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A fantastic set of WOW moments in 10BH this week!

Jamie has produced some outstanding maths work while learning how to expand triple brackets. He showed real determination and resilience, applying his skills carefully and confidently to tackle a challenging topic. A brilliant achievement and something to be very proud of. Well done, Jamie!Hassnain has truly gone above and beyond in maths. Not content with mastering triple brackets, he challenged himself to expand eight brackets and even carried out his own independent research into Pascal’s Triangle and binomial theory. His mathematical curiosity, enthusiasm and determination have been incredible to see. Well done, Hassnain!We are so proud of both students for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to learning. Keep up the fantastic work! ⭐👏 ... See MoreSee Less

WOW WORK - Year 10 Graphic Communication

Our graphics students continue to develop their creative skills using industry-standard software on their iPads. Since we installed Procreate, we have learned together about the various tools and techniques. Jamie has created a rainy city scene using multiple layers, different brushes, carefully selected colours and varying opacity. He has even created the effect of water droplets to his canvas. Do you think it looks like a photograph? It isn't - this is a piece of digital artwork that has been created step by step, layer by layer by this talented young artist with a passion for design. We are so proud of you Jamie, and so excited to see how your talents will shine through your work. WELL DONE! ... See MoreSee Less

What a week at Hollinwood Academy! 🌟

From preparing for mock GCSE exams and teaming up with Heywood Academy for a community litter-pick, to celebrating creativity at our Parent Showcase Event, it's been a fantastic week of achievement and collaboration.We're especially proud that our primary provision has been recognised as one of the Top 25% Most Improved FFT Primary Schools in England for attendance. A huge well done to our pupils, families and staff!Read more in this week's blog:👉 www.hollinwoodacademy.org/News/Hollinwood-Academy-Blog-Post-16-10-2026/#HollinwoodAcademy #WeAreInspiring #SchoolCommunity #AttendanceMatters 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less

This week year 11NHN went on a visit to Inclusive Bytes workshop in Oldham Town Centre.

The class were shown around Inclusive Bytes CIC which is a social enterprise combining experienced tech volunteers, students, looking to gain experience and 3rd section organisations. The class went as part of their Career and employment studies, as they are starting to look at career options and colleges as they move from Hollinwood to further education in Year 12/13. Inclusive Bytes was established in December 2023 as a project to give young people real-world experience working in tech, Inclusive Bytes has evolved into a community-driven makerspace and digital inclusion hub. What began as a small initiative to support placements has grown into a wider movement that combines hands-on training, device recycling, and creative STEM activities with social value projects for charities and community groups.Today, Inclusive Bytes provides opportunities for young people to learn, experiment, and contribute to meaningful work, while helping tackle digital exclusion across Oldham and beyond.The class were shown what sort of tech the students repair or make. The workshop is currently 3D printing medals for the Oldham half marathon. The workshop also runs hands on workshops for children aged 7-18, they help run a coding club every Saturday and a games workshop on Sundays. The class really enjoyed their visit with many wanting to get involved, volunteer, or go along to the coding/gaming workshops. ... See MoreSee Less

Our latest Hollinwood Academy blog is now live!

This week has been packed with fantastic learning experiences, creativity and achievements across the school. From engaging classroom activities to celebrating the progress and successes of our students, there's plenty to look back on and be proud of.Take a look at this week's highlights and see what we've been up to:www.hollinwoodacademy.org/News/Hollinwood-Academy-Blog-Post-09-10-2026/#HollinwoodAcademy #WeAreNewBridge #ProudToBeHollinwood ✨📚🌟 ... See MoreSee Less

Miss Bec's class had a fabulous afternoon yesterday taking their learning outside in our outdoor classroom. We shared our talk for writing story 'The 3 Little Pigs' and sequenced the story together before having lots of fun exploring the outdoors together and getting nice and muddy! ... See MoreSee Less

In our brand new GCSE Graphic Communications we have been learning about mark making ahead of designing our graphic product for our first project.

We used oil pastels with tissue paper and a variety of surfaces including lego base plates and letter stencils to make marks of different colours with transparency. We added our marks to a sketch of our name so that the multiple transparent layers created interesting effects on the letters. We learned that physical sketching and art work are as much a part of Graphic Communication, as our digital art work will be. Next we are going to work with layers in Adobe Photoshop on the computers, and discover our brand new digital drawing app Procreate on our iPads. Watch this space for more of our learning journey! ... See MoreSee Less

Our year 11 photographers have all visited Media City in Salford this week to capture photos of the modern city scapes for their places and spaces portfolio. They studied the work of a photographer called Sebastian Weiss and went with the intention of capturing similar shots. They will now use editing techniques to show the location from unusual angles, including Dutch angle shots and worm eye shots.

We loved getting outdoors for our learning, and we look forward to our next outing to see more traditional architecture. Watch this space for more of our photography learning journey. ... See MoreSee Less