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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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  • 01/07/25

    New Disabled Parking Bay & Exciting STEM Visit

    We are delighted to share some fantastic news - a brand-new disabled parking bay has been completed in our school car park. The new bay has been added to the school’s car park, making excellent use of a previously redundant space near the back door of the building. This thoughtful addition...
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  • 01/07/25

    Sunshine, Smiles & Summer Fête Fun

    What an incredible afternoon we had at Friday's Summer Fête, organised by our amazing PTA. From fire engines, bouncy castles, and cake stalls to games, tombolas, music, balloons—and even the chance to soak the teachers—there was something for everyone. And the sun shone too...
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  • 26/06/25

    New Sound and Lighting System Thanks to PTA Support

    We're celebrating a major upgrade to its school hall this week, just in time for our end-of-year production. The school has invested over £5,000 in a brand-new lighting and speaker system, replacing the original setup that dates back to when the school was fairest built in the 1980s...
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  • 25/06/25

    Welcome Packs

    A big THANK YOU to all the parents who joined us for our New Starter Parent Information Evening this week — it was lovely to see so many friendly faces! If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry — we’ll be emailing out the presentation so you don’t miss any o...
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  • 18/06/25

    Letter from Saka

    We’ve had such an exciting moment at Great Bowden Academy - one of our football-loving Year 3 students recently became penfriends with none other than Bukayo Saka! It all started when he decided to send an Easter card to his footballing hero, with a little help from Mrs Wilson. The card was...
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  • 17/06/25

    Get Ready for the Summer Fair

    Our Summer Fair is just around the corner — join us on Friday 27th June from 3.15pm in the school grounds for an afternoon of fun and festivities. There’ll be a bouncy castle, games, cake, plant and bric-a-brac stalls, face painting, a tombola, entertainment, and much more. But we...
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  • 11/06/25

    Music Lessons in the Sunshine

    When the weather is this good, there’s no better place for a music lesson than outdoors in the sun! We’re lucky to offer a wide variety of music lessons – from singing, guitar, bass, ukulele to flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, fife, ocarina, piano, as well as the cello...
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  • 06/06/25

    Forest School Maps and Dens

    Class 1 have been busy exploring the world of maps and dens during Forest School this term – and what a brilliant adventure it’s been.  To begin, the children built mini-dens for some very cuddly visitors (our soft toy friends) and carefully considered where to place them around...
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  • 05/06/25

    Finding the Hallaton Treasure

     Earlier this term, Classes 3 and 4 had a truly golden opportunity – a visit from Mr and Mrs Wallace. Ken Wallace discovered the incredible Hallaton Treasure and gave a fantastic talk about how he did it. The children were absolutely fascinated hearing first-hand how Mr Wallace uncover...
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  • 03/06/25

    Tennis Super Stars

    A big WELL DONE to our amazing Year 5 and 6 Tennis Team who smashed it at the recent Tennis Championship, competing against other local schools in an event organised by the South Leicestershire Small Schools Partnership! All of our players showed incredible skill and sportsmanship – we are...
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  • 02/06/25

    Cancer Research Cake Sale

    A massive WELL DONE to our amazing team of Year 4 and 5 girls who organised a fabulous cake sale in aid of Cancer Research UK at the end of last term. Thanks to their hard work, dedication, and delicious bakes, they raised an incredible £265 for such an important cause. What a fantastic ach...
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