Richard Barnes Academy

Richard Barnes Academy is an Alternative Provision academy in Peterborough and part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

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Our students put their money skills into practice on Thursday! 🛒✏️ They visited the shops to learn how to write lists, compare prices, and stick to a budget - valuable lessons they can use for life.

[Richard Barnes Academy @AcademyBarnes]

Our students put their money skills into practice on Thursday! 🛒✏️ They visited the shops to learn how to write lists, compare prices, and stick to a budget - valuable lessons they can use for life.

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🌟 Well done to these two learners! They worked super hard in their Life Skills lesson, even working through their break time as they were so engrossed. Then it was on to a cooking lesson, where they made these delicious looking quiches. Great work! ✨

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Our Apollo students have been learning all about electricity! 💡 This week, they learned how to make series circuits using different components. As you can see, this was their chance to shine and spark their brains into gear! ✨

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Our primary learners enjoyed a sailing adventure at Ferry Meadows with Peterborough Sailability! ⛵🌞 Our learners behaved impeccably, and will be returning weekly to master the art of sailing! ✨

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🥊✨ Our primary students are learning the art of boxing with @boxing_futures!

Each week, they are taught new skills in order to develop resilience. This week, our youngest students partnered with our eldest, working together in a pad session! 🌟

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For #WorldBookDay2025 last week, our primary students dressed up as their favourite characters and had a book themed day! They played book bingo, read their favourite stories and also joined a themed #WorldBookDay2025 international live stream. 📚 🌍

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On Shrove Tuesday last week, our primary students indulged in a delicious breakfast treat before learning about the history of Pancake Day! 🥞✨

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Our youngest learners, in Earth class, have been working very hard on their Maths and have also enjoyed reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears in English. 🧸 They've also been completing new morning sensory activities. Great job everyone! ✨

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Our Apollo class enjoyed their visit to @theposh Football Club before half term, and were given a tour of the stadium! ⚽

They also learned about the history of the football club, had a peak at the changing rooms and even visited the Executive Box! ✨

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Our primary students ventured out to Ferry Meadows for their Forrest school lesson, to do some bird watching! 🦆🌳 They spotted various birds such as herons, ducks, and robins using their binoculars and enjoyed connecting with nature! 🐦✨ #ForrestSchool #Character #TDETAcademies

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This term, our primary students enjoyed making pizza! 🍕

They made their own dough, chose their favourite toppings and tucked in to a feast once they were cooked! They also had a debate whether pineapple belongs on pizza... What do you think? 🤔 🍍

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This half term, Earth class are learning the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Our learners used instruments to make Goldilocks themed music. They also enjoyed learning to play new instruments and making sound effects to go with the story! 🥁 🧸 #Ambition #TDETAcademies

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After a busy morning in the garden at our Trinity Campus, our Apollo students sat down for a hot chocolate that they made themselves outside. They lit a fire to keep warm and enjoyed relaxing after doing lots of hard work. #Character #TDETAcademies

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Our Apollo students embarked on a 5km walk to Ferry Meadows on Wednesday, to feed the ducks and swans.🌥️

As well as taking in the scenery and getting lots of fresh air, they learned that if you don’t give swans enough food, they will hiss at you! 🦆🦢

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🎄 🎅 We enjoyed a fabulous Christmas Fair on our Fitzwilliam Campus last week, with lots of activities and delicious festive goodies! 🍰 🧁

We raised a fantastic £220 which will be donated to the charity, @savechildrenuk. ✨

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Look at our lovely Christmas tree, which has been decorated by our learners. We're definitely feeling festive on our Trinity Campus! 🎄 ☃️ ❄️

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✨ We’re excited to share that we received a rating of ‘Good’ in all areas, in our recent Ofsted visit! ✨

Thank you to everyone in our academy and Trust for their hard work and dedication! 👏

Discover more here: https://t.co/1DwyIRxE0l

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🌟 Exciting memories from Primary’s Apollo class trip to London last week! 🏛️✨ The students explored iconic landmarks in the sunshine, and had a brilliant day. We were very proud of them all! 🤩 #Character #TDETTransformation

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Our learners combined creativity with algebra, using chalk pens to create window displays of their work, focusing on angles in parallel lines. Great work everyone! #Ambition #TDETAcademies