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The de Ferrers Academy

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The de Ferrers Academy is among the top 20 largest schools in England and largest school in Staffordshire, serving over 2,450 students across three campuses. * Apple Distinguished School * Chamber Schools Member (East Midlands) * Ofsted ‘Good’ (Oct 2023)

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our latest newsletter is now available for download on our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...

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SLS Select Education @slsselected.bsky.social · Apr 10

Congratulations to Jane from the
@deferrers.bsky.social, who is the winner of our British Science Week competition 👏🏆🎉

Your 'Displacement Reaction of Silver Nitrate and Copper' image is absolutely stunning! 🤩

🔎 Follow us on social media for more competitions

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Mar 14

Our latest academy newsletter is now live and available to read or download from our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Mar 12

We ask that families bring food they are happy to share with others as part of our communal buffet.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Let's come together as a community to break our fast and support a good cause. We can't wait to see everyone there

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Mar 12

🌙✨ Join Us for a Community Iftar! ✨🌙

We invite all students and families to come together and break fast at our Iftar event! 🌙

🗓️ Tuesday 25th March
⏰ 5:15pm
📍 Trent Campus

🎟️ Tickets: 50p available at any of our 3 receptions
🌍 All proceeds will go to support the British Red Cross

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Mar 5

📚 World Book Day Celebrations at The de Ferrers Academy! 📚

World Book Day is happening on Thursday 6th March and we're excited to celebrate our love of reading with some fantastic activities this week!

Let’s make this a week to remember—happy reading! 📚✨ #TeamDFA #WorldBookDay

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our latest academy newsletter is now available to read via our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Feb 14

Please join us on Friday 14th March for our Evening of the Arts, 7pm, Trent Hall. Tickets now on sale:

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Feb 10

Safer School Journeys & Cleaner Air

If driving to school is necessary, please:
✅ Avoid stopping/parking near entrances & crossings
🚧 Respect no parking zones & emergency access areas
🚶‍♂️ Try a ‘park & stride’ approach
🏡 Be considerate of local residents

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Feb 10

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Feb 7

Read about all of the amazing things that have been happening in our latest newsletter:

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you to the team from @showbie for visiting our Trent and Sixth Form campuses yesterday, to talk with staff and students about how we use it with iPad.

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Jan 25

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Jan 10

You can download our latest newsletter for 10th January 2025 here, via our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Jan 10

We’re supporting Safer Internet Day 2025

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 21

A huge thank you to @EtonParkJunior , @HRNPrimary & @RWSchool for bringing your Y5 & Y6 students to the panto! 🎭 They were amazing, and it was fantastic to see their enthusiasm & joy throughout the show. We hope they loved it as much as we did! 🌟 @affinitylp.bsky.social

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 20

Wishing all of our staff, students, families and friends a very happy holiday.

Thank you all for your support and see you in 2025.

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 19

🎉 Celebrating Success This Week! 🎉
This week, we held our Celebration Assemblies for Years 7-11, and what an incredible way to end the term!

A huge well done to all our students for their hard work, positivity, and kindness this term – we’re so proud of you!

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 13

You can now download our bumper end of term newsletter: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 12

🎄✨ Dove & Trent Campus Christmas Celebrations at The de Ferrers Academy! ✨🎄

#ChristmasAtDeFerrers #FestiveFun #PantoTime

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Dec 2

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Nov 30

Trent campus update:

A group of fabulous Year 9 students supported a research project for Loughborough University this week!
Feedback from the University was incredible. They were absolutely blown away by the interaction and positivity of our students. They are a credit to the Academy!

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The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Nov 19

You can now download and read our latest, packed academy newsletter for 19th November 2024.
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#WorkHardBeKindChooseWisely

The de Ferrers Academy @deferrers.bsky.social · Nov 18

The de Ferrers Academy is now live on Bluesky