# The Forest Academy ## Posts - [Project Management Workshop Enhances Career Readiness](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/03/26/project-management-workshop-enhances-career-readiness/) - [Sixth Form PSHE Motivational talk – how best to overcome tough times](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/03/26/sixth-form-pshe-motivational-talk-how-best-to-overcome-tough-times/) - [WOHAA group Heartwork](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/02/26/wohaa-group-heartwork/) - [Year 12 MDV students: Forest School HE & Careers Fair and Alumni talk](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/02/23/year-12-mdv-students-forest-school-he-careers-fair-and-alumni-talk/) - [Gavin Stollar, Beal alumnus – Year 12 PSHE session](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/02/17/gavin-stollar-beal-alumnus-year-12-pshe-session-2/) - [U13's Girls 7 Aside Football Matches 14/01/26](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/01/22/u13s-girls-7-aside-football-matches-14-01-26/) - [Year 7 Netball Match v Woodbridge 19/01/26](https://theforestacademy.org/2026/01/22/year-7-netball-match-v-woodbridge-19-01-26/) - [DofE Bronze Award 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/12/19/dofe-bronze-award-2025/) - [Welcome to Wes Streeting](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/12/11/welcome-to-wes-streeting/): On 5 December 2025, Beal High School was delighted to welcome Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Member of Parliament for Ilford North. During his visit, Mr Streeting delivered an inspiring keynote speech to students in Years 9 and 12, sharing his personal journey into politics, his role in government, and his commitment to addressing local and national issues. Our students engaged him in thoughtful discussion on a wide range of topics. Student behaviour, participation, and the quality of questions were outstanding throughout the event, reflecting the curiosity and ambition of our learners. Mr […] - [BSF High-Fliers Insight Event ](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/12/09/bsf-high-fliers-insight-event/): On Thursday 4th December 2025, the Beal Sixth Form leadership team made up of Mr Baker, Ms Matharu and Mr Williamson, held an event for a select few students in Year 11 who have been identified as having demonstrated exceptional achievement and are expected to secure outstanding outcomes at GCSE. The purpose of the event was to share what makes Beal Sixth Form ‘Outstanding’ and what we have to offer students should they join the Sixth Form in Year 12. We discussed: The BSF Maths School – a pathway unique to our Sixth Form, tailored to students interested in mathematics-related disciplines at University and pursuing […] - [Naz Legacy](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/11/27/naz-legacy/): Naz Legacy invited some of our Year 9 students to take part in a trip to the HMS President naval base. Here, they were able to take part in activities that were led by the naval officers. They were also able to work with students from other schools to complete a range of exciting problem-solving activities. All students involved in the trip were engaged in all the activities that they took part in and demonstrated great teamwork . The highlight of this trip was the prizes won at the end – well done to Prephina for winning a prize for […] - [Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award - class of 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/11/27/bronze-duke-of-edinburgh-award-class-of-2025/): 18 Year 13 Beal students successfully received their bronze Duke of Edinburgh certificates and badges this half term after completing the three activities of volunteering, developing a skill, and undertaking a physical activity during Year 12. Students participated in all activities for at least three months and participated in one of the three activities for a period of at least six months. In addition to the three activities, the students undertook two expeditions over the course of the summer term. The success of the students this academic year builds on the success of the Duke of Edinburgh over the previous […] - [Medics Talk](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/11/24/medics-talk/): Twenty students from years 10-13 were in attendance for our first ‘Medics’ talk featuring three guests speakers. Two of our speakers were trained GPs and one was a Radiologist. The medics chronicled their own journeys from school , through university and into medicine. They also outlined their day to day working schedule. The guests gave insight and advice to our aspiring medics, with students remarking on how helpful they found the session. After the three presentations there was an opportunity for Q&A, which our students found to be very beneficial. We hope this will be the first of many sessions […] - [Year 7 Netball Match v Trinity 12/11/25](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/11/19/year-7-netball-match-v-trinity-12-11-25/): The year 7 girls Netball team showed great teamwork and effort throughout their match. The students grew in confidence and skill as the quarters went on, showing great