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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:41:27 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ Moorside High School Rockets into Science Week Fun and Raises Funds for Cancer Research UKItem Title ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=119</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Moorside High School,&nbsp;has just wrapped up an exciting Science Week, with students engaging in a host of hands-on and creative activities both in and out of the classroom.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:37:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Washington Academy Teaching Assistant Receives Royal Recognition at Buckingham Palace ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=118</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Higher Level Teaching Assistant, John Shell from Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has been recognised nationally for his outstanding contribution to education after being invited to attend a prestigious Education and Skills Garden Party hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Heworth Grange Students Step Behind the Camera in Industry-Standard Film Masterclass ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=120</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Students from Heworth Grange School, part of Consilium Academies, recently took part in an exciting and immersive Stage and Screen Masterclass at Northern School of Art, giving them valuable hands-on experience in film production.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:41:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ World Book Day Celebrations ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=116</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;It was brilliant to see all our schools across Consilium Academies celebrating the joy of reading last week as part of World Book Day.</p>

<p>Students and staff took part in a wide range of activities designed to promote reading for pleasure, including competitions, quizzes, book sharing events and dedicated time to enjoy reading together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The week of celebrations highlighted the importance of reading in education and encouraged pupils to discover new books and develop a lifelong love of reading.</p>



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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Ellesmere Park Students Explore Careers at Manchester Museum ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=117</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Year 10 students recently enjoyed an exciting and educational visit to <strong>Manchester Museum</strong> as part of <strong>National Careers Week</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:25:16 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies Shortlisted for MAT Excellence Awards 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=111</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Consilium Academies is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two prestigious categories in the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards: <strong>Trust Executive Team of the Year</strong> and <strong>Civic Partnership of the Year</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:45:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Armthorpe Academy Celebrates Outstanding Victory at Doncaster Schools Athletics Championships ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=113</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Students from <strong>Armthorpe Academy</strong> are celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement after both the KS3 and KS4 boys&rsquo; teams were crowned overall champions at the recent Doncaster Schools Athletics Championships.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:46:30 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Students from Armthorpe Academy Shine on Ski Trip to Italy ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=112</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Students from Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster, part of Consilium Academies, have returned from an unforgettable Ski Trip 2026 to Pila in the stunning Aosta Valley.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Moorside High School supports Children’s Mental Health Week ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=114</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Moorside High School joined schools across the Trust in recognising Children&rsquo;s Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of wellbeing and encouraging open conversations around mental health.&nbsp;</strong>Children&rsquo;s Mental Health Week is an annual event that raises awareness of young people&rsquo;s mental health, encouraging schools, families, and communities to support wellbeing and start open conversations about emotional health.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:29:12 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ National Apprenticeship Week 9th - 13th February 2026​​​​​​​ ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=115</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We celebrated National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) across the Trust with a range of activities designed to inspire and inform students about apprenticeship opportunities and future career pathways.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Heworth Grange Celebrated for Excellence in Music Education ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=109</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Heworth Grange is delighted to have been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality, recognising the school&rsquo;s strong commitment to delivering high-quality music education for its students.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:32 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Marks Holocaust Memorial Day with Powerful Student Assembly ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=108</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Students and staff at Wyvern Academy came together this morning to mark <strong>Holocaust Memorial Day</strong><strong>,</strong> taking time to reflect on the devastating impact of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering the millions of lives lost.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:50:01 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Washington Academy students make their voice heard on BBC Newcastle ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=110</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Washington Academy students, part of Consilium Academies, were given the exciting opportunity to take part in a live BBC Newcastle interview with journalist Madeline Flack.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:51:58 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Washington Academy students gain life skills with fire service in Sunderland ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=107</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A group of Year 7 and 8 students from Washington Academy, have successfully completed the Phoenix Course delivered by fire service crews in Sunderland, gaining valuable life skills and confidence along the way.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:45:31 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ New Funding Secured to Strengthen SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils Work Experience Opportunities ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=106</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>We&rsquo;re pleased to share that Consilium Academies has successfully secured &pound;20,000 from the North East Combined Authority&rsquo;s Inspire Education Grants Programme to support a new, inclusive work experience initiative for SEND and disadvantaged pupils across our North East secondary schools.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:27:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Armthorpe Academy Student Crowned Gold Medallist at International Ice Swimming Championships ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=100</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Lucas Johnson, a student at&nbsp;<strong>Armthorpe Academy</strong>, part of&nbsp;<strong>Consilium Academies</strong>, has achieved outstanding success on the international stage after competing in the&nbsp;<strong>GB International Ice Swimming Championships</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ A legacy of service: Sunderland secondary schools celebrate retiring staff who shaped our communities ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=105</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>This Christmas, local secondary schools Consilium Evolve, Thornhill Academy and Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, are celebrating the retirements of three highly valued colleagues.