This was an excellent opportunity for our students to work on their speaking and listening skills, which are essential for university applications, job interviews and more. The following students were all […]

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Creative Cook School – Week 2

On Tuesday 13th November, week 2 of Creative Cook School took place and, as usual, the group were all absolutely fantastic and worked super hard! Anil was ‘Star of the week’ for being amazing in the kitchen. He really owned the task of clearing up, which served the whole team. Abida was extremely hard working and […]

Football and Netball Update

On Friday 2nd November the academy girls’ football teams played against Raines School.  Team A beat Raines 1-0 and Team B did equally well, winnng their game 1-0 also. Both matches were played extremely well by our students. The confidence in the students is growing with each match and its a pleasure to watch as […]

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Introducing our Community Leaders

On Wednesday 7th November, 19 of our newly appointed Community Leaders attended their first after school session in preparation for a jam-packed year of student led activities.  They were all really enthusiastic about starting their new roles across the academy.  Here’s a round up of what some will get up to in the following weeks! […]

Debate Mate Launch 2018

On Thursday 1st November, 27 students from Years 7-10 set off to the Emmanuel Centre in central London for the Debate Mate Launch 2018.  The event serves as a precursor to the weekly after-school club beginning on Thursday 15th November to stir excitement in students about their involvement in the programme. It was a fantastic […]

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Sixth Form Opportunities

Pathways to your success in careers and life Sixth Form opportunities continue to present themselves for our students with over 10 Year 12 students signing up to the prestigious Model UN Conference in December.  We also have applications submitted for the Allen & Overy Smart Start Work Experience programme in February and some of our […]

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The Feast Project

On Wednesday 31st October, a selected group of Year 12 students began the first part of their Feast project. The Feast project is a Birmingham-based charity, also working in Tower Hamlets that specializes in helping young people to live well in an increasingly diverse and divided world. The Developing Identity Programme addresses the challenges students […]

Girls’ Football Match

On Tuesday 30th October, Mulberry Academy Shoreditch girls’ football team continued their unbeaten streak by taking on Mulberry School for Girls. They played four games and came out winners in three games and drew one game. Khalisa Ali scored four goals, helping the A team to become winners in the first game before coming back […]

Year 11 Trip – Blood Brothers the Musical

On Monday 29th October, Year 11 Drama students took a trip to the New Wimbledon Theatre to watch Blood Bothers the Musical by Willy Russell.  The story is a contemporary nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie, who were separated at birth, one subsequently being raised in a wealthy family, the […]

Year 9 Trip – Oakley Adventures, Lambourne End

During half-term, 10 Year 9 students attended Oakley Adventures at Lambourne End Outdoor Activity Centre arranged by the academy’s ThinkForward coach. The students focused on the ThinkForward seven work readiness skills: self-assured, self-aware, driven, resilient, organised, receptive and good communicator and linked them to the activities that were completed on the day. All 10 students […]