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  • 12/09/25

    Reception Class Our First Few Weeks

    Having completed their first full 2 weeks, our new Reception students have settled in brilliantly. Here’s a glimpse at some of activities the children have been doing in class. Along with the daily topic work, phonics and maths workshops, the children enjoy their ‘busy time’ put...
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  • 11/09/25

    Special Author Visit – Emily-Jane Clark

    We are very excited to announce that author Emily-Jane Clark will be visiting Great Bowden Academy on Wednesday 17th September to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Cringe Club: Volume 1. Emily-Jane is also the writer of the popular Beasts of Knobbly Bottom series, and we are delighted to...
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  • 03/09/25

    Core Dance Clubs Are Back - Book Now

    We’re pleased to announce Core Dance Clubs start back this week. And as before, we have 2 dnace teams: ✨ EYFS & Key Stage 1: After-school on Wednesdays ✨ Key Stage 2: Before school on Thursdays Both groups will be working towards The Big Dance stage show, taking place on Saturday 28...
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  • 29/08/25

    Thank You Mr Moss & Thank You Mrs Harris

    It is with great sadness that we share the news that two much-loved members of our Great Bowden team will be leaving us. After nearly 30 years of dedicated service at Ridgeway and Great Bowden Academy, our wonderful Premises Manager, Mr Graham Moss, has made the difficult decision to retire this...
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  • 27/08/25

    Martial Arts Before-school Club

    Today we kicked off (excuse the pun) our Martial Arts before-school club led by Mike Malloy from East Midlands Kung Fu. Mike is a qualified primary school teacher and a 2nd-degree black belt. He teaches the foundations if Kung Fu and kickboxing, students will build self-confidence, enhance coordi...
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  • 14/08/25

    We Achieved the Gold School Games Mark - Again!

      We did it again! We’re thrilled to share that the South Leicestershire School Sports Partnership has once again awarded us the Gold School Games Mark for 2024/25! This award recognises our commitment to sport, competition, and physical activity — and it’s all thanks to...
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  • 14/08/25

    Meet Mrs Fellows

    We are delighted to introduce Mrs Fellows to the team, as Class 4 Teacher. As always, to help us get to know her a little better we asked her a few questions… 🎇 Tell us a little about your background? I have been a teacher for 20 years, however teaching is my third career. I was a retail...
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  • 11/08/25

    Have you joined the Summer Reading Challenge?

    It’s not too late to join the Leicestershire Libraries Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is ‘Story Garden’, which continues until 6th September. Simply take yourself down to Market Harborough Library to pick up your starter pack. This fantastic initiative challen...
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  • 10/08/25

    Happy Retirement and Thank You

      At the end of last term, we waved a heartfelt farewell to Andy, a founding beloved member of our ‘Open the Book’ team. Every Tuesday morning, Andy and the team brought Bible stories to life with passion and creativity—captivating our children’s imaginations. Andy...
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  • 04/08/25

    Thank You to all our Volunteers

    On the last week of term, we gathered for tea and cake to celebrate and honour our incredible volunteers—from the 'Open the Book' team and PTA Committee members, to those who listen to our pupils read and forest school helpers and more. Your time, dedication, and support mean so much t...
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  • 10/07/25

    Tennis Finals Success

    Our amazing Year 5 & 6 Tennis Team did us proud once again at the recent Tennis Final.  After earning their spot in the finals last month, the team went up against 8 other top local schools — and finished an incredible 3rd place! Every single player secured wins, and we narrowly mi...
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  • 10/07/25

    Multi Sports

    Recently our Key Stage 1 pupils joined other local primary schools for a fun-filled Multi-Sport event, brilliantly hosted by Robert Smyth Academy. The children took part in a carousel of activities – from running and long-jumping to throwing, catching and balancing. We were incredibly pr...
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