<![CDATA[Manor Drive Secondary Academy News Feed - News items]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:36:08 GMT Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:36:08 GMT <![CDATA[ Netball Enrichment ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=108 Netball Enrichment sessions every Tuesday help our students to build skills, stay acive and have fun with friends.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:36:08 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Food Technology ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=107 Our Year 10 Food students got hands-on in the kitchen!

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:33:55 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ National Careers Week at MDSA ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=106 We're looking forward to an exciting national careers week at MDSA with opportunities detailed below:

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:29:00 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ World Book Day Student Activities ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=105 This week at MDSA we have been celebrating World Book Day with a range of activities designed to inspire a love of reading and creativity.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:24:52 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=104 World Book Day at Manor Drive Secondary Academy

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:19:23 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Options Evening ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=103 Before half term we were delighted to welcome so many families to our Year 9 Options Evening at MDSA!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:28:21 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Children's Mental Health Week 2026 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=102 MDSA proudly took part in Children's Mental Health Week 2026!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:24:09 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Sneek Peek - Matilda! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=101 Something magical is happening at Manor Drive!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:13:26 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ Parliament Trip February 2026 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=99 On 10 February 2026 our students experienced democracy in action with an inspiring toured visit to Parliament in Westminster, London.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:08:18 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ City Centre Visioning Workshop ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=98 On Thursday 29th January, a group of our Year 7, 8 and 9 students took part in the Peterborough City Centre Visioning Workshop, delivered by E.C.F. (Engage Communicate Facilitate) on behalf of Peterborough City Council.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:30:20 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Options Evening ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=97 Year 9 GCSE Options Evening

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:26:19 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Spy Club Enrichment ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=96 Last week during Period 7 Enrichment sessions, Year 7 students took part in Spy Club with Mrs Turner. 

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:23:25 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ Blind Date with a book! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=95 Blind Date with a Book has arrived at the MDSA Library!

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:20:09 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Valentine's Disco! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=94 Year 7 Valentine's Disco - Let's celebrate!

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:22:46 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ Stem Webinars ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=92 Free Science Webinars for MDSA families

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:58:41 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=91 We are excited to launch our Scholars Programme in partnership with The Brilliant Club! 

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:40:55 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=90 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:41:57 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Christmas Elderly Shoebox Appeal ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=89 Our Year 7 parents have been incredible!  Thank you to all the amazing donations supporting our Christmas Elderly Shoebox Appeal.  

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:06:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Library - Festive Reads ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=88 Our Christmas Library display! 

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:02:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Werrington Lodge Community Visit ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=87 Last Friday we were delighted to see our students connect with residents at Werrington Lodge Care Home through music and festive fun.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:58:20 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form visit for Year 10 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=86 Post 16 - looking forward.  Over the coming months our Year 10 will visit local sixth forms and colleges to help them plan their futures.  

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:24:19 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Christmas Dinner Day 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=85 Christmas Dinner Day at Manor Drive! 

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:11:51 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Parliament Week ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=84 Week commencing 24 November 2025 sees our students taking part in an inspiring programme of activities for UK parliament Week. 

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:27:19 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Solar panel initiative ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=83 The Four Cs Academy Trust is extremely pleased that both of its Manor Drive Academies (Secondary and Primary) in Peterborough have been selected by the DfE for this initiative to pursue solar panels. 

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 13:30:28 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Iceland 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=82 The Manor Drive voyagers arrived safely in Reykjavik!

The students explored the amazing natural beauty of the land of ice and fire. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:31:49 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Day 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=81 Our school community comes together to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve in times of conflict.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:25:29 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Anti-Bullying Week 10th - 14th November 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=80 Week commencing 10th November 2025 our school took part in Anti-Bullying week 2025, celebrating the theme 'Power for Good'.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:25 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Black History Month ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=77 Manor Drive celebrated Black History Month with inspiring assemblies  that highlighted the achievements and contributions throughout history. 

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:42:24 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Royal Courts of Justice - Mock Trials ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=76 Thursday 16 October 2025 - Trip to the Royal Courts of Justice.  Our students did us proud! 

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:19:16 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Great Eastern Run for Anna's Hope ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=75 Sunday 12 October was this year's instalment of the Anna's Hope 5K and the Great Eastern Run.  

