<![CDATA[The Aylesbury Vale Academy News Feed - SECONDARY NEWS]]> https://www.theacademy.me%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D13%26amp%3Bnid%3D5 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:55:32 GMT Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:55:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening — Thursday 12 November 2026, 5.00pm–7.00pm ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=784 Discover what makes AVA Sixth Form Strong • Successful • Supportive. Meet our teachers and students, explore courses and pathways, and find out how we’ll support you towards university, apprenticeships or employment.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:52:53 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=784 <![CDATA[ Yondr Phone Free Schools Programme ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1039 AVA will be introducing the Yondr Phone Free Schools Programme from Monday 2 November 2026, funded by Thames Valley Police.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:01:20 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1039 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Student Success at the ISTD Dance National Finals ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1062 Last weekend, five of our talented students competed in the ISTD Dance National Finals, a fantastic achievement that reflects their dedication, commitment and hard work.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:34:03 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1062 <![CDATA[ Careers Newsletter – Autumn Term 1 ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1066 Our Autumn Term 1 Careers Newsletter is now available, highlighting the range of activities, events and opportunities that have helped students explore their future education and career pathways.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:33:10 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1066 <![CDATA[ Student Success – Kian's Karting Achievements ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1068 We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Year 11 student Kian B, who has enjoyed an incredible season competing in karting at national and international level.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:47:17 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1068 <![CDATA[ House Art Competition Results ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1061 We are delighted to announce the winners of our recent House Art Competition! It was wonderful to see so much creativity and artistic talent from our students.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:24:16 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1061 <![CDATA[ Diwali Celebration Party at AVA ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1054 We would like to invite students to our Diwali Celebration Party on Thursday 12 November, from 3pm to 5pm in the Dance Studio (2nd Floor).

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:52:25 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1054 <![CDATA[ New York Trip – Registration Update ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1060 The deadline for registering interest in our upcoming New York trip has now passed.

Thank you to all parents, carers and students who have expressed an interest. We have been delighted by the response and hope to move forward with the next stage of the process soon.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:08:49 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1060 <![CDATA[ An Evening with NASA’s Sarah Murray ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1042 Join us at Aylesbury Vale Academy for a special evening with NASA’s Sarah Murray, exploring science, space and Christian belief.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:02:20 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1042 <![CDATA[ AVA's Biggest Ever Secondary Harvest Collection! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1049 A huge THANK YOU to all our students, parents, carers and staff for your incredible generosity in this year's Harvest Collection!

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:08:41 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1049 <![CDATA[ AVA House Computing Challenge – Code, Create, Compete! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1051 The Computing Department at Aylesbury Vale Academy is excited to launch a new House Computing Challenge, giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity, problem-solving and digital skills while earning points for their House.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:51:53 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1051 <![CDATA[ AVA House Poetry Competition – Celebrating Our Winners ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1052 A huge thank you to all students who took part in our recent House Poetry Competition. The standard of entries was outstanding, with judges particularly impressed by the creativity, thoughtfulness and quality of the poems submitted.

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:23:58 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1052 <![CDATA[ Year 11 and Sixth Form Students Explore the Question of God's Existence ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1053 On Friday 9 October, our Year 11 and Sixth Form Religious Studies students took part in a thought-provoking debate exploring one of life's biggest questions: "Why is there, or isn't there, a God?"

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:43:50 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1053 <![CDATA[ Save the Date – Year 11 Prom 2027 ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1026 Our Year 11 Prom is planned for Thursday 24 June 2027 at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, running from 6:30pm to 11pm.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:46:40 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1026 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh's Award - 2027 Expedition Dates ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1029 Students at Aylesbury Vale Academy have the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). We have successfully run the Bronze and Silver Awards for a number of years and, last year, were delighted to run our first Gold Award

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:03:42 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1029 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Figureheads Art Competition ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1040 Students are invited to get creative and take part in our Fantastic Figureheads Art Competition.

]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:08:50 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1040 <![CDATA[ Drop Everything and Read! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=12&nid=4&storyid=1036 Next Friday 9 October at 10am, the whole school will be taking part in a Drop Everything and Read session to mark World Mental Health Day.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:21:14 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=12&nid=4&storyid=1036 <![CDATA[ AVA Anti-Bullying Club - Gardening Equipment Needed! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1028 Our AVA Anti-Bullying Club is creating a wellness garden and would love your support!

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:51:32 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1028 <![CDATA[ Book Club – Mondays After School (Secondary) ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1034 Does your child enjoy reading? Our Book Club meets every Monday after school in the Secondary Library.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:43:43 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1034 <![CDATA[ KS3 Physics Club – Years 7, 8 & 9 ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1035 Our KS3 Physics Club takes place on Week B Wednesdays, from 3:00–4:00pm in Room C-00-11.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:43:04 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1035 <![CDATA[ BBC Sports Presenter Gabby Logan Inspires Students at AVA ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1030 We were delighted to welcome renowned broadcaster and sports presenter Gabby Logan to Aylesbury Vale Academy for a special talk.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:10:47 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1030 <![CDATA[ AVA Christian Union ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1027 Students are invited to join the AVA Christian Union for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1027 <![CDATA[ New York Trip 2028 – An Unmissable Opportunity! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1000 We are delighted to announce that The Aylesbury Vale Academy hopes to once again offer students the opportunity to visit one of the world's most iconic destinations – New York City.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:13:41 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1000 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Passport to Leavers ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1024 We’re looking forward to celebrating the achievements of our Year 11 students at the end of their secondary school journey, with celebrations including:

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:13:41 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1024 <![CDATA[ Art Club – Get Creative! ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1025 Our Art Club is open to Years 7, 8 and GCSE Art students who would like to develop their creativity, try something new and get involved in art projects around the school.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:04:22 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1025 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Parent & Carer Information Sessions ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1014 This year, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) has arranged a series of free virtual information sessions for parents and carers. These sessions are designed to help families understand what the DofE involves and what their child will be participating in.

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2026 12:30:21 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=1014 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Rewards Theatre Trip ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=25 Recently we rewarded 100 Year 8 students with a trip to the theatre to watch the Panto 'Cinderella'.  This was for students with a high number of achievement points, 0 behaviour points, and excellent attendance.

]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2021 12:51:41 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Year 10 & 11 Rewards Cinema Trip ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=19 Congratulations to students who have been invited to attend a cinema trip to the Funky cinema in Aylesbury on Wednesday 15th December.

]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:50:17 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ The Big Read Project ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=14 As part of The Big Read Project, all of our Year 7 students have been given a copy of PAX Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker.

]]> Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:59:24 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Period Equality ]]> https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=5 All female Year 7 students had an assembly with Mrs Ripley, our Medical Officer, to tell them about the products available to them at school and how they can access these. They were all offered a pack of Always Ultra Towels to take away with them at the end of Assembly.

]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2021 09:56:45 GMT https://www.theacademy.me/news/?pid=13&nid=5&storyid=5