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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

As part of their GCSE course work, our students have been collecting data from around the city of Plymouth - the former Millbay Docks, Union Street and Royal William Yard The data includes: maintenance; landscape and vegetation; noise; litter (including 🐶💩); air pollution; and traffic #LoveLipson💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

WE are beyond delighted to have been recognised by the Ted Wragg Trust at their glittering annual awards ceremony. The Academy won the Trust's prestigious Strengthening Communities Award at the climax of the evening, held at Exeter University. #LoveLipson 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

WHAT a wonderful experience, taking some Year 10s to a Careers Fair for a taste of what the future holds! Many exciting potential careers await our fine young students. Pretty sure there are some budding engineers and high-flying entrepreneurs in there. #LoveLipson 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

They have in their hands a golden ticket; it spells pizza in their lunchime 😋 Being a good Lipsonite sometimes has tasty, and fun, rewards. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊 #LipsonFamily 🫂

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A LOVELY experience for Year 11 musician Lilie Lazarus, playing with British Jazz Award-winner Derek Nash. Lilie was invited to play 'My Funny Valentine' on her tenor sax by Derek during his concert with the Martin Dale quartet at Ashburton Arts Centre Group. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Job Title: Learning Mentor Part Time: 31 hpw, 38.6 wpa Salary: £19,763-£21,764 (actual) Applications by: Sunday, October 4 This is an externally funded fixed-term position for an initial 12-months, which may be extended for up to a further 12 months subject to funding. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So good to see so many of you at our Open Evening for families of Years 5 & 6. So now you know what makes Lipson so amazing and why we are so proud of our Academy. If you missed out, we will be so delighted to see you at one of our tours. So... #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊 #LipsonFamily 🫂

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎵 The impossible is possible tonight...🎵 #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊 #LipsonFamily 🫂

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing Year 5 & 6 families at our Open Evening tomorrow. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

SOME of our CCF students enjoyed a right royal occasion this weekend, when they traveled to Portsmouth for a guided tour onboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth II aircraft carrier. They toured the ship and met all the staff, from the captain of the ship to ratings. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It might be a manic Monday... ...but don't forget Thursday! #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊 #LipsonFamily

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Looking forward to welcoming families of Year 5 and 6 students who are interested in finding out more about why so many people #LoveLipson💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

WEEK 1 🏁 Among those we welcomed to Lipson for the first time this term were our new Sixth Formers. As a bit of a getting-to-know-you exercise, students got stuck into some team-building exercises before beginning their new courses #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

TEN of our intrepid Year 13 students are currently enjoying life on the ocean waves, on board the Pelican of London's Plymouth Science Ocean Voyage - final destination = Llandudno on Friday Big thanks to our sponsors for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity More at pelicanoflondon.org/

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

JUST one (very important) person missing from today's first day of the school year Head of Year 7 Caroline McVicker was absent, having suffered a broken leg on the eve of term The super capable Steve Watson has stepped into the breach. Meanwhile...thinking of you, Caz #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

👋 Well, hello Year 7. Lovely to welcome you to the #LipsonFamily Did you know that you are the biggest Year 7 EVER at Lipson? And one of the biggest year groups in Plymouth? Well, now you do! Thank you for choosing us. You will not regret it. #LoveLipson 💙 #LipsonLife 😊 #Kindness

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

WE cannot wait to welcome our new Year 7 pupils next Monday, September 7. It is normal to have some worries (as students and parents!) so please listen to this video from Deputy Head Miss Sloggett, who has some top tips so you feel excited for Monday Welcome to Team Lipson!

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Something to brighten up your Monday morning... Happy students celebrating GCSE success. youtu.be/ZLDLRDdHtp4 #LipsonLife💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶

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GCSE Results Day 2026 - Happy Students

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

AS head teacher Tom Goodman mentioned in our previous post 👇, the gate to our Sixth Form pathway is very much open to students from across the city - and beyond. Please get in touch with our Sixth Form team if you would like to explore your opportunity to join the Lipson Family. #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

ANOTHER great day. Head teacher Teacher Tom Goodman reflects on this week's wonderful GCSE results. #LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶 #GCSEresults #gcseresultsday #GCSE

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

THE Academy is celebrating more exam success after a stunning set of GCSE results Record numbers of students achieved a strong pass in core subjects Maths and English, superb numbers supplemented by exceptional results across the board, from Sport to Drama and Art Photography to Media #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Still mulling over Sixth Form options? We are biased, of course, but we think that you simply will not do better than joining the Lipson Family. Our students think we are on to something special, too. youtu.be/4m8_MGbHUfg We would love to see you. #LipsonLife 💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Good luck to these - and all - Academy graduates as they begin life after #LipsonLife💙 youtu.be/4m8_MGbHUfg

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Sixth Form Graduates - August 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

WHEREVER his football career takes him - and it will surely take him far - James Sharpe will never forget his roots. Images from Plymouth Argyle and Plymouth Live #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

WITH a week to go before A-Level results, and two before GCSEs, here is a little reminder of some of the things that we got up to in the last school year. #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