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:21:40 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Show Racism the Red Card 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=74 Manor Drive are committed to promoting inclusion, respect and equality across all schools.  This year, we are proud to support the national 'Show Racism the Red Card' campaign by taking part in the annual Wear Red Day. 

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:59:45 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Transitioning to secondary school? ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=73 Transitioning to secondary school - supporting your young person with the ending and a new beginning 

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:50:05 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Languages Spelling Bee! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=60 Languages Spelling Bee took place on 28 April 2025! Well done for getting through to the Nationals! 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:05:40 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Girls Football success! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=100 Fantastic football results from our recent fixtures.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:50:35 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Art ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=93 Friedensreich Hundertwasser!

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:02:10 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Football Team Success! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=79 Huge congratulations to our Year 8 football team!  They secured an impressive 3-1 win today against a strong COPA side, showing amazing teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout.

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:54:44 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Year 8 Football Team success! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=78 Huge congratulations to our Year 8 football team!

They secured an impressive 3-1 win against a strong COPA side - showing amazing teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout. 

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:50:15 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Year 6/7 Open Evening 2 October 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=72 We are excited to announce our Open Evening will be held on 2 October 2025.  

]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 14:44:01 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Move Up Days July 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=71 🎉 Successful Move-Up Days for Our New Year 7s! 🎉

We’ve had a fantastic time welcoming Year 6 pupils for their move-up days at Manor Drive Secondary this week.

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 14:55:03 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Summer Book Writing Festival 2025 ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=70 We’re thrilled to announce that Manor Drive Secondary Academy has been selected to take part in the Summer Book Writing Festival 2025 – the world’s largest free summer writing programme for children aged 8–16, proudly organised by BriBooks!

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 14:39:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Spelling Bee Final ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=69 We had the incredible honour of taking one of our brilliant students to the National Spelling Bee Finals at the University of Cambridge.  

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 14:36:14 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ City Athletics Championships ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=68 Manor Drive Secondary Academy proudly took 42 students across Years 7, 8, and 9 to represent the school at the City Athletics Championships. We couldn’t be prouder of every student who took part – you represented Manor Drive Academy with commitment, courage, and class.

]]> Tue, 8 Jul 2025 14:30:01 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ The Four Cs Reading Event 9 July 5.30pm at Manor Drive Secondary Academy ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=67 We are delighted to invite parents / carers and students of rising Year 7s and current Year 7s,8s and 9s.  During the event, staff from secondary schools across the Four Cs Trust will be available to provide personalised guidance on how to support all types of readers, including those with SEND, English as an additional language and gifted and talented learners.  

We are thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Ross Welford as our guest speaker. Ross will share his passion for storytelling and the impact of reading , providing encouragement and inspiration to students and families alike.  Every student that attends the event will receive a free copy of one of Ross Welford's books, which he will personally sign on the evening. 

To register for the FREE event please click the link below by 9am Monday 30 June. 

https://forms.office.com/e/r7Ug1GLtCR

  

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:56:30 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Meaningful May Art Competition ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=66 Meaningful May Art competition, with photos of their work.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:03:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Anglia Ruskin University ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=65 Anglia Ruskin University Trip

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:43:43 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Classic Literature Enrichment Group ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=64 Our Year 9 Classic Literature group have just finished their first classic novel, Kafka's Metamorphosis. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 15:06:18 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ RECRUITMENT ROADSHOW - Four Cs Academy Trust ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=63 The Four Cs Academy Trust was pleased to host its first Recruitment Roadshow on 1 May 2025.

]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 16:01:08 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh update ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=62 MDSA is now an officially licenced organisation to deliver Duke of Edinburgh's Award!

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 14:00:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Cambridgeshire & Peterborough School Games - Colour Run! ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=61 A big shout out to our MDSA students who shone bright as the 2025 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough School Games Colour Run this Wednesday!

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 11:42:38 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ OFSTED ]]> https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=59 Manor Drive Secondary Academy was inspected on 4 and 5 March 2025 and achieved the following outcome:

The Quality of Education GOOD
Behaviour and Attitudes  GOOD
Personal Development OUTSTANDING
Leadership and  Management GOOD
]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:35:56 GMT https://www.manordrivesecondary.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=59