Science Club
This week, our Y7 Science Club members had a fantastic time in Eureka Science Club with Miss Cooper! They explored exothermic reactions and catalysts through the amazing Elephant Toothpaste experiment. Using yeast as a catalyst, they broke down hydrogen peroxide and released a huge amount of oxygen gas which, when trapped by soap, created that […]
Y9 Composition and Song Writing Workshop
Recently, a few Y9 Music students at TGA had an incredible opportunity to work with rapper Xidus Pain in an energetic composition and song writing workshop. During the session, students explored freestyle and hip-hop, developing their creativity and confidence as they wrote and shared their own raps. Xidus also introduced the “Microphone of Peace”, a […]
Y10 Drama Trip
Recently, our Year 10 Drama students took part in a Trust-wide theatre trip to Hull Truck Theatre to see John Godber’s latest hit comedy, Black Tie Ball. The play, set in an aging Yorkshire hotel, follows the overworked staff as they navigate the chaos of hosting a glitzy private event – all brought to life […]
WPT Schools Awarded Music Mark of Recognition
Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) has been awarded the Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality in Music Education for the 2025/26 academic year – a testament to our Trust’s commitment to providing exceptional and inclusive Music opportunities. The Music Mark of Recognition is a new national programme from Music Mark, the UK’s leading organisation […]
TGA Proud Podium
Last week, we celebrated the fantastic achievements of 72 students during our weekly Proud Podium! Students were recognised for a wide range of accomplishments – from making brilliant progress in Maths and showing acts of kindness, to supporting their peers and even achieving 100% in a BRAG task. Every student recognised has demonstrated hard work, […]
Reading and Crafts in Phase
This term, our PHASE students have been enjoying Harry Potter and completing project work based on the story. Developing reading and literacy is a key part of the curriculum at TGA and across WPT, as we aim to encourage students to become independent, lifelong readers. Literacy opens the door to learning across all subjects, and […]
TGA Proud Podium
This week, we celebrated the achievements of 99 students during our weekly Proud Podium. Students were recognised for a fantastic range of accomplishments – from outstanding effort during form time to showing a brilliant start in IC. Well done to everyone involved! Great work in English: Beth F Y8 Poppy D Y7 Joel N […]
TGA Proud Podium
Last Friday, we held our weekly Proud Podium, celebrating the achievements of 70 students who were recognised for a wide range of successes – from their work in PSHE to their skills in goalkeeping. Well done! Excellent work in PSHE: Migle O Y7 Casey C Y7 Kasey P Y7 Ruby A Y7 Olliver H […]
Y5/6 Open Evening 2025
Last night we had the pleasure of welcoming prospective students and their families to our Open Evening. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our friendly and supportive community that defines us here at The Gainsborough Academy. Our visitors explored a variety of interactive subject displays, each designed to provide a glimpse into our engaging […]
TGA Student Success at G1 Polish Open!
Recently, Y10 student Cody travelled to Warsaw, Poland, to compete in the prestigious G1 Polish Open. Fresh from his success in Germany the previous weekend, Cody was feeling confident and ready for the challenge ahead. As the number 4 seed in his weight class, Cody received a bye in the first round and went straight […]
