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CARNIVAL WEEK – DAY 4: CARNIVAL DAY! Today's the day! The biggest celebration of the year is here, and we can't wait to welcome everyone for an unforgettable Carnival Day! Every year we love adding something new while bringing back your favourite attractionsand this year is no exception... NEW for 2026: The incredible STA Fairground! Plus even more inflatables and the return of our hugely popular Silent Disco! And that's not all... Steam engines Classic vehicle display Some very cheeky goats! Climbing wall Archery Football challenges Slip 'n' Slide Amazing food vans ...and so much more! This day is our way of saying a huge THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to all of our amazing students and dedicated staff for another fantastic year. Let's make it a day to remember! #youonlygetthisatstanground

The Alton Towers Trip busses are on the road on the way back to STA. We've had a jolly good time. If traffic is kind then we should be back around 8.30pm. Earlier than expected. We'll ask students to update parents when we're about half an hour out.

Update from London trips. Due to delays all trips are currently expected back at around 6:30. Messages via arbor are also going out. We will update again if there are any changes. All students have had a great day.

Sneak Peek Alert! The activities are being set up, the excitement is building, and tomorrow it's finally time for Carnival Day! Who's ready for a day of fun and celebration? #CarnivalDay #stangroundacademy #sneakpeek

Examination Results Summer 2026 We wish all students the very best as results season approaches. A-level Results Day Thursday 13 August Results collection: 8.00am to 10.00am GCSE Results Day & Post-16 Enrolment Thursday 20 August Results collection: 9.00am to 11.00am Our Post-16 team will be available to support students and discuss enrolment options following GCSE results. Students who do not currently attend the Academy but have applied for a Post-16 place are invited to attend from 10.00am to complete their enrolment. External applicants must bring: GCSE certificates Birth certificate These documents are required to verify qualifications and confirm enrolment. We look forward to celebrating your achievements with you! #resultsday2026 #alevelresults #gcseresults #post16 #FutureSuccess

Carnival Week - Day 3 - TRIP DAY! Mega Trip Day - Approx 900 students across 12 trips today. First to leave - 600 students to Alton Towers on 9 coaches.

ZONE 4: ATHLETICS This is where the competition reaches top speed! From explosive relays to thrilling sprint and distance races, every second counts as athletes battle it out on the track. Who will cross the finish line first? Who will stand on the podium? It's time to push limits, chase glory, and race for those medals. Let the fastest rise to the challenge!

Zone 3: Games & Recreation! If you're looking for fun, this is the place to be! From inflatable football pitches and badminton to basketball, an epic assault course... and something that might be volleyball The best part? Seeing students laughing, competing, and making memories with their friends in one of the more chilled-out competition zones.

ZONE 2 – COMPETITIONS The competition is heating up in Zone 2! Students are embracing the thrill of friendly rivalry, making full use of the fantastic Powerleague pitches and our brand-new padel courts as tutor groups battle it out for bragging rights. After sharpening their skills in PE lessons, it's now time to put them to the test with some fast-paced Danish Longball action! Teamwork, determination and plenty of smilesit's been amazing to see everyone getting involved and giving it their all. Who will come out on top?

CARNIVAL WEEK – DAY TWO: GO SPORTS!!! Today is Sports Day at STA... but we don't do ordinary! Our incredible Sports Faculty has created a fun, inclusive Sports Day where everyone can get involved, challenge themselves, and enjoy the day! First stop: Zone 1 – Problem Solving! This isn't just about speed or strength... it's about teamwork, communication, creativity and thinking outside the box! Each faculty has designed exciting challenges, with links to subjects including Languages, English, Science and more. Tutor groups are rotating through the activities, working together and battling it out to earn points for their forms. Who will come out on top? Stay tuned throughout the day as we take you around all 4 Zones and celebrate the amazing teamwork, determination and Carnival spirit on display!

CARNIVAL WEEK 2026 IS HERE! What. A. Start. Today, Stanground Academy came alive with an explosion of colour, culture, music and celebration as we kicked off Carnival Week with our annual Culture Day. From making delicious samosas and chicken kebabs to creating beautiful henna art, exploring Latino culture, smashing piñatas, feeling the rhythm of Samba drumming, competing in volleyball and Danish longball, enjoying inspiring cultural showcases, and hearing an incredible talk from Chief Scout Dwayne Fieldsthe day was packed with unforgettable experiences... and that's only scratching the surface! Our students were encouraged to celebrate their heritage, and they absolutely embraced the opportunity. The academy was filled with stunning traditional dress, flags from around the world, incredible homemade food, and an overwhelming sense of pride, belonging and community. At Stanground Academy, we believe our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Today was a powerful reminder that while we all come from different backgrounds, we are united as one school community. What an incredible way to begin Carnival Weekwe can't wait to see what the rest of the week has in store! Here is just a snapshot of photos from the day. We will post more as the days go on! When we're not busy having so much fun!

Celebrating Dora's Incredible Achievement! We are incredibly proud of Dora, one of our students, who is set to complete her 250th 5K Parkrun before her 14th birthday at the 600th Peterborough Parkrun event at Ferry Meadows this weekend. An achievement that places her among the youngest people ever to reach this remarkable milestone. Having taken part in Parkruns since the age of seven, Dora has shown exceptional dedication, commitment and perseverance. We are especially delighted that Dora recognised the support of our PE team, who encouraged her to compete in cross-country events at both city and county level. Dora truly embodies our ASPIRE values, demonstrating what can be achieved through hard work, determination and a positive mindset. Congratulations, Dora! We wish you the very best for your 250th Parkrun and look forward to seeing what you achieve next. #stangroundacademy #aspire #StudentSuccess #parkrun #proudtobesta #inspiringyoungpeople #PeterboroughSports

It's been an inspiring few days for our female scientists! Yesterday, Miss Oprea took a group of students to the University of Cambridge for a Girls in Engineering workshop, giving them the opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities available in engineering and STEM-related careers. We were also delighted to welcome Dr Rebecca Williams from the University of Cambridge, who spoke to our female Triple Science students about her fascinating research into dementia. Her talk offered a valuable insight into the world of scientific research and the impact STEM can have on improving lives. At Stanground Academy, we are committed to inspiring more young women to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Currently, women make up only around 25% of the STEM workforce, with a significant drop in the number of girls choosing STEM subjects post-16. Through experiences like these and by connecting students with inspiring female role models, we hope to encourage the next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators. A huge thank you to Dr Williams and the University of Cambridge for helping to inspire our students and broaden their horizons. #STEMENIST #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInEngineering #STEMEducation #universityofcambridge #triplescience #InspiringTheFuture #AspireValues #FutureScientists

Really grateful for our partnership with Peterborough City Council on this project. Thank you to all of the students and staff involved in this sustainable journey. We're sure it's the start of something wonderful!

DofE is nothing without the leaders. Somehow we managed to find all of these wonderful staff who spend part of their weekend sleeping on the floor in a field up to four times a year. One of our lovely students took this picture of them waiting at the first checkpoint! Looks like hard work Seriously though...thanks guys. DofE is only successful with a team of volunteers.