Category Archives: Academy News

Staff Netball Success 🏐

The Countesthorpe Academy Staff Wellbeing Team participated in a netball festival on Tuesday 18th April, along with 14 other Leicestershire Schools.   The team, which consisted of staff members from Maths, English, Science, PE and support staff were put into Group A…’The Professionals’ and were supported by other non-playing staff. They played 3 games against…
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Hopeful Futures Heritage Week 🧡

Saturday 22nd April 2023 marks the 30th anniversary since Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack.   Our Heritage Week, which is taking place Monday 17th – Friday 21st April, is a celebration of the diverse heritage and unique identities of students and staff at Countesthorpe Academy.   The week will consist of…
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Stef Reid inspires our students

Our students were proud to welcome Stefanie Reid to the Academy yesterday.   Stef is a British four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medalist and five-time world record holder, as well as presenter, actor and model. She spoke to our students about achieving high performance by pushing themselves out of their comfort zones, trying new things and…
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