Summer HAF Programme 2026 – Bookings Open Soon! Looking for free activities and nutritious meals for your children this summer? The Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme will run from Monday 27 July to Saturday 29 August, offering a fantastic range of activities for eligible children, young people and families. Activity booking links go live on Wednesday 15 July at 2.00pm Families can view all programme information now and plan ahead before bookings open. Please note that places are subject to availability. The HAF programme helps provide fun, enriching activities and healthy food throughout the holidays, supporting families and helping to ease financial pressures during the summer break. Find out more and view the full summer programme: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/article/4060/Holiday-activities-and-food-programme #HAFProgramme #SummerActivities #StHelens

Congratulations to Year 10 student Holly, whose poem has been accepted for publication by Young Writers and will be published this August. The poem was inspired by the challenges young authors face when trying to get their work published – making this achievement all the more fitting! This is Holly's second Young Writers competition success, and we are delighted to celebrate her continued writing achievements. Well done, Holly! #StudentSuccess #YoungWriters #CreativeWriting #Proud

The wait is over – Sports Week 2026 kicks off today with one of our most exciting events of the year... SUTTON'S GOT STEEL! Get ready to test your strength, determination and competitive spirit as students go head-to-head in a series of challenges to find out who has what it takes to earn the title of Sutton's Got Steel Champion! A week full of sport, teamwork and pride starts here. Who will rise to the challenge? Let's make this Sports Week one to remember! #SportsWeek #SuttonsGotSteel #TeamSutton

Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew of Sleeping Beauty! Over the last few days, students have delivered outstanding performances to packed audiences and local primary schools, showing exceptional commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm throughout. Their hard work, resilience, kindness and pride have shone on stage and behind the scenes, making this year's production a huge success. Mr Hughes said: "I am incredibly proud of everything they have achieved. They have been fantastic ambassadors for The Sutton Academy and our local community." A special thank you also goes to Director Cathy and Mr Dean, whose dedication, hard work and passion helped bring this magical production to life. Well done to everyone involved in a truly memorable show! #SleepingBeauty #Proud

Please visit our Letters to Parents section on our website for full details of the Transition Days.

Important information for parents/carers: From Monday, students are required to wear full school uniform. Students who are scheduled for trips may wear their PE kit as an alternative.