Here at Co-op Academy Walkden it is not just the success of our students that we like to celebrate, but also that of our staff.

Last year, our very own PE Teacher, Mrs Bawden flew over to Belfast, Ireland to compete in the British Open Masters Powerlifting Competition.

Although Mrs Bawden has loved her weightlifting for a number of years, she only decided to take up the sport of Powerlifting competitively in Nov 23, where she took the North West records for squat and bench. This opened up the gateway for her to be eligible to compete in the British Open, which ultimately was her goal.

After several months of training 4 times a week on top of her full time teaching role she went out to Belfast and smashed it, taking the Bronze Medal in the Women's Master 2 U76kg. Setting Personal Best records for all the 3 lifts, squat, bench and deadlift.

Mrs Bawden is a role model for so many of our students, she brings her determination and strength into her teaching role at Walkden, especially by showing our girls that there are no limits to what they can achieve. 

Please take a look at our final newsletter of the year. It's a real festive round up.

Co-op Academies Trust have created a book full of stories and news from all of the academies within the trust throughout the year. 

We would love you to take a look. You can find Walkden features on pages 133-132 and 180-181.

In preparation for Remembrance Day our Cadets Force pre-recorded a parade including a 2 minutes' silence, to be viewed by our whole Academy on 11th November at 11am.

What a brilliant first half term. Please read our most recent newsletter below.

On Thursday 3rd October 2024 we celebrated National Poetry Day at Co-op Academy Walkden.