ONE of the visits we made during Enrichment Week was to the new and old of the city in which we live. youtu.be/xu2mDRZ9EcI #LipsonLife💙 #LipsonFamily 🫂 #Kindness 🫶

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The Box and the Barbican, Enrichment Week - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

WE are out on the grass for Tom's final vlog of the 2025-26 school year - a momentous one in many ways for the Academy. It is also goodbye and thank you to some members of staff, including the face of Lipson. youtu.be/sO0Z7A8dvAQ #LipsonLife💙

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Headteacher's vLog - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

THE final day of the Music Department's mini-tour of Belgium saw students enjoy a trip to the Bellawaerde Theme Park before the final concert stop of the tour in Ypres' historic Grote Markt No visit to Ypres would be complete without experiencing the 8pm Last Post at the Menin Gate #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

AS part of Enrichment Week, some of our young musicians have hopped across the channel to Belgium They have performed in Diksmuide Bandstand; visited the medieval Castle of the Counts; seen around the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum; and played a second gig in Oostende's main town square #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

YEAR 12 Jack Matthews has beaten tens of thousands of students worldwide to be shortlisted for a prestigious litetrary award Jack came through a field of 100,227 contestants from 183 countries to make the finals list of the John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize in the Law Category #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

WITH an outstanding performance at the Tavistock Fringe, that is a wrap for our Lipson Big Band until September 2026 We have performed so many engagements since the beginning of the academic year That's something to sing about. It's almost like being in love #LipsonLife 💙 youtu.be/5I3ynMOV57w

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

THIS year's summer fete was the usual wonderful collaboration between staff and students, who came together to have fun, eat cake and raise funds for two local charities - the Meningitis Trust and Plymouth Heartbeat. #LipsonLife 💙 youtu.be/_4mmNxldjn4

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Summer Fete - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

EXCLUSIVE shots of what you can expect when you visit the Muse tonight - or Thursday or Friday - to see our last production of the year, the much praised musical Come From Away. Tickets are £10 on the door, and curtain is up at 6.30pm. See you there. #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

DELIGHTED to welcome Captain Tim Leeder RN as Reviewing Officer for our Combined Cadet Forces' Biennial Inspection The RN's formal inspection takes place only once every two years, making it one of the most significant events in the CCF calendar youtu.be/3sxSSqzyb2Q #LipsonLife 💙

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Combined Cadet Forces' Biennial Inspection - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

✈️FINAL rehearsals for the final Drama Dept show of the year - the musical Come From Away - and we caught up with two of the principals, Emma and Blake You can see it from Wednesday-Friday, July 8-10 in the Muse, curtain up 6.30pm. A ticket is £10 on the door youtu.be/atpjPtRLgIM

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Come From Away at the Muse - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

BIG shout out to these guys - our wonderful Young Carers The Carers met for their final event of the school year to relax, enjoy some pizza, play games, and get to know other YCs from across the school. The afternoon was all about taking a deserved break and building friendships #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ ! 🌟 #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Props to Year 7s Lola and Darcy, who have been selected to represent Plymouth Schools Under-13s and Devon County Under-14s. The rigorous selection process for both representative sides was completed over a number of sessions where their talent shone through. #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

THE Drama Department's first Summer Show - Matilda The Musical: Change My Story - runs at the Muse on Thursday-Friday, July 2-3. There are two performances each day - at 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are just £10 on the door, subject to availability Be good to see you there youtu.be/7oQhxMLsk-U

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Overture and Beginners, Please - July 2026

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

HONOURED to play our part in Plymouth Armed Forces Day - the Lipson Big Band continue to go from strength to strength! A fabulous setting on the Hoe and a huge appreciative audience made a lovely day even lovelier for our annual performance, supported by PYMS and PCC. #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

IT is hard to believe we are nearing the end of another fantastic school year, and, of course, that means one of the social highlights of the Summer Term - the Year 11 Prom This year's prom is on Monday, at Boringdon Golf Club, with students arriving from 6.30pm #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Exciting event next week at one of the Westcountry's best up and coming venues. TED WRAGG MOVING IMAGE COMPETITION 2026 AWARDS EVENING @REAL IMMERSIVE CINEMA Devonport Market Hall, Plymouth Tuesday, June 30 5-7pm Dress code: Posh frocks & Crocs OR Suits & Sneakers #LipsonLife 💙 #tedwraggtrust

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🎶 🌞 THE hottest ticket in town this week was the Music Academy's Summer Concert, for the quality musicianship and the determination of the performers on a sweltering day Emmanuel Church in Manadon was the venue for a wonderful evening #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Meet a young Lipsonite with the world at his feet tinyurl.com/lcakjones #LipsonLife💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

WOULD not want you to miss out on this... Not long to go. Be good to see you there. #LipsonLife 💙

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Lipson Academy @lipsonacademy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

YEAR 10 student Dieter Jewell-Cole is back among the medals Dieter, 15, came home with a gold from the Westcountry Green Belt and Under judo competition, held in Bideford Peninsula Judo judoka Diete also won plaudits for representing the Academy like a champ and a true sportsman #LipsonLife 💙

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