<![CDATA[Austin Farm Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:59 GMT Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:59 GMT <![CDATA[ Darcey Bussell - Theatre Royal Plymouth ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 Last term, several of our year 6 took part in an inspiring event hosted by DDMIX for Schools, Place2Be, and Theatre Royal Plymouth. The day was a resounding success, bringing together pupils and staff for a memorable celebration of movement, wellbeing, and the arts. The excitement began with Dame Darcey Bussell DBE leading a high-energy DDMIX dance workshop, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Theatre Royal Plymouth, sparking creativity and curiosity about the wide range of skills and careers in the world of theatre. With primary schools from across the Trust involved, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:59 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ PSSP Brickfields ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 On Wednesday morning, a group of our Key Stage 2 children took part in the exciting Brickfields Athletics Event. Our pupils competed in a range of events including running races, vortex throwing, long jump, and high jump. They showed outstanding effort and enthusiasm throughout the morning. We were especially proud to see several of our children make it into the finals for the running and relay events—a real testament to their determination. All of the children displayed incredible resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us extremely proud as a school.  A special thank you to Mrs. Garland for helping the morning run so smoothly. Well done to everyone who took part—you were amazing!

]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2025 13:09:21 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ PSSP Quadkids Brickfields ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:28:39 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Kurling Taster Session - Thursday 13th March 2025 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 On Thursday morning, all children had a taster session of Kurling - despite hardly anyone knowing what it was before the day, after their sessions they all wanted to do it again!

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:07:01 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Cricket Taster Day - Monday 3rd March 2025 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:18:10 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Harpers Football event. ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 12:40:26 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ PSSP Cheerleading ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:24:46 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ PSSP Rowing ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:38:50 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Yr 3 Kent's Cavern Trip January 2025 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:45:06 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Christmas dinner and jumper 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 On Wednesday 11th December 2024, the children wore their Christmas jumpers and enjoyed a festive dinner. There were lots of "cracking jokes" being told. 

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:05:53 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Year 2 History focus trip ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 On Tuesday 19th November 2024, Year 2 visited the Mayflower Museum and The Box

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:03:51 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Anti-buylling week ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 On Tuesday 12th November 2024 we wore odd socks to show our uniqueness and celebrate our differences for anti-bullying week. The children are learning about this in their PSHE (Jigsaw) lessons too. 

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:47:37 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Children in Need 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 On Friday 15th November 2024, we wore something spotty to support Children in Need - thank you to those of you who have already donated, here is the link which was sent on Class Dojo and Teachers2Parents. https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=17023, there is still time to donate if you wish to. When we hear our total raised, I will let you know.tion for your news story here.

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:41:37 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Sports Day June 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:21:42 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ A good news story ! ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:27:05 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Brickfields June 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:22:07 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Accerlerated Reader Reward June 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 Several of our children from Year 2 - Year 6 had a reward for achieving their AR target last half term - an afternoon learning how to play Frisbee golf! Great fun was had by all.

]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 15:41:55 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Plymouth School's Challenge 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 On Sunday 28th April 2024, 37 of our students completed their last mile (12 miles ran in school over 13 weeks) at the Plymouth Schools Challenge on the Hoe.

A big well done to everybody for your amazing effort. 🥰👍

Time stamp from 1minute 35 seconds.

One Plymouth

]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 12:04:23 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Easter hamper 2024 winner. ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:41:32 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Headteacher and endeavour awards April 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:36:50 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Children in need 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:34:19 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Rednose day 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:31:19 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Mufti day for the Catholic Childrens Society Plymouth - February 2024 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:20:49 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Netball competition - Life Centre January 2024. ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:53:08 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Christmas hamper winners 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 Congratulations to the Ninnim's who won the Christmas Hamper. Enjoy all of those goodies!!

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:08:56 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Panatholon December 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 On Tuesday 12th December 2023,  Mrs Bojang & Mrs Robinson took some Year 3&4 children to the Panathlon Challenge sporting event where they competed against other Plymouth schools. I am excited to report that they came first!! 

What a great achievement. Well done everybody!

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:06:23 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Christmas Jumper and Christmas dinner day 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 Our children had a delicious roast dinner whilst wearing their Christmas jumpers. 

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:26:18 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Christingle 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 Reverend Ann came to school and took our assembly -  Christingle 2023

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:30:00 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Children In Need 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 Children wore spots or anything yellow to school in order to raise money for Children In Need 2023. 

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:02:58 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Accelerated Reader Golden Time ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 This morning, KS2 children who achieved their reading targets last half-term enjoyed a golden time with Mrs Baptiste. They had a great time playing with the equipment and are looking forward to seeing what reward they will get if they reach their target this half-term.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:17:57 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Anti bullying week - Odd sock day ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:47:37 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Halloween 2023 ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 Fri, 3 Nov 2023 11:25:17 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Jeans 4 Genes Day ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 On Friday 22nd September 2023 the children wore denim to school to raise money for "Jeans for Genes".

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:18:55 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Ofsted July 2023 Good ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 We are delighted to announce that we are a GOOD school!

Ofsted inspected us in July and gave us the following gradings: 

The quality of education - Good

Behaviour and attitudes - Good 

Personal development - Good 

Leadership and management - Good

Early years provision - Outstanding

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:04:07 GMT https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ EYFS Ofsted July 2023 - Outstanding ]]> https://www.austinfarmacademy.com/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 We are very proud to share that our early years got the highest grading possible in our latest Oftsed inspection. 

 

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