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March 2019

  • Pupil chosen as Young City of Literature Ambassador

    Published 20/03/19

    Congratulations to Nottingham Academy (Ransom Road) pupil Mary Angel who has been chosen as UNESCO Young City of Literature Ambassador.

    Mary Angel was nominated by a school teacher because of her passion for writing short stories, poems and reading literature,

    Young City of Literature is a new programme to put young people at the centre of promoting literature in Nottingham.

    Fourteen ambassadors have been chosen across Nottingham to take part in the programme.

    The new programme has been made possible through a funding award of £59,398 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants programme.

    Throughout the year Mary Angel will take part in a programme of workshops focused on reading and reviewing books, meeting and interviewing local writers and poets, attending festivals, setting up a book club for young readers and planning a city-wide reading and writing competition.

    Each ambassador can choose a mentor for the programme. The mentors will be authors and poets.

    Mary Angel said: “I didn’t think I would ever get chosen for such an amazing opportunity.

    “Poetry, short stories and literature is everything to me. I enjoy critically analysing text and then comparing this to other people’s prospective on it.

    “At the moment the book I am reading is Noughts & Crosses but I can’t chose a favourite author, there are too many good ones.

    “All the ambassadors have been give the book Scavenger to read and review, I am looking forward to coming together and hearing the different views on the book.

    “That is what is so interesting about literature, one piece of text can have a different meaning to people.

    “People have a different perception on literature, there is no right or wrong. It is about how people interpret it.

    “I am looking forward to meeting other inspiring young ambassadors. Our love for literature will bring young people from different schools together.”

    As well as her love for literature and books, Mary Angel keeps busy at school. She is part of Nottingham Basketball Academy, she plays athletics, the guitar, and the piano.

    Mary Angel can speak four languages; French, Portuguese, English and Lingala (Congo), which is her native language.

    When she is older Mary Angel wants to be a Paediatrician or a Physiologist.

    She said: “I want to do a job where I can help people and put a smile on their face.

    “Literature and writing short stories and poems will always be my passion which I will always continue on the side of my career.”

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  • Careers Fair 2019

    Published 05/03/19

    Nottingham Academy is hosting a careers day to give pupils an insight into potential career choices.

    The aim is to provide pupils with meaningful experiences that will enhance their college and career readiness by providing them with the tools and pathways for their future. 

    The careers fair will offer pupils an opportunity to learn more about higher education and careers they might be interested in. 

    We will expect pupils to be asking questions about potential pathways and to be seeking advice on required training and networking for their potential career choices.

    Pupils from year 8 through to sixth form will attend the careers fairs at different times throughout the day.

    Year 8 pupils will be in the process of choosing their Key Stage 4 option choices (GCSE’s and Technical qualifications) and will be encouraged to think about potential future careers and education pathways whereas Year 11 and sixth form pupils will be making their final decisions on post 16 and post 18 destinations.

    Aims of the Careers Fair

    • Raise aspirations and broaden horizons
    • Help children make links between the subjects they are studying and their futures and in doing so motivate them to work harder and improve their educational attainment.
    • Increase student’s awareness to the availability of opportunities in their local area.
    • Raise awareness of education, vocational and alternative pathways
    • Support year 11 and 6th form students with decisions on their destination choices and application.

    Greenwood Road Secondary Campus – Wednesday 3rd April

    Ransom Road Campus – Thursday 4th April

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