South Devon Champions, Racing car win and sharp shooters

greenpower update

It may still be early in the GreenPower racing season, but our team has already made a big impression. At the recent race weekend held at the iconic Castle Combe circuit, our students delivered an outstanding performance that saw us crowned champions.

With carefully planned tactics and superb teamwork, every driver rose to the occasion. In what proved to be an incredibly close and hard-fought race, our team’s composure and consistency paid off, and we proudly brought home the trophy.

This victory marks a fantastic start to the season, and we’re excited to see what more we can achieve as the year unfolds. Well done to all involved!

alabama museum visit

During their recent trip to Alabama, our GreenPower motorsports students visited the world-renowned Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, home to one of the largest collections of motorcycles and race cars on the planet. As well as exploring the museum’s stunning displays, the students had the unforgettable opportunity to go out on the track in a Porsche — an experience they’ll never forget. These are some of the incredible photos from that day which have just been shared with us.

summerfest MEETING

I have met with the Year 12s this week where they presented their ideas for this year's Summer Fest. I was very impressed with their ideas and I am sure that this year will be another incredible success. Let's hope for some sun!

Year 10 statistics

Our Year 10 cohort sat Paper 1 of their Statistics GCSE on Monday. Supported by maths staff, they came in early for breakfast and some final prep, support and guidance. The maths team are in no doubt that Year 10 will be successful in their statistics exam. Well done, Year 10.

Sharpshooters, Stealth, and Smart Moves!

This week’s cadet parade at Torquay Academy was full of action, precision, and a few clever surprises.

Our RAF cadets headed to the range for Air Rifle Target Practice, delivering some incredible shots that impressed all involved. The scores were a testament to their steady hands and sharp focus, a direct result of their excellent weapon-handling training.

Elsewhere, our Year 9 and 10 cadets took on leadership roles, instructing lessons in fieldcraft and drill. Some even disappeared into the treeline, lying in wait as a hidden enemy force. Their well-timed ambush took the Year 8 cadets by surprise during their pairs fire and manoeuvre practice, a great example of how hands-on learning brings training to life!

On the parade square, cadets also focused on marching techniques, practising left and right wheeling with precision and teamwork. Meanwhile, over on the main field, other cadets were engaged in a vital skill, judging distances, using visual markers and reference points to improve their field awareness and tactical thinking.

As always, it was fantastic to see cadets learning, leading, and developing new skills in a fun and challenging environment. Well done to everyone involved!

Christie's helpers!

Seren and Farah were Mr Jones's helpers this week. They were modelling some new shades and snakes!

fun friday

Emily's gymnastics success

In March, Emily qualified for the British Gymnastics National Finals, which took place from 23rd-25th of May. She not only helped the South West become British Champions for her grade, she also placed 3rd individually on floor, getting herself a second medal. Well done, Emily!

Year 7 - Anna Viediernikova and Jack Parker

Year 8 - Ania Rozanska and Alex Iftode

Year 9 - Noah Margetts and Emily Colclough

Year 10 - Grace Gibbings and Riley Calland

year 8 south devon football final

Congratulations to our outstanding Year 8 football team, who have achieved a remarkable double triumph by adding the South Devon Cup to their County Cup title!

In a thrilling final against TBGS, the teams went into half-time level at 2–2. However, an excellent second-half performance from Torquay Academy saw our players step up with skill, composure, and determination to take full control of the match. The final score: 5–2 to TA.

The goals on the day came from Gio ⚽️⚽️, Calum ⚽️⚽️, and Alfie ⚽️, capping off a fantastic team display in front of a brilliant crowd.

A huge thank you goes to all the parents and supporters who came along to cheer the team on. Your encouragement means a great deal to the players and staff.

Well done to every player involved — a brilliant achievement that reflects your hard work, talent, and team spirit. We look forward to more success ahead!

Prestigious diamond award

Year 7 - Gracie Ritson, Ben Paplogo, Jack O'Connor, Alex Nicholson, Nora Gordon, Calvin Downer, Bella Stevenson, Corah Luscombe and Macie Gay

Year 8 - Charlotte Townsend and Jack Robinson

Year 9 - George Evans

governors' platinum certificates

Year 7 - Henry Nash, Ruben Tidball, Poppy Tankielun, Tyler Moss, Mia Kost, Jake Jolly, Jack Jackson, Sophia Houghton, Mia Fellows, Grace Donnelly, Paisley Taylor, Archie Hudson, Georgiana Elliott, Oliver Luscombe, Ryu Cutts, Isla-Mae Gale, Libby Pell, Dylan McDonald, Megan Bushell-Sneap, Braxton Biggs, Mason Beardsley, Kamile Degutyte, Beau-Angel Talbot and Dee Davies

