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7, June 2018·2 min read

One Life Festival 2018 a resounding success

The very first One Life Festival was a resounding success with all who attended. Individuals who have hardly ever walked before were up dancing and young adults who would normally be shadowed were able to walk freely around the secure site. Well done to all involved!

15, May 2018·1 min read

Young people with disabilities can become an Aviator for the day

Bader Braves Aviation Days offer youngsters with a disability the opportunity to experience the same excitement that famous legless WW2 fighter ace, Douglas Bader, himself enjoyed throughout his life, namely flight in a light aircraft.

16, March 2018·1 min read

Ryde Academy pupils partake in ‘BBC School Report’ journalism project

Pupils from Ryde Academy have been working hard over the last month to plan their BBC School report programme which aired on Thursday. Well done to all involved.

15, March 2018·2 min read

Ryde Academy girls inspired by STEM roadshow

Girls from Ryde Academy learnt that STEM careers are not just about being good at science or maths, but are creative and not in the least boring!

28, February 2018·1 min read

Pupils explore renewable energy R&D centre

Pupils from Ryde Academy were recently given a tour of the world-class R&D facility at Vestas in Newport.

Ben Thompson, Beth Parkinson, Abi Vernau, Darcie Bonner, Iris Black, Chloe Hailes

15, September 2017·1 min read

Ryde Academy pupils win Parliament’s National Speaker Award

Pupils from Ryde Academy who researched and spoke about bullying, stereotyping and negative attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community have been praised by the Speaker of the House of Commons and presented with The Speaker’s Student Council Award.

6, September 2017·2 min read

Ryde Academy Governors resign over AET’s ‘wholly commercial’ decisions

Six of the seven Governors at Ryde Academy have resigned, saying they believe "decisions AET are making in respect of education provision show no interest in improving education, but are becoming wholly commercial”.

4, September 2017·2 min read

Plan to cease secondary education at Sandown withdrawn say council

The Isle of Wight council say "assurances have now been given that the plan to cease secondary education at Sandown has been withdrawn".

Annie Littlewood, Amy Jones, Naomi Baker

24, August 2017·1 min read

Ryde Academy: GCSE results for 2017

Ryde Academy have seen a 71% improved of subjects from last year's GCSE results.

Ryde Academy Kieran Thorne, Jake Hayward and James Attrill

17, August 2017·1 min read

Ryde Academy Sixth Form: 100% of students gained at least two A-levels

All Ryde Academy students who applied to university have achieved a place which is a fantastic result and a credit to their efforts and the work of our staff. Well done to you all.

17, July 2017·1 min read

West End star shares praise for Ryde Academy

The West End star said that Ryde Academy had "quite clearly had an amazing effect" on their students adding the "level of dance is unseen at most secondary schools" that he visits.

13, June 2017·1 min read

STEM focus for Academy pupils at BAE systems RAF and Royal Navy Education Programme Roadshow

The roadshow was organised by BAE Systems, who spent the morning with students from Year 7 and 8 and aims to get young people interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) .

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