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    • Heworth Grange Celebrated for Excellence in Music Education

      Published 29/01/26

      Heworth Grange is delighted to have been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality, recognising the school’s strong commitment to delivering high-quality music education for its students.

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    • Wyvern Academy Marks Holocaust Memorial Day with Powerful Student Assembly

      Published 27/01/26

      Students and staff at Wyvern Academy came together this morning to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, taking time to reflect on the devastating impact of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering the millions of lives lost.

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    • Washington Academy students make their voice heard on BBC Newcastle

      Published 27/01/26

      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.

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    • Washington Academy students gain life skills with fire service in Sunderland

      Published 20/01/26

      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.

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    • New Funding Secured to Strengthen SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils Work Experience Opportunities

      Published 14/01/26

      We’re pleased to share that Consilium Academies has successfully secured £20,000 from the North East Combined Authority’s Inspire Education Grants Programme to support a new, inclusive work experience initiative for SEND and disadvantaged pupils across our North East secondary schools.

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    • Armthorpe Academy Student Crowned Gold Medallist at International Ice Swimming Championships

      Published 08/01/26

      Lucas Johnson, a student at Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has achieved outstanding success on the international stage after competing in the GB International Ice Swimming Championships.

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    • A legacy of service: Sunderland secondary schools celebrate retiring staff who shaped our communities

      Published 21/12/25

      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.

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    • Washington Academy spreads festive cheer with annual care home tradition

      Published 12/12/25

      Washington Academy,  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.

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    • Local Sunderland educator Robert Bell named SEND Leader of the Year at National School Awards

      Published 08/12/25

      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.

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    • Wyvern Academy Students Bring World War I History to Life on the Western Front

      Published 01/12/25

      Students from Year 11 at Wyvern Academy, part of Consilium Academies, recently embarked on an unforgettable educational trip to the Western Front in Belgium and France, visiting key historical sites including The Ypres Salient, Passchendaele, Hill 62, Lochnagar Crater, Vimy Ridge, Thiepval, Tyne Cot, and more.

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    • Wyvern Academy to Benefit from Solar Panel Investment Under National Clean Energy Scheme

      Published 27/11/25

      Wyvern Academy in Darlington, part of Consilium Academies, 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.

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    • Behaviour Success: Trust Named in Top 2% Nationally

      Published 24/11/25

      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.

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