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Press and Media
Autumn Term 2021
Summer Term 2021
Our Outdoor Library Hot Off The Press
Spring Term 2021
Featuring in our local newspaper for winning The Woodland Trust Gold Award
January 2021 East Midlands Today TV news
We featured in the news as we have been recognised for all the planting we do, our sustainability and our learning that takes place in our outdoor area. We are a Take Care school and part of that is taking care of our environment.
November 2020 The Sunday Times Top 250 Schools Parent Power Report
September 2020 BBC TV news
We featured on BBC News about our wonderful outdoor project during lockdown which brought the local community together and transformed our outside learning area into a truly amazing environmental space.
September 2020 Horticultural Show in the paper and on the TV news
Newspaper coverage of our amazing event
https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/no-show-we-ll-grow-our-own-miss-9124239/
ITV news coverage of our Horticultural Show, including interviews with pupils Kitty Fox and Michael Odiase can be seen here.
https://archbishop-cranmer.primarysite.media/media/itv-coverage-of-the-horticultural-show
July 2020 Central News TV report about our BLM 500 Words Competition winner, Lucy!
July 2020
Well done to Lucy for winning the Virgin Radio 500 Words Writing Competition
Well done to Lucy for winning the Virgin Radio 500 Words Writing Competition
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Archbishop Cranmer Academy schoolgirl wins national Virgin Radio writing competition and has submission read out by Hollywood star Nicole Kidman Published: 09:22, 27 July 2020 
A schoolgirl has won a national writing competition.
Lucy Moxey, of Aslockton, won a national competition organised by Virgin Radio, which encouraged children to submit 500-word pieces with the theme being the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
Lucy attends Archbishop Cranmer Academy in Aslockton, and was among more than 6,000 entries from children across the country.
Aged just ten, Lucy won the older age category of the competition against children up to the age of 13.
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman read Lucy’s winning submission, called Kristofer Was Quiet In School Today, live on Virgin Radio https://archbishop-cranmer.primarysite.media/media/lucy-moxeys-blm-500-words-winning-announcement
Peter Bearne, having filmed Lucy for ITV, tweeted his thoughts about Lucy's story.
February 2020 Newspaper report
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy unveil new plaque at Aslockton train station 
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Year four pupils at Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy enjoyed a trip to Aslockton Station where a mosaic plaque of their work was unveiled.
It followed partnership work between the school and Community Rail, which works with residents of rural areas in a bid to improve stations.
Archbishop Cranmer school pupils unveil a mosaic plaque at Aslockton Station. Pupils pictured with Poacher Line community rail officer Kaye Robinson.
Mel Stevens, head of Archbishop Cranmer, said the school was a long-term partner of the railway station and was currently taking part in a six-week safety course.She said it was part of a plan to support the community.
Poacher Line community rail officer Kaye Robinson worked with the children during the project.
She said she led the group on a tour of the village to learn about the history of the area, before starting on the plaque.
Each pupil created their own design and the final outcome was sent to a professional artists, who added the finishing touches. Kaye said it was important the children were aware of rail safety and the history of the train line, which runs through the middle of the village.
The children also visited Nottingham Station as part of their safety lesson. “Some had never been on a train before, so to see their eyes light up was great,” said Kaye. “They were all so involved and thought about what they wanted to do with their designs.
“It was a pleasure to work with them.”
February 2020
Parents filled Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy, Aslockton, to join their children for a nostalgic Valentine’s Day’s lunch Published: 14:58, 20 February 2020
Parents were invited to join children for a special Valentine’s Day lunch at their school.
Parents filled the hall of Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy, Aslockton, to join their children for a nostalgic Valentine’s Day’s lunch.
The school’s head, Mrs Melanie Stevens, said: “One of the values that underpins our school is love, and this event is living out our values and showing love and care for one another.”
December 2019
Featured for our courageous advocacy: we organised a fun run for the Children's Hospital Big Appeal 
July 2019 Thoroton Show sees Archbishop Cranmer perform with Maypole.
May 2019 Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy, Aslockton, adds a splash of colour!
With community engagement at the core of the school, this project brought teachers, students, parents and a local business together around a common goal and the result is a sustainable planted area at the front of school, a connected community and a team of children who are keen to maintain this successful garden....
April 2019 Poetry Recitals Judeged by the Mayor of Rushcliffe.
November 2018
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy ranked as a top school in The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2019.
An Aslockton primary school is the highest ranked state primary school in Nottinghamshire according to a Sunday Times league table.
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Academy ranked 222 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2019.
They were one of two schools in Nottinghamshire that made the list.
November 2018
Newark's MP Robert Jenrick announces winners of annual Christmas card competition
An MP’s annual competition to design his official Parliamentary Christmas card attracted a bumper number of entries this year.
Robert Jenrick wrote to every primary school in his Newark and Bingham constituency and received hundreds of entries in return.
The winner from those hundreds of entries was ten-year-old Felix Hornby who attends Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy, Aslockton.
April 2018
Siblings organise bake-off fundraiser
Ella White, 9, and her brother, Alfie, 11, who organised a bake-off in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/siblings-organise-bake-off-fundraiser-9042947/
February 2018
Proud to be leading the way in reading and maths
A Government minister has congratulated a primary school after its results put it in the top 1% of schools nationally for reading and maths.
All pupils at Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary Academy, who sat end-of-school exams in reading and maths last year reached or exceeded the expected standard.
The school received a letter of congratulations from school standards minister Mr Nick Gibb.