icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 5h🍕 The pizza celebrations are back! 🍕 Well done to our netball and rugby teams, who were treated to a well-deserved pizza reward after their recent wins. 🏆👏 Fantastic teamwork and determination from our students! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 5hThis week, our students were visited by Kooth, a digital mental health and wellbeing service, during assemblies to explore some of the stresses and pressures young people can face. 💙 A valuable opportunity to talk openly about wellbeing and where they can turn for support when they need it. 🌟 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 7hToday in English, our Year 10 students have been developing their poetry comparison skills. 📚 Using structure strips, they practised building stamina and tackling exam-style questions, developing the skills they’ll need to succeed. ✍️ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 9h🏫 Our school tours have been hugely popular! Want to see what life at ICA is really like? Come and have a look around during the school day and see the Academy in action. 📅 Book your tour: buff.ly/nfE0zJi 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Great results for our teams! 🏉⚽ Our rugby team secured a fantastic 19–14 win against Bolton School, followed by another excellent football result, with ICA coming out on top 4–3 against BTH. Two brilliant performances, with both teams showing fantastic teamwork, determination and commitment. 👏💙 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Congratulations to Chloe, Scarlett, Jack and Raven on their Head of Year Awards! 👏🏆 Well done to our Reward Station winners! 🎉 This week’s attendance prize is a bike! 🚲 Attendance Matters! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This morning, our Year 11 students took part in a revision assembly led by Mr Page. 📚 With mock exams approaching, the focus was on preparation, organisation and building positive revision habits to help them approach their mocks with confidence. 💙 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Our Year 11 students enjoyed Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Playhouse in Prescot last night. 🎭 They represented ICA brilliantly and conducted themselves impeccably. A fantastic experience supporting their GCSE Literature studies and inspiring future performers! ⭐ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Our Year 10 students have been getting stuck into simultaneous equations in their maths lessons this week. They’ve been developing their problem solving skills and putting their knowledge into practice. 📚✏️ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🎭 Our Year 10 Drama students have been exploring different styles of theatre, including Theatre of Cruelty, Epic Theatre and Contemporary Theatre. Well done, Year 10, for your hard work and enthusiasm! 👏 #EveryoneExcellentEveryDay 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today our students celebrated National Poetry Day! 📖✨ This year’s theme was ‘Wonder’, inspiring our students to get creative and explore their ideas through poetry. We’ve seen some lovely poems produced throughout the day! 💙 Well done to everyone who took part! 👏 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We are holding a SEND Coffee Morning for Year 6 parents and carers on Tuesday 13 October, 10–11am. 📅 Tuesday 13 October ⏰ 10–11am 📍 Irlam and Cadishead Academy 🎟️ Book your place: www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... We look forward to welcoming you! 💙 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Over 27 fixtures already this half term! ⚽️🏉🏐 It’s been a busy week for our PE teams: ⚽️ Y7 football – 4-2 win 🏉 Y8 rugby – 1 win, 4 draws, 1 loss 🏐 Y9 netball – 9-5 win 🏐 Y10 netball – narrow 7-6 defeat Great effort from all our students! 👏 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Our business students got off to a great start with their BTEC Enterprise projects! 💼💡 They’re already exploring creative microbusiness ideas and developing their entrepreneurship, teamwork and problem-solving skills. 👏 010
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🎭 Our drama students took part in a puppeteering masterclass today with master puppeteer David, learning new techniques and bringing characters to life! All in preparation for our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz! 🧙♀️✨ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚲 Successful afternoon with the Irlam & Cadishead Neighbourhood Policing Team! Over 20 bikes registered, plus plenty of maintenance jobs completed by Dave from Salford Youth Service. Thanks to everyone involved! 🙌 Another session coming soon! 001
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Yesterday, Mrs Thornton and Mrs Preece held a cake sale to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. With cakes on sale at break and lunchtime, we raised an amazing £138! Thank you to everyone who baked, bought and supported the sale! 💚 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🎟️ Congratulations to our winner from Friday’s Rewards Station draw! 🎉 Keep getting those Golden Tickets in, next week it could be you! 👏✨ #EveryoneExcellentEveryday 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Reminder: Parent Governor Vacancy The closing date to apply for the position of Parent Governor at Irlam & Cadishead Academy is Monday 5 October. If you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor and would like further information, please contact Sue Lightup at sue.lightup@irlamandcadishead.org.uk 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026On Friday, ICA came together for a non-uniform day to raise money for the Jamie Horrocks Trust, with students and staff wearing blue in support. Today would have been Jamie’s 50th birthday. Happy birthday, Jamie, and thank you for the continued support JHT give our students and community 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026💬 YOU SAID IT… A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s Open Evening and shared such lovely feedback! 💙💛 Considering ICA for September 2027? Make sure you apply for a secondary school place before 31 October. Everyone Excellent. Every Day. 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Evening TONIGHT and showing you what ICA is all about! ✨ And there’s a surprise announcement happening on the night…! 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 buff.ly/n82Prho 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026🏉 Great first outing for our Y10 & Y11 rugby team at the Salford Schools Competition — 1 win & 2 draws! 👏 Players of the Day: Kai D & Harry T. ⚽ Y9 football battled hard against Chorlton, narrowly losing 5–3. Goals: Brennan & Alamba ⚽⚽ Well done, everyone! 