Attendance really does make a difference! Our Year 11 mock results showed that of the 78 students with 100% attendance improved by 1+ grades in one or more core subjects GCSE season is now underway and the evidence speaks for itself – every session counts. Keep attending those booster sessions!

Proud to host an EdStart JAG TAG American football training day at ICA last week! 🏈 64 students from 4 local primary schools and ICA took part in skills sessions and a round-robin tournament. A fantastic day all round!

Today’s Challenge Mr Brown contest saw a Bake Off showdown between Mr Brown and Miss Davies! 👩‍🍳🧁 Although evidence emerged of Mr Brown’s “secret ingredient” — a packet mix 👀 — Miss Davies took the crown with not one, but TWO fantastic bakes! A well-deserved winner! 🏆

Congratulations to all the winners of today’s reward station draw 🌟👏🏼

Twenty Year 8 & 9 students were recently invited to a celebration event at Aviva Studios, Manchester by Factory International. They experienced Return to the Forest before presenting their Zine and sharing their journey with other schools and special guests. A fantastic opportunity! 👏

Huge congratulations to our students who achieved an incredible 3rd place in the North West at the The King’s Trust Enterprise Challenge at Anfield! 👏 A fantastic achievement, with students showing confidence and maturity throughout.

Huge congratulations to two of our students who recently graduated from the The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme at The University of Manchester! Their outstanding essays and dedication throughout the programme were recognised and rewarded — a fantastic achievement. Well done to both students! 👏

Last week our STEM on Track students travelled to Whilton Mill for their F1 in Schools test day 🏎️ The team impressed during scrutineering by the Alpine F1 team, scoring 108/110 👏 Now ready for Race Day on 20th June!

Taking learning beyond the classroom 🌿 During last week’s DofE practice walk, Mr Wright stopped for a quick Geography lesson at Little Woolden Moss, where students learned how peat bogs form over thousands of years.

Congratulations to these students who have recently received Head of Year Recognition Awards for consistently demonstrating our ICA RREAD values. A fantastic achievement and a great example to others through their positive attitude, effort and conduct. Well done all! 👏

Proud to receive the FFT National School Attendance Award, recognising our place in the top 25% of secondary schools in England for attendance. #FFTAttendanceAwards #EveryDayCounts

Good luck to all of our Year 6 students starting their SATs this week! 🌟 Miss Salt delivered a little treat to your schools to help wish you all the best. Remember, all you can do is try your best and you can’t do better than that. We are all behind you! 💙

Congratulations to all of this week’s Reward Station winners 🎉 Some fantastic prizes were won today, including tickets to Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Well done to everyone recognised for their hard work and positive efforts this week 👏

Our exam hall was ready this morning for the first Sports Studies exam 📝💪 Students arrived early for booster sessions and it was great to see so many happy faces afterwards — a sign of how well prepared they were. Good luck to all students sitting exams over the coming weeks!

Good luck to all our Year 11 students starting exams today! 🌟 You’ve worked so hard and given yourselves the best possible chance of success. We are already so proud of you all. Stay focused, believe in yourselves and do your best — this is your time to shine! ✨📚 #Year11 #GoodLuck #Exams

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Year 10 students recently took part in an informative assembly from Warrington and Vale Royal College, exploring post-16 options, future career pathways and the upcoming college taster day.

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🏉 Last night, 28 of our Year 7 boys proudly represented the school in a rugby tournament hosted here at ICA. They played fantastically throughout and have successfully qualified for Finals Day at the AJ Bell Stadium! A brilliant achievement—well done, boys! 💪👏

🌍 During their geography lesson this week, Year 8 students explored plate tectonics and the evidence behind continental drift. Great discussions and some brilliant thinking as they discovered how our world is constantly changing beneath our feet!

👏 Congratulations to Ava and Bobby who have both been awarded the Year 8 Head of Year Recognition Award for consistently demonstrating our RREAD values. A fantastic achievement – we’re proud of you both! 🌟

Congratulations to Neala, who won our attendance “Be In To Win” draw on Friday for her outstanding attendance! 👏 A fantastic achievement – keep it up and well done for showing such great commitment to your learning!

Massive congratulations to all of the winners from this weeks Reward Station 🎉👏🏼

Massive achievement for our Year 10 football team who were crowned Cup winners last night after a dominant 4–0 victory over St Pats ⚽️🏆 A fantastic performance and a proud moment for the school, securing the cup for the first time since 2019. An incredible effort from all involved! 👏

Fantastic performance from our Y8 Rugby team, winning all four of their games against Trinity, Wellacre, Moorside and St Joseph’s. A brilliant team effort all round 👏 Player of the tournament: Harry Walker 🌟

Reminder to all Year 8 families that Parents’ Evening is taking place tomorrow (30th April) from 4–7pm. We look forward to seeing you there and discussing your child’s progress.

