The Lord Mayor of Sheffield helped High Hazels Academy celebrate when the school staged its first-ever annual awards ceremony on Friday 7^th July.

Students used music, art, food and drama to bring the spirit of Manchester to life, when William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) staged its own Cultural Diversity Day on Tuesday (11^th July.)

Barnsley Academy joined together with Sheffield Park and Springs Academies to stage visual spectacular ‘The Journey’ on 5^th and 6^th July.

The race for the chequered flag was on when Sheffield Park Academy staged its first ever ‘box cart’ derby on Thursday 13^th July.

United Learning has just announced the winners of its very own Oscars.  The United Learning Film Awards (ULFAs) challenged pupils in both the Group’s primary and secondary schools to make short films as part of the IDeas Festival – a national event for all of the Group’s schools to explore their local, regional and national identities.

Pupils at Abbey Hey Primary Academy have been turning back time this week as part of the school’s 80^th birthday celebrations.  The week of celebrations coincides with United Learning’s IDeas Festival – a national event in which all of the Group’s schools are exploring their local, regional and national identities.

Manchester Academy’s student Ali is set to box for England. After taking the title of British School Boy Champion, Ali has exceeded all expectations.

A group of dedicated Accrington Academy Sixth Formers braved the elements last week to become the first students from the school to successfully complete their gold Duke of Edinburgh award.

Manchester Academy students learnt the code-breaking secrets of the Second World War after they recently had a special visit.

On Friday 30^th June, students and staff from United Learning secondary schools across the country came together to celebrate their achievements at the Group’s annual ‘Best in Everyone’ Awards.