Summer school provides first taste of Newmarket Academy

A summer school aimed at addressing some of the “disruption” caused by the pandemic has been hailed a success.

Ahead of them starting at the school in September, more than 100 students were given their first taste of Newmarket Academy last week.

Principal Nick Froy said the aim of the five days was to provide “learning while having fun”.

Mr Froy said: “The summer school gave students a flavour of life at Newmarket Academy in a slightly less formal way.

“There were opportunities to do some practical work in a lot of our curriculum areas as well as a focus on developing numeracy and literacy skills.”

Summer school lead, and assistant principal, Neil Fisher added: “With so much disruption this year, we were not able to roll out our usual transition programme.

“Therefore, we felt that running a summer school was essential and of great benefit to all that attended.

“It helped students get to know some of our staff, familiarise themselves with the school site and build relationships with the other students joining us in September.”