Manchester Academy was buzzing with excitement as more than 500 visitors poured through our doors for the highly anticipated Community Open Evening, held ahead of the October 31st deadline for Year 7 secondary school applications.
Families from across the city came to explore our school’s dynamic learning environment and discover how Manchester Academy continues to "Make Manchester Magic” every day.
From the moment guests arrived, they were immersed in a celebration of creativity, culture innovation, and community spirit. Highlights of the evening included:
- A school-wide treasure hunt that had families exploring every corner of the Academy.
- A complimentary dinner for all visitors, prepared by our talented kitchen team.
- Live science demonstrations that brought experiments to life in spectacular fashion.
- Drama auditions for Alice in Wonderland - re-enacting our Year 7 Drama assessment.
- Arcade games and drone flying in the computing department, showcasing cutting-edge tech learning.
- Fruit kebab and smoothie making in food technology, offering a tasty hands-on experience.
- Collaborative art creation, where visitors contributed to a giant piece of artwork in the Art & Design department.
- Live music performances from the talented student band, filling the halls with energy and rhythm.
- Drumming showcases, arts and crafts stalls.
- Inflatable assault courses and games in our Sports Hall.
- Photo opportunities with Manchester United Foundation's Fred The Red
- Competitions, including lucky dips and tombolas.
- The chance to meet members of the Manchester Powerhouse community group, who were raising awareness of support available to those who live in the local area.
Principal of Manchester Academy, Mr. Eldon, shared his enthusiasm about the event:
“The energy, curiosity, and excitement from families and future students was truly inspiring. We’re incredibly proud of our staff and students who helped showcase what makes Manchester Academy so special. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us — we loved sharing our school with you.”
As the deadline for secondary school applications approaches, Manchester Academy’s Open Evening offered a powerful glimpse into the school’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and community engagement. It was a night to remember — and a perfect example of the Manchester Magic in action.
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