TGA Proud Podium
On Friday, we celebrated our weekly Proud Podium, recognising 107 students for their fantastic engagement in Modern Foreign Languages, excellent work ethic in Science and valuable contributions during form time. Well done to everyone recognised for their hard work and achievements! Outstanding mini-loop answers in History: Scott-Lee D Y9 Kaiden W Y9 Nevena N […]
TGA Proud Podium
Last Friday, we celebrated our weekly Proud Podium, recognising the fantastic achievements of our students across a range of areas. These included some excellent Art coursework, improved effort and positive changes in behaviour, great attendance and an outstanding football performance. It is always wonderful to recognise the hard work and commitment our students show in […]
TGA Proud Podium
Our weekly Proud Podium celebrates the fantastic achievements of our students and recognises their hard work, effort and success. Last week, we celebrated students for a range of achievements, including excellent sporting performances and impressive work in careers. Every student nominated for Proud Podium receives a postcard to take home, so they can share their […]
Gliding Scholarship Enrolment
Following last year’s gliding trip, TGA student Olivia successfully secured a bursary to learn how to fly with the British Gliding Association! Olivia has now started her flying lessons and is already doing brilliantly. It is wonderful to see her making the most of this opportunity, developing new skills and taking her first steps towards […]
Martial Arts Success
This weekend, TGA student Neo competed at the National British Taekwondo Championships at the Velodrome in Manchester – one of the biggest events of the year for Taekwondo athletes. Neo faced a very strong opponent and put in a fantastic performance, using his strength and variety of kicks effectively throughout the match. Neo eventually bowed […]
Taekwondo Championship
This weekend, TGA student Kelsie competed in the British Championships in Taekwondo, putting her skills and training to the test against competitors from across the country. Kelsie put in a fantastic performance and was delighted to come away with a bronze medal – a brilliant achievement and a great reward for all the hard work, […]
Y5/6 Open Evening 2026
It was a real privilege to open our doors last night and welcome prospective students and parents/carers to our Y5/6 Open Evening. The evening truly showcased the welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community at the heart of The Gainsborough Academy. The evening kicked off with an inspiring presentation from our Headteacher, Mrs Skelton, outlining what makes […]
Y7 Art Assessment
This week in Art, Year 7 completed their Fauvism tree painting assessment. Students used their first drafts to reflect on their work and identify ways they could develop and improve their final paintings. They applied the skills and techniques they have been learning throughout the unit, experimenting with colour and style to create their own […]
TGA Proud Podium
On Friday, we celebrated our weekly Proud Podium, recognising the achievements of 80 students across the school. Students were recognised for a range of achievements, including completing Childcare projects, showing excellent focus in English and demonstrating great effort in Geography. We hope you enjoy receiving the postcards celebrating your young person’s achievements. Well done to […]
Mr Wilby AWPC World Championships Success
On Saturday 12th September, Mr Wilby travelled to The Pendulum in Manchester to compete at the AWPC World Championships – Single Lift Bench Press. Competing in the highly competitive 82.5kg Open Raw Division, Mr Wilby faced a strong field of lifters after months of hard work and preparation. He started strongly, successfully completing his opening […]
