This week, students at The Gateway Academy marked World Book Day with a range of engaging activities. Year 7 and Year 8 enjoyed a special World Book Day assembly celebrating the joy of reading and the power of storytelling.

In their lessons, Year 7 explored the theme of twisted fairy tales, considering how familiar stories can be retold from different perspectives. They also took part in a fun “Villain or Not?” fairy tale quiz, where they decided whether well-known characters were truly villains or simply misunderstood. The activities encouraged lively discussion and helped students think more deeply about characters and how stories can be reimagined.

We were delighted to attend the annual Thurrock Jack Petchey Awards Evening, where eight of our students received awards in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Academy.

It was wonderful to see their parents and carers in attendance, sharing in this special moment and celebrating their achievements. Several families expressed their appreciation for the support, guidance and encouragement provided by The Gateway Academy. One parent shared, “The opportunities the Gateway pupils get are like none other — thank you for everything you all do at the Gateway.”

It was a fantastic evening celebrating our students’ incredible accomplishments. They represented the Academy with pride and should be extremely proud of their achievements.