Year 11 have been working hard on their Language Paper 2 revision in preparation for their exams 📚 Every last bit of revision counts – keep pushing and giving it your all 💪

During their lesson today, Year 10 students prepared for GCSE English Language Paper 2 Question 5, planning persuasive articles as they debated whether morality and leadership should coexist. Thoughtful discussions, strong arguments and impressive writing skills on display ✍️

Transition Club welcomed GMP last week 🚓 Students enjoyed an interactive session—asking questions, trying on uniform and exploring police vehicles. Thanks to GMP and Salford Youth Service for the support 👏

Y7 & Y8 girls had a fantastic time at the Girls Tag Rugby tournament with Salford RLFC Foundation 🏉 Two teams, lots of games, plenty of tries and great teamwork on a glorious day ☀️

Congratulations to our Year 7 football team who secured a 2–1 win against Ellesmere Park, with goals from Reggie M and Jack P, taking them through to the Salford Schools Cup Final ⚽️👏

First Saturday School of the year was a success, students turned up bright and early to prepare for their upcoming English Literature exams, setting themselves up for the best chance of success.

We love celebrating student work at the Proud Table 🌟 It’s fantastic to see the confidence and oracy skills on display as students share and talk through their latest work—keep it up! 👏

Congratulations to all of this week’s Reward Station winners 🎉 Keep putting your golden tickets in for your chance to win! ✨

We held a special assembly for Yr11 ahead of their GCSE exams. Each student received a personalised gift box with a handwritten letter from staff, a pen, lucky charm, chocolate bar and wristband—a small celebration to wish them the very best of luck. One last push with the revision, you’ve got this!

A great opportunity for our students to combine football with real-life learning ⚽️📊 At Carrington Training Ground, they took part in a financial workshop on managing money, supported by Mason Mount and Tom Keaton. A brilliant experience on and off the pitch.

This week’s enrichment cooking sessions brought plenty of flavour to the timetable 🍛 Students worked alongside Mr Joubert and Mrs Davies to make their own chicken curry—building confidence, learning new skills, and enjoying something they created themselves.

Huge congratulations to Miss Evans’ dance team, coached by Miss Salt 🌎🇺🇸 7th in the world at the All Star World Championships in Orlando—just 3 points off the podium! An incredible achievement 👏💙

Year 10 football into the Salford Schools Final for the third time in four years! ⚽️👏 2–2 over two legs, beating Lowry Academy 5–4 on penalties 💪 Brilliant composure when it mattered most — onto the final! 🔥

Year 9 rugby go unbeaten at the St Ambrose Tournament! 💪🏉 Wins vs Rivington (5–1), Moorside (3–1), Canon Slade (2–0), St Ambrose (4–0) & Trinity (5–0). Brilliant team effort — another unbeaten tournament 👏🔥

Second showing of Shrek the Musical Jr today for our local primary schools 🎭 Brilliant performances and a joy to welcome such fantastic visitors. Last chance to grab tickets: www.ticketsource.com/irlam-cadish...

During today’s maths lesson, Year 9 students have been exploring exterior angles of polygons. They worked through a range of problems, developing their understanding and applying their knowledge with confidence. It was great to see such strong focus and effort throughout the lesson👏

It was fantastic to welcome all students back to the academy this morning after the Easter break. A beautiful start to the day with excellent line-ups across the school, setting the tone for the term ahead. Starting as we mean to go on, with high standards and a real sense of purpose 😊

A productive INSET Day today, with staff coming together to plan and focus on the term ahead. A good chance to align priorities and make sure we’re ready for what’s coming next.

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ICA would like to wish a huge good luck to dancer Miss Evans and coach Miss Salt as they travel to Florida today for the All Star World Championships 🇺🇸🌎

Don’t forget to check out our latest newsletter! Catch up on some of the fantastic activities, achievements and events that have taken place over the last half term at ICA. Take a look here: canva.link/iqyisxbapyq8...

Reminder that our Easter school revision sessions start tomorrow. We’re now on the final countdown to GCSEs—make every session count!

We are proud to share this fantastic Easter display created by our Art Department through the Fashion/Art Enrichment Club. A brilliant showcase of creativity, colour, and attention to detail from our talented students. 👏

From all of us at ICA, we hope you have a wonderful Easter filled with joy, chocolate, and some well-deserved rest! 🐣💛