Year 8 - Jack Robinson, Max Kapusta, Luke Sandeman, Esme Poole and Seren Panther-Glinn

governors' gold certificates

Year 7 - Willow Waugh, Oscar Manley, Gracie Harvey, Leo Watson, Cole Washington, Abigail Rayment, Joe McDonough, Evie Jewell, Poppy Hewings, Cole Barton, Arya Kelly, Henry Cooper, Oscar Josey, Myles Anyon, Kieran Truong, Sophia Hill, Neave Heavens, Theo Mason, Olivia Fisher, Fynlay Dever, Owen Brown, Freddy Bonner, Millie Beamish, Lillyanna Edmonds and Ruby Treadaway

Year 8 - Esme Poole, Seren Panther-Glinn, George Garbett, Allen Burns-Muir, Kobi Burness-Moakes, Frances Roberts, Myah Sellick, Alfie Mackin, Elixabeth Francis, Harlow Bown, Jessica Stoyle, Gabi Cobain, James Costello, Kaitlin Towell, Jamie Hancox, Aaliyah Akpo, Oktawian Siennicki, Lily-Jo Prior, Jax Biagott, Isla Coish, Harry Rowlands, Tyler Davis, Emily Bowden, Jelani Ondo-Chamielec, Jesse Isemede, Serenity Ward, Seren Chadwick and Oaklie Chancellor

Year 9 - Logan Watt, Tyler Evans and Charlotte Holmes-Vittles

governors' silver certificates

Year 7 - Anna Viediernikova, Ellis Palmer, Jessica Green, Lottie Forrester, Josh Cainey, Simeon Manners, Erin Gayton, Caiden Edmonds, Ava Broughton, Fi Bellamy-Hall, Caleb Drein, Madison Stewart, Ethan Nichols, Ruby Crago-Gould, Laura Mercer and Harley Bayliss

Year 8 - Oaklie Chancellor, Jelani Ondo-Chamielec, Jesse Isemede, Oceana Furse, Jessica Ferguson, Bonnie Talbot, Isla May, Elena Bolton, Ethan Hindom, Jess Wiltshire, Annalise Little, Logan Payne, Toryn Bond, Lilly Shaw, Edith Mackenzie, Jenson Tandy, Harry Austin, Summer Reed, Riley Johnson, Lily Ellis, Madison Wood, Viktoria Simunkova, Tiffany Eastley, Jessica Munnangi, Leo Nicholson, Lucas Vesely, Cooper Syms, Levi Jones, Theo Slater, Andy Iftode, Morgan Fisher, Poppy Evely, Alfie Williams, Matilda Thorner, Seren Stephenson, Harley Smith, Leo Shaw, Phoebe Grindling, Freddie Wallis, Poppy Haslett, Shae Craig, Ayrton Sharp, Mila Cairney, Bobby O'Regan, Alex Iftode, Rosie Bevan and Ocean Brant

Year 9 - Charlotte Holmes-Vittles, Lilly-Rose Garbett, Will Wrathall, Vinnie Frankum, Bradley Harrison, James Beer, Vaughan Heavens, Harry McCarthy and Brodi Docherty

governors bronze certificates

Year 7 - Jasmine Roberts, Ethan Chapman, Holly-Rae Mason, Ethan Eales, Henry Collins and Shay Holden

Year 8 - Ocean Brant, Cooper Syms, Levi Jones, Frazer Lewis, Oliver Forsdyke, George Moran, Ayrton Sharp, Phoebe Acton, Lucy French, Ebany Fawkes, Mila Cairney, Alex Iftode, Ellie-Mae Burton, Treesa Telson, Oakley Mudge, Jorgie-Jayne Barnett, Layla Lock, Edward Huxtable, Freya Brown, Seraphina Rozier, Ollie Hallett, Leonard Toribio, Bailey Taylor, Tilly Longthorpe, Lilly-Rose Haughton, Sophia Blake, Sofia Adamson, William New, William Schmiedinghofer, Oliver Withers, Rosco Biagott, Daisy Dorman, Kierra O'Neill, Cayden Castle, Kumar Hopton, Lily Hubbard, Alana Houlihan, Chloe Taylor, Ted Lithgow, Mason Maxwell, Emilee Fenner, Catherine Ramesh Mani, Olivier Kawula, Billie-Jo Dolling, Ruby Turner, Isaac Mccabe, Darcy Dainton, Dion Maharjan and Gracjan Rutkowski

