Author: Secondary Office

British Schools Trampoline Championships

On Sunday 25th January, Hailsham Academy competed in the zonal round of the British Schools Trampoline Championships in Weston-super-Mare. The squad included three teams and five individual competitors: Individual Competitors Team Competitors Results These are outstanding results and a testament to the tremendous hard work shown by all the athletes. This event is the largest…
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Sportshall Athletics Competition

What a week for Hailsham Academy athletics. Three determined teams headed to Willingdon School for the local Sportshall Athletics Competition, ready to take on 10 rival schools in a fast‑paced mix of running and field events. From obstacle relays and the gruelling 8‑lap paarlauf to speed bounce and standing long jump, our students threw themselves…
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Hailsham Primary Cluster Football League

Back in November we welcomed the return of the Hailsham Primary Cluster Football League, which brings together 8 Hailsham Primary Schools in a fantastic football league played at Hailsham Academy’s Secondary Phase site. Having played two weeks of fixtures, in November and January, the league is at the half-way point, with the next round taking…
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Hailsham hit five of the best past Seaford in dominant display

The Year 11 Football Team delivered a masterclass on Monday 19 January, dismantling Seaford 5-0 in a league fixture at home. Driven by a relentless work rate and tactical discipline, the hosts secured a commanding victory that highlighted both their individual flair and collective resilience. The game plan was clear from the outset: stay on…
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Year 9 Basketball Tournament – TEA

The Year 9 basketball 3v3 tournament at TEA delivered an exciting afternoon of competition, with Hailsham Academy Girls producing a truly outstanding performance to be crowned champions. Hailsham Academy dominated the group stages, winning all four of their games in convincing fashion with score lines of 10–2, 8–2, 10–2 and 8–6. Their consistency, teamwork and…
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Raising awareness of Knife Crime: Charlie’s Promise founder Martin Cosser returns to Hailsham Academy

On Monday 12 January 2026, students in Year 7 took part in an important and impactful assembly led by Martin Cosser, founder of the anti-knife crime organisation Charlie’s Promise. The assembly was delivered following Martin Cosser’s visit to the school last year where he was able to speak to the whole school, having a profound impact…
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to our Year 10 students who have achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award! Last year Hailsham Academy enrolled it’s first cohort of Year 9 students into the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (DofE), a programme we are proud to champion at the school to help our young people develop skills, resilience and self-belief. Each…
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Drama Trip to The Congress Theatre

Earlier this term, Year 10 and 11 GCSE Drama students went to see the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ stage play (adapted from the book by Harper Lee) at The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne. This was a great success and students left the theatre with an emotional response to the play, which will help them with their…
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Year 7 Boys Football CUP match report

Hailsham Academy progressed to the next round after a thrilling encounter against St Catherine’s. We started strongly, opening the scoring through Emin, who made a driving run through midfield and calmly finished into the bottom corner. St Catherine’s responded after being awarded a penalty for a handball in the box, converting to level the score…
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British Schools Trampoline Regionals

Event: British Schools Trampoline Regionals – First Round of TrilogyDate: Sunday, 30th NovemberVenue: Worthing Leisure Centre Hailsham Academy proudly participated in the British Schools Trampoline Regionals held in Worthing, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship. The event marked the first round of the prestigious Trilogy competition. A total of 15 students from Hailsham Secondary Phase and 1 student from Hailsham Primary Phase represented…
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