<![CDATA[Nelson Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:48:18 GMT Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:48:18 GMT <![CDATA[ FON Disco - Friday 27th February ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 The next FON disco will be on Friday 27th February.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:48:18 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ FON Needs You! ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=88 Friends of Nelson are looking for volunteers to join their committee. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please email friendsofnelsonacademy23@gmail.com or office@nla.eastern-mat.co.uk

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:01:09 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ School Games Gold Award 2024/25 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 It’s official…. We have been awarded the Gold School Games Mark for 2024/25! 🥇

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:04:18 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Thank you from Terry Jermy MP ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 Children in school were asked to create wonderful letters, poems, and artwork to highlight the importance of the environment and protecting our wildlife and ocean life.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:33:27 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ The Tree Council Young Tree Champions ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 Nelson Academy is officially outstanding.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 15:10:53 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ FON Family Easter Bingo! ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 FON are back with a fun-filled family Easter Bingo!

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 10:37:44 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Reverse Advent Calendar ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 Following on from last year's success, Nelson Academy took part in a Reverse Advent Calendar, to support our local food bank.  

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:30:48 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ School Disco ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 Disco fun for our young children.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 16:46:27 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ FON Christmas Bingo ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 Eyes down....

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:03:00 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Art Exhibition and Family Art Day ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 Hello Yellow!

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:49:30 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Macmillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 13:21:48 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ School Disco November 2024 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 The Autumn term is well underway - Let's celebrate with a school disco!

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:51:20 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ ECO Schools Green Flag with Distinction Award ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 Nelson Academy has achieved the Eco Schools Green Flag with Distinction Award for the 3rd year in a row. 

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:36:36 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Hedgehog Friendly School ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 Did you know Nelson Academy is a Hedgehog Friendly School?

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:16:28 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ ECO Awards for Nelson Academy ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 Congratulations to all at Nelson Academy.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:45:28 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Pupil Parliament Election Week! ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 Time to cast your vote!

]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 12:12:38 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Bingo! ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 Eyes down to raise money for the children at Nelson Academy

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 11:04:17 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ International Food Evening ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 A chance to sample foods from around the world. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 10:50:08 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Artsmark Gold Award ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 Nelson Academy receives prestigious Artsmark Award   ]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:16:58 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Autism Awareness Day ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 Lots of awareness (and money) raised for Autism Awareness Day

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:04:20 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Earth Day 2024 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 Save the date - Saturday 20th April

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:01:08 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ SEND Drawing Competition ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 Certificate awarded to Packham Class

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:22:45 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Your School Lottery Super Draw ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 Enter the Super Draw for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Bundle or a £1000 cash prize!

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:34:33 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Curriculum Showcase Afternoons ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 A chance for parents and carers to come in and see what we have been learning in school. 

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:13:47 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ NSPCC Number Day 2024 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 Friday 2nd of February was the return of the NSPCC Number Day, where Nelson Academy raised lots of money for this amazing charity.

]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:06:26 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ SRB Donate to the Local Food Bank ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 Christmas time - A time for giving

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:20:28 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Hunstanton Panto ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 A festive treat for the whole school. 

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:49:52 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Garden Seed Tray Competition Winner Revealed ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 Huge Congratulations to the winners!

]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 11:45:20 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Tesco Tokens For The SRB ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 Please vote for our SRB.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:19:07 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Aspens Arrive at Nelson Academy ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 A new menu for our kiddies this year!

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:05:41 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ World Mental Health Day ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 Let's wear yellow to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day. 

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:57:21 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Hunstanton Beach Clean ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 Nelson Academy's 3rd annual beach clean took place on Saturday 30th September. 

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:34:40 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ MacMillan Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 A successful and popular event to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:45:59 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 A trip to the church for Harvest Festival.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:56:40 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Nelfest 2023 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 FON are back with a bang, with another fundraising event for our little ones.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:55:05 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ School Lottery ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 Please support our school.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:19:16 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Learn To Play An Instrument In School ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 A chance for children to learn music.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:05:49 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Nelson Academy Achieves Distinction ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 An incredible achievement for Nelson Academy

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 13:41:47 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Nelson's Got Talent ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 A great deal of talent at Nelson Academy

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:29:23 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Nursery Availability ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 Nelson Academy Nursery have availability for September 2024. 

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 13:33:37 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Healthy Living Week ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 An exciting week of sports and activities.

]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 12:59:57 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Summer Reading Challenge ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 The Summer Reading Challenge is back! Do you fancy having a go?

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:18:44 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Summer Fayre 2023 to be rescheduled ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 Due to circumstances out of our control, we have had to postpone our summer fayre. Please stay tuned for updates….. and FON’s plan B 🐘

Non uniform day this Friday will still go ahead. 

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:27:51 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Raising Money at the School Disco ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 Thanks for your support!

FON have announced that they have raised an amazing £699.85 at the last school disco. This is a fantastic amount of money which will be going into the Year 6 leavers pot.  

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:29:06 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Your School Lottery ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 Welcome to the Nelson Academy lottery. This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children!

]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 13:01:25 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Downham Art Circle Exhibition ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Showcasing artwork from children at Nelson Academy.

]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2023 11:36:24 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ KS1 Sporting Stars Award ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 Nelson Academy receives KS1 Silver Award

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 12:54:24 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ The Great British Spring Clean ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 Join the Great British School Spring Clean 17 March - 2 April 2023

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:34 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Junior Ambassadors at Nelson Academy ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 The Tree Council is an organisation that runs the Force for Nature Campaign.  They encourage children to protect their planet by providing a platform for them to speak up about their passions and concerns for nature.  They have a special programme that young people can apply for called the Junior Ambassadors.  These children have shown a high level of passion and commitment to promoting sound environmental practices and passing on their knowledge to others.   

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:58:04 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief 2023 ]]> https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 Mr Men and lots of lovely cakes...

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:57:54 GMT https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33