Year 9 - Freddie Fenner, Edi Ferencz Csibi, Keane O'Neill, Leon Snell, Izzy Goldbrough, Samuel Sanders, Elliott Baines, Anastasiia Tukilush, Zakariyah Haridi, Mia Hawkes, Kiara Ujj, Naomi Szyszka, Ethan Veasey, Matthew Campan, Johnny Sandbrook, Louise Porter, Ashton Lynch, Jayden Hardman, Jessie Mountstevens, Heidi Bowers, Mollie Peters, Max Warner and Archie Somerset

principal's gold certificates

Year 7 - Blake Hawkes, Rufus Kerslake and Lilly Porter

Year 8 - Lyra Sully, Tia Woodward, Jake Richards, Lily Hubbard, Rudy Abdulla, Bonnie Stacey, Jackson Lane, Morley Villiers, Xanthe Tyson, Frederick Blagden, Keeley-Mae Moran, Samuel Kuc, Emelia Wood, Giovanni Vaio, Luke Moran, Alexa McCarthy, Benjamin Cowie, Billy Marshall, Rose Murray, Elliott Hytche, Dylan Drinkwater, Freddy Novis, Aaron Pinto, Olly Bell, Katie Tonks, George Kasparis, Brayden Lane, Oscar Deegan, Hayden Coatesworth, Jack Hughes, Daisy-Mae Rees, Bella Hall and Lottie Knight

Year 9 - Katie Peryer, Millie Russell, Kira Fedotova, Annie Aldous, Reef Whayman, Ellie Simpson, Neeve Thomson, Daisy Board, Benjamin Nicholson, Lewis Collett, Ethan Lewis, Luke Smith-Harding, Lily-Rose White, Lewis Graham, Finlay Clark, Immy Pace, Sanije Hoxha, Holly Nunn, Alexander Moss, Harry Pitman, Tom Weaver, Kaitlin Jarvis, Finley Dawson, Teddy Watson, Ed Rackley, Emir Zorel, Evie Ford, Aaron Hering and Gustaw Adamczak

Year 10 - Kelsey Drew, Chloe German, Kyron Connor and Adam Copping

Principal's silver certificates

Year 7 - Imogen Schneider and Erin Tomlins

Year 8 - Jack Parton, Noah Amor, Mia Piewiszko, Chantelle Robinson, Sonny Wildy, Beth McMahon, Tyler-Joseph Broadley, Nanma John, Florence Botten, Alba McKechan, Hollie Bassett, Riley Page, Finley Bratcher, Thomas Zaple, Faith Hartley, Calum Carpenter, Jacob Wakefield, Maisy Hart, Hadassah Inturi, Elias Jeffery, James Cosh, Esmie Riggs, Archie Phillips, Isla Bryant and Arlo Brady

Year 9 - April Hubbard, Lucie Bowers, Trent Blackmore, Sean Canham, Max Weston, Thomas Cox, Sienna Welsh, Finley O'Leary-Black, Logan Clatworthy, Charlie Jackson, Melissa Page, Lauren Harbutt, Toby Hamilton, Stella de Rose, Olivia Pope, Sienna Holton, Faith Stevens, Sophie Timms and Ava Luker-Hulme

Year 10 - George O'Hanlon, Lottie Roberts, Phoebe Smith, Hayden Halsey, Ashleigh Evans, Faye Cassidy, Sienna Painter, Benjamin Houghton, Summer Holmes, Nikkita Hookway, Emilee Payne, Naphtali Phinehas, Alex Nagy, Scarlett Finley-Squires, Leon O'Connor, Oliver Cocker, Ruby Sellick and Grace Gibbings

Principal's Bronze Certificates

Year 8 - Elise Musgrove, Niah Slowley, Isla Herbert, Olivia Hooper, Charlie Murray, Mia Wilkins, Codi O'Shea and Mason Dur

Year 9 - Zach Venter, Milan Ujj, Bella Kendall, Riain Leal, Taylor Gillespie, Alesha Black-Matthews, Bodhi Williams, Ava-Rae Mills and Sophie Dean

Year 10 - Josh Parkinson, Larna Waller, Fredi Tuci, Halle Wotton, Hamish Herring, Lola Benney, Lexi Jessup, Lily Hawkings, Sophia Burnham, Indy Evans, Cody Cave, Leah McClements, Oliver Welsh and Grace Green