Year 6 Overview
Important information about Queensbury Academy we wanted you to know....
@QueensburyAcad - February 11
Another brilliant performance yesterday as our Year 7/8 girls drew 2–2 with a talented Manshead team ⚽️🔥 Maisie hit TWO rocket goals, Belle impressed on the wing, and Ella S showed real composure throughout. The team now sit 2nd in the table 👏
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@QueensburyAcad - February 11
A fantastic start to the District League campaign for our Year 7/8 girls’ ⚽️👏 A 4–2 win vs a tough Houstone side, with Ava in sensational form scoring all FOUR goals. Real teamwork and determination shown by every player — even in damp, muddy conditions! — Miss Saunders
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
Our Astronomy group is loving getting to grips with our new equipment 🔭 This photo was taken using the finding scope on our new telescope, kindly donated by Mr Jones from the Luton Astronomical Society - Huge thanks!
#Astronomy #STEM #ScienceEducation #LutonAstronomicalSociety
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
💬 Conversation Starters
A guide to help you better understand your child’s online life:
internetmatters.org/resource…
By working together, we can help children enjoy the benefits of the online world safely, confidently and responsibly.
#OnlineSafety #InternetSafety #weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
Technology plays an integral role in every child’s learning journey, and we take an active role in ensuring pupils develop the ICT skills and digital awareness they need for their future.
🔗 queensbury.anthemtrust.uk/13…
#SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #PSHE #Education
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
🌐 Safer Internet Day 2026 🌐 At Queensbury Academy, online safety is embedded into our curriculum. This week, students have taken part in tailored PSHE lessons delivered by staff, focusing on using the internet safely, responsibly and positively.
#weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 9
Gareth’s support gave students the chance to explore songwriting in a deeper way, develop their musical ideas, and build confidence in their own ability to create and perform. A huge thank you to Gareth Malone OBE for his time, encouragement and incredible support throughout!
@QueensburyAcad - February 9
✨ A Special Anthem Aspire Opportunity: GCSE Songwriting Day ✨
Last week, Ciaran (on piano) had the fantastic opportunity, alongside other students from across our trust, to attend our GCSE Songwriting Day with Gareth Malone OBE.
#AnthemAspire #ConfidenceChangesEverything
@QueensburyAcad - February 4
📣 Year 9 Options Evening Reminder
A reminder that our Year 9 Options Evening is taking place on:
🗓️ Thursday 5th February 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 West Hall
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 4
This is a great opportunity to speak with teachers, explore the courses available & discuss how these choices can support your child’s career aspirations.
🔗 Further information (guidance on supporting your child with their choices) can be found here: queensbury.anthemtrust.uk/78…
@QueensburyAcad - February 3
This incredible gift will have a huge impact on our staff & our budding astronomers, giving students the opportunity to explore the night sky in a truly hands-on way. We are extremely grateful for this generosity, and both students and staff cannot wait to start making use of it.
@QueensburyAcad - February 3
LAS is a fantastic local organisation dedicated to promoting astronomy and space science within the community. If you’re interested in astronomy, stargazing, or learning more about the universe, you can find out more here:
🟢 lutonastrolink.org.uk/
🟢 gostargazing.co.uk/organiser…
@QueensburyAcad - February 2
Dunstable Foodbank operates using a voucher referral system, supporting individuals and families in the LU5 and LU6 postcodes.
If you or someone you know needs support, you can find out how to get help here: dunstable.foodbank.org.uk/ge…
Once again, thank you to everyone involved!
@QueensburyAcad - February 2
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in last week’s Food Bank House Competition on Friday 👏 Together, we donated 415.80kg of food, enough to support around 83 people within our local community. We couldn’t be more proud of the generosity shown by our students & families 💛
@QueensburyAcad - January 29
✨ Anthem Aspire: Confidence Changes Everything ✨
Anthem Aspire makes a powerful difference across our school and trust, giving students access to experiences that build confidence, resilience and belief in themselves.
#AnthemAspire #ConfidenceChangesEverything
