Open Evening | Thursday 2nd October 2025
Important information about Queensbury Academy we wanted you to know....
@QueensburyAcad - October 23
Our Yr7 played their first County Cup match this week, away at Linslade Middle School, and came away with a fantastic 3–2 victory. Both teams should be incredibly proud of their effort and sportsmanship throughout the match. Well done to our boys, who now move into the 2nd round
@QueensburyAcad - October 20
Wishing all our students, families, and local community a very Happy Diwali. We hope you enjoy this special time celebrating with friends and family. 🪔
#weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - October 20
Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer
Today, our staff are wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and highlighting the importance of early detection and regular checks
#BreastCancerAwareness #HealthAwareness #WearItPink #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - October 17
🌟 Celebrating International Day of the Girl with our 6th Form Be More Barbie Workshop! We were delighted to welcome Year 6 students from Lancot Lower School and Beecroft Academy, along with their wonderful staff, to Queensbury for a morning filled with creativity and leadership
@QueensburyAcad - October 17
Odd Socks Day | Monday 10th November
We will be kicking off Anti-Bullying Week by celebrating Odd Socks Day! A fun and simple way to celebrate what makes each of us unique! All you need to do is wear odd socks to school to show that being different is something to be proud of. 💙
@QueensburyAcad - October 17
The #InternationalDayoftheGirl workshop was a huge success! 🎉Year 6 had an inspiring time @QueensburyAcad for the 'Be More Barbie' event! The girls learned about influential female leaders and the attributes that make them strong. A fantastic day empowering the next generation! pic.twitter.com/gAoPPRvU6B
@QueensburyAcad - October 16
Year 6 girls had a fantastic time at Queensbury Academy's 'Be More Barbie' workshop, held to celebrate International Day of the Girl. It was packed with fun, collaborative tasks. They demonstrated key values such as leadership, respect, endeavour, and aspiration. #BestofBeecroft pic.twitter.com/BxafSuQbZk
@QueensburyAcad - October 15
Students recently took part in the “Lost Boys” VR initiative, which highlights how young people can be groomed by criminal gangs. The immersive film had a powerful impact on our students, helping them understand the real dangers of exploitation and how to make safe choices.
@QueensburyAcad - October 13
It’s always great to walk through our library and see the thoughtfully curated displays 📚
Right now, we’re highlighting a selection linked to our Seven Before Seven challenge. Books we encourage Year 6 students to explore. Plus excellent reads by Black authors and illustrators.
@QueensburyAcad - October 13
Here are a few of the words from our Science Spelling Bee Competition!
How many would you have spelt correctly? 🧠✨
#STEM #ScienceEducation #SpellingBee
@QueensburyAcad - October 10
💛 World Mental Health Day at Queensbury! 💛
A big thank you to all our amazing staff wearing yellow today, and to the many more spreading positivity in their classrooms!
#WorldMentalHealthDay #HelloYellow #Take10ToRead #weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - October 10
📐 UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 2025 🧠
Yesterday, some of our talented Year 12 and 13 A-level mathematicians took part in the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge. A national competition designed to stretch and challenge students with a passion for mathematics.
#Mathematics #weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - October 9
✨ Exploring the Night Sky! 🌙
Our students studying additional Astronomy GCSE spent their Saturday session building nocturlabes. An ancient tool used to tell time by the stars! 🪐
They’ll now be using their handmade instruments to carry out night-time observations from home.
@QueensburyAcad - October 9
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been lucky enough to receive a brand-new team kit through the Octopus Kits for Kids competition, run by Octopus Energy. They support grassroots sports by providing free kits to schools & community teams, with over 27,000 kits donated last season
@QueensburyAcad - October 8
Year 7 Boys Inter-House Football Competition ⚽️
On Tuesday after school, our Year 7 boys took to the pitch! A huge thank you and well done to everyone who took part. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and house spirit on display.
#InterHouseCompetition