teamwork and determination, and with it being their first ever netball game, there were plenty of positives to take and a strong foundation to build on for future matches. Player of the match goes to Imani who continuously improved her performance and made multiple vital interceptions that had a significant impact on the team’s play, increasing the team’s momentum on the court. Alisah was also deservedly selected as player of the match […] - [U13's Girls 7 a-side Football Match 05/11/25](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/11/19/u13s-girls-7-a-side-football-match-05-11-25/): The TFA U13’s girls football team showed outstanding resilience, teamwork, and determination throughout every match they played. The team worked hard, developing their skills each game and motivating one another to achieve success together. They continue to build on the strong foundations they’ve laid, growing in confidence and quality with every performance. Player of the match goes to Alisah who demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience, showing great determination to keep possession and inspire the team with her hard work and passion. She also showcased her attacking flair by scoring some outstanding goals that inspired the team and made a real […] - [U13's Girls 7 Aside Football Matches 22/10/25](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/23/u13s-girls-7-aside-football-matches-22-10-25/): A strong start for the TFA U13′ girls football team who played three matches, winning two and drawing one. An outstanding achievement in their first ever competitive games. Well done to all involved! Player of the match goes to Tianie who displayed a cool, calm, and collected presence in defence, showing excellent game awareness and leadership throughout. Tianie demonstrated great knowledge of the game, organizing the back line effectively and communicating consistently to keep the team composed and focused. - [Year 7 Football Match v Trinity 20/10/25](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/23/year-7-football-match-v-trinity-20-10-25/): The TFA year 7 boys football team showed great teamwork and effort throughout their match. The team displayed brilliant receptiveness to feedback and putting it into action against a tough side, displaying impressive resilience, and fighting spirit right to the end. Player of the match goes to Aron who produced a strong and consistent performance throughout the game, showing great awareness and positioning. Aron was always in the right place at the right time to support the team, winning crucial challenges and creating key attacking opportunities. - [Sixth Form PSHE – how to avoid testicular and ovarian cancer](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/23/sixth-form-pshe-how-to-avoid-testicular-and-ovarian-cancer/): Darren Couchman – a force of nature and a natural communicator to boot gave an informative and entertaining PSHE session in October to the Year 12s on the risks of both testicular and ovarian cancer on his yearly return to Beal. As a survivor of testicular cancer 23 years himself he is well aware of the risks of testicular cancer, a cancer which is actually the most common cancer in men aged 15-45 but a cancer which is 95% curable if detected early enough. While ovarian cancer is more common in older women, it can affect younger individuals as well. […] - [PSHE session on an alumna’s journey from Beal to the Bar](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/21/pshe-session-on-an-alumnas-journey-from-beal-to-the-bar/): Alumna Anjali Narbheram, now a commercial barrister came into Beal to speak to the Year 12s to convince them that they should aim high in terms of a potential career and outlined her own story of becoming a commercial barrister. Anjali noted that throughout her journey to become a barrister she was continually warned not to pursue this potential career. Anjali outlined how aiming to be a commercial barrister is extremely competitive and is not without its drawbacks. The job can be isolating, commercial barristers usually working independently. Also at times there will be limited work-life balance particularly when barristers […] - [Year 9 Football Match v Trinity](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/17/year-9-football-match-v-trinity/): Our Year 9 students showed tremendous resilience and determination in their recent match, demonstrating a strong team spirit and a refusal to give up, even under pressure. Despite facing a tough opponent, the players continued to work hard, support each other, and stay focused throughout the game. The man of the match goes to Mustafa who showed excellent game awareness and defensive intelligence, making crucial interceptions/tackles and positioning himself brilliantly to help the team. - [TFA Open Evening - 30.09.25](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/17/tfa-open-evening-30-09-25/): Our Year 10 GCSE P.E students were fantastic ambassadors for the PE Department during our recent Open Evening, warmly welcoming parents, carers, and prospective students to our sports hall and fitness suite. They showcased their enthusiasm and leadership by running engaging activities including badminton, basketball, and table tennis, encouraging visitors to get involved and try something new. With well-organized challenges and a friendly, supportive atmosphere, they gave everyone a positive and exciting glimpse into the vibrant sporting life at our school. A huge well done and thank you to all involved!   - [TFA v BHS!](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/17/tfa-v-bhs/): The year 11’s were unlucky to come up short against their sister school, Beal High School. Despite not having a full a squad, there were many positives to take from the match such as grit, desire and teamwork. Our man of the match was Ricardo Smith. Ricardo showed great prowess and determination from start to finish. Stellar performance! Ricardo Smith – 11S - [Star Pupils in Football](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/13/star-pupils-in-football/): The year 8’s took part in two games that demanded teamwork and resilience as a collective. Despite the results, the boys are becoming more of a cohesive unit, bettering their skills and understanding of football as the games go by. Our star players of the week were Kirit and Jason. The boys showed great prowess, and desire to push through adversity; that was also noticed by the opposition’s teachers. - [Naz Foundation Trip](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/02/naz-foundation-trip/): We are making our way back from Goldsmiths university. The students had a great day learning about university life. They experienced university style lectures on topics such as diversity and racism which were really engaging! Great bunch a students who represented TFA really well! - [Let's get cooking at TFA!](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/02/lets-get-cooking-at-tfa/): At TFA, the Cooking Club is an extracurricular activity where students come together to learn and practise cooking a variety of dishes while promoting healthy, balanced eating habits. It offers a fun, engaging, and hands-on opportunity for students to explore food preparation, nutrition, and culinary skills beyond the regular classroom. The club runs every lunchtime, Monday to Friday. - [Year 11 go through to next round!](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/10/01/year-11-go-through-to-next-round/): The year 11 football team triumphed in a tough duel against Catholic Palmer, drawing 1-1 in full time and going on to lead 4-2 on penalties. The team put a dominant team performance, competing until the very end. Amazing penalties taken by Chase, Marley, Kajus and Johanan, as well as a sublime save from Rejus. Johanan was awarded man of the match, displaying great prowess and perseverance at striker all throughout, scoring the equalizer and penalty after full time. Super proud of the boys, onto the next! - [Year 11 Start the Year Strong with Mock Exams!](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/09/30/year-11-start-the-year-strong-with-mock-exams/): Year 11 have made a fantastic start to the academic year, hitting the ground running with their mock exams. Over the course of two challenging weeks, students demonstrated great commitment and maturity, arriving well-prepared and approaching each exam with focus and determination. Their hard work and positive attitude have truly made the school proud. It’s clear that they’re taking their final GCSE year seriously, and this strong start sets a great tone for what’s to come. We look forward to sharing feedback on their results and discussing next steps at the upcoming Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 21st October. Well done, […] - [Year 10 London Cup](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/09/30/year-10-london-cup/): The year 10 football team produced another great performance to win the school’s first ever London Cup game alongside winning in the Essex Cup a few weeks ago. The team put a dominant team performance to secure a 4-2 with against George Greens with goals coming from Usman x2, Kajus and Alex. Nathan was awarded man of the match after a strong and composed performance at centre back where he showed great leadership and calmness on the ball against a difficult opponent. - [Year 10 Football Redbridge Cup Result](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/09/25/year-10-football-redbridge-cup-result/): The year 10 Football team earned another fantastic win by beating Beal 6-2 in the Redbridge Cup. The boys showed excellent togetherness and team work along with individual skill. Kajus was awarded man of the match as he put in a performance that demonstrated outstanding ball control, dribbling and passing alongside his 3 long range goals. The other goal scorers were Tom, Alex and Francisco. - [Exam Success at The Forest Academy](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/09/02/exam-success-at-the-forest-academy/): The Forest Academy is delighted to share a summer of success in GCSE qualifications! Students achieved exceptionally well, with many students recording high grades across all of their qualifications and a record number expected to take up their places at Beal Sixth Form. Principal Lewis Ansell said, “Achieving these grades across such a wide