🍎 Today is National Thank a Teacher Day!
A huge thank you to all our teachers who inspire, support & encourage our students every day. 💛
Our students have shared some special messages to show their appreciation & celebrate the difference their teachers make. @UKThankATeacher
The Basildon Lower Academy retweeted
Today, we're celebrating the incredible teachers, teaching assistants, school staff, and educators who make a difference every single day. 💜
A special thank you to the @BBCTeach team, our President Sir Michael Morpurgo, and everyone supporting #ThankATeacherDay as we come together to recognise the dedication, care, and inspiration of the people who shape lives and transform futures.
Let's continue to shine a light on the extraordinary impact of our education community. Happy #ThankATeacherDay!
Thank you teachers, teaching assistants, school staff and educators, for all that you do 💜
President of the Teaching Awards Trust, Sir Michael Morpurgo, on the magic of teaching: bbc.in/4ozHJJR
#ThankATeacherDay
The Basildon Lower Academy retweeted
Replying to @Basildon_LA
Huge well done Ornigioia! You should be very proud of the positive impact you are having🥳
🏆 Congratulations to Ornigioia on receiving the @JPFoundation Outstanding Achiever Award!
A fantastic recognition of hard work, dedication and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of this achievement. 👏
Read more 👇
basildonloweracademy.org.uk/…
#AspireBelieveAchieve
🍩 Doughnut Week is coming! 🍩
To celebrate National Doughnut Week, our Dining Hall will be serving a selection of jam and ring doughnuts throughout next week.
📅 Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May
💷 All doughnuts just 75p each
⏰ Available at break and lunchtime
Best of luck to our Year 8 students sitting their AP2 Assessments this week. #AspireBelieveAchieve
Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough 🌍🎉
Recently, our students took part in activities inspired by his incredible work, exploring wildlife, conservation & environmental awareness.
basildonloweracademy.org.uk/… #DavidAttenborough
Thank you to @MedicMavericks for visiting us yesterday!
Students took part in hands-on medical workshops, gaining insight into careers in healthcare. 🩺
A fantastic and inspiring experience. 👏
Day 2 saw our Year 8 & 9 students visit the Somme.
From walking historic battlefields to reflecting at Thiepval Memorial, it was another powerful day of learning & remembrance—bringing the history of 1916 to life.
🎉 Congratulations to Ayesha, who has received a @JPFoundation Award for outstanding effort, positivity, & commitment to learning.
A fantastic achievement – well done! 👏
basildonloweracademy.org.uk/…
We’re proud to celebrate Constantin, our latest @JPFoundation winner! 👏
This prestigious award recognises students who have shown outstanding achievement, progress or resilience – a fantastic accomplishment to be recognised in this way.
basildonloweracademy.org.uk/…
A quick reminder for parents & carers 👇
Our Online Safety Hub is packed with useful advice & guidance to support your child online:
basildonacademies.onlinesafe…
The Basildon Lower Academy retweeted
📱 Instagram is hugely popular with young people, but features like livestreaming, messaging and endless feeds can bring risks.
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers and shares practical safety tips.
Download: vist.ly/4wvin
The Basildon Lower Academy retweeted
Replying to @Basildon_LA
Your all very welcome & we did our best today students were all great 🙏🏻😊👍🏻
A big thank you to @paulhannaford for joining us today to speak with our students about important topics including knife crime, addiction, gangs & vaping.
His honest approach made a real impact, encouraging students to reflect on their choices and future decisions.
Today we welcome @paulhannaford to The Lower Academy.
Paul is delivering assemblies & talks with students on important topics including knife crime, addiction, gangs & vaping.
More about Paul’s work: paulhannaford.com/
📢 Early Closure Reminder Students at the Lower Academy will finish early at 12:30pm on Friday 27th March.
Students entitled to Free School Meals will be able to collect their allowance at break time.
The new term begins at the normal time on Monday 13th April 2026.
🧇 It’s International Waffle Day! 🧇
To celebrate, the dining hall will be serving delicious waffles alongside the regular dessert menu. 😋
#WaffleDay
🎉 Enrichment Achievement 🎉
Today, another group of students received their certificates for attending 10 or more Enrichment sessions, continuing to show fantastic commitment & enthusiasm beyond the classroom.
Well done to everyone involved. 👏
🐰🌸 Easter Treats Are Coming! 🌸🐰
This Friday, the Dining Hall will be serving a delicious selection of Easter-themed cakes & biscuits at breaktime! 🍪🧁
All items will be just 75p. Don’t miss out on these tasty treats! 😋
#EasterTreats




































