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The Dorcan Academy is a forward-thinking and modern secondary school which strives to create exciting and challenging opportunities for its students.
This week the Community Policing Team will be carrying out Operation Sceptre which is the national anti-knife crime initiative. During the week the Community Policing Team will be in all Swindon schools carrying out a range of talks and activities.
Year 7 students visited Ridgeway School to see author &UK Patron of Reading, Joffre White. he gave a talk about his life, writing, reading & the heroes who are all round us. he said 'You are the author of the story of your life. Chase your dreams, be kind, be a Hero to someone'
Our Headteacher, Mrs Bareham was proud to be nominated by Sir Robert Buckland MP to attend a reception for Community Leaders in Education at 10 Downing Street where she met the Rt Hon Damian Hinds (Minister of State at the Department of Education).
As part of The Dorcan Academy Character Award some of our students wrote to the armed forces demonstrating their gratitude and appreciation to those who have fought in conflicts in the past ¤t service. We are honored to receive this letter from RAF Brize Norton, thanking us
Kiera and Olivia, the winners of our Swindon Youth Festival of Literature Illustration competition, had the amazing opportunity of attending the winners workshop at Swindon Central Library with the author/illustrator Steve Antony. 24 students from schools across Swindon.
Year 10 enjoyed using biscuits to learn about Structure and Form in their GCSE music lessons this week! 🍪🎶
Y7 had an adventurous time exploring the sand dunes of Berrow. The students investigated plant coverage & wind speed of the fixed dunes &their role as a coastal defence. Then moved to Burnham on Sea where they completed field sketches & surveys. A fun time was had by all.
New Year 7 students having fun learning about our Dorcan character virtues through drama workshops.
One week to go until Matilda! There are still tickets available to purchase from music or main reception for £5 each. Show nights are Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th July starting at 7pm. Bring change for programmes, refreshments and raffle tickets!