range of qualifications is a real achievement – the students should be very proud of themselves! They fully deserve their success and we look forward to welcoming them back to Beal Sixth Form in September.” Students collecting their results on Thursday were thrilled to have achieved […] - [Forest Academy Shines in Naz Legacy Foundation Dragons’ Den Challenge](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/18/forest-academy-shines-in-naz-legacy-foundation-dragons-den-challenge/): On July 14th, 2025, The Forest Academy proudly hosted the Naz Legacy Foundation’s Dragons’ Den Program event designed to inspire youth innovation and social impact. This exciting initiative brought together students, educators, and industry professionals for a day of pitching, collaboration, and community building. We were delighted to welcome 28 pupils from Years 10 and 12 at The Forest Academy, as well as visiting students from Caterham School, who joined us in presenting their creative solutions for driving community cohesion. Held in the spirit of innovation and community action, the Dragons’ Den Program gave our students the chance to pitch […] - [Science Museum Year 8 Trip](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/18/science-museum-year-8-trip/): On Monday and Tuesday Year 8 pupils visited The Science Museum in South Kensington as part of their rewards trip. Pupils had a fantastic day learning about how medicine has evolved including how COVID impacted modern medicine. They also learnt about space and our place within it. - [DofE Award – 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/18/dofe-award-2025/): Monday 16th June: TFA and Beal students took part in a training day, covering essential expedition skills such as navigation, first aid, tent pitching, equipment packing, expedition food preparation, and using a Trangia. Tuesday 17th June: TFA and Beal students completed a successful practice expedition, applying their skills in real conditions. They worked well in teams, solved challenges, and gained confidence for their assessed expedition. Thursday 19th – Friday 20th June (Year 10 and 12): Students from Beal and TFA completed their assessed Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award expedition. The two-day challenge involved extensive walking—over 30,000 steps—through tough conditions, including […] - [TFA Sports Day](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/17/tfa-sports-day/): A huge congratulations to all of the pupils who performed with such an outstanding attitude, commitment, skill and resilience on sports day. It was impressive to see so many pupils involved in all of the events. A big thank you also goes to all staff that were involved in the organising and running on the day. Congratulations to all 7R, 8E, 9R and 10R who won the Sports Day Cup in their respective year groups. All the pupils that won an event on the day now hold a Forest Academy record for the event as this is the first year […] - [TFA Creative Arts: “A Night at the Movies” Summer Showcase](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/17/tfa-creative-arts-a-night-at-the-movies-summer-showcase/): Last week, the TFA Creative Arts team lit up the stage with A Night at the Movies, a spectacular summer showcase full of energy, talent, and showbiz sparkle. Audiences were treated to a high-energy celebration of iconic films, featuring musical numbers inspired by Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Hairspray, Shrek, Mary Poppins, Pirates of the Caribbean, Back to the Future, Cat in the Hat, Dear Evan Hansen and The Hunger Games: A ballad of songbirds and snakes. From powerful ensemble pieces to heartfelt solos, every performance highlighted the creativity, commitment, and passion of our incredible […] - [Accenture Business Challenge – Real-World Problem Solving](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/16/accenture-business-challenge-real-world-problem-solving/): As part of the professional interviews day, the top 25 Year 10 students were given an exciting opportunity to take part in a special business challenge led by consultants from Accenture. During the challenge, students were presented with a real business problem similar to the types of issues Accenture consultants face in their work. Working in small groups, they discussed the problem, shared ideas, and developed creative solutions. Each group then presented their recommendations back to the rest of the students and the Accenture consultants. The challenge gave students valuable experience in teamwork, critical thinking, and public speaking. It also […] - [Year 10 Professional Interviews – Stepping Into the World of Work](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/16/year-10-professional-interviews-stepping-into-the-world-of-work/): This week, all Year 10 students took an important step towards their future careers by taking part in professional interviews organised in partnership with Making The Leap. Students arrived at school smartly dressed in business attire, ready to make a strong first impression. Each student had a formal interview with an experienced consultant. In preparation, they practised answering common