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Meet our first #EMATter Master’s degree students!

We’re thrilled to announce that our first #EMATter staff have begin their Master’s degree studies, supported by EMAT.

Gold medallist inspires Shepherdswell pupils to get active

Pupils at Shepherdswell Academy and Orchard Academy were thrilled to welcome triple Paralympian and wheelchair rugby gold medallist Kylie Grimes MBE for an inspiring visit focused around health and fitness last week (Thursday 6th March).

Shepherdswell Academy awarded coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag for second time

Shepherdswell Academy has once again earned the prestigious Eco-Schools Green flag, recognising their commitment to promoting eco-awareness and making the school environmentally friendly.

Our EMAT Annual Report 2024 is out now!

East Midlands Academy Trust has published its 2024 Annual Report.

#EMATters Celebration Awards 2024

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

EMAT Ability Games celebrates inclusion in sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its annual Ability Games, a day of sporting activities for children with additional needs.

Pupils’ winning designs become their schools’ Olympic flag!

As part of the EMAT torch relay this week, the winners were announced in the competition to design each school’s Olympic flag.

Olympians join pupils for the EMAT torch relay ahead of Paris 2024

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools were this week joined by Olympic athletes for the EMAT torch relay to promote sport and aiming high.

Olympic heroes lend their support for student training day

Students had the unique opportunity to interview four Olympic athletes as part of a media training day hosted by East Midlands Academy Trust.

Happy 40th birthday Shepherdswell Academy

Pupils, staff and the wider school community have been celebrating the 40th birthday of Shepherdswell Academy.

National School Attendance Award

2023/2024 Autumn Term

Shepherdswell Academy Celebrates GOOD Ofsted rating

Shepherdswell Academy is celebrating following its recent Ofsted inspection which found the #EMATter school to be Good overall and Outstanding in the personal development category.

EMAT Christmas card competition winner announced!

The winner of our EMAT Christmas card competition has been announced as Marcelina Kieca in Year 6 at Northampton International Academy.

Shepherdswell Academy cuts energy use for Power Down Day

Pupils and staff at East Midlands Academy Trust primary schools in Milton Keynes have switched off and powered down for a special event to save energy.

Pupils at Shepherdswell Academy awarded coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag

Shepherdswell Academy has earned an international accreditation recognising their amazing work in making their school environmentally friendly and raising eco-awareness in fellow pupils.

We're the most inspiring primary school in Milton Keynes!

It's official, the results have been announced!

Ability Games 2023 celebrates inclusion and sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its second annual Ability Games to celebrate inclusion with a trust-wide sporting festival.

Free event for schools: Behaviour for Learning

Shepherdswell Academy receives mental health accreditation

Lightbulb recognises the school's commitment to the mental health agenda and good practice

Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominate someone for a Celebration & Recognition Award

Pupils across EMAT celebrate World Book Day

Pupils across the East Midlands Academy Trust family of schools have been marking World Book Day today to promote a love of reading.

Winter Fayre

We had a great time at our Winter Fayre on Friday

EMAT publishes Annual Report

East Midlands Academy Trust has today published its 2022 Annual Report.

Take part in our school uniform survey

We are currently reviewing our school uniform to ensure it is appropriate and value for money.

Celebration & Recognition Awards 2022

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

Olympic Day 2022

The #EMATOlympics took place throughout June involving pupils from all seven schools that make up the East Midlands Academy Trust.

Fun Run to Beijing

First-ever EMAT poetry anthology published

The anthology brings together poems by both primary and secondary pupils from across the trust

National Cultural Diversity Day

EMAT's first ever Olympic Day is a success!

East Midlands Academy Trust has hosted its first ever Olympic Day sports festival.

Pupils walk the distance from UK to Tokyo ahead of summer Olympics

Pupils from schools across the East Midlands Academy Trust have clocked up a staggering 5,885 miles – the distance from the UK to Tokyo – to celebrate the upcoming Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

EMAT teams up with GB Olympians for sporting event

We are thrilled to announce that we are teaming up with the GB Olympians Association to hold an Olympic sports event at The Harefield Academy in June.

Covid catch-up funding

Since the full re-opening of schools in March, we as Trust have been working hard to support our pupils on their return to school.

Trust Awards 2021

East Midlands Academy Trust is delighted to launch this year's Trust Awards!

Nativity!

Our Hollie gets on her bike for charity

Pupils’ parking crackdown encourages parents to put on the brakes

Pupils from Shepherdswell Academy in Milton Keynes are trying a new approach in a bid to encourage parents to slow down and park more sensibly around their school.

Our Ruth is running the London Marathon!

Ballroom dancers are strictly the best with top prize at dance competition

Meet our first restorative leaders!

Support our gift amnesty!

Our Isobel scoops a national arts award!

Investment in Shepherdswell Academy will boost specialist facilities

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