24/09/21
5 Years of BEST!
BEST is now five years old. Please look at our '5 Years of BEST' pdf brochure below, which looks back at some of the major highlights for us over the years.
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- 22/07/21
Summer Activity Programme
Please find pdf file from Central Bedfordshire Summer Activity Programme for children and young people aged 8-17 years.Read Full Story - 14/05/21
The Big Ask
The Children's Commissioner for England is wanting to hear from young people across the country, and is running the largest ever survey of children and young people in England. The aim is to understand what young people think and what children need to live happier lives, and inform the...Read Full Story - 06/05/21
Sad News
Everyone at Samuel Whitbread Academy is deeply saddened at the passing of a Year 11 pupil, which has come as a great shock to us all. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the pupil’s family and we ask for their privacy to be respected at this tragic time. Over the coming days...Read Full Story - 15/04/21
Former Premier League footballer vows to help local club after 'awful' fire
An unfortunate incident within our community, resulting in Shefford Saints Football Club's storage unit & equipment igniting. For more details read The Comet's article.Read Full Story - 14/04/21
HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the recent passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, the staff and students at Samuel Whitbread Academy would like to pass on our deepest condolences to The Queen and The Royal Family. The Duke of Edinburgh Award has been an important feature of Samuel Whitbread’s extr...Read Full Story - 26/03/21
Best Two-Tier Update
Please see the pdf file below for the latest BEST newsletter to keep our parents, staff and the community informed on two-tier education conversion in the Shefford and Stotfold cluster.Read Full Story - 22/03/21
- 19/03/21
New campaign aims to shine a light on exploitation in Bedfordshire
Central Beds Council have launched the Bedfordshire Against Violence and Exploitation (BAVEX) campaign, bringing together different agencies across the county to speak out with one voice against exploitation and organised crime. To mark the launch, a video outlining six examples of exploitation b...Read Full Story - 17/03/21
Free Calisthenics Fitness Session
Free fitness session by Shefford Youth Hub. For more details or to register, please contact Esme on details in flyer.Read Full Story - 10/03/21
Online Event and New Reporting App
Please see an upcoming event and a new app for reporting online content. Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th March 2021, 18:00 hrs Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands are hosting a free online event to encourage parents and prof...Read Full Story - 08/03/21
SWA featured on ITV Anglia News
SWA featured on ITV Anglia News again today as students returned back to school, showing the testing process and outlining the importance of a safe school environment during the pandemic. Click the link below to watch the short clip. https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2021-03-08/excitement-and-nerve...Read Full Story
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