interview questions, reflected on their strengths and achievements, and learned how to present themselves confidently. After the interviews, they received personalised feedback on their performance to help them develop their communication and employability skills further. A special congratulations goes to the […] - [Year 7 Natural History Museum Trip](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/16/year-7-natural-history-museum-trip/): Last week, the whole of Year 7 had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Natural History Museum. It was an exciting and educational trip where students explored fascinating exhibits and discovered more about the natural world. One of the main highlights was the dinosaur gallery, where students saw impressive dinosaur skeletons and learned about how these incredible creatures lived millions of years ago. The life-sized models and interactive displays really brought the prehistoric world to life! Students also explored galleries dedicated to mammals, marine life, insects, and human evolution. They learned interesting facts about a wide range of animals, from […] - [Wings of Hope Achievement Award (WOHAA) 2024/25 Grand Finals, 5th July](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/16/wings-of-hope-achievement-award-wohaa-2024-25-grand-finals-5th-july/): The WOHAA 2024/25 Grand Finals took place on Saturday, 5th July 2025 at London Business School, capping off months of entrepreneurial projects, fundraising, and community action by student teams across the whole of the UK. With the WOHAA Semi-Finals at the House of Lords and several lead-up events, the night showcased outstanding young changemakers dedicated to making a difference. This year, the Semi-Finals were held just one week before the Finals at the prestigious House of Lords, where 26 shortlisted teams presented their WOHAA journeys to a panel of esteemed judges. Teams shared their stories of innovation, resilience, and social […] - [TFA Creative Arts Week 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/15/tfa-creative-arts-week-2025/): This year saw the first year of TFA’s Creative arts week, a week where we as a school can take pride in our creative practice across all subjects as well as our specialist performing and visual arts. A team of staff and students worked together to influence and deliver a variety of exciting events and opportunities across the week. Creative arts week kicked off on Monday with an absolutely stunning performance from TFA’s resident musical prodigy Jakob who’s violin performance of Harry Potter and Lord of the rings pieces had student and staff in awe. Alongside Jakobs performance a pop […] - [Barcelona Trip: 15–19 June 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/15/barcelona-trip-15-19-june-2025/): Our adventure began with an early start and arrival in Barcelona by afternoon. After settling in, we enjoyed a generous buffet dinner before exploring the stunning Parc Güell. Day two featured the breathtaking Sagrada Familia, followed by lunch and shopping on Las Ramblas, with some students visiting the beach. We dined at Hard Rock Café and had a relaxed evening. The next day, we visited the Olympic Park and enjoyed its interactive museum, then spent the afternoon at the beach. Tapas dinner and hotel downtime rounded off the day. A highlight was Aquapolis water park, where students had a blast […] - [TFA Summer Fair 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/07/07/tfa-summer-fair-2025/): On Saturday 28th June it was wonderful to open the doors of the school to our local community for our annual summer fair and fundraiser for Redbridge Foodbank. Hundreds of guests turned out in the sunshine to take part in the Art Auction and witness the talented musicians, dancers and actors in the pop-up performances organised by the Creative Arts team as part of Creative Arts week. TFA’s Summer Fair was a vibrant celebration filled with fun and flavour for all ages. Particular highlights were also the bungee run, the bouncy castle, face-painting and Henna stalls and the Neurodivergence raising […] - [Primary School Handball Competition](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/06/24/primary-school-handball-competition/): On Friday we hosted 5 local primary schools for a Handball taster session and then a competition. The Forest Academy pupils led multiple activities whilst the primary school pupils rotated around. The pupils then led and coached a team each in the competition. The pupils were commended by the England Handball coach and the primary school staff and pupils for the knowledge, communication skills and enthusiasm. - [Redbridge Borough Athletics](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/06/20/redbridge-borough-athletics/): On Thursday 12th and Tuesday 17th June, pupils from year 7-10 represented The Forest Academy at the Redbridge Borough Athletics competition. The pupils claimed our largest ever medals haul with a total of 11 medals over both competitions (1 Gold, 2 Silver and 8 Bronze) with multiple 4th place finishes just missing out on a medal. The pupils have put in a tremendous amount of work during lessons and extra-curricular clubs