💙 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026🎣 Our new Fishing Enrichment Club is off to a great start! After practising with poles at Moss Farm Fisheries last week, students have been learning to set up their own rods this week. A great opportunity to learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026🎉 Just 1 day to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026 Congratulations, George! 🎉 George is one of our Super Attendance Week daily draw winners, winning a pair of Go-Karting tickets! 🏁 There are lots of fantastic prizes to be won throughout the week, and all you have to do is be in school to be in with a chance! 🙌 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026📚 Reading is the key to unlocking learning. Our Form Time Reading Programme helps students build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and confidence, giving them the skills to become successful, independent readers. 📖 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🎉 Just 2 days to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026👏 Congratulations to Amar, Liam and Isaac, who were awarded their HOY Awards last week for demonstrating our school’s RREAD values. A fantastic achievement and a brilliant example of Respect, Resilience, Enthusiasm, Ambition and Determination. ⭐ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎓 Discover our Grammar Scholars Programme Launching in September 2027, the programme supports our most academically ambitious students to Aspire. Enrich. Lead. Come along to our Open Evening on Thursday 24 September, 4:30–7pm to find out more. 🔗 Book: buff.ly/n82Prho 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎉 Just 3 days to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🌟 Super Attendance Week! 🌟 To celebrate our amazing attendance at the start of term, we’re having a Super Attendance Week! 🎉 There are prizes to be won every day you’re in 👏 Keep up the great attendance, ICA! 001
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026🎉 Just 5 days to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🏆 What a week of sport at ICA! 🏀 Basketball club ⚽ Y10 boys 3–1 win 🎾 Padel enrichment 🏉 Y9 rugby: 1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss 🏐 18 at netball ⚽ 80+ at after-school football Plus many more fixtures! 🙌💙 Everyone excellent, every day! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🌈✨ Rehearsals are already underway for our next school production… The Wizard of Oz! 🧙♀️👠 Our staff and students have been busy getting started, and we can’t wait to see it all come together! 🎭 Coming to the stage in March, watch this space for tickets going on sale! 🎟️ 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🎉 Just 6 days to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 buff.ly/EBe9HaC 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Another great turnout at the Proud Table today! 🌟 Every Thursday, students showcase work they’re proud of, explain why and choose a prize from the cart to celebrate their success. 🏆👏 Everyone excellent, everyday. 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🧪✨ We’re thrilled with our new-look Science Department! Our new vinyls have completely transformed the space, creating a vibrant, high-impact learning environment for our students. 🔬🚀 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🎉 Just 1 week to go until our Open Evening! We’re really looking forward to welcoming you into the Academy and showing you what ICA is all about. 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7:00pm Don’t forget to book your place! 👇 buff.ly/EBe9HaC 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Year 11 Triple Chemistry students investigated how temperature affects the reaction rate between sodium thiosulphate and hydrochloric acid, observing precipitate formation and analysing their results. 🔬 #EveryoneExcellentEveryday 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Another new activity has joined our P5 Enrichment Programme this term, padel! 🎾 It’s already proving popular, with both students and staff enjoying the chance to try something new and develop their skills. A huge thank you to Padel 16 for supporting this👏 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026After last week’s return of Karaoke Tuesday, our students were even keener to grab the mic and show off their talents! 🎶🙌 There were some seriously impressive performances, plenty of confidence and, of course, lots of support from the audience.👏🏼 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🏉 What an opportunity for our Year 8 & 9 students! A visit to Sale Sharks training with Caldy Rugby Club included a tour, meeting players & coaches and an insight into professional rugby. Mr Leader even met his favourite, Courtney Lawes! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🌟 Student voice in action! Our Senior Prefects are helping shape and lead ICA’s Eco, Community, House and Literacy Committees. We can’t wait to see their ideas come to life! 💙💛 Everyone Excellent, Everyday. 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🎉 Congratulations to our first Rewards Station winners! 🏆 Students earn Golden Tickets for showing our RREAD values, then choose their box for a chance to win Level 1, 2 or 3 prizes! 🎁 Keep collecting those Golden Tickets… next week it could be YOU! 👀 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026⚽️ 13 lucky students enjoyed an unforgettable night at Manchester United v Sabah — the first Champions League game of the season! For some of our new Year 7s, it was their first ever match. What a way to experience it, under the Old Trafford floodlights! 🔴 001
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026🎉 Congratulations to our students on a fantastic first week of attendance! Good attendance builds confidence, strengthens social skills and opens the door to fantastic rewards and opportunities throughout the year. Let’s keep attendance high and build those healthy, consistent habits! 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Now our students are well and truly back into the swing of learning, they couldn’t wait to show off some of their amazing work at the Proud Table this week! 👏 Some seriously impressive standards in books, and their oracy is on point too! 🗣️💪 Well done everyone, keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 010
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We love hearing such positive feedback from our parents about the transition experience at ICA! From Step Up days to transition clubs, we help students build confidence, make friends and feel ready for Y7 See what we have to offer at our Open Evening irlamandcadishead.org.uk/admissions/o... 000
icaacademy.bsky.social @icaacademy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Just 2 weeks to go until our Open Evening! Come and explore our facilities, meet our teachers and students, and get a taste of life at ICA. 🏫 📅 Thursday 24 September ⏰ 4:30–7pm Book your place 👇 www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish... 000
