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School News / 20 Mar

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Welcome back! 🌟 We're thrilled to have you back in the school, ready to embark on another exciting journey of learning and growth. Let's make this term one to remember, filled with curiosity, discovery, and unforgettable moments. Together, we'll inspire, achieve, and succeed!— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) February 19, 2024

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"Happy Monday to all our Phoenix Academy students, staff, and parents! 🌟 Let's start the week with enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards learning and growth. Together, we can make this week a successful one. #MondayMotivation #EducationMatters #TeamSpirit"— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) February 5, 2024

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"Congratulations to our outstanding debate team for their exceptional performance in yesterday's competition! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and eloquence are a true reflection of our school's values. Well done, team! #Proud #DebateTeamExcellence 🏆📚"— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) January 16, 2024

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"🎉 Welcome back, dear Parents and Pupils! 🏫 We hope your holidays were filled with joy and relaxation. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, full of success and cherished moments. 🌟 #WelcomeBack #HappyNewYear"— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) January 10, 2024

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Huge thanks to @JohnLewisRetail and @waitrose for our Snapper and lovely book. The children loved both! @thesteptrust @AcademyBurfield pic.twitter.com/aQ5LNUNBxB— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) December 4, 2023

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Our patron poet, popular author Brian Moses' latest fiction title 'The Incredible Shrinking Ghost' has been long-listed for the Sparks Children's Book Award. This, along with all of his other books, can be purchased here https://t.co/tkf7Y8SwYC@thesteptrust @AcademyBurfield— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) November 16, 2023

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https://t.co/yIGZzH6mKM@thesteptrust @AcademyBurfield— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) November 6, 2023

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The end to a hugely successful term for both academies sharing the site. Huge thanks to both of the teams who have made it work so smoothly for our children and communities. @thesteptrust @AcademyBurfield pic.twitter.com/YJRNOQkbyj— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) October 20, 2023

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Huge thank you to the Burfield and Phoenix communities for providing 178.55kg of food for our local foodbank. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/JDSzj6JmaH— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) October 20, 2023

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A great team effort from both academies! @thesteptrust https://t.co/Wrbquszi9J— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) October 20, 2023

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The fantastic Friends of Phoenix Academy accepting a donation from the equally fantastic Hailsham Cricket Club. Thank you so much! @Hailsham_CC @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/w0Z6orxw8p— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) October 16, 2023

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We are delighted to announce our upcoming open days for prospective parents. Our site has been transformed over the last few months and we are excited to show it off. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/kYRYFH3n77— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) October 9, 2023

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We are delighted to announce that @moses_brian is the Phoenix Academy Patron of Reading for this academic year. A widely published and popular local poet, Brian will be regularly sending out newsletters and speaking to our children to promote a love of reading.@thesteptrust— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) October 2, 2023

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It has been a hugely successful start to the academic year and our children have settled right back into the swing of things. Our further research-based refinements to the wider curriculum continue to ensure that more of this knowledge than ever is embedded. @thesteptrust— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) September 17, 2023

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Our new outdoor area is looking absolutely splendid and has been thoroughly enjoyed by the reception children this week. Welcome back! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/uyILb2hj6w— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) September 8, 2023

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A heartfelt thank you to all of the children and staff of Phoenix Academy for your considerable efforts this year. You were, are, will be, the best. @thesteptrust— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) July 25, 2023

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To celebrate the excellent outcomes and incredible progress that our year 6 children achieved this year, we enjoyed a year 6 sleepover in the academy. Not much sleep was had but the children will certainly remember it! A massive well done year 6. We are proud (and tired).— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) July 21, 2023

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We are pleased to announce that Phoenix Academy are hosting an SEND information fair on Wednesday 12th July where local providers will be coming along to show how they support children with SEND. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/xgEMNQB4oh— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) July 6, 2023

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The teacher's race at our amazing sports day, cheered on by our incredible children and amazing community. It was great to be able to celebrate those children who can run quickly! pic.twitter.com/ZJsi5rGpQa— Phoenix Academy (@STEP_Phoenix) July 4, 2023

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