Ela McSorley FCCT

Principal at Ark Victoria Academy, Founding Fellow at Chartered College of Teaching, teacher of English, runner, poetry enthusiast. Views my own.

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

A fantastic launch for @BCFC new stadium. We are proud partners of @BCFC_Foundation and delighted to have supported the filming for this launch @ArkSchools

[Ela McSorley FCCT @elamcsorley]

Inspiring film and launch for the new BCFC stadium, featuring @ArkVicAcademy - a great time to be in Birmingham - this will be transformational!

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

A momentous day in the Club's history. 🏟️

We are proud to unveil the designs for our NEW 62,000-capacity stadium, developed by the world-renowned Heatherwick Studio and MANICA Architecture.

[Birmingham City Foundation @BCFC_Foundation]

What a fantastic experience for our partner school students at @ArkVicAcademy, gaining valuable insight into the world of business from one of the very best! 👨‍💼

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

Students @BCFC_Foundation Academy School, Ark Victoria, sat down with Blues Chairman Tom Wagner this week for a business workshop like no other. 🔵

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[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🌟 A warm welcome to our new Year 7s! Transition Day was filled with lovely lessons, big smiles, and brilliant engagement across the board. 📚😊

We’re so excited to see these young learners begin their journey with us at AVA! 💙

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🌄 Our Year 10 Geographers are back from a brilliant day at Carding Mill Valley — and what a cracking trip it was! 🗺️⛰️
We’re incredibly proud of how engaged and respectful our students were. Several members of the public even praised their politeness — true AVA ambassadors! 👏💙

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🌿 Sometimes, it’s the quiet moments that teach us the most.

Our Year 8 & 9 students explored Birmingham’s green spaces through Geography and Natural World trips, discovering the beauty of local parks and the importance of nature in our lives. 🍃📍

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🎉✨ A night of hope, heart, and heroes! We’re proud to celebrate the Ark Gala 2025, marking 25 years of transforming young lives. 🌟

A huge shoutout to all our pupils and staff from Ark Victoria for their inspiring performance as a part of the ensemble. 💙

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🚀 What a day! Our Careers Day was a huge success — packed with inspiring university trips, buzzing local businesses, and bright futures in the making! 🎓🏙️

We’re proud to support our pupils at AVA in exploring exciting career paths and future destinations. 🌟

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🎶 An Unforgettable Choir Trip to Oxford! 🎶
Our Choir experienced a trip to Oxford! 🌟Taking part in two incredible workshops—one led by a Singing Professor from the Royal Academy of Music and another by the Director of Music at New College, Oxford. 🎼✨

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🏃‍♂️ Support Our Charity Run! 📷We're excited to announce our upcoming charity run to support AVA hardship funds, and we need your help! 📷

https://t.co/6uMvx1BqQN

[Ela McSorley FCCT @elamcsorley]

Honoured to have @englandsquash and @Sport_England in school, along with our VIP guests to officially open our outdoor squash courts for school and community use! @ArkVicAcademy @ArkSchools

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🏃‍♂️ Support Our Charity Run! 🏃‍♀️
We're excited to announce our upcoming charity run to support AVA hardship funds, and we need your help! 🌟 Every donation makes a difference and helps provide essential support to those in need.
https://t.co/6uMvx1AT1f

[Ark Schools & Ventures @ArkSchools]

The countdown is on... #ArkMusicGala2025✨

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🏎️ Thrilling Williams F1 STEM Trip! 🏎️
Our pupils had an exhilarating experience on their trip to the Williams F1 headquarters, diving into the world of STEM! 🧪🔧 They explored cutting-edge technology, learned from industry experts. A huge thanks to Williams F1 for this exp.🌟🏁

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

📝 Attention Parents: School reports for Years 7, 8, and 10 have been sent via email. Please check your inbox and contact the school if you have any questions or didn't receive the report. You will receive paper copies after half term too 📧 #SchoolReports #ParentUpdate

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

🌟 Year 9 Options Evening🌟
We had an incredible Year 9 Options Evening, filled with enthusiastic students and engaged parents exploring future possibilities together!🎓It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to make informed decisions with the support of their families.

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

📚 Good Luck, Year 11! 📚

Wishing our amazing Year 11 students the best of luck with their mock exams this week! 🍀 You've worked incredibly hard, and we're confident you'll do great. Remember to stay calm, focused, and believe in yourselves. You've got this! 💪✨

#GoodLuck

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

We're reaching out to organisations and business across Birmingham who can host groups of students for a careers day event and offer invaluable insights into the world of work. Could you help?

[Ark Victoria Academy @ArkVicAcademy]

Today, 60 excited pupils had an unforgettable experience at a dynamic rap workshop led by talented guest artists all the way from London! 🌟 The energy was electric, and the creativity was off the charts! 🎶✨