Students in Y10 and Y11 were invited to take part in the annual Camden KS4-KS5 pathways event. They had the chance to speak to colleges and discover the necessary tools and skills for post-16 education and employment.

Last week our Y13s were lucky to hear from @wwf.org.uk Executive Director for Conservation Advocacy and Policy, and former Acland Burghley student Kate Norgrove. She spoke about her career journey, gave practical advice and encouraged them to join the alumni network. @futurefirstalumni.bsky.social

Inspiring and very interesting talk by Dr Nicholas Cullinan yesterday! The Director of the British Museum spoke to our sixth formers about his career journey working in many of the world's top galleries and museums. @futuresforalluk.bsky.social @britishmuseum.bsky.social

The latest issue of the Families bulletin includes the Child’s Rights Box initiative, next steps for Y11 LaSWAP applications, and free activities available to young people locally: mailchi.mp/0d04b9d15a3c...

Today students took part in STEAM Day. Students in Y7-11 attended a range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths workshops while the sixth form went on a variety of enrichment trips. A big thank you to all the organisations that worked with our students!

Further stories and pictures of the Valencia trip will be posted on the school website throughout the visit: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/News/Valenci...

The Valencia trip has landed! The Y11 Spanish students will have the opportunity to visit the historic cities on the east coast of Spain and to enhance their learning experience of the language.

Our Debate Mate team recently won all four of their debates in round 1 at the Urban Debate League! Read more about their wonderful achievement on the school website: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/News/Debate-... @debatemate.bsky.social

A group of students and staff attended the Camden #HolocaustMemorialDay on Tuesday and lit candles. We remembered the millions of Jewish people and other groups killed during the Holocaust, and in genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. news.camden.gov.uk/camden-comme...

Alumnus and renowned pianist Dorian Ford performed his 50th anniversary Cologne Opera House concert in the Hall for All this Sunday. Reimagined, it was a tribute to his 1975 masterpiece and was a special evening with many former students and teachers in attendance. @hallforall.bsky.social

We have been exploring Online Safety Season in tutor time and assemblies. This year's theme for Safer Internet Day is smart tech, safe choices. We have covered the digital footprint, online scams, how to game and livestream safely, and the safe and responsible use of AI.

A group of Y9 and Y10 students recently had a backstage tour of the Adelphi Theatre which included a careers workshop and a session on lighting. Thank you to the theatre for the opportunity!

The latest issue of the Families bulletin includes our Spring term focus – Online Safety Season, the 2026-27 term dates, Y7 and Y8 Cross Country details and other key dates: mailchi.mp/6935d7127bbc...

Y10 sports studies students recently completed their kayaking course. After 5 weeks learning, in which they covered health and safety and how to perform the different strokes and techniques, they were assessed in their sixth lesson.

Students practised their moves at the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre today, ahead of next month's ski trip!

Last week a group of Y7s and Y8s took part in the Jr. NBA 'Her Time To Play' programme. The girls developed their basketball skills, as well as confidence, teamwork, and leadership. They loved the day and were given special t-shirts to remember the experience. @bballengland.bsky.social

Auditions kicked off today! We were excited to see students' ideas and can't wait to incorporate them into the show.

The latest issue of the Families bulletin includes information on becoming a Student Ambassador, how to support your child with online gaming platforms and new dates and clubs: mailchi.mp/b15efe34c777...

Our annual dance show is back! This year’s theme celebrates the inspiring rebels, rule-breakers and underdogs who challenged expectations and changed the world. We're encouraging students to audition on Tuesday whether they're budding dancers or choreographers with new ideas.

As part of opening up our Hall for All to the wider community, we were proud to host the away day for Camden Council's Adult Health Directorate.

Coming soon from LaSWAP Performing Arts students! Get tickets here: shorturl.at/46avN

Students in various year groups have attended the Hadestown production as part of their classics and English studies in the first week back.

The latest issue of the Families bulletin includes seizing the opportunity of the New Year, new clubs, Parents’ Evenings and other key dates: mailchi.mp/28fe6f1dd7bc...

It was great to see so many families at last night's Y9 Pathways Launch! Resources from the evening are available on the Y9 page of the school website under Latest documents: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/Year-9-23072...

A Happy Orthodox Christmas to those in our community and beyond celebrating Christmas today.

A warm welcome back to students today.

Y9 and Y10 girls enjoyed participating in a JrNBA 3v3 basketball clinic to learn strategies last term.

We will be offering a #LatinALevel in 2026! Here are some staff and students demonstrating the subject at the sixth form open evening. @classicsforall.bsky.social

Happy New Year!

Competition winners, best post-16 results and T Level opportunities – just some of the 2025 Acland Burghley highlights!

We look forward to welcoming students back next week on Tuesday 6 January at 8.35am.

We loved seeing our former Y13s and handing out their certificates to them just before the end of term. They also told us about some of their amazing destinations!

Did you spot us in the Highgate Village Broadsheet recently? Thank you to this lovely community for supporting this month's Brutal Climb in aid of the Hall for All! @hallforall.bsky.social

Merry Christmas from us at Acland Burghley!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Winter Concert last Thursday. Over 140 students took part and it was a wonderful way to finish off the term. More pictures coming in the new year!

See more pictures from last term's brilliant Bugsy Malone production on the school website: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/News/Bugsy-M...

Camden and Islington run holiday programmes which include food and activities for young people. Visit the holiday activities page on the school website for more details: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/Holiday-acti....

Students and staff made an effort for yesterday's Christmas Jumper Day!

Brilliant result Y9! A solid 3‑0 victory over Charter East to book a spot in the next round of the London Cup.

Happy Hanukkah to all in our community, and beyond, who have started the celebration of the festival of lights this week.

We loved hosting the Eleanor Palmer Winter Concert in our Hall for All yesterday. @hallforall.bsky.social

The latest issue of the Families bulletin includes how to stay safe over the holidays, an update on this week’s Winter Concert and new upcoming clubs and events: mailchi.mp/a1e2dbfd5008...

The Y7 boys secured their first trophy of the season in Wednesday’s Camden Basketball final and maintained their unbeaten record!

We did it! We went above target and raised over £35,000 for the Hall for All following the Brutal Climb and the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge. Thank you to everyone who donated and a big well done to the students who took part in the #BrutalClimb! @biggive.bsky.social

Our innovative partnership with the OAE on BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Donations to the Hall for All in which the OAE rehearse will be doubled up until midday tomorrow. Help restore our school hall into an arts and heritage community space here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

The latest issue of the Families bulletin features how to learn through reading, a last chance to sponsor the Brutal Climb and the Camden Food and Activities Holiday Programme: mailchi.mp/6954c8940801...

Students visited a number of #Brutalist and #Modernist locations such as the Whittington Estate, Highpoint, and West Hill Court on the #BrutalClimb. Sponsor them to help restore the Hall for All: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Tomorrow's Brutal Climb has been featured in the Ham & High! www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2567011... There is still time to donate to help restore our school hall into an arts and heritage community space: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is now live! Support our vital Hall for All renovation this week and see your donation doubled. Your help will go towards transforming the hall into a world-class arts and heritage venue at the heart of the community. shorturl.at/vkyuF @biggive.bsky.social

The latest issue of the Families bulletin features making sense of homework and target grades, more on the Brutal Climb and invites to Bugsy Malone and the Winter Concert: mailchi.mp/1796e5aa66dd...