and have reaped the benefits. Thank you to @Miss E Ibrahim and and @Mr M Gabriel for their outstanding dedication and commitment in running the clubs. The pupils performed, […] - [Year 9 Football Team - Redbridge Plate Final](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/06/16/year-9-football-team-redbridge-plate-final/): The year 9 football team produced an excellent team performance to win the Redbridge plate 4-3 on penalties after the game finish all square at 4-4 after extra-time. The team started slowly and went 1-0 down but an excellent half volley from Thomas after a fantastic through ball from Kajus levelled the game. We then went 2-1 up after some good forward play from Francisco results in a neat and tidy finish. However, some sloppy defending led to the game being level at half time at 2-2. Straight after half time the team come out of the traps quickly went […] - [Bank of England Museum](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/05/06/bank-of-england-museum/): The Year 8s visited the Bank of England Museum and were given a fascinating look into the world of money and finance. They learned about the Bank’s role in the UK economy and explored interactive displays that made complex topics like inflation and interest rates easy to understand. One of the highlights was getting to see a real gold bar up close—and even having the chance to try and lift it!   - [Year 9 Trip to Wembley](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/05/06/year-9-trip-to-wembley/): The Year 9s trip to Wembley Stadium was an unforgettable experience, where students were given the exciting opportunity to meet several inspiring women who work in different areas of the sports industry. After the networking session, students were taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Wembley Stadium. Walking through the players’ tunnel and standing pitch-side was a surreal moment for our students. The day ended with a brilliant Q&A session with Rachel Yankey, one of England’s most celebrated footballers. She shared stories from her career and gave our students valuable advice about confidence, resilience, and chasing our goals. - [Gavin Stollar, Beal alumnus – Year 12 PSHE session](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/04/16/gavin-stollar-beal-alumnus-year-12-pshe-session/): Gavin Stollar, a Beal alumnus gave a truly motivation talk to the Year 12s in April to encourage them to both work hard in their studies and to also have high aspirations in their respective futures. There were several themes during the talk but one of key themes was that a person should not be determined by where they come from but rather where that person eventually ends up. ‘Be defined by where you are going, not where you come from’. Another key theme was that ‘You can’t control other people, but you can control your reactions to them’. Gavin […] - [Red Nose Day Champions League Futsal competition](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/04/04/red-nose-day-champions-league-futsal-competition/): Since March 10th, students from Year 8 and Year 9 have taken part in a Futsal Champions League competition to raise funds for Red Nose Day. Nine teams participated, with a total of 45 students playing in matches held during lunchtime. Each student contributed £2, collectively raising £90 for charity. Each team had a captain responsible for collecting donations and keeping teammates informed about fixture times. Today, a Year 9 team consisting of Kajus Abraitis, Francisco Magno, Alex Petrov, Markus Moraru, and Marley Seigekba won the tournament with a 3-1 victory in the final. The competition was played in great […] - [Class of 2025](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/26/class-of-2025/): The Forest Academy – Class of 2025       - [Ex Student Aviation Talk at TFA](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/24/ex-student-aviation-talk-at-tfa/): On Thursday, The Forest Academy had the privilege to welcome a qualified British Airways pilot and alumnus of Beal High School, to speak with students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This event provided an invaluable opportunity, particularly for those with an interest in aviation, while also offering valuable insights on goal-setting and advice on post-16 pathways. Students were captivated by engaging stories about life as a commercial pilot, as well as personal accounts of overcoming challenges and navigating obstacles. - [Girls Basketball Fixture](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/14/national-portrait-gallery-cloned/): A well done to the TFA girls Basketball team who played their first fixture against Chadwell Heath Academy on 13/03/25. The team displayed great teamwork and resilience to improve their performance each quarter. A huge well done to player of the match Jessica who displayed a consistent performance and great dribbling technique throughout the match. - [National Portrait Gallery](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/10/national-portrait-gallery/): On Thursday 6 March, a select few Year 9s travelled to the National Portrait Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Students learnt how