What an incredible trip to Spain for 40 of our Year 8 and 9 students from The Dorcan Academy!

We were lucky enough to stay in the stunning resort of Calella, where students enjoyed the sunshine, the beach and even some volleyball by the sea! It was the perfect base for an unforgettable adventure.

Our days in Barcelona were packed with amazing experiences  from visiting the famous football stadium and the Olympic Stadium to exploring Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol and the breathtaking beauty of La Sagrada Família. Students also enjoyed some shopping time at Arenas de Barcelona (the former bullring turned shopping centre!) and of course plenty of delicious helados along the way.

We also travelled to Figueres, the town where Salvador Dalí was born, to visit the fascinating Dalí Museum and to the charming town of Girona – another real highlight of the trip for many.

Throughout the visit, Mrs Easton, Mrs Burnett, Ms Murphy and Mr Pettyfoot were incredibly impressed by our students. Their excellent behaviour, enthusiasm and the way they demonstrated Dorcan values every single day made us all so proud.

They were fantastic ambassadors for our school and this trip created memories that will last a lifetime. Well done everyone!

We are so proud of our student, George in Year 11 who was chosen by North Wiltshire Youth Football League to referee two Cup final matches at Swindon Town Foundation Park. He was chosen on merit for reports sent in throughout the season from league games for professionalism and hard work. George works hard at weekends, volunteering as a coach as well as studying for his exams. He demonstrates our Dorcan virtues in spades. Congratulations George!