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Bristol City Council will meet to discuss a proposal aimed at tackling illegal parking outside schools during drop-off times. The initiative, if approved, will introduce a trial of CCTV cameras equipped with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology. BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims spoke to Katherine Ogden,

A group of Year 10 students at King’s Oak Academy have participated in a hands-on initiative to plant spring bulbs, contributing to the promotion of biodiversity and the conservation of bee populations. The activity was organised in collaboration with Common Connections, a four-year project dedicated to restoring,

Year 10 students from King’s Oak Academy had the exciting opportunity to visit the Science Museum in London, where they attended the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) skills fair. This enlightening event offered students a valuable platform to explore potential career pathways and gain insights into

Year 11 students from King’s Oak Academy recently participated in an engaging and innovative workshop designed by KPMG to prepare them for the world of work. KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the

King’s Oak Academy pupils marked the start of UK Parliament Week 2024 with a special visit from their new local MP, Damien Egan, representing Bristol Northeast. The event was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to engage with democracy and learn more about the parliamentary process. Mr Egan

More than 300 Bristol students from Years 7, 8, and 9 at King’s Oak Academy recently took part in an engaging and educational workshop aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and alcohol abuse. This is how the Kingswood Voice covered the story.

Eighty Year 9 students at King’s Oak Academy participated in an exciting and hands-on science, technology, English, and maths (STEM) workshop focused on robotics. The workshop aimed to inspire students by introducing them to a variety of STEM-related careers, promoting both creativity and critical thinking skills. As

A group of proactive students from King’s Oak Academy have taken environmental action into their own hands by launching a recycling project aimed at reducing waste across the academy. Under their own initiative, these passionate students have started collecting plastic bottles from around the school site in

King’s Oak Academy welcomed students and parents/carers to their annual Year 11 information evening, an event designed to support students as they approach a key transitional period in their academic journey. The academy hosted 16 external colleges, sixth forms, and apprenticeship employers, who showcased a range of

More than 300 Bristol students from Years 7, 8, and 9 at King’s Oak Academy recently took part in an engaging and educational workshop aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and alcohol abuse. The workshop was delivered by Collingwood Learning through its innovative and

We are very excited to announce our after-school clubs and activities for the start of this year will be available to book from 3pm today via the MyChildAtSchool App (MCAS). To book your child on to an after-school club activity please go to the “Clubs” section on the MCAS Apps

As the new academic year commences, parents are being strongly encouraged to ensure their children return to school. Recent data has shown a significant increase in the number of children not attending school regularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Bristol experiencing some of the highest rates of

King’s Oak Academy is proud to announce an exceptional year of GCSE results, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Our school community has demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment, leading to achievements that reflect our ethos of excellence and perseverance. King’s Oak Academy

In an exhilarating semi-final match at the Euros, England’s victory over the Netherlands was sealed by hero Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins, once played for Weston-super-Mare FC, playing alongside him was Dan Jackson, now a PE teacher at King’s Oak Academy. BBC Points West and ITV West Country News went along

King’s Oak Academy’s Year Nine Duke of Edinburgh students were recently invited to Kingswood Fire and Rescue Station for an engaging and informative session on water safety. This visit followed a comprehensive water safety presentation the students had previously received from Avon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.