Avonbourne History

#Soane26 yesterday was brilliant. This year’s theme of ‘knowing more’ resonated in ways I didn’t expect! Counsell, Vallance, Allen, and Hill were great. Hearing Evans in person was amazing. I left with the feeling: so much beautiful work is going on and there is much more to do!

Due to internal promotions we are looking for a Deputy Head of Science. This is a huge opportunity to have impact. Bookletised curriculum, disruption-free learning, WCF, A Level teaching, a fun and supportive staff team. DM to discuss more.

I had the incredible opportunity to spend a week at Greets Public School in Kochi - India , a well-established CBSE-affiliated institution known for its strong academic ethos, holistic development approach, and commitment to nurturing global citizens. (1/6)

Just returned from a powerful and thought-provoking researchED — an incredible deep dive into the research driving education forward, with insightful conversations emphasising the importance of evidence-based teaching. #rEDBmth #workingoutwhatworks #professionaldevelopment

Great free CPD opportunity for BCP/SW history teachers RT @HASWNetwork

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Over 100 historians from the Class of 2027 in today for History revision. Keep up the hard work! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

We are looking for someone to lead a very popular Business department. Currently 5 classes in year 10 and a thriving A Level provision. Huge opportunity to have impact. Bookletised curriculum, disruption-free learning, WCF, a fun and supportive staff team. DM to discuss more.

We are incredibly #AVBPROUD to share our October 2024 OFSTED report where Avonbourne Girls' Academy was graded 🌟💙 OUTSTANDING in all categories🌟💙 Please visit our websites below to read our report! 🥳 avonbournegirlsacademy.org.uk/about-us/ofste… avonbourneboysacademy.org.uk/about-us/ofste…

#Soane25 is coming! 8th February 2025. Save the date - you won’t want to miss this! 📆 More details on tickets to follow.

the students. Thank you to Mr Wood, Mrs Baldwin, Miss Bradley, Mrs Green, Miss Jose, Mr Noble, Mr Sacchi, Mr Storey and Mrs Vieira-Dawes who all made a phenomenal contribution to the trip. Planning for the Berlin Trip 2025 for the Class of 2028 starts soon… Happy half term!

and the Berlin zoo. In addition to the historical studies students learn all sorts of important life skills for future independence. I hope the students enjoyed themselves as much as I did. Trips like this are not possible without the goodwill of staff to accompany and guide

The Berlin trip 2024 is over… The students once again represented themselves and Avonbourne superbly. We are extremely proud of them all. The highlights for students this year tended to be the Olympics stadium the Gleis 17 Memorial, Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial

Final day in Berlin - the zoo and the mall. Now departed and on the journey back to England. All currently to schedule.

An eclectic day on the Berlin Trip today with visits to the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Bell Tower, Gleis 17 memorial, Checkpoint Charlie museum, Berlin Wall memorial centre, a meal out and bowling!

An emotional day on the Berlin Trip: visits to Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial, Roma and Sinti memorial, visit up the Reichstag. Followed by evening activities in a local park, intense table tennis and very loud Uno! More pictures on our department Instagram.

Wonderful weather today for our walking tour day across key sites in Berlin. Students enjoyed seeing multiple different types of sites and memorials, including the Ritter Sport chocolate shop. Students still doing fantastically and are now worn out!

A great day 1 and 2 with 90 years 11s in Berlin. They have been fantastic throughout the journey and this evening enjoyed a leisurely walk to see some of the Berlin sites by night. @AvonbourneUL

Filling in revision guides has all paid off - hard work really does get the rewards. We are also pleased to be welcoming back record numbers to continue to study history in the United Sixth Form. Best of luck Class of 2026 in your next steps and keep in touch!

with 49% at grade 7+ and 79% at 4+. In the Boys’ Academy 13% of students achieved a grade 9, 32% grade 7+ and 60% grade 4+. We are so proud of all the students and the progress they have made. Learning all of those knowledge organisers, attending final countdown sessions and

Another year of student success in History at @AvonbourneUL! Last week saw the Class of 2024 achieve 100% A*-C in A Level History. A huge well done to the Class of 2026 on a brilliant set of GCSE results today. 1 in 5 students in the Girls’ Academy achieved a grade 9,