Year 8 students met the black belt of junior fiction, Chris Bradford in October 2010.
Blockbuster author, Chris Bradford, visited Bangor Academy to tell us all about his Young Samurai series of action - adventure stories set in 17th century Japan. His latest instalment in the Young Samurai series, ‘The Ring of Earth’ hit the shops in August. If you are looking for an early stocking filler idea for 10 -15 year olds, one of Bradshaw’s riveting reads could be the answer!
Another Bangor Academy student’s sporting talent has resulted in a place on a national team. Year 9 pupil, Chloe, has been selected to compete for Ireland in the up-coming Irish World Bowls Association tournament in Newport, Wales this weekend.
Bangor Academy teachers share top tips in new text books
Pupils don’t usually show much excitement about a text book delivery, but if one of the authors happens to be your teacher - that’s a different matter! Year 11 and Yr 9 Bangor Academy students joined Mrs. Wylie (Head of English) and Mrs Anderson (Head of Home Economics) to celebrate the publication of three new text books co-authored by these industrious Bangor Academy staff.
Julie Skipp (Head of the National XL Programme for the Prince’s Trust) visited Bangor Academy to present Year 12 Prince’s Trust participants with their Bronze XL Scheme certificates.
Rebecca (Yr 14) and Gareth (Yr. 11) are excitedly preparing for a two week trip to Boston courtesy of Boston Rotary Club’s support for the Friends Forever Community Relations Programme.
Top Karate International, Levi, from Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College added another championship title to her repertoire when she took a gold medal at the WIKF British Karate championships in Leicester, East Midlands.
Bangor Academy’s Sixth Form Charity Committee raised £500.00 for local charity, Forum for Action on Substance Abuse and Suicide/ Self-harm Awareness.
Our Karate champion won a bronze medal in the World Karate championships in Venice
Year 8 students met the black belt of junior fiction, Chris Bradford in October 2010.
Another Bangor Academy student’s sporting talent has resulted in a place on a national team. Year 9 pupil, Chloe, has been selected to compete for Ireland in the up-coming Irish World Bowls Association tournament in Newport, Wales this weekend.
Bangor Academy teachers share top tips in new text books
Julie Skipp (Head of the National XL Programme for the Prince’s Trust) visited Bangor Academy to present Year 12 Prince’s Trust participants with their Bronze XL Scheme certificates.
Rebecca (Yr 14) and Gareth (Yr. 11) are excitedly preparing for a two week trip to Boston courtesy of Boston Rotary Club’s support for the Friends Forever Community Relations Programme.