immigrants enriched British culture, society and history. Guided by an ambassador of the gallery, students eagerly partook in discussions and were grateful for the opportunity to learn about the experiences of migrants coming to Britain. Pupils exhibited respectful behaviour when investigating and exploring the lives of foreigners and their impacts on British customs. Examples of the people they learnt about are: Maharaja Sir Duleep Singh (who owned the Koh ‘I’ Noor – the jewel on the royal crown), Sarah […] - [Year 11 Football](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/06/year-11-football/): The year 11 produced an outstanding comeback to beat Loxford 4-2 in the Redbridge plate quarter final after being 2-0 down with 20 minutes to go. After a poor start the boys turned the game on its head with 2 excellent finishes from Tyler in quick succession to level the game. The game was tight and in the last minute Tyler delivered an excellent corner and Mthobeki tapped in to put us ahead. Loxford pushed to score an equaliser but Elsi won the ball back and played through Tyler who made it 4-2 to complete his hat-trick. Randy was awarded […] - [High Fliers Session at TFA – A Remarkable Success](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/06/high-fliers-session-at-tfa-a-remarkable-success/): The High Fliers session, run by the 6th Form Team at TFA, was a highly successful event designed to inspire and support ambitious Yr11 TFA students in achieving their future goals. Through expert guidance, students gained valuable insights into the wide range of opportunities at BSF, helping them transition smoothly from school to 6th form and beyond to university. - [Welcome to PE at The Forest Academy](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/04/welcome-to-pe-at-the-forest-academy/): The Forest Academy PE Department offers a broad and varied curriculum to ensure pupils have the opportunity to participate in a range a sports and activities to develop an appetite to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Pupils are also able to develop their physical, mental and social skills through PE. The sports we cover are Football, Basketball, Handball, Rugby, Netball, Fitness/Gym, Table Tennis, Badminton, Trampolining, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Softball, Dodgeball and Volleyball. We also offer an extensive extra-curricular timetable which includes lunchtime clubs such as Futsal and Basketball, after-school clubs such as Netball, Football and Fitness/Gym and the chance […] - [Under 16 Basketball Team](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/03/03/under-16-basketball-team/): The U16 Basketball team produced their best performance yet to secure an 82-25 win against Woodbridge to finish the league campaign unbeaten and move into the Redbridge Basketball final. Archie was unplayable again scoring 7 three pointers and showed his class and skill throughout the game. Timas showed his excellent range of passing and creativity to produce multiple assists along with some outrageous 3 pointers. Mo and Isaiah were dominant on defence and showed their quality at the basket. Uwais played a pivotal role in assisting and setting up attacks. Keanu and Denis produced an excellent performance on their debut, […] - [TFA Gets a Makeover!](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/02/24/tfa-gets-a-makeover/): Over half term we were busy getting up our new wall art stickers. This is the first phase of these and there will be many more popping up around the school over the coming weeks.   - [Year 8 Redbridge Cup Quarter Final Result](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/02/24/year-8-redbridge-cup-quarter-final-result/): Last year’s Redbridge Plate winners qualified for the Redbridge Cup and the Year 8 Boys played in the Quarter Finals yesterday away to Wanstead High School and lost 6-3. TFA were level at half time at 2-2 but Wanstead’s quality in the end proved too much to handle. The team gave it their all and cannot be faulted for the effort and application. Year 7’s Jason Abiche made his debut for the Y8’s and was awarded Player of The Match on the left side of midfield. Jason demonstrated his superb work rate, desire to compete, and direct dribbling ability throughout. […] - [Year 8 in 7-aside Tournament](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/02/24/year-8-in-7-aside-tournament/): The Year 8 Boys participated in a 7-aside tournament at Mayfield school this afternoon and came up against the likes of Ilford County, Mayfield and Chadwell Heath. The boys were a player down for the entirety of the tournament but worked hard for each other and displayed good attitude and teamwork. TFA were defeated 5-0 by Ilford County, 2-0 by Mayfield and 1-0 by Chadwell Heath. The team were unfortunate not to score in these games. Player of the tournament was Captain Samuel Appiah, who displayed good leadership from defence. - [Tree Planting](https://theforestacademy.org/2025/01/14/tree-planting/): 30 Year 7 students recently visited Hainault Forest and worked with Trees for Cities planting over 40 trees between them all! 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