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  • 24/06/25

    Book Now: School Open Events

    Is Your Child Due to Start School in Autumn 2026? Come and Visit Us! We are delighted to invite prospective parents and children to one of our upcoming Open Events here at Great Bowden Academy. If your child is due to start school in Autumn, this is a fantastic opportunity to come and see what ma...
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  • 27/11/25

    Christmas Lunch Menu

    Miquils, our in-house caters, have announced their Christmas Lunch Menu for 2025 – and it looks tree-mendously delicious! Our kitchen team will be serving up this utterly yule-icious menu on Wednesday 17th December. Please book through Arbor by 11am on Friday 5th...
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  • 27/11/25

    Odd Socks Day Anti-bullying Week

    Last week our school was filled with a bright and brilliant mix of odd socks as we joined the Anti-Bullying Alliance for Odd Socks Day, marking the start of Anti-Bullying Week. It’s a fun and colourful way to share a powerful message: we are united against bullying. This year’s theme...
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  • 27/11/25

    How Did We Do in Switch Off Week?

    Last week was Switch Off Week at GBA — a brilliant opportunity to remind ourselves of the small, everyday choices we can make to help our environment by using less energy. Our Eco Team kicked off the week with a special assembly on Monday, sharing why the week matters and challenging every...
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  • 27/11/25

    Christmas at Great Bowden Academy

    We’re excited to share all the festive fun happening at GBA this December! Here’s what’s coming up: 🎅 Fri 5th  December – Santa’s Grotto Our wonderful PTA have once again arranged for Father Christmas to visit the school. This will take place during the school...
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  • 20/11/25

    Primary Mathematics Challenge

    On Tuesday, our brilliant Maths Team took part in the Primary Mathematics Challenge - an annual national competition for Year 5 and 6 pupils across the UK. The challenge is designed to spark enthusiasm, build confidence, and strengthen problem-solving and reasoning skills - and our pupils certain...
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  • 19/11/25

    Thursdays are… Super Scientists Day!

    Our after-school calendar is officially chock-a-block as we welcome back Super Scientists to our Thursday slot this term - always a firm favourite with the children. Led by experienced science teacher Chris Esgate-Green, pupils get hands-on with practical, exciting experiments that spark curiosit...
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  • 18/11/25

    Football League Update – Year 5/6 Boys

    Our Year 5 & 6 Boys Football League team were back in action last Tuesday, continuing to show fantastic teamwork, resilience and determination in the next round of league fixtures. After an incredible start to the season — winning all three of their opening games — the team went i...
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  • 17/11/25

    Eco Team Launches Switch Off Week

    In today’s assembly, our brilliant Eco Ambassadors officially launched Switch Off Week - an initiative designed by the Eco Team to help us save electricity, reduce energy use, and cut carbon emissions. Throughout the week, the Eco Team will be encouraging everyone to switch off lights and a...
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  • 17/11/25

    Forest School

    It’s that time of year when we can officially say we go out in ALL weathers in Forest School! From brilliant sunshine to torrential rain — and this week’s bitterly cold spell — Class 4 have embraced it all over the past few weeks… and loved every minute! To help kee...
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  • 13/11/25

    Remembrance Poems & Prayers – £570 Raised for the Poppy Appeal

      We are incredibly proud to share that our Remembrance Poems and Prayers Book written by Class 3 and 4 pupils have raised an amazing £570 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The collection of poems and prayers clearly touched the hearts of many — from veterans...
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  • 10/11/25

    Bonfire Night Spectacular!

    We had a fantastic night on Wednesday at the Bonfire Night Spectacular, brilliantly organised by our amazing PTA. Held at The Red Lion, the event was a huge success - with so many families joining us for a wonderful evening of autumn fun. Thanks to your support, an incredible £555 profit wa...
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