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King’s Oak Academy marked Pride Day by fostering Pride awareness throughout the entire school. As one of the largest Pride celebrations outside of London and Manchester, Bristol Pride has grown into a significant annual event, and King’s Oak Academy was keen to join in

The entire Year 9 cohort of King’s Oak Academy had an exciting opportunity to take part in engineering workshops delivered by Airbus. Working in small teams, students were tasked with designing the interior of a commercial aircraft — a challenge that tested both their creativity and business

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, has been named the IF3 European Champion in the 35-39 age category following a standout performance at the prestigious competition held in the Netherlands. Competing against 28 elite athletes from across Europe, Katherine demonstrated outstanding athleticism, grit, and determination to secure the coveted

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, has been crowned the IF3 European Champion (35-39) in CrossFit following a remarkable performance in the Netherlands. Katherine triumphed over 28 elite athletes from across Europe to secure the title, showcasing not only exceptional athleticism but also inspiring dedication and resilience.

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, is set to represent Team UK on the international stage after securing first place at the British Functional Fitness Championships National Finals in Sheffield. Katherine’s remarkable achievement qualifies her to compete at the Masters IF3 European Championships in the Netherlands this June, followed

As the UK prepares for a major enforcement phase of the Online Safety Act beginning 25 July, concerns remain about the effectiveness of measures aimed at shielding young people from harmful online content. Under the new rules, websites and online platforms will be required to revamp their algorithms and implement

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