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In 2024, an initiative was set up between The St Leonard’s Academy and Hastings Contemporary – The Cove: Calm waters. This incentive offers the opportunity for completion of the Arts Award Bronze Programme for young people at the academy with a diagnosis of ADHA, Autism and/or other SEND needs in years 7-10.

Year 10 students at The St Leonard’s Academy are now all clued up in how to administer basic first aid training, including using a defibrillator, thanks to the support of Siren Medical Training.

Students from The Burgess Hill Academy displayed exceptional scientific understanding as they represented the academy at the Top of the Bench Chemistry Competition on the 23 January 2025.

The Board of Trustees of University of Brighton Academies Trust met on Friday 10 January to consider the future of the Trust. Following this meeting, the Trustees have informed the Department for Education of their desire to seek to transfer the academies in the Trust to other Academy Trusts.

The Burgess Hill Youth Council elected a mayor and deputy mayor for 2024/25 on Wednesday, December 11, in a meeting at the council chamber.

Students from years 7-10 from The Hastings Academy were treated to a panel discussion by the BBC Bitesize Careers Roadshow, to talk all things careers

Students from The Burgess Hill Academy were privileged to be judges of local businesses Christmas window displays 2024!

The Burgess Hill Academy hosted a successful Community Engagement Event in October, welcoming local businesses and neighbouring schools to meet students, tour the school, and engage with the academy’s vibrant community.