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Washington Academy spreads festive cheer with annual care home tradition ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=99</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Washington Academy, &nbsp;has been spreading Christmas cheer in the local community by supporting Washington Manor Care Home in Concord, continuing a valued tradition that takes place each year.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:23:20 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Local Sunderland educator Robert Bell named SEND Leader of the Year at National School Awards ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=98</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Bell, Principal of Consilium Evolve Sunderland, has been named SEND Leader of the Year at the National School Awards 2025. The award was presented to Robert at a prestigious ceremony on Wednesday night ( 3rd December 2025) held at the House of Lords.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2025 11:41:21 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy Students Bring World War I History to Life on the Western Front ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=101</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Students from&nbsp;<strong>Year 11 at Wyvern Academy</strong>, part of&nbsp;<strong>Consilium Academies</strong>, recently embarked on an unforgettable educational trip to the&nbsp;<strong>Western Front in Belgium and France</strong>, visiting key historical sites including The Ypres Salient, Passchendaele, Hill 62, Lochnagar Crater, Vimy Ridge, Thiepval, Tyne Cot, and more.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:44:42 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy to Benefit from Solar Panel Investment Under National Clean Energy Scheme ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=102</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Wyvern Academy in Darlington, part of <strong>Consilium Academies</strong>, is set to benefit from the nationwide rollout of solar panels funded by Great British Energy and the UK government. The scheme, announced 17th November 2025, will deliver rooftop solar installations to over 250 schools across England - enabling them to generate clean, home‑grown electricity, reduce energy costs, and reinvest savings into education.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:47:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Behaviour Success: Trust Named in Top 2% Nationally ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=97</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:38:45 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Celebrating Halima Farooq: MiMA 2026 Mentor and Skills Champion Shortlist ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=96</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Consilium Academies is delighted to announce that <strong>Halima Farooq</strong>, Business and Employer Engagement Officer for our Manchester schools, has been <strong>shortlisted for the Mentor and Skills Champion Award</strong> at the <strong>Made in Manchester Awards 2026</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:35:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies Celebrates National Award Recognition and Ongoing Innovation ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=94</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Consilium Academies is proud to announce national recognition for its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence across all its schools. The Trust <strong>was shortlisted for the Innovative Trust Award at the Education Today Awards in 2025</strong> and has more recently been <strong>shortlisted for the Innovation Award at the Education Awards 2026</strong>. These achievements showcase the Trust&rsquo;s dedication to providing high-quality education and creating outstanding learning environments for all its students.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2025 15:50:15 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Armthorpe Academy Named Second Most Improved School in the Country for Attendance ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=95</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm">Last week, <strong>Armthorpe Academy</strong>, &nbsp;was recognised as the second most improved school nationally for reducing its Persistent Absence (PA) rate, according to the latest Department for Education attendance analysis. This achievement highlights the dedication of staff, students, families, and the wider community in ensuring every day at school counts.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:13:45 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Heworth Grange Hosts The Autonomous Vehicle Challenge ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=103</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Sixty Year 10 students from Heworth Grange School took part in an exciting Autonomous Vehicle Challenge, an event designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and programmers.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies IT Team Named Finalists at Education Today Awards ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=90</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Consilium Academies</strong> is proud to announce that its <strong>IT Team</strong> has been named <strong>finalists in the Best Use of Technology / ICT in School</strong> category at the <strong>Education Today Awards 2025</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:22:31 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Armthorpe Academy’s Outdoor Space Gets a Makeover Thanks to Amazon Volunteers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=93</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Amazon employees from the company&#39;s fulfilment and receive centres in Doncaster have transformed Armthorpe Academy&rsquo;s garden space, creating a new environment for students.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:49:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Heworth Grange School showcases student art inspired by US artist Ebony Iman Dallas ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=92</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Heworth Grange School, part of Consilium Academies, recently hosted a special exhibition celebrating student creativity and cultural history. The exhibition featured artwork created by students, inspired by the work of renowned American artist Ebony Iman Dallas, who is based in Oklahoma.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:34:34 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Robert Bell Shortlisted for National Schools Awards 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=91</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Consilium Academies</strong> is delighted to announce that <strong>Robert Bell</strong> has been <strong>shortlisted for the SEND Leader of the Year Award</strong> at the <strong>National Schools Awards 2025</strong>, presented by <strong>The Schools &amp; Academies Show</strong> and <strong>ISBL</strong>.</p>


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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ New Principal and multi-million pound rebuild plans at Thornhill Academy, Sunderland ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=104</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Thornhill Academy is proud to announce the appointment of a new Principal and unveil exciting plans for a full, multi-million-pound school rebuild and sport campus.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:14:59 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Rising Music Stars Inspire Year 7 and 8 Students at Ellesmere Park High School ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=88</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>We recently welcomed two of the North&rsquo;s most exciting young artists, 6Baby and Aya Bleu, for an inspiring and impactful session with Year 7 and Year 8 students that left a lasting impression.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ The Consilium Awards 2025 - Celebrating Excellence, Equity and Integrity ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=89</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center">The Consilium Awards is an annual event dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our staff and students who exemplify our core values of excellence, equity, and integrity. It&rsquo;s a special evening that brings together our trust community to acknowledge those who make a positive impact in their schools and beyond.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:09:20 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Opening night at Gateshead school’s production of Frozen is met with rapturous applause ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=86</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Heworth Grange won the rights to stage the production after winning a competition.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:38:17 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Thornhill Academy Students Win Social Enterprise Award ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=87</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A group of Year 7 students from Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, have won top honours at a city-wide social enterprise competition with their inspiring project, Me and Home, an initiative designed to support Sunderland&rsquo;s homeless community.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:43:13 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ £6 Million Development Project Underway at Ellesmere Park High School ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=85</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies proud to announce that Phase 1 of a major &pound;6 million development project is officially underway bringing significant improvements to the site and unlocking exciting new opportunities for students and staff alike.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:34:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies scoops ‘Innovative Trust of the Year’ award for its digital transformation ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=84</link>	<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:18:20 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies Shortlisted for Innovative Trust of the Year - National MAT Awards 2025 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=83</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce that Consilium Academies has been shortlisted for the&nbsp;<strong>Innovative Trust of the Year Award</strong>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>National MAT Awards 2025</strong>.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 7 Feb 2025 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy celebrates after being awarded the grant from the Wolfson Foundation ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news/?pid=0&amp;nid=2&amp;storyid=82</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Wyvern Academy is celebrating after being awarded a grant of &pound;70k from the Wolfson Foundation.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:49:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Praise for personal development at 'welcoming school that cares for its pupils' ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/praise-for-personal-development-at-welcoming-school-that-cares-for-its-pupils</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Ofsted praises Heworth Grange School in Gateshead for having high expectations of its pupils, who inspectors describe as &quot;polite, friendly and respectful&quot;.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:51:36 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy hosted a government roadshow about changes to what children learn in school and how they are assessed ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/wyvern-academy-hosted-a-government-roadshow-about-changes-to-what-children-learn-in-school-and-how-they-are-assessed</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The academy was one of just nine schools across England to be selected to host the event&nbsp;</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:55:03 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Schools enjoys a ‘feel-good roast’ to celebrate National Schools Week ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/school-enjoys-a-feel-good-roast-to-celebrate-national-schools-week</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The food was locally sourced&nbsp;as the multi-academy trust shows its commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;local businesses</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:47:50 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Wyvern Academy, Darlington, to host curriculum review ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/wyvern-academy-darlington-to-host-curriculum-review</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Wyvern Academy&nbsp;has been chosen to host a national government curriculum review later this month.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:13:40 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Heworth Grange School wins the rights to perform Disney’s Frozen ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/heworth-grange-school-wins-the-rights-to-perform-disneys-frozen</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Heworth Grange School has won a competition with Musical Theatre International to perform Frozen this summer free of charge. Representing the North East, Heworth will be one of the first schools in the UK to put on Frozen as a school performance.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:22:36 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Teenager who has raised over £150k for Young Lives v Cancer takes a break to concentrate on his GCSEs ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/teenager-who-has-raised-over-150k-for-young-lives-v-cancer-takes-a-break-to-concentrate-on-his-gcses</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Please enter an introduction for your news story here.</p>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:25:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Academies Celebrates GCSE Results Day 2024 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/consilium-academies-celebrates-gcse-results-day-2024</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Consilium Academies is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across all of our schools on GCSE Results Day. This year has been a testament to the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our students, staff, and the entire Consilium community.</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:59:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Thornhill Academy rated ‘good’ for the first time in over a decade! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/thornhill-academy-rated-good-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-decade</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Leaders at the school at all levels have &lsquo;a clarity of vision&rsquo; for the school.</strong></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:07:07 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Sunderland headteacher 'overwhelmed' after receiving prestigious national award for work with special needs children ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/sunderland-headteacher-overwhelmed-after-receiving-prestigious-national-award-for-work-with-special-needs-children</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Dedicated headteacher Robert Bell said he felt &ldquo;overwhelmed&rdquo; after being presented with a national award by the city&rsquo;s deputy mayor, Cllr Ehthesham Haque on what was &lsquo;Thank a Teacher Day&rsquo; (Wednesday June 19).</p>

<p>He was presented with the prestigious Silver Award for Excellence in Special Needs Education from the Pearson National Teaching Awards after being &ldquo;selected from thousands of nominees&rdquo;.</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:42:29 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Consilium Evolve Receives Mental Health Gold Standard Award ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/consilium-evolve-receives-mental-health-gold-standard-award</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The accreditation marks a positive start to Mental Health Awareness Week.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 11:34:42 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Students credited for innovative green space ap design ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.consilium-at.com/news-1/students-credited-for-innovative-green-space-ap-design</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Ten students from Heworth Grange School in Gateshead came up with an app that enhances access to urban green spaces. Their design wins them an &lsquo;honourable mention&rsquo; in the Otis Made to Move Communities award.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 16:28:23 GMT</pubDate>
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