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Screenshot Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood, is proving that leadership isn’t confined to the classroom. She is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world of CrossFit, earning top placements in high-level competitions across the UK and Europe. Katherine qualified in first place

Eighty years on from the end of the Second World War, schools across the country are invited to take part in an extraordinary initiative. VE Mail enables the voices of those who lived through and fought in the war to be heard once more — bringing their

Students at King’s Oak Academy got a hands-on taste of the world of work through a new pilot partnership being run with Clifton Coffee as part of its broader Future Workforce partnership. The initiative is designed to empower learners by equipping them with practical skills and entrepreneurial

Students at King’s Oak Academy got a hands-on taste of the world of work through a new pilot partnership being run with Clifton Coffee as part of its broader Future Workforce partnership. The initiative is designed to empower learners by equipping them with practical skills and entrepreneurial

Heaps of rubbish and overflowing bins were left in Castle Park which took over 48 hours to clear after an event there. And, according to a recent study keeping our streets clean is an urgent priority. BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Lemer spoke to Principal of King’s Oak

A new community hub in Kingswood has officially opened to provide early support for older children and teenagers, along with their parents and carers, in managing emotional wellbeing and strengthening mental health. To read the story in full on the Gloucestershire Live website please click here.

A new Kingswood Family Hub is now open to provide support for older children, young people and their families to understand and manage their emotional wellbeing and promote better mental health. Established in the old caretaker’s house in the grounds of King’s Oak Academy, the pilot project is a collaboration

A new study has shown that more than half the children in Bristol and local surrounding communities are missing out on important exercise and socialisation as the number of pupils walking to school drops. ITV News West Country went along to King’s Oak Academy to find out more.

On average, two children in every classroom have some form of food allergy. This finding underscores the importance of robust allergy awareness and safety measures in schools to protect students and keep them safe. As part of a broader news feature, ITV News West Country spoke with Katherine Ogden, Principal

A new, “invaluable” hub has officially opened at King’s Oak Academy, offering a wide range of support services to anyone in the community still struggling with the impact of the pandemic. The initiative is designed to provide inclusive support, featuring services such as coffee mornings, parenting classes, and mental health

A group of thirty Year 8 students from King’s Oak Academy participated in an engaging and educational Engineering Discovery Day at Renishaw’s headquarters in Wotton-Under-Edge. This special event was organised in conjunction with National Science Week and International Women’s Day, aiming to inspire the next generation of

A team of six talented Year 8 students from King’s Oak Academy recently participated in the prestigious IET Faraday Challenge held at the School of Engineering at UWE. The challenge tasked students with designing and creating an educational toy for children. Equipped with a detailed design brief,

King’s Oak Academy students visited GCSE Boost a unique careers fair. BBC Points West set up pre arranged interviews with King’s Oak students about the careers fair. Here is what they had to say.

  Sixty Year 8 students from King’s Oak Academy had an exciting opportunity to attend an Engineering Festival at Babcock, where they explored the dynamic world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). During the event, students engaged in a series of hands-on activities, including problem-solving challenges,

Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) primary schools were invited by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to participate in an all-girls primary school T1 Rugby Festival – an exciting event aimed at promoting inclusivity and engagement in rugby. T1 rugby is a non-contact sport